While profitability remains a factor, Singapore prioritizes events that inspire the next generation of athletes and provide high-level competition for local talents. SportSG CEO Alan Goh emphasizes the importance of a balance between economic benefits, community engagement, and national sporting development.
Authorities also look at whether events can inspire the next generation and provide a high level of competition for local athletes, said SportSG chief executive officer Alan Goh.New: You can now listen to articles.
This year will see the inaugural Singapore Tennis Open and the World Aquatics Championships held here. "We want to be able to have our own Team Singapore athletes do well compete alongside the very best," said Mr Goh. "It's been a very enjoyable two years ... I'm a big sports fan and coming to this role, every day it's almost like I don't feel tired. I feel energised by what we do," he explained.
"If they can afford it, they are quite willing to help their child give it a go at their aspirations, more than before, I would say," he added.Mr Goh gave the example of some of his peers who have children who do well at the National School Games level. The spexEducation Undergraduate Scholarship has two tracks, the first being the"dual career" track for athletes
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