Team Singapore to be honoured in Parliament

1. Team Singapore inspires us through sport to strive for excellence. Their indomitable spirit to achieve for the nation unites Singaporeans and instils pride in Singapore. Mr Edwin Tong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Second Minister for Law, will be moving a motion at the upcoming Parliament sitting in October, to honour and celebrate our athletes' spirit and achievements at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.

2. “This House congratulates our Team Singapore Olympians and Paralympians, in particular Ms Yip Pin Xiu, our 5-time Paralympic Gold Medallist, for their achievements at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.”

3. Minister Tong will also speak on how the government's investment in the High Performance System seeks to support and create opportunities for all Singaporeans who possess the talent and passion to participate in sports at the elite-level.

4. Team Singapore Olympians and Paralympians, and key representatives and officials who have supported our athletes throughout the Games, will be invited to the Parliament sitting.

Issued by:
Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

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