David Neo on Singapore Sports Council (Amendment) Bill

The gameplay and disciplines of mind sports like chess and bridge and e-sports will continue to evolve, and Singapore will update its definition of competitive games to support newer and more varied forms of participation and excellence. SportSG will calibrate its support based on their specific needs, governance standards and contributions to national sporting objectives. This is among the key moves under the Singapore Sports Council (Amendment) Bill, which was outlined by Acting Culture, Community and Youth Minister David Neo. He told the House on Tuesday (Jan 13) that the government needs to update the Singapore Sports Council Act, which has not been significantly updated since its enactment in 1973. “This is to empower SportSG to more effectively administer its role in driving all Singaporeans to live better through sport,” he said. Among the key thrusts to support diverse sporting aspirations - holistic education and career support for athletes, and active health programmes grounded in sports and exercise science for seniors.