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We thank Mr Kelvin Chua Cher Wei for his letter “ Do more to nurture track and field athletes
As part of the Sports Facilities Master Plan (SFMP), Sport Singapore (SportSG) will continue to develop new infrastructure and rejuvenate existing facilities across the island while adopting environmentally responsible practices. Bukit Canberra and Kallang Tennis Hub have received the Green Mark Platinum certification, with the latter also achieving the highest-tier Green Mark Platinum Super Low Energy certification.
We have implemented climate-responsive measures to manage Singapore’s warm and humid climate more sustainably, including treated window glass to minimise heat penetration, energy-efficient ventilation systems, and more sheltered spaces.
Additional hydration points were also installed at Kallang Practice Track following recent track replacement works.
These efforts further enhance overall users’ experience and comfort at our facilities. Moving forward, upcoming and renovated facilities are planned to meet the Green Mark Platinum Super Low Energy certification.
At the National Day Rally last year, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong outlined our vision for Singapore’s next bound of sporting excellence. Enhancements to the Kallang Alive precinct embody our commitment to strengthen our sport culture. These include a new home for Team Singapore that will bring sports administrators, and sports science and sports medicine professionals under one roof to provide comprehensive athlete support.
Beyond infrastructure, the Government continues to strengthen its support for our athletes through initiatives like the spexScholarship programme and the spexEducation Undergraduate Scholarship.
In April 2025, the Singapore Sport Institute and National Youth Sports Institute merged to form the High Performance Sport Institute (HPSI) – a key step towards a more integrated athlete support system from youth to senior levels. In the coming years, HPSI and the Singapore Sports School will consolidate into a single entity, providing clear pathways for athletes to pursue both academic and sporting excellence.
We are also embracing technological innovation to enhance athlete support. This includes using virtual reality (VR) to help athletes simulate competition venues and practice performance strategies in a controlled environment, whilst overcoming logistical and physical constraints.
We appreciate Mr Chua’s interest and support for Singapore’s sports development, and hope that his encouragement of his children’s sporting interests inspires others to do the same.
Lim Hong Khiang
Chief, Sport Infrastructure Group
Sport Singapore
