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OVER the years, many of Singapore's more established athletes have graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS). I am sure the individuals highlighted on Wednesday by Mr Lee Kip Lee in his letter, 'NUS a pale shadow today'', were among them. These athletes did Singapore proud in the sporting arena during their stay at NUS. This was possible only because of the strong partnership between NUS, Singapore Sports Council and national sporting associations.
Traditionally, NUS has had a vibrant intramural and varsity sports programme.
The Inter-Hall Games and Inter-Faculty Games are well supported by students. The NUS Students Sports Club organises several events to cater to both NUS students and the public. For instance, the NUS Biathlon has become a regular feature in the sporting calendar.
At the inter-tertiary level, NUS varsity athletes have performed well in the annual Institute-Varsity-Polytechnic Games. The Singapore University Games were started in 2006 and NUS was champion in 2006 and last year. In the annual Prime Minister's Cup Dragon Boat competition, NUS has finished champion five times out of seven since 2000. Our canoeists have also won many national competitions. Our cricket, soccer, tennis and squash teams participate in the national leagues annually.
Regionally, NUS has participated in a number of overseas competitions, for instance, the Asean University Games and World University Games.
More recently, a number of our athletes have brought glory to Singapore. Valerie Teo emerged the World Youth Champion in bowling in 2006. Adrienne Ser won a silver medal in shooting in the same Asian Game in 2006. In last year's SEA Games, 33 of our students were part of the Singapore contingent and they brought back 26 medals.
Certainly, there is little media coverage on NUS sports. However, as you can see, all is not quiet on the Western front.
Seetow Cheng Fave
Head, Sports and Recreation
National University of Singapore
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