Is Singapore ready to host major sporting events? | Commentary

Singapore has set aside S$165 million to attract more world-class sports events, and is also building a new arena to replace the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Does Singapore have what it takes to position itself as a choice destination for sports events? SMU associate professor Eugene Tan, who was team manager of Singapore's 2004 Athens Olympics national swim team, gives his take in this video commentary. For more: https://cna.asia/3TYmuCv 0:00 Introduction 0:47 Does Singapore have what it takes to position itself as a choice destination for sports events? 1:18 Can Singapore go beyond hosting just the SEA Games? 2:24 What are the considerations in hosting major sports events? More video commentaries: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnMTcZEga8TQ_9x-namlpsvTHmnQIkeR&si=RYHmGnkExVXXA6go Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia