• Home
  • Local Events
  • Subscribe
  • Reach Us
  • Advertise With Us
  • Login
  • Register
Upgrade
TheHomeGround Asia
Contribute to THG
  • Home
  • Singapore
  • Asia
  • World
  • Lifestyle
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • THG TV
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Singapore
  • Asia
  • World
  • Lifestyle
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • THG TV
No Result
View All Result
TheHomeGround Asia
No Result
View All Result
Home Local

Singapore Athletics Examines Leaked Recording, After Recent Scandals Take Stage

Leland Tan by Leland Tan
November 27, 2020
in Local, Singapore
Singapore Athletics Examines Leaked Recording, After Recent Scandals Take Stage

Pexels

0
SHARES
51
VIEWS
TheHomeGround AsiaTheHomeGround Asia

A three-hour long audio recording of the association’s extraordinary general meeting (EOGM) started to make its rounds on 13 July 2020, as the group and its members were reviewing its constitution.

The Singapore Athletics Association (SA) has since released a statement, condemning the leak and further opening investigations into its source.

Speaking to The Straits Times, SA president Tang Weng Fei has said that it was reiterated and emphasised multiple times and “made clear repeatedly” that any of the association’s meetings and proceedings are highly private and confidential.

Affiliate members attending the virtual meeting were made aware of this.

“There were strict professional instructions and conditions provided to the members before the EOGM, and reiterated at least twice during the EOGM, but the professional standards were not adhered to by certain members,” he said.

“Actions will have to be taken to make those who were responsible, account for their conduct, as confidential information was imparted (by all attending) on the common understanding and obligation of confidence.”

During the EOGM, 20 of the association’s 23 affiliate members, as well as 15 other associate members, attended a meeting which lasted around five hours.

As per the contents of the clip, Tang himself was addressing a question from honorary secretary of Wings Athletics Club. The SA had suggested a removal of their voting rights from its athletes’ commission representatives.

This, along with other proposed changes, were several that were raised during the meeting, which elicited concerns from some clubs even prior to the EOGM.

Notably, the clip was thereafter reposted on social media by Soh Rui Yong, a national marathoner, who famously sued SA for defamation earlier last year. The marathoner felt their statement on his non-selection for the 2019 edition of the SEA Games in the Phillippines was unwarranted.

In his Facebook post, Soh questions the proposed changes to the SA’s constitution, of which were made by Tang.

In another Facebook update on 3 August, Soh posted an update regarding his lawsuit against the SA:

“During a hearing before the Singapore High Court this morning, the Court ordered costs of $2,500 in my favour, to be paid by Singapore Athletics (SA).”

The leak comes after the SA was embroiled in a sexual misconduct case in the sport. Former veteran coach Loh Siang Piow, 75, was found guilty in June 2020 for molestation and abuse of a teenage athlete on several occasions.

In 2013, Loh had sexually abused the then 18-year-old victim under the guise of a sports massage to ease her cramps. This happened on two occasions at Tampines Stadium.

The SA has reiterated that it strives to construct safe sporting environments for athletes, citing the introduction of several measures that has been implemented ever since its new management committee was formed in 2018. It had downsized the size of its committee subsequently to prevent nominees from infighting.

The association has also been strengthening the appropriate channels utilised for any potential misconduct in the future, working closely with Sport Singapore to provide education and awareness.

Tang, when probed for comments on the guilty verdict, only said that Loh “contributed significantly over the years as an athlete, coach and administrator”.

Having never encountered any cases of abuse or harassment in her 16 years of representing Singapore, three-time Paralympic gold medallist Yip Pin Xiu, 28, reminds that vigilance is key.

“There might possibly be cases of under-reporting, considering how sexual assault victims everywhere normally find it hard to speak out. I think that (Loh’s) case will encourage people to speak up on these kinds of experiences.”

Previous Post

Hot Springs in Beitou, Taiwan: A Perfect Relaxation Getaway for Weary Travellers

Next Post

A Round-Up Of The 19/20 English Premiere League And A Look Towards The Season Starting September

Leland Tan

Leland Tan

Related Posts

Lifestyle

AIA Brings Wellness to the Game Table with a Singapore-First Monopoly Experience

by Admin
May 20, 2025
Mavic 4 Pro: DJI’s Triple-Lens Powerhouse Reimagines Aerial Creativity
Local

Mavic 4 Pro: DJI’s Triple-Lens Powerhouse Reimagines Aerial Creativity

by Admin
May 14, 2025
Familiarity Breeds Votes: Why PAP’s Ground Presence Won GE2025 – and What the Opposition Must Learn
Local

Familiarity Breeds Votes: Why PAP’s Ground Presence Won GE2025 – and What the Opposition Must Learn

by Kevin Wong
May 6, 2025
GE2025 and the Politics of “Losing an Office Holder”: A Voter’s Dilemma or a False Binary?
Local

GE2025 and the Politics of “Losing an Office Holder”: A Voter’s Dilemma or a False Binary?

by Kevin Wong
May 4, 2025
Tudung Policy Change: Without Ground Pressure and Alternative Voices, Would Progress in Singapore Have Come?
Local

Tudung Policy Change: Without Ground Pressure and Alternative Voices, Would Progress in Singapore Have Come?

by Kevin Wong
May 4, 2025
Next Post
A Round-Up Of The 19/20 English Premiere League And A Look Towards The Season Starting September

A Round-Up Of The 19/20 English Premiere League And A Look Towards The Season Starting September

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Equatre Asia Equatre Asia Equatre Asia

Premium Content

2020 Super Netball & Constellations Cup is On; Quad Series is Off

May 4, 2025
After Last Season’s Win, Swifts Are Ready To Start New Season Strong

After Last Season’s Win, Swifts Are Ready To Start New Season Strong

November 27, 2020
I Tried Making The Famous No-Knead Bread. Here Are The Results.

I Tried Making The Famous No-Knead Bread. Here Are The Results.

March 22, 2021

TheHomeGround

TheHomeGround Asia

We are an inclusive digital news platform that tells credible, authentic, in-depth human-interest stories of hope, passion, resilience and triumph, holding space for voices that might otherwise be marginalised, displaced, ignored or simply unheard.

THG Sections

  • Home
  • Singapore
  • Asia
  • World
  • Lifestyle
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • THG TV

About THG

  • About Us
  • Advertise With Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Reach Us

Follow Our Stories

© 2025 THG - Authentic, in-depth human-interest stories .

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Singapore
  • Asia
  • World
  • Lifestyle
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • THG TV

© 2025 THG - Authentic, in-depth human-interest stories .

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?