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{{Short description|Overview of sports traditions and activities in Singapore}}
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{{Life in Singapore}}
[[File:Singapore Sports Hub.jpg|thumb|right|The [[National Stadium, Singapore|Singapore National Stadium]]]]
[[File:Singapore Sports Hub.jpg|thumb|right|The [[National Stadium, Singapore|Singapore National Stadium]]]]
Singaporeans participate in a wide variety of sports for [[recreation]] as well as for competition. Popular sports include [[association football|football]], swimming, [[track and field]], basketball, [[rugby union]], badminton, table tennis, and cycling. Many [[Public housing in Singapore|public residential areas]] provide amenities like swimming pools, outdoor spaces (i.e. [[street football]] and basketball courts, running tracks)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.courtsoftheworld.com/courts/155:Singapore/155:Singapore |title=Outdoor basketball courts in Singapore |publisher=courtsoftheworld.com}}</ref> and indoor sport centres, with facilities for badminton, table tennis, [[Squash (sport)|squash]] among others.
[[Singaporeans]] participate in a wide variety of sports for [[recreation]] as well as for [[Sports competition|competition]]. Popular sports include [[association football|football]], [[swimming]], [[track and field]], [[basketball]], [[rugby union]], [[badminton]], [[table tennis]], and [[cycling]]. Many [[Public housing in Singapore|public residential areas]] provide amenities like [[Swimming pool|swimming pools]], outdoor spaces (i.e. [[Street football (association football)|street football]] and basketball courts, running tracks)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.courtsoftheworld.com/courts/155:Singapore/155:Singapore |title=Outdoor basketball courts in Singapore |publisher=courtsoftheworld.com}}</ref> and indoor sport centres, with facilities for badminton, table tennis, [[Squash (sport)|squash]] among others.


As an island city-state, Singapore is surrounded by waters thus, many Singaporeans also enjoy [[water sport]]s like swimming, [[water polo]] sailing, [[kayak]]ing, [[rowing]] and [[waterskiing]]. There is also a number of avid recreational [[scuba diving|scuba divers]], a prominent diving spot being the southern island of [[Pulau Hantu]], famous for its [[coral reef]]s.
As an [[Geography of Singapore|island city-state]], [[Singapore]] is surrounded by waters thus, many Singaporeans also enjoy [[water sport]]s like swimming, [[water polo]], sailing, [[kayak]]ing, [[rowing]] and [[waterskiing]]. There is also a number of avid recreational [[scuba diving|scuba divers]], a prominent diving spot being the southern island of [[Pulau Hantu]], famous for its [[coral reef]]s.


Although Singapore does not have a ''[[de jure]]'' national sport, football is arguably the most popular [[spectator sport]] in Singapore. Singapore has its own professional football [[sports league|league]], known as the [[Singapore Premier League]] (formerly known as S. League). Launched in 1996, it consists of nine teams competing against one another, with one based in [[Brunei]], as of 2023. Since 2019, all eight teams in Singapore shared their home stadiums with one other team, which are mostly located in heartland towns. In 1998, 2004, 2007 and 2012, the [[Singapore national football team]] were champions in the [[AFF Championship]], the premier football competition in [[ASEAN Football Federation|Southeast Asia]].
Although Singapore does not have a ''[[de jure]]'' national sport, football is arguably the most popular [[spectator sport]] in Singapore. Singapore has its own professional football [[sports league|league]], known as the [[Singapore Premier League]] (formerly known as S. League). Launched in 1996, it consists of nine teams competing against one another, with one based in [[Brunei]], {{as of|2023|lc=yes}}. Since 2019, all eight teams in Singapore shared their home stadiums with one other team, which are mostly located in heartland towns. In 1998, 2004, 2007 and 2012, the [[Singapore national football team]] were champions in the [[AFF Championship]], the premier football competition in [[ASEAN Football Federation|Southeast Asia]].


