More seniors in Singapore taking up competitive sports, as Seniors National Games participation jumps over 30%
More than 6,000 seniors took part in the second edition of the Games, which concluded in August.
Over 6,000 seniors participated in the second edition of the Seniors National Games in Singapore, a 30% increase from the inaugural 2025 edition. The competition, which concluded in August, featured five adaptive sports: boccia, disc golf, ladder toss, seated floorball and sport stacking. The games are organized by Sport Singapore (SportSG) as part of the annual GetActive!
Singapore programme, aiming to encourage seniors to stay active through sports and foster community connections. Madam Yeo Ah Choo, 85, initially hesitant to join an Active Ageing Centre, now enjoys disc golf and other activities with her daughter, Madam Tan Bee Tuan. SportSG's active health director, Genevieve Goh, noted that seniors' motivations have shifted from purely health-focused to looking and feeling good.
The organizers are exploring partnerships and potential new sports to expand the competition next year, hoping to see seniors compete and connect with counterparts overseas.
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