S'pore Athletics elections: Will the leadership battle bring harmony to the sport?

Singapore Athletics' hot seat will be filled for the next two years by either lawyer Edmond Pereira or Gojek's general manager Lien Choong Luen. PHOTOS: SW STRATEGIES, ST FILE
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SINGAPORE - Unity and trust will be at the forefront of the battle for Singapore Athletics' top posts as the local track and field fraternity elects its new leaders on Friday (Sept 25).

SA's 23 affiliates will decide just their fourth president in almost four decades against a backdrop of legal issues and high-profile disputes that have dogged the sport in recent years.

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