Singapore Inducts Record Number Of Athletes Into Sports Excellence Program
Close to 250 athletes will receive support through the Sports Excellence or SPECS program in Singapore. This represents a 50% increase in the number of supported athletes compared to last year. The cohort includes more than 20 athletes such as Paralympian Therese Goh and hurdler Kelvin Kwak. Support aims to provide coaching and competition exposure ahead of the 2029 Commonwealth Games and ASEAN Para Games. A total of 107 athletes, including Paralympian Therese Goh and hurdler Kelvin Kwak, will join the largest scholarship cohort to date. Additionally, 87 athletes have been inducted into the SPEX Potential Program. Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Nioh stated that 200 more Team Singapore athletes will be supported with full-time equivalent training as the nation prepares for the 2029 SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games.
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“Close to 250 athletes will receive support as coaching and competition exposure ahead of the 2029 C Games and ASEAN Paragames to be held in Singapore.”
“join the largest spec scholarship cohort. These 107 athletes will receive support.”
“This is a 50% increase from last year. More than 20 athletes including Paralympian Therese Goh and hurdler Kelvin Kwak will join the largest spec scholarship cohort.”
“close to Singapore and the US have reaffirmed 250 athletes will receive support, such as coaching and competition exposure ahead of the 20-29 C Games and ASEAN Paragames to be held in Singapore.”
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