Name: Beginning of a Golden Age of Sport in Singapore (Late 1940s to 1950s)
Start: 2023-05-18
End: 2023-05-18
Location: Singapore Sports Museum

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Beginning of a Golden Age of Sport in Singapore (Late 1940s to 1950s)

by Sport Singapore

18 May • 05:30pm • Singapore Sports Museum

Who were these remarkable pioneers representing Singapore in international sport? Let’s take a walk back in time to recall their competitive exploits and to honour these bold champions who heralded a golden era of Sport in Singapore. Their enduring legacies have inspired many to strive for success on the highest stage!

Beginning of a Golden Age of Sport in Singapore (Late 1940s to 1950s)
Thu, 18 May - Mon, 31 July 2023

Venue: Singapore Sports Museum @ Singapore Sports Hub
Fee: Museum entry fee applies

The exhibition (18 May to 31 July 2023) is held in celebration of the Golden Anniversary of Sport Singapore (1973 to 2023) and in conjunction with Singapore HeritageFest 2023. It highlights the performances of leading Sportsmen and Sportswomen in international competitions to demonstrate the strengthening of the culture of sport in post-war Singapore. Covering the competitive exploits of Singapore Olympians and pioneering athletes in international sport (late 1940s to 1950s), it emphasizes the role of competitive sport as a means of challenging aspiring athletes and creating a collective international identity in sport.

The exhibition is a prelude to the Book Launch & Talk on “Sport in Singapore: The Rocky Road to Kallang Park” authored by Dr Nick Aplin and published by Sport Singapore. The official book launch will be held at the National Museum of Singapore on Saturday 27 May 2023 at 10am in conjunction with Singapore HeritageFest 2023.

Sport Singapore

As the national sports agency, Sport Singapore’s core purpose is to inspire the Singapore spirit and transform Singapore through sport. Through innovative, fun and meaningful sporting experiences, our mission is to reach out and serve communities across Singapore with passion and pride. With Vision 2030 – Singapore’s sports master plan, our mandate goes beyond winning medals. Sport Singapore uses sport to create greater sporting opportunities and access, more inclusivity and integration as well as broader development of capabilities. Sport Singapore works with a vast network of public-private-people sector partners for individuals to live better through sport.

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