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Straits Times
6 days ago
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Two participants injured after another breached safety protocol during Pesta Sukan archery event
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Two participants were injured after a "breach of protocol" during the Pesta Sukan archery competition at the Bukit Gombak Stadium on July 13. SINGAPORE – Two participants required outpatient treatment after they were injured by an arrow during a scheduled break at the Pesta Sukan archery competition at Bukit Gombak Stadium on July 13. Preliminary assessment by Sport Singapore (SportSG) indicated that a participant 'breached safety protocols' by loading a bow in the gallery. The arrow was then accidentally released. The Straits Times understands that all three participants involved in the incident are aged between 17 and 20, and the two victims 'suffered minor injuries', understood to be cuts which did not require stitches. Both participants were treated by on-site paramedics and have completed outpatient treatment. Safety measures, including a pre-event safety briefing, were in place for the competition. When contacted, a SportSG spokesperson said: 'An incident occurred this morning during a scheduled break and was due to a breach of safety protocols by a participant. 'When the incident occurred, prompt medical assistance was provided on-site and the competition was immediately halted. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Govt will continue to support families, including growing group of seniors: PM Wong at PCF Family Day Singapore From Normal stream to Parliament: 3 Singapore politicians share their journeys World Israeli strikes kill over 40 as truce talks deadlocked, says Gaza civil defence Singapore Segregated recycling bins found to lower contamination rate as more spring up Asia Mahathir discharged from hospital after feeling fatigued during birthday gathering Business 29 Jollibean workers get help from MOM, other agencies, over unpaid salaries Singapore Medics treat 7 after blaze at HDB block lift lobby in Chai Chee Singapore I lost my daughter to Kpod addiction: Father of 19-year-old shares heartbreak and lessons 'During this safety pause, all team managers and participants were re-briefed with added emphasis on the importance of adhering to safety protocols. Safety is of paramount concern to SportSG. 'We are reviewing the incident, and will assess if further measures are needed to enhance safety and safeguard the well-being of all participants.' The Pesta Sukan is an annual event in Singapore, with participants competing in over 30 sports. The 2025 edition runs from June to September. The archery competition took place on July 12 and 13, with several teams competing across 14 categories.
CNA
16-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Exercise & Be Merry @ Bukit Canberra!
CNA938 Rewind In 'Destination Anywhere', Melanie Oliveiro finds out where Singaporeans and Singapore residents can go – in the Bukit Canberra area – to enjoy themselves, and get fit, at an integrated sports and community hub. They can go to Forest Gym and Canberra Cove, a 12-hectare nature-integrated obstacle course that also comes with family-friendly water play amenities. Eline Chua, Director of Strategic Planning and Resourcing at SportSG will highlight how these new facilities complement the existing amenities, and how they create inclusive spaces where everyone, regardless of age or ability, can embrace an active lifestyle.
CNA
16-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Forest Gym and Canberra Cove
CNA938 Rewind In 'Destination Anywhere', Melanie Oliveiro finds out where Singaporeans and Singapore residents can go – in the Bukit Canberra area – to enjoy themselves, and get fit, at an integrated sports and community hub. They can go to Forest Gym and Canberra Cove, a 12-hectare nature-integrated obstacle course that also comes with family-friendly water play amenities. Eline Chua, Director of Strategic Planning and Resourcing at SportSG will highlight how these new facilities complement the existing amenities, and how they create inclusive spaces where everyone, regardless of age or ability, can embrace an active lifestyle.
New Paper
14-06-2025
- Business
- New Paper
Kallang Basin Swimming Complex, St Wilfred Sport Centre to close; sites may be used for public housing
The Kallang Basin Swimming Complex and St Wilfred Sport Centre will close in the second half of 2025 when their leases expire, Sport Singapore (SportSG), the Housing Board and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) said in a joint media statement on June 13. The swimming complex at 21 Geylang Bahru Lane will close on Sept 1, and the St Wilfred facility in Whampoa will shutter on Oct 1. The Kallang Basin venue also houses a gym, while the other has a tennis and squash centre and a football field. The national agencies are studying plans to redevelop both sites for public housing, said the statement. "This is part of our ongoing efforts to address the strong and broad-based demand for housing in recent years," said the agencies. "As part of our long-term planning efforts, the Government will also continue to develop and enhance sports infrastructure, working closely with the community to meet Singapore's evolving lifestyle and recreational needs." After the closures of both facilities, residents in Whampoa and Geylang Bahru can visit alternative options such as a new sports facility in Kolam Ayer and another venue in Whampoa which is due to be completed by end-2025. They can also visit the ActiveSG swimming complexes in Serangoon, Geylang East and Jalan Besar, squash and tennis courts at Kallang ActiveSG Squash Centre, Burghley ActiveSG Squash and Tennis Centre, and Kallang Tennis Centre. Under the Dual-Use Scheme, the indoor sport hall and field at Bendemeer Primary School and the football field at Bendemeer Secondary School are also available. As part of the Government's Sports Facilities Master Plan, SportSG continues to "develop and rejuvenate infrastructure to meet Singapore's diverse and evolving sporting needs, interests and aspirations", said the statement. It also noted that the number of ActiveSG facilities across Singapore has increased by 30 per cent since 2013, with more in the pipeline, including the Farrer Park Town Play Field and Punggol Regional Sport Centre. ERA Singapore's key executive officer Eugene Lim said that "it makes sense for the sites to make way for better land use, especially given that they are located quite near to the city centre". He added: "The Kallang Basin Swimming Complex, built in the 1980s, is relatively dated compared to many of the newer sports complexes developed in recent years. This is the same for the St Wilfred Sport Centre." Mr Lim also noted that Geylang Bahru is in need of rejuvenation as many of the blocks there were built in the 1970s. Future housing in the area is expected to be sought after since it will be within walking distance of Geylang Bahru MRT station and the Geylang Bahru Market and Food Centre, he added. He said: "Due to the proximity to town, the (Build-To-Order projects) are likely to be Plus flats. The nearby sites have a plot ratio of 2.8, and assuming a similar plot ratio, we may see some high-rise BTO flats potentially up to 36 storeys. The new development may feature a mix of two- to four-room HDB flats, catering to a range of household profiles." The St Wilfred facility in Whampoa will shutter on Oct 1. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG Mr Lim also pointed out that St Wilfred Sport Centre is similar as it is located near St George's Road where many of the HDB flats were built in the 1980s. Adding that it is located near the city centre and is a 10-minute walk to Boon Keng MRT station, he said the site's "proximity and accessibility to amenities" will also potentially place the new housing in the Plus category. Prime and Plus flats, which are located closer to amenities such as MRT stations, come with stricter resale conditions such as a 10-year minimum occupation period and a subsidy clawback. Mr Nicholas Mak, chief research officer at property search portal noted that "it makes sense for both (facilities) to close" as there are other existing and upcoming sports facilities for residents. On the possible redevelopment in Kallang Basin, he said: "It gives a chance for the Government to reinvent and develop the whole area with a mixture of HDB flats and private homes. That whole area is rather aged and it is possible now to really intensify the land use there." As for St Wilfred, he added that the area can also be redeveloped to ensure it is better utilised.
