Singapore athletes met 'internal medal projections' at Asian Games, will look to close gap to golds: Officials

Singapore's athletes concluded the Asian Games with two gold medals, nine silver, and seven bronze, exceeding their internal medal projections, according to officials. HPSI chief Low Jia Ren stated that most athletes met their targets, emphasizing the importance of athletes inspiring the nation through their performances. The Games witnessed historic achievements, such as Shanti Pereira becoming the first woman to win the 200m twice and golfer Shannon Tan securing Singapore's first golf medal with a bronze.

However, the number of gold medals earned was lower than previous Games, attributed to varying events and sports. Despite fewer golds, officials remain optimistic about future improvements, with a focus on converting silver to gold. Singapore sent 300 athletes to compete in 26 sports, with the majority being first-time participants. The team's performance was praised for their ambition, discipline, and resilience.