Deep Dive Podcast: Can Singapore produce another Olympic gold medallist?
Raising an Olympic champion needs more than just government funding. It requires an entire ecosystem.
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CNA's weekly news podcast takes a deep dive into issues that people talk about at dining tables and along the office corridors. Hosted by Steven Chia and Crispina Robert.
Deep Dive: Can Singapore produce another Olympic gold medallist?
Jump to these key moments:
- 2:07 Joseph Schooling's retirement
- 7:20 Does Singapore have the right sporting infrastructure?
- 12:53 Is there enough money to produce another gold medallist?
- 14:06 What are other countries doing differently
- 18:47 Athletes and National Service
In this first episode of a brand-new CNA podcast called Deep Dive, hosts Steven Chia and Crispina Robert talk sports.
How has the Singapore sporting infrastructure changed since Joseph Schooling won gold in 2016? Former national swimmer Mark Chay and CEO of Sport Singapore Alan Goh are guests.
Mark Chay:
It's very hard to spot talent when (a child is only) eight years old. There's no such thing as a world-class eight-year-old kid. But the most important thing is for the kid to still remain in the system.
Alan Goh:
Every athlete will wish to have more money. Because if you ... want to compare (with the best in the world), any ... top athlete will want the best coach, the best sports science team, nutrition ... manager to handle everything.
Source: CNA/jj
