MORE IS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY
However, the growth and development of high-performance pathways only contributes to the creation of a correct sporting state.
I was particularly encouraged when Mr. Tong claimed that there will be” strengthening of partnerships with national sports associations ( NSAs ) on athlete and pathway development, and closer working relationships with NSAs to professionalise sports administration and technical capabilities.”
Volunteers are already employed by several NSAs, and they may not have the necessary professional expertise and abilities to work these associations with efficiency and effectiveness.
Given that taxpayer money are involved, it will be helpful if the government works with these organisations to enhance the professional abilities of their planks and secretariats, especially if it regularly refrains from doing so.
The development of a strong, integrated national gymnastics society is still a work in progress.
A healthy activities habitat requires that athletes, their parents, and their families view sports as a viable career choice. Continuous training and raising awareness are important in communicating this.
Public interest in sports enjoyment and events may increase with more widespread societal support. This in turn may increase the amount of resources and funds available to athletes and raise interest in financial and sponsorship opportunities.
The local athletics business must also take action to create more original and creative wearing intellectual property and benefit propositions that may help put Singapore on the international and regional sports map.
Moving away from tried-and-tested ( but boring ) ideas like mass runs, this would involve creating concepts that could showcase Singapore’s urban environment, unique culture, and local iconic landmarks in formats that are becoming more popular, like urban obstacle races and fitness competitions.
Such efforts have the potential to free Singapore from the pressure to host global events, which are frequently expensive.
In addition, there might be work to research approaching activities like padel and pickleball to see if exciting audience activities could be created to further encourage people to view sports as an leisure alternative alongside cable TV, concerts, and movies.
If these goals are realized, and these endeavors are matched with the numerous federal initiatives to support current and upcoming sporting soldiers, we could see a true sports Singapore come to life in the years to come.
Former federal fighter, swimmer, and sports executive Nicholas Fang served as Team Singapore’s restaurant de objective at the 2015 Southeast Asian Games. He was a previous Nominated Member of Parliament and is now the owner of Novastella, a regional sports firm.