Serious view taken of athletes' misconduct, says SportSG after Joseph Schooling confesses to taking cannabis overseas
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 and Schooling are presently national carded athletes, and receive support from SportSG in that capacity. It added that the Singapore Swimming Association and the Singapore National Olympic Council will also be reviewing appropriate actions on their part.
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