Naval divers take on TikTok's toughest challenges

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20 Dec 2021 | PEOPLE

Naval divers take on TikTok's toughest challenges

Naval divers are known to be among the fittest of the fit in the SAF. PIONEER puts this to the test, challenging a pair of NDU buddies to complete seven Tiktok fitness challenges!

// Producer Thrina Tham

// Cameraman Deepan Nicholas

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