The Paralympics, which will take place from August 28 to September 8, may be following up following.
” We are extremely proud of our para-athletes who have overcome huge obstacles to succeed in their activities,” said Mr. Wong.
Some Team Singapore athletes , including Maeder, badminton player Yeo Jia Min, sailor Ryan Lo were invited and , present at , the rally, which was held at the Institute of Technical Education ( ITE ) Headquarters in Ang Mo Kio.
More will be done to strengthen the recreational culture in Singapore, he said.
One method is through the President’s Challenge where the group will be “mobilised” more to work with the government to cultivate sports skills, including those from impoverished background.
” I’m pleased that more young Singaporeans with sporting skills are taking it seriously and excelling to the highest levels. Beliefs are changing”, said Mr Wong.
Parents were unsure about their kids pursuing gymnastics as a career in the past. Today we see more prosperous part models… More young athletes are taking sports severely, and coaching full time, with support from the government”.