Straits Times
13-06-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Kallang Basin Swimming Complex, St Wilfred Sport Centre to close; sites may be used for public housing
The Kallang Basin Swimming Complex and St Wilfred Sport Centre will cease operations in the second half of 2025. PHOTO: KALLANG BASIN SPORT CENTRE/FACEBOOK Kallang Basin Swimming Complex, St Wilfred Sport Centre to close; sites may be used for public housing SINGAPORE - The Kallang Basin Swimming Complex and St Wilfred Sport Centre will close in the second half of 2025 when their leases expire, Sport Singapore (SportSG), the Housing Board and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) said in a joint media statement on June 13. The swimming complex at 21 Geylang Bahru Lane will close on Sept 1, and the St Wilfred facility in Whampoa will shutter on Oct 1. The Kallang Basin venue also houses a gym, while the other has a tennis and squash centre and a football field. The national agencies are studying plans to redevelop both sites for public housing, said the statement. 'This is part of our ongoing efforts to address the strong and broad-based demand for housing in recent years,' said the agencies. 'As part of our long-term planning efforts, the Government will also continue to develop and enhance sports infrastructure, working closely with the community to meet Singapore's evolving lifestyle and recreational needs.' After the closures of both facilities, residents in Whampoa and Geylang Bahru can visit alternative options such as a new sports facility in Kolam Ayer and another venue in Whampoa which is due to be completed by end-2025. They can also visit the ActiveSG swimming complexes in Serangoon, Geylang East and Jalan Besar, squash and tennis courts at Kallang ActiveSG Squash Centre, Burghley ActiveSG Squash and Tennis Centre, and Kallang Tennis Centre. Under the Dual-Use Scheme, the indoor sport hall and field at Bendemeer Primary School and the football field at Bendemeer Secondary School are also available. As part of the Government's Sports Facilities Master Plan, SportSG continues to 'develop and rejuvenate infrastructure to meet Singapore's diverse and evolving sporting needs, interests and aspirations', said the statement. It also noted that the number of ActiveSG facilities across Singapore has increased by 30 per cent since 2013, with more in the pipeline, including the Farrer Park Town Play Field and Punggol Regional Sport Centre. ERA Singapore's key executive officer Eugene Lim said that 'it makes sense for the sites to make way for better land use, especially given that they are located quite near to the city centre'. He added: 'The Kallang Basin Swimming Complex, built in the 1980s, is relatively dated compared to many of the newer sports complexes developed in recent years. This is the same for the St Wilfred Sport Centre.' Mr Lim also noted that Geylang Bahru is in need of rejuvenation as many of the blocks there were built in the 1970s. Future housing in the area is expected to be sought after since it will be within walking distance of Geylang Bahru MRT station and the Geylang Bahru Market and Food Centre, he added. He said: 'Due to the proximity to town, the (Build-To-Order projects) are likely to be Plus flats. The nearby sites have a plot ratio of 2.8, and assuming a similar plot ratio, we may see some high-rise BTO flats potentially up to 36 storeys. The new development may feature a mix of two- to four-room HDB flats, catering to a range of household profiles.' The St Wilfred facility in Whampoa will shutter on Oct 1. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG Mr Lim also pointed out that St Wilfred Sport Centre is similar as it is located near St George's Road where many of the HDB flats were built in the 1980s. Adding that it is located near the city centre and is a 10-minute walk to Boon Keng MRT station, he said the site's 'proximity and accessibility to amenities' will also potentially place the new housing in the Plus category. Prime and Plus flats, which are located closer to amenities such as MRT stations, come with stricter resale conditions such as a 10-year minimum occupation period and a subsidy clawback. Mr Nicholas Mak, chief research officer at property search portal noted that 'it makes sense for both (facilities) to close' as there are other existing and upcoming sports facilities for residents. On the possible redevelopment in Kallang Basin, he said: 'It gives a chance for the Government to reinvent and develop the whole area with a mixture of HDB flats and private homes. That whole area is rather aged and it is possible now to really intensify the land use there.' As for St Wilfred, he added that the area can also be redeveloped to ensure it is better utilised. Deepanraj Ganesan is a sports journalist at The Straits Times focusing on football, athletics, combat sports and policy-related news. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
