News and developments in Singapore sports
Despite doctors saying that he will never be able to walk again, Zac Leow persevered and managed to clinch the silver in a personal best time of 5:44.49 minutes at the 8th ASEAN Para Games.
Despite facing a strong team, Singapore held on commendably throughout their first round of the Games.
Tay Wei Ming, Wong Ling Hoei and Jovenn Siow competed in the preliminary stage of Men's Singles category, playing two games each.
Dr William Tan came in seventh place with a timing of 18.77 seconds in the Men's 100m race.
Singapore's goalball team fell 5-7 to Myanmar in their opening match of the first preliminary round, despite taking an early 2-0 lead.
Singapore lost 3-13 to Indonesia during their second game. With this loss, Singapore holds a 0-2 win-loss record.
Singapore lost 0-3 to Indonesia in both Men's and Women's category of the first round-robin game in the Team Table Tennis event.
Officially opened by Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam, President, Republic of Singapore, 6,000 people gathered to celebrate the mental and physical strengths of people of all abilities at the opening ceremony of the 8th ASEAN Para Games.
