CCE : ND 25 Singapore's Sports Journey

What was the primary role of sports in Singapore in 1965?

• To promote tourism

• To forge resilience and racial harmony

• To develop professional athletes

• To win international medals

Who became Singapore's first badminton world champion in 2021?

• Loh Kean Yew

• Tan Howe Liang

• Shanti Pereira

• Joseph Schooling

What is one of the key challenges faced by athletes in Singapore?

• Excessive funding

• Pressure from academics

• Too many training facilities

• Lack of international competitions

Which initiative supports athletes financially and academically?

• SportCares

• spexScholarship

• Kallang Alive Hub

• Vision 2030

What is the purpose of the Singapore Sports School?

• To promote only traditional sports

• To train only Olympic-level athletes

• To provide holistic education for student-athletes

• To focus solely on academic excellence

What does the 'Vision 2030' initiative emphasize?

• Focusing on traditional sports

• Building more stadiums

• Winning more medals

• Sports as a lifestyle

What is a significant issue in youth sports in Singapore?

• Lack of interest in sports

• Injury and rehabilitation gaps

• Too many sports events

• Overemphasis on leisure sports

What is the goal of the 'Sport Facilities Master Plan'?

• To focus on elite athlete training

• To reduce the number of sports facilities

• To ensure access within 10-minute walks

• To build facilities only in urban areas

Which athlete won an Olympic gold medal for Singapore in 2016?

• Shanti Pereira

• Loh Kean Yew

• Joseph Schooling

• Tan Howe Liang

What is one of the aims of 'SportCares'?

• To focus on elite sports only

• To promote inclusive participation

• To reduce sports funding

• To limit sports to schools