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Country: Singapore
Population: 5,917,600 inhab.
Prime Minister: Mr. Lawrence Wong
Area: 719 km²
Official language: English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil
Official website: www.visitsingapore.com
Olympic edition: Summer Youth Olympic Games Singapore 2010

SINGAPORE

Singapore: A Global City of Innovation, Harmony, and Sporting Excellence

Singapore is a unique city-state that exemplifies the power of vision, resilience, and multicultural harmony. Singapore has transformed from a modest trading post into one of the world’s most vibrant, connected, and progressive global cities. It is a nation built on diversity and driven by innovation – a city where East meets West, and where tradition coexists with technology. Singapore is much more than a global financial hub or a tourist destination – it is a city that embraces diversity, champions innovation, and believes in the power of sport and community. It stands as a beacon of what is possible when nations invest in people, plan with purpose, and strive for excellence.

A Sporting Nation

Sport plays a vital role in Singapore’s national identity and community life. The city promotes sport for all through inclusive programmes, extensive facilities, and public campaigns encouraging active living, especially through.ActiveSG,” Singapore’s national movement for sport. Singapore’s sporting infrastructure is anchored by the state-of-the-art Singapore Sports Hub, a fully integrated complex that includes the National Stadium, OCBC Aquatic Centre, Singapore Indoor Stadium, and Kallang Wave Mall. This hub serves as a venue for both elite competitions and community activities, embodying Singapore’s “dual-use” philosophy that maximises public benefit.

Singapore has a proven track record of hosting international sporting events that draw global attention. Singapore’s reputation for safety, efficiency, and hospitality makes it a top destination for international sports federations, athletes, and fans.

Commitment to the Olympic Values

As the host of the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in 2010, Singapore has a deep connection to the Olympic Movement. The event left a lasting legacy on the nation, inspiring greater youth participation in sport and reinforcing values such as excellence, friendship, and respect.

Education and Youth Engagement

Education is a cornerstone of Singapore’s development. Its education system consistently ranks among the best in the world, focusing not just on academic excellence but also on character development, creativity, and holistic growth. Sport and physical education are embedded in school curricula. Singapore believes in empowering young people to lead healthy, meaningful lives through sport, leadership, and lifelong learning.