Joseph Schooling and fellow national swimmer Amanda Lim were investigated by the Central Narcotics Bureau for possible offences related to the consumption of cannabis, says SportSG.
He confessed to taking cannabis overseas in May when he was on short-term disruption from full-time National Service to train and participate in the Southeast Asian Games, the Ministry of Defence said.
Lim has been issued a stern warning by CNB under the Misuse of Drugs Act, while Schooling has been referred to MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces for assessment and for the appropriate measures to be taken, given that he is currently undergoing NS, the agency said. "All TeamSG athletes are expected to uphold the highest standards of conduct as representatives of Singapore on the sporting world stage, at all times. Unlawful or unsportsmanlike conduct will not be condoned."
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