2019 Singapore World Para Swimming World Series attracts more than 170 swimmers, including more than 10 Paralympic medalists
The 2019 Singapore World Para Swimming World Series, presented by Kenn Foundation, has confirmed an exciting lineup of about 173 athletes from 26 nations. The Series would be the first world-level para swimming competition held in Singapore, when it kicks off on 10 May 2019. The World Series, which also debuts in Asia for the […]
Singapore 2019 World Para Swimming World Series powers on with Kenn Foundation stepping up as Presenting Sponsor
Kenn Foundation, a local philanthropic organisation founded in 2018, is making history in Singapore with a six-figure sponsorship ($100,000) to help the Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC) host the Republic’s first international para swimming competition in May 2019. During a press briefing at Singapore Sports Hub on 2 April, Mr Kenneth Kam, Chairman of Kenn Foundation, presenting […]
Longest-running disability sports championships in Singapore becomes part of National Stadium Open House
Today marked the first time that the oldest disability sports championships in Singapore – the National Athletics Championship organised by Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC) – entered the new National Stadium. The 47-year-old championship welcomed 108 participants across 37 events offered in track and field disciplines. These included 22-year old spexScholar, Suhairi Suhani, and 62-year-old […]
Team SG finishes first World Series of 2019 with a silver from Yip Pin Xiu
On the last day of the Melbourne 2019 World Para Swimming World Series, Team Singapore broke through days of challenging competition to claim a medal for the Republic, with Yip Pin Xiu’s score of 792 points in the 50m Backstroke Multi-class event. Four Team Singapore swimmers – Yip Pin Xiu, Theresa Goh, Toh Wei […]
Final competition of the year sees commendable finish by Team Singapore at the BISFed 2018 Dubai Boccia World Open
Nurulasyiqah Mohammad Taha and spexScholar Toh Sze Ning placed Singapore in the international arena by coming in 4th in the BC3 Pairs event at the BISFed 2018 Dubai Boccia World Open. Having topped their pools with 3 wins (against Chinese Taipei, Australia and Poland), the duo clinched a spot in the semi-finals against Japan. Narrowly missing the […]
First para coach Jovin Tan leads Sailing team and brings home 2 bronze medals
Jovin Tan a four-time paralympian turned coach led Team Singapore to the 1st SE Asian Para Sailing Championships in Hong Kong. The championship saw 7 countries (China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Philippines and Singapore) vie for top placing from 7 to 9 December 2018 at the Hebe Haven Yacht Club Pak Sha Wa, […]
From mission impossible to mission I’mPOSSIBLE
– Educators to take the lead in promoting disability sports in pre-schools and primary schools – 6 educators from Singapore in Japan to learn how para sports are taught A new initiative called the “I’mPOSSIBLE” programme has been launched in Singapore to empower teachers to learn more about disability sports. The aim is to change […]
Shooting community all fired up about raising awareness on disability sports
The Aim for Hope Fundraiser drew to a close after receiving over 100 individuals at the event, many of whom were children trying their hand at the sport for the first time. A total of $1,750 ($10 for 10 shots) was raised from the event held at Yishun Safra Indoor Air Weapon Range. Able-bodied and […]
Champions of boccia, cycling and goalball community finals crowned at the closing ceremony of the Singapore National Para Games 2018
The Singapore National Para Games (SNPG) 2018 ended on a high note today at the Singapore Sports Hub with community finals held for 3 sports: boccia, cycling and goalball. 2018 marks the 13th year since SDSC first organised the National Disability League (NDL) to bring like-minded persons with disabilities (PWDs) together through local community competitions. […]
