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This is the best way to support livelihoods, and allow our athletes to do what they do best \u2014 train and compete,\u201d he said. \u201cTogether with SportSG, we have also had discussions on how to bring back many of our favourite sporting experiences, but in a safe way. We have made some moves, and will continue to do so.\u201dFloorball men\u2019s team receive $15,000 sponsorship from Excelsior Financial GroupThe Singapore Floorball Association (SFA) announced on Monday (5 October) a $15,000 sponsorship from Excelsior Financial Group (EFG) for the national men\u2019s floorball team. EFG has been sponsoring the team since 2018.Vincent Gan, EFG\u2019s financial services senior director, said the company was proud to back the team \u201cduring this uncertain climate\u201d. EFG is also the official event partner for the ActiveSG SFA Floorball Premier League 2020 \u20132021.\u201cThis partnership is not only important to the men\u2019s team, but also significant to the association as we showcase the great sport and dedicated athletes that Singapore has to the world,\u201d said Kenneth Ho, president of the SFA.The men\u2019s team fought their way to a silver medal at the SEA Games in the Philippines, then later won the 2nd Men\u2019s Asia Oceania Floorball Confederation Cup last year.Aston Martin Owners Club Singapore donates $20,000 to SDSCAston Martin SingaporeA group of Aston Martin enthusiasts and owners are celebrating 12 years of friendship with the Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC) with a generous donation of $20,000 to the national sports body for the disabled.The Aston Martin Owners Club Singapore (AMOCS) was originally formed in 2008 as a community for owners of the British marque, with the mission of \u201cunderstanding [their] social responsibilities to the community\u201d.Their mission has been in support of the SDSC for years, organising fundraisers and contributing to the celebrations of Singapore\u2019s para sports inspirations. In the 2008 and 2012 Paralympics, AMOCS members held victory parades for Paralympians Laurentia Tan and Yip Pin Xiu, driving them in a convoy around Singapore to the cheers of the public.\u201cAMOCS has always been about bringing people together and supporting initiatives in our community. Through the years, we are glad to have supported the SDSC and celebrate the achievements of Singapore\u2019s para athletes,\u201d said Mike Armour, president of AMOCS. \u201cTo be able to channel these funds to SDSC feels like we have come full circle and is a wonderful way to celebrate our partnership over the years.\u201dKevin Wong, who just stepped down as SDSC\u2019s president at this year\u2019s annual general meeting, was grateful for AMOCS\u2019 support over the years. \u201cWith the donation, SDSC will continue to do more to support our athletes and we hope to encourage more persons with disabilities to take a leap of faith to pursue sports,\u201d he said."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Destinations","item":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Singapore","item":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/\/singapore\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"More Support for Singapore Sports During COVID-19 Pandemic","item":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/singapore\/more-support-for-singapore-sports-during-covid-19-pandemic\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]