Singapore athletes have performed well in both regional and international competitions, mainly in swimming, badminton, table tennis, [[bowling]], sailing, [[water polo]], [[sepak takraw]], and [[silat]]. To date, Singapore has won a total of one gold, two silver and two bronze [[Singapore at the Olympics|Olympic medals]]. Singapore has also amassed a total of 41 gold, 59 silver and 117 bronze medals at the [[Singapore at the Asian Games|Asian Games]].
Singapore athletes have performed well in both regional and international competitions, mainly in swimming, badminton, table tennis, [[bowling]], sailing, [[water polo]], [[sepak takraw]], and [[silat]]. To date, Singapore has won a total of one gold, two silver and two bronze [[Singapore at the Olympics|Olympic medals]]. Singapore has also amassed a total of 41 gold, 59 silver and 117 bronze medals at the [[Singapore at the Asian Games|Asian Games]].


==Recreational==
==Recreational==
The most popular sports in Singapore include outdoor sports like [[association football|football]], swimming, [[track and field]], [[rugby union]] and cycling as well as various indoor sports like badminton, table tennis and basketball.
The most popular sports in Singapore include outdoor sports like [[association football|football]], swimming, [[track and field]], [[rugby union]] and cycling as well as various indoor sports like badminton, table tennis and basketball. Floorball has a young history in the country, but is gaining popularity.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150418182756/http://innebandyplaneten.se/?p=6305 Interview with GK from Singapore!]</ref>


Most Singaporeans live in [[Public housing in Singapore|public residential areas]] with amenities like swimming pools, outdoor spaces (i.e. [[street football]] and basketball courts, running tracks)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.courtsoftheworld.com/courts/155:Singapore/155:Singapore |title=Outdoor basketball courts in Singapore |publisher=courtsoftheworld.com}}</ref> and indoor sport centres, with facilities for badminton, table tennis, [[Squash (sport)|squash]] among others.
Most Singaporeans live in [[Public housing in Singapore|public residential areas]] with amenities like swimming pools, outdoor spaces (i.e. [[Street football (association football)|street football]] and basketball courts, running tracks)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.courtsoftheworld.com/courts/155:Singapore/155:Singapore |title=Outdoor basketball courts in Singapore |publisher=courtsoftheworld.com}}</ref> and indoor sport centres, with facilities for badminton, table tennis, [[Squash (sport)|squash]] among others.


As an island city-state, Singapore is surrounded by waters thus, water sports like swimming, [[water polo]] sailing, [[kayak]]ing, [[rowing]] and [[waterskiing]] are also popular among Singaporeans.
As an island city-state, Singapore is surrounded by waters thus, water sports like swimming, [[water polo]], sailing, [[kayak]]ing, [[rowing]] and [[waterskiing]] are also popular among Singaporeans.


==Domestic competition==
==Domestic competition==
Singapore has its own [[Association football|football]] league, the [[Singapore Premier League]] (formerly known as S. League), formed in 1996,<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.sleague.com/Web/main.aspx?ID=f716b261-83ec-4f12-9c0f-c6705c44c556 | title = About S-League | publisher = Football Association Singapore | year = 2008 }}</ref> which comprises nine clubs, including one based in Brunei.
Singapore has its own [[Association football|football]] league, the [[Singapore Premier League]] (formerly known as S. League), formed in 1996,<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.sleague.com/Web/main.aspx?ID=f716b261-83ec-4f12-9c0f-c6705c44c556 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080218115711/http://www.sleague.com/Web/main.aspx?ID=f716b261-83ec-4f12-9c0f-c6705c44c556 | url-status = usurped | archive-date = 18 February 2008 | title = About S-League | publisher = Football Association Singapore | year = 2008 }}</ref> which comprises nine clubs, including one based in Brunei.


In 2003, Singapore hosted a round of the UIM [[F1H2O]] World Championship in [[Marina Bay, Singapore|Marina Bay]]. The event subsequently took the title of Singapore Grand Prix.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.f1h2o.com/post/the-f1-powerboat-championship-returns-to-singapore |title = F1H2O UIM World Championship}}</ref>
In 2003, Singapore hosted a round of the UIM [[F1H2O]] World Championship in [[Marina Bay, Singapore|Marina Bay]]. The event subsequently took the title of [[Singapore Grand Prix]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.f1h2o.com/post/the-f1-powerboat-championship-returns-to-singapore |title = F1H2O UIM World Championship}}</ref>


In 2006, the [[Singapore Slingers]] joined the [[National Basketball League (Australia)|National Basketball League]] in Australia but, left in 2008.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.singaporeslingers.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=103&Itemid=28 | title = History | publisher = Singapore Slingers}}</ref> The Singapore Slingers were one of the inaugural teams in the [[ASEAN Basketball League]] founded in October 2009.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/news/lateNews/arti.asp?newsid=29263 | title = ASEAN Basketball League takes off | date = 20 January 2009 | work = FIBA Asia}}</ref>
In 2006, the [[Singapore Slingers]] joined the [[National Basketball League (Australia)|National Basketball League]] in Australia but, left in 2008.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.singaporeslingers.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=103&Itemid=28 | title = History | publisher = Singapore Slingers}}</ref> The Singapore Slingers were one of the inaugural teams in the [[ASEAN Basketball League]] founded in October 2009.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/news/lateNews/arti.asp?newsid=29263 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090816082403/http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/news/lateNews/arti.asp?newsid=29263 | url-status = dead | archive-date = 16 August 2009 | title = ASEAN Basketball League takes off | date = 20 January 2009 | work = FIBA Asia}}</ref>


Beginning in 2008, Singapore started hosting a round of the [[Singapore Grand Prix|Formula One World Championship]]. The race was staged at the [[Marina Bay Street Circuit]] in the [[Marina Bay, Singapore|Marina Bay]] area, and became the first night race on the F1 calendar,<ref name="News - Singapore confirms 2008 night race">{{cite press release |title=News – Singapore confirms 2008 night race |publisher=[[Formula1.com]] |url=http://www.formula1.com/news/6063.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070613015932/http://www.formula1.com/news/6063.html |archive-date=13 June 2007 |access-date=18 May 2007}}</ref> and the first street circuit in Asia.<ref name="1stStreet">{{cite press release|title=SingTel to sponsor first Singapore Grand Prix |publisher=[[Formula1.com]] |url=http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2007/11/7101.html |access-date=10 December 2007 |date=16 November 2007}}</ref>
Beginning in 2008, Singapore started hosting a round of the [[Singapore Grand Prix|Formula One World Championship]]. The race was staged at the [[Marina Bay Street Circuit]] in the [[Marina Bay, Singapore|Marina Bay]] area, and became the first night race on the F1 calendar,<ref name="News - Singapore confirms 2008 night race">{{cite press release |title=News – Singapore confirms 2008 night race |publisher=[[Formula1.com]] |url=http://www.formula1.com/news/6063.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070613015932/http://www.formula1.com/news/6063.html |archive-date=13 June 2007 |access-date=18 May 2007}}</ref> and the first street circuit in Asia.<ref name="1stStreet">{{cite press release|title=SingTel to sponsor first Singapore Grand Prix |publisher=[[Formula1.com]] |url=http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2007/11/7101.html |access-date=10 December 2007 |date=16 November 2007}}</ref>
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On 21 February 2008 the [[International Olympic Committee]] announced<ref name="Singapore to host first edition of the Youth Olympic Games in 2010">{{cite press release|url=http://www.olympic.org/uk/news/media_centre/press_release_uk.asp?release=2492|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080226222428/http://www.olympic.org/uk/news/media_centre/press_release_uk.asp?release=2492|archive-date=26 February 2008 |title=Youth Olympic Games 2010 (Singapore) |access-date=15 March 2008}}</ref> that Singapore won the bid to host the inaugural [[2010 Summer Youth Olympics]]. Singapore beat Moscow in the final by 53 votes to 44.<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.singapore2010.sg/|title=Singapore won bid to host the inaugural 2010 Summer Youth Olympics|access-date=22 April 2010|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120526200911/http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en.html|archive-date=26 May 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 15 September 2010, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for [[Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports]] [[Teo Ser Luck]] announced that Singapore will start off the [[Singapore Biennial Games|Singapore Biennale Games]] initiative to keep up the Singapore Youth Olympic Games 2010 Legacy, to be held every 2 years, starting from year 2011.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1081447/1/.html |title=S'pore to kick off first Biennale Games in 2012 |last=S |first=Ramesh |date=15 September 2010 |work= Channel NewsAsia |access-date=10 December 2010}}</ref>
On 21 February 2008 the [[International Olympic Committee]] announced<ref name="Singapore to host first edition of the Youth Olympic Games in 2010">{{cite press release|url=http://www.olympic.org/uk/news/media_centre/press_release_uk.asp?release=2492|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080226222428/http://www.olympic.org/uk/news/media_centre/press_release_uk.asp?release=2492|archive-date=26 February 2008 |title=Youth Olympic Games 2010 (Singapore) |access-date=15 March 2008}}</ref> that Singapore won the bid to host the inaugural [[2010 Summer Youth Olympics]]. Singapore beat Moscow in the final by 53 votes to 44.<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.singapore2010.sg/|title=Singapore won bid to host the inaugural 2010 Summer Youth Olympics|access-date=22 April 2010|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120526200911/http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en.html|archive-date=26 May 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 15 September 2010, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for [[Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports]] [[Teo Ser Luck]] announced that Singapore will start off the [[Singapore Biennial Games|Singapore Biennale Games]] initiative to keep up the Singapore Youth Olympic Games 2010 Legacy, to be held every 2 years, starting from year 2011.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1081447/1/.html |title=S'pore to kick off first Biennale Games in 2012 |last=S |first=Ramesh |date=15 September 2010 |work= Channel NewsAsia |access-date=10 December 2010}}</ref>


