Singapore Sports Council
Singapore downplays Asian Games talk as SEA Games closes
Singapore sports officials have stated the city-state’s successful hosting of the 2015 SEA Games is unlikely to lead to efforts to secure a future edition of the Asian Games, with the continent’s multi-sport showpiece not fitting in with the strategy for attracting sports events.
Singapore allays National Stadium fears to retain AFF Championship rights
Singapore has retained its co-hosting rights to the Asean Football Federation’s 2014 AFF Championship national team tournament after concerned organisers were placated regarding fears over the standard of the pitch at the new National Stadium.
Singapore Sports Hub: Singapore’s Vision
Legacy is one of the first words mentioned when any new major sporting facility is built. Elisha Chauhan finds out what Sport Singapore’s plans are to ensure the Sports Hub will have a lasting positive effect for the city-state and its people.
Singapore Sports Hub: Star Attraction
Who will be using the Sports Hub and what type of major events will be held there? Elisha Chauhan spoke to the venue’s operators to find out.
Singapore Sports Council to rebrand
Singapore Sports Council (SSC) is to be rebranded as Sport Singapore from April 1.
New rugby tournament lined up for Singapore Sports Hub opening
Singapore Sports Hub has unveiled a host of local and international sporting events ahead of its grand opening in April, with a new club rugby union competition set to inaugurate the facility’s National Stadium.
Auckland Tourism hires Singapore Sports Council director
Rakel Liew, a key figure in Singapore’s recent rise as a world sport events city has been appointed as major events manager at Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED).