Medallists awarded $2,295,000 for their performances in Cambodia and Hangzhou

Singapore, 29 November 2023 – The Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) and Tote Board rewarded 121 medallists with $2,295,000 (SEA Games: $595,000, Asian Games: $1,700,000) at the MAP Awards Presentation and Appreciation Dinner for the 32nd SEA Games and 19th Asian Games held at Timbre+ One-North today.

A 554-strong contingent represented the Republic in 30 sports in Cambodia and came home with a haul of 51 gold, 43 silver, 64 bronze medals, 8 Games records, 17 national records and 40 personal best milestones. The contingent, led by chef de mission Dr Hing Siong Chen, comprised of 259 debutants who contributed 57 medals out of the 158 attained by Team Singapore. Swimmer Quah Ting wen was recognised as the Most Valuable Player (Female) clinching 6 gold and 2 silver medals at the Games.

At the Hangzhou Asian Games, the contingent of 427 athletes in 32 sports led by chef de mission Dr Koh Koon Teck, returned with 3 gold, 6 silver and 7 bronze medals, 6 national records and 14 personal best outings. The Hangzhou edition marked Singapore’s largest Asiad contingent participation of 427 athletes of which 334 made their debut.

The MAP rewards medallists of the SEA, Commonwealth, Asian and Olympic Games. Sponsored by the Tote Board, medallists receive cash in amounts based on the major Games event and medal won. It is mandatory for athletes to give a percentage of their MAP awards (20% for the SEA Games and the Asian Games) to their respective National Sports Associations for future training and development.