Singapore has also performed well in subsequent editions of the Youth Olympic Games. To date, the country has won a total of 2 gold, 3 silver and 4 bronze medals {cn}. Singapore sent its first 3 winter sport athletes to the [[2020 Winter Youth Olympics]] held in [[Lausanne|Lausanne, Switzerland]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Winter YOG commences in Olympic capital of Lausanne; Singapore has sent three athletes |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/winter-yog-commences-in-olympic-capital-of-lausanne-singapore-has-sent-three-athletes |website=The Straits Times |access-date=26 April 2020}}</ref>
Singapore has also performed well in subsequent editions of the Youth Olympic Games. To date, the country has won a total of 2 gold, 3 silver and 4 bronze medals. Singapore sent its first 3 winter sport athletes to the [[2020 Winter Youth Olympics]] held in [[Lausanne|Lausanne, Switzerland]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Winter YOG commences in Olympic capital of Lausanne; Singapore has sent three athletes |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/winter-yog-commences-in-olympic-capital-of-lausanne-singapore-has-sent-three-athletes |website=The Straits Times |access-date=26 April 2020}}</ref>


==Rugby union==
==Rugby union==
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==List of achievements==
==List of achievements==
{{see also|List of Singapore world champions in sports}}


===Badminton===
===Badminton===
*[[Wong Peng Soon]]
*[[Wong Peng Soon]]
**1950, 1951, 1952, 1955, All-England Champion, Men's singles
*[[Ong Poh Lim]]
*[[Ong Poh Lim]]
**1954, All-England Champion, Men's doubles
**1954, All-England Champion, Men's doubles
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** 2002, Gold, Commonwealth Bodybuilding Championships in Calcutta, welterweight (75&nbsp;kg)
** 2002, Gold, Commonwealth Bodybuilding Championships in Calcutta, welterweight (75&nbsp;kg)
** 2003, Bronze, commonwealth bodybuilding champs
** 2003, Bronze, commonwealth bodybuilding champs
*[[Danie Dharma]]
**Asian Championship Classic Physique 2017
**World Regional Championships Classic Physique Class B Category 2018
**NPC Worldwide Singapore Men's Bodybuilding 2023 Overall Winner


===Bowling===
===Bowling===
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===Cricket===
===Cricket===

{{main|Singapore national cricket team}}
* [[Singapore national cricket team]]
** [[2009 ICC World Cricket League Division Six]]: '''Champions'''
** [[2012 ICC World Cricket League Division Five|2012]] [[2009 ICC World Cricket League Division Six|ICC World Cricket League]] Division Five: '''Champions'''
** [[2014 ACC Premier League]]: Winner
** [[2019 ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier]]: 11th place
** [[2020 ACC Eastern Region T20]]: Winner (Qualified for [[2020 Asia Cup Qualifier]])
** [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier Group B|2022]] [[2019 ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier|ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier]]: 8th place
* [[Tim David]]
** Played for Singapore (2019-2020)
** Averaged 46.5 runs for Singapore in T20I cricket, the highest Singaporean average
** First Singaporean to play in the [[Indian Premier League|IPL]]
* [[Surendran Chandramohan]]
** Most international runs for Singapore at 756
* [[Janak Prakash]]
** Most international wickets for Singapore at 40
* [[Arjun Mutreja]]
** Highest individual score for Singapore at 108 vs [[Bermuda national cricket team|Bermuda]] at [[Selangor Turf Club]], [[Kuala Lumpur]] on 27 October 2014


