Alex Yam on Singapore Sports Council (Amendment) Bill
A recognition of how sports in Singapore has evolved and must continue to evolve, to serve not just the country’s medal ambitions but also its people, social compact and national identity - this is how MP Alex Yam characterised a bill debated in parliament on Tuesday (Jan 13). As an example, he pointed to the formal recognition of the Singapore National Paralympic Council as a key partner of SportSG. Calling this a signal of intent that disability sport deserves the same strategic attention, resourcing and long-term planning as able-bodied sports, Mr Yam urged SportSG to invest not only in elite pathways but also grassroots access. He also noted that the bill empowers SportSG to promote physical fitness activities, which reflect growing public interest and are foundational to public health.
A recognition of how sports in Singapore has evolved and must continue to evolve, to serve not just the country’s medal ambitions but also its people, social compact and national identity - this is how MP Alex Yam characterised a bill debated in parliament on Tuesday (Jan 13). As an example, he pointed to the formal recognition of the Singapore National Paralympic Council as a key partner of SportSG. Calling this a signal of intent that disability sport deserves the same strategic attention, resourcing and long-term planning as able-bodied sports, Mr Yam urged SportSG to invest not only in elite pathways but also grassroots access. He also noted that the bill empowers SportSG to promote physical fitness activities, which reflect growing public interest and are foundational to public health.
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