Stifled giggles came from embarrassed first-timers, while an old lady in a wheelchair gamely lifted her arms to join in. According to the National Health Survey, nearly 6 out of 10 Singapore residents do no exercise at all in their leisure time.
It is no wonder then that the HPB hopes that such no-barrier classes will lure more away from their couches. Health concerns aside, there is the worry that a weak sports culture may deprive Singaporeans of the broader benefits of sports, such as leadership skills, sociability and learning to work as a team. He said the immense mental pressures he faced in the lead-up to and during sailing competitions toughened him, and helped him gain the confidence and resilience to cope with workplace challenges later in life.
Dr Tan highlighted 10 trends in mass sports participation, including a declining percentage of Singaporeans who exercised at least once a week, according to the five-yearly National Sports Participation Survey NSPS , and the pragmatic approach of some schools to offer only the sports that their students excel in, i. Dr Tan also questioned if many do sports, not out of enjoyment, but to gain admission to schools or to pass compulsory physical tests.
His speech struck a chord with Singaporeans and was shared widely on social media. The issues had surfaced more than three years ago during public consultations for the Vision Master Plan, a year road map that uses sports to achieve national priorities. The Plan recognises that sports can develop healthier and more resilient citizens, as well as unify communities through shared memories and stronger friendships. Mr Wong also reassured Dr Tan that public feedback indicated a continued interest in sports.
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