===Cuesports===
===Cuesports===
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**2009, Gold Medalist, English Billiards (Singles), SEA Games
**2009, Gold Medalist, English Billiards (Singles), SEA Games
**World Record for highest billiard break at 1346<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldrecordacademy.com/sports/highest_billiard_break_world_record_set_by_Peter_Gilchrist_70870.htm|title=Highest billiard break-world record set by Peter Gilchrist|website=www.worldrecordacademy.com|access-date=18 April 2018}}</ref>
**World Record for highest billiard break at 1346<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldrecordacademy.com/sports/highest_billiard_break_world_record_set_by_Peter_Gilchrist_70870.htm|title=Highest billiard break-world record set by Peter Gilchrist|website=www.worldrecordacademy.com|access-date=18 April 2018}}</ref>

===Floorball===
[[File:WFC2022 Singapore vs Philippines 33.jpg|thumb|The national floorball team for men at the 2022 World Championship]]
*[[Singapore men's national floorball team]]
**[[List of Asia Pacific Floorball champions|Asia Pacific Floorball Championships]]
***Champions 2006
***Champions 2007
***Champions 2008
***Champions 2010
***Champions 2012
**[[Asia-Oceania Floorball Cup]]
***Champions 2019
**[[2014 Southeast Asian Floorball Championships]]: Champions
**[[Floorball at the 2015 SEA Games|2015 Southeast Asian Games]]: Champions
*[[Singapore women's national floorball team]]
**[[List of Asia Pacific Floorball champions|Asia Pacific Floorball Championships]]
***Champions 2005
**[[Asia-Oceania Floorball Cup]]
***Champions 2018
***Champions 2022


===Football===
===Football===
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**[[Malaysia Cup]]
**[[Malaysia Cup]]
***24 times Champion
***24 times Champion
*[[Singapore national football team]]
*[[Singapore national football team|Singapore National Football Team]]
**[[ASEAN Football Championship]]
**[[ASEAN Football Championship]]
***1998-Champions
***1998-Champions
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*[[Safuwan Baharudin]]
*[[Safuwan Baharudin]]
**Played at Australia top division team [[Melbourne City FC|Melbourne City]]
**Played at Australia top division team [[Melbourne City FC|Melbourne City]]

=== Indoor Skydiving ===

* [[Kyra Poh]]
** 2017: Gold Medal, [[Wind Games]].
*** Acknowledged as "the world's fastest flyer".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Salim |first=Sharon |date=8 Jul 2022 |title=Indoor skydiving world champ Kyra Poh on flying high with sister Vera: 'One day, she will be better than me' |url=https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/women/kyra-poh-vera-poh-indoor-skydiving-singapore-317856 |access-date=30 April 2024 |work=CNA Lifestyle}}</ref>


===Netball===
===Netball===
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**1951, Gold, Asian Games in New Delhi, 110 m hurdles
**1951, Gold, Asian Games in New Delhi, 110 m hurdles


===Weight lifting===
===Weightlifting===
*[[Chua Phung Kim]]
*[[Chua Phung Kim]]
**1962, Gold, Commonwealth Games, bantamweight
**1962, Gold, Commonwealth Games, bantamweight
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*[[Culture of Singapore]]
*[[Culture of Singapore]]
*[[OCBC Cycle Singapore]]
*[[OCBC Cycle Singapore]]
*[[List of Singapore world champions in sports]]
*[[Singapore Sports Hub]]
*[[List of stadiums in Singapore]]
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*[[Sport Singapore]]


== References ==
== References ==

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The Singapore National Stadium

Singaporeans participate in a wide variety of sports for recreation as well as for competition. Popular sports include football, swimming, track and field, basketball, rugby union, badminton, table tennis, and cycling. Many public residential areas provide amenities like swimming pools, outdoor spaces (i.e. street football and basketball courts, running tracks)[1] and indoor sport centres, with facilities for badminton, table tennis, squash among others.

As an island city-state, Singapore is surrounded by waters thus, many Singaporeans also enjoy water sports like swimming, water polo, sailing, kayaking, rowing and waterskiing. There is also a number of avid recreational scuba divers, a prominent diving spot being the southern island of Pulau Hantu, famous for its coral reefs.

Although Singapore does not have a de jure national sport, football is arguably the most popular spectator sport in Singapore. Singapore has its own professional football league, known as the Singapore Premier League (formerly known as S. League). Launched in 1996, it consists of nine teams competing against one another, with one based in Brunei, as of 2023. Since 2019, all eight teams in Singapore shared their home stadiums with one other team, which are mostly located in heartland towns. In 1998, 2004, 2007 and 2012, the Singapore national football team were champions in the AFF Championship, the premier football competition in Southeast Asia.

Singapore athletes have performed well in both regional and international competitions, mainly in swimming, badminton, table tennis, bowling, sailing, water polo, sepak takraw, and silat. To date, Singapore has won a total of one gold, two silver and two bronze Olympic medals. Singapore has also amassed a total of 41 gold, 59 silver and 117 bronze medals at the Asian Games.

Recreational

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The most popular sports in Singapore include outdoor sports like football, swimming, track and field, rugby union and cycling as well as various indoor sports like badminton, table tennis and basketball. Floorball has a young history in the country, but is gaining popularity.[2]

Most Singaporeans live in public residential areas with amenities like swimming pools, outdoor spaces (i.e. street football and basketball courts, running tracks)[3] and indoor sport centres, with facilities for badminton, table tennis, squash among others.

As an island city-state, Singapore is surrounded by waters thus, water sports like swimming, water polo, sailing, kayaking, rowing and waterskiing are also popular among Singaporeans.

Domestic competition

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Singapore has its own football league, the Singapore Premier League (formerly known as S. League), formed in 1996,[4] which comprises nine clubs, including one based in Brunei.

In 2003, Singapore hosted a round of the UIM F1H2O World Championship in Marina Bay. The event subsequently took the title of Singapore Grand Prix.[5]

In 2006, the Singapore Slingers joined the National Basketball League in Australia but, left in 2008.[6] The Singapore Slingers were one of the inaugural teams in the ASEAN Basketball League founded in October 2009.[7]

Beginning in 2008, Singapore started hosting a round of the Formula One World Championship. The race was staged at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in the Marina Bay area, and became the first night race on the F1 calendar,[8] and the first street circuit in Asia.[9]

Government-sanctioned programmes

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The Government of Singapore sanctions a variety of sports-based programmes for education in addition to the normal physical education. The National Physical Fitness Award (NAPFA) was introduced in 1982, a scheme which requires mandatory participation of all students within primary and secondary education. The scheme gives awards for a variety of physical tests for endurance, cardiovascular fitness and strength, including a medium-distance run of 1.6 or 2.4 kilometres for primary and secondary students respectively, and the results are reflected in each student's report book. As such, although gaining an award is not mandatory, students are often pressured to do so.

In addition, the government sponsors the Singapore Sports School, which was established on 2 April 2004, combining a secondary school curriculum with professional training in each student's preferred sport, in an attempt to nurture future generations of sportsmen and sportswomen. The concept behind the Singapore Sports School is that sporting talent should not be compromised when striving for academic excellence.

Youth Olympic Games

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Main article: 2010 Summer Youth Olympics

On 21 February 2008 the International Olympic Committee announced[10] that Singapore won the bid to host the inaugural 2010 Summer Youth Olympics. Singapore beat Moscow in the final by 53 votes to 44.[11] On 15 September 2010, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports Teo Ser Luck announced that Singapore will start off the Singapore Biennale Games initiative to keep up the Singapore Youth Olympic Games 2010 Legacy, to be held every 2 years, starting from year 2011.[12]

Singapore has also performed well in subsequent editions of the Youth Olympic Games. To date, the country has won a total of 2 gold, 3 silver and 4 bronze medals. Singapore sent its first 3 winter sport athletes to the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics held in Lausanne, Switzerland.[13]

Rugby union

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Main article: Rugby union in Singapore

Rugby was first introduced in Singapore during the late 19th century, when Singapore was still a Crown colony part of the British Empire. It has had a steady presence since the beginning of the 20th century, when the Malay Cup between the Singapore national team and the Malayan national team was established, which was one of the oldest rugby competitions in the world.[14]

List of achievements

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See also: List of Singapore world champions in sports

Badminton

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Basketball

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Bodybuilding

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  • Joan Liew Lee Ting
    • 2011, 1st place, NPC Tournament of Champions held in USA
    • 2010, 2nd place, NPC Tournament of Champions held in USA
    • 2009, 1st place, Multi Asian Championships (over 52 kg)
    • 2006, 1st place, Asian Women's Open Invitational Championships in Singapore (Welterweight)
    • 2006, Guest posing at Singapore Bodybuilding Championships in Singapore
    • 2002, Gold, Asian Women's bodybuilding Championships in China
    • 2001, Guest posing at Singapore Bodybuilding Championships in Singapore
    • 2001, 7th place, 6th World Games in Japan (over 52 kg)
    • 2000, Gold, Asian Bodybuilding Championships
  • Abdul Halim bin Haron
    • 2000, Bronze, Asian Championship, welterweight (75 kg)
    • 2002, Gold, Asian Games in Busan, bantamweight (65 kg)
  • Azman bin Abdullah
    • 1993, Gold, IOC-sanctioned World Games Bodybuilding Championships, middleweight
    • 1993, Gold, World Bodybuilding Championships, middleweight
    • 3-time Mr Asia
  • Simon Chua
    • 2002, Gold, Asian Games in Busan, welterweight (75 kg)
    • 2002, Gold, Commonwealth Bodybuilding Championships in Calcutta, welterweight (75 kg)
    • 2003, Bronze, commonwealth bodybuilding champs
  • Danie Dharma
    • Asian Championship Classic Physique 2017
    • World Regional Championships Classic Physique Class B Category 2018
    • NPC Worldwide Singapore Men's Bodybuilding 2023 Overall Winner

Bowling

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  • Adelene Wee Chin Suan
    • 1985, won 3 Golds at Asian FIQ Youth Championships, in Singles, Masters, and Team
    • 1985, won Ladies Masters champion, World FIQ Championship in London
  • Jesmine Ho
    • 2001, Masters Champion, World Bowling Masters Championship in Abu Dhabi
  • Jennifer Tan
    • 2002, Masters Champion, World Bowling Masters Championship in Denmark
  • Remy Ong
    • 2002, won 3 Golds, Asian Games in Busan, Single, Trios, and Masters

Chess

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Cricket

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Cuesports

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  • Peter Gilchrist
    • 1994, WPBSA World Champion
    • 2001, WPBSA World Champion
    • 2009, Gold Medalist, English Billiards (Singles), SEA Games
    • World Record for highest billiard break at 1346[15]

Floorball

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The national floorball team for men at the 2022 World Championship

Football

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The National Stadium

Indoor Skydiving

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Netball

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In 2005, the Singaporean team won the Asian Netball Championship with a win over the Malaysian team with a score of 53–39 at the Finals.

Pétanque

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Sailing

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Silat

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  • Sheik Alauddin
    • 1990, Gold, World Silat Championships in the Netherlands, 80–85 kg
    • 1994, Gold, World Silat Championships in Thailand, Men's Open
  • Muhammad Shakir Bin Juanda
    • 2012, World Pencak Silat Championships in the Class-I (85–90 kg) category[17]
    • 2016, World Pencak Silat Championships in the Class-I (85–90 kg) category
  • Sheik Farhan
    • 2015, World Pencak Silat Championships in the Class-J (90–95 kg) category
    • 2016, World Pencak Silat Championships in the Class-J (90–95 kg) category

Squash

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Swimming

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  • Ang Peng Siong
    • 1982, Gold, US swimming Championships, 50 m freestyle, with 22.69 s, fastest time in 1982
    • 1982, Gold, Asian Games in New Delhi, 100 m freestyle
    • 1990, Silver, Asian Games, 50 m freestyle
  • Neo Chwee Kok
    • 1951, won 4 Golds, Asian Games in New Delhi, 1500 m, 400 m, 800 m freestyle, 4 × 100 m relay
  • Junie Sng Poh Leng
    • 1978, won 2 Golds, Asian Games, 400 m freestyle, 800 m freestyle, breaking Asian Games record in both events
  • Joscelin Yeo
    • 1993, won 9 Golds, 1 Silver, Southeast Asia Games
    • 1994, won 1 Bronze, Asian Games, 100 m fly
    • 1995, won 7 Golds, 2 Silvers, Southeast Asia Games
    • 1997, won 3 Golds, 1 Silver, 2 Bronzes, Southeast Asia Games
    • 1999, won 6 Golds, 2 Silvers, 1 Bronze, Southeast Asia Games
    • 2000, member of world-record setting and NCAA Championships, 200 m medley relay, with teammates from University of California
    • 2001, won 3 Golds, 4 Silvers, Southeast Asia Games,
    • 2002, won 1 Bronze, Asian Games in Busan, 100 m fly
    • 2003, won 4 Golds, 1 Silver, Southeast Asia Games,
  • Thum Ping Tjin
  • Tao Li
    • 2005, won 3 Golds and 1 Bronze, 23rd Southeast Asian Games
    • 2006, won 1 Gold and 1 Bronze at the 2006 Asian Games, another 1 Gold and 1 Bronze at Milo Asia Swimming Championships
    • 2007, won 4 Golds, 24th Southeast Asian Games
    • 2008, made it into the finals for the 100m butterfly event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, set two Asian records and the national record in the process, became the eighth fastest butterfly swimmer in the world and the first Singaporean swimmer to enter an Olympic final.
  • Joseph Schooling

Table tennis

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  • Li Jiawei
    • 2001, Won 4 Golds, Commonwealth Championships in New Delhi
      • Woman's Singles,
      • Woman's Double, with Jing Junhong
      • mixed doubles, with Duan Yongjun
      • Women's Team Champion
    • 2002, Won 3 Golds, Commonwealth Championships,
      • Woman's Double, with Jing Junhong
      • mixed doubles, with Duan Yongjun
      • Women's Team Champion
    • 2003, Won US Open
    • 2004, Won US Open
  • Jing Junhong
    • 2001, Win 2 Golds, Commonwealth Championships, New Delhi
      • Woman's Double, with Li Jiawei
      • Women's Team Champion
    • 2002, Won 2 Golds, Commonwealth Championships,
      • woman's Double, with Li Jiawei
      • Women's Team Champion
  • Duan Yongjun
    • 2001, Gold, Commonwealth Championships, mixed doubles, with Li Jiawei
    • 2002, Gold, Commonwealth Championships, mixed doubles, with Li Jiawei
  • Feng Tianwei
  • Wang Yuegu
  • Yu Mengyu[19]

Taekwondo

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  • Ng Ming Wei
    • 2017, Gold, Commonwealth Championships (Men's -58 kg)
    • 2015, Bronze, Southeast Asian Games (Men's -54 kg)

Track and field

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Weightlifting

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  • Chua Phung Kim
    • 1962, Gold, Commonwealth Games, bantamweight
    • 1970, Silver, Commonwealth Games, bantamweight
  • Tan Howe Liang
    • 1958, Gold, Asian Games in Tokyo
    • 1958, Gold, commonwealth Games, lightweight
    • 1960, Silver, Summer Olympic Games in Rome, lightweight
    • 1962, Gold, commonwealth Games, middleweight

Wushu

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See also

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References

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  2. ^ Interview with GK from Singapore!
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  13. ^ "Winter YOG commences in Olympic capital of Lausanne; Singapore has sent three athletes". The Straits Times. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
  14. ^ Bath, Richard (ed.) The Complete Book of Rugby (Seven Oaks Ltd, 1997 ISBN 1-86200-013-1) p71
  15. ^ "Highest billiard break-world record set by Peter Gilchrist". www.worldrecordacademy.com. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  16. ^ Salim, Sharon (8 July 2022). "Indoor skydiving world champ Kyra Poh on flying high with sister Vera: 'One day, she will be better than me'". CNA Lifestyle. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  17. ^ Yizhe, Koh. ""I was thinking of quitting the sport" – silat world champion, Muhammad Shakir (Part 1)". RED SPORTS.
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