Singapore Athletics

27/10/2026

🏅 Taking the next step towards becoming an athletics official!

Congratulations to everyone who completed Singapore Athletics’ annual Technical Official Course and written examination!

Held on 15, 16 and 18 October 2026, the three-day course was led by Mr Melvin and Ms Carine.

Next up: Practical sessions to put their learning into action before officially joining our pool of SA Technical Officials.

Our officials help keep competitions running smoothly and fairly, supporting athletes as they chase their goals. Thank you to our participants for stepping forward, and to our course leaders for sharing their knowledge!

📢 Keen to join a future cohort? The course runs once a year, so keep an eye on our website and social media for the next intake.

27/10/2026

More opportunities for young people to experience athletics. 🔥

Singapore Athletics’ inaugural West Zone Athletics Meet gave students the chance to compete, represent their schools and discover the sport.

Behind this first edition were teachers who went the extra mile to give their students a platform to race, challenge themselves and experience the joy of competition.

👏 A heartfelt thank you to the teachers-in-charge and participating schools for making this opportunity possible.

Through this pilot, we aim to broaden participation and create more accessible pathways into athletics. We hope this first edition inspires more schools to get involved and give their students the opportunity to experience the sport firsthand.

Thank you to our Guest of Honour, Mr David Neo, Hwa Chong Institution, Sport Singapore and ActiveSG, our participating schools, technical officials, volunteers and organising team for supporting the meet.

And to every student who took part, well done! We hope this is the first of many opportunities to enjoy athletics. 🏃‍♀️‍➡️

📰 Read the media coverage:

The Straits Times: https://shorturl.at/iIIy5

Lianhe Zaobao: https://shorturl.at/00VJ0

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26/10/2026

🇸🇬 FIVE NATIONAL RECORDS!

Shaun Goh has broken the men's half marathon national record, clocking an official time of 1:05:01 at the Valencia Half Marathon 🇪🇸

Based on his chip time, Shaun actually covered the half-marathon race distance in 1:04:59 - the first time a Singaporean has ever gone under 65 minutes. However, for record-breaking and result-tracking purposes, his gun time of 1:05:01 is used.

The 29-year-old took 1 minute and 44 seconds off the previous national record of 1:06:45, set by Soh Rui Yong at the same race in 2023.

This marks another remarkable achievement in a record-breaking year for Goh, who now holds five national records across road and track distances.

Congratulations, Shaun, on this outstanding achievement! 💪🇸🇬

25/10/2026

⏳ ONE MORE DAY!

Tomorrow, 26 October, five schools from the West take the track at Hwa Chong Institution! 🏃‍♀️💨

A new generation ready to show what they can do! 🇸🇬

📸 Photo: SpexSG // Jeremy Lee

22/10/2026

SA CCE Workshop: 2026/2027 Competition Planning - Recap

Thank you to the coaches who joined us at the Singapore Athletics office for an afternoon of learning and sharing!

Led by Valeri Obidko, Ricardo Diez and Reedus Thurmond, the workshop explored how to turn a competition calendar into a structured training plan, helping athletes prepare for key competitions while supporting their long-term development.

Coaches exchanged ideas, discussed planning challenges and considered how to adapt training to their athletes’ individual needs ahead of the 2026/2027 season.

Thank you to our workshop leads for sharing their knowledge and to everyone who contributed to the discussion. We look forward to more opportunities to learn together and support our athletes! 🇸🇬

21/10/2026

Singapore Athletics in The Straits Times! 🇸🇬

Our coaching appointments have been featured in The Straits Times, highlighting our continued efforts to strengthen athlete development and build towards the 2029 SEA Games on home soil.

With Reedus Thurmond and Ricky Diez Boza on board, we’re investing in stronger coaching and pathways for the next generation of Singaporean athletes.

Read the full article below! 👇
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Singapore Athletics hires throws and pathway coaches ahead of the 2029 SEA Games in Singapore Read more at straitstimes.com.

20/10/2026

👀 The next generation of Singapore Athletics starts here!

On 26 October, five schools will come together for the West Zone Athletics Meet as part of Singapore Athletics’ pilot programme to encourage more young people to experience and get involved in athletics. 🇸🇬

Every star starts somewhere. Could the West be where the next journey begins?

ARE YOU NEXT?

📸: SpexSG // Jeremy Lee

15/10/2026

🇸🇬 WELCOME TO SINGAPORE ATHLETICS, COACH RICKY!

We’re pleased to welcome Ricardo “Ricky” Diez Boza as our new Jumps Coach! Ricky will also support our pathway athletes and oversee the development of athletes in combined events. 💪

A former Venezuelan pole vault record holder, two-time South American senior champion and three-time South American junior champion, Ricky brings experience as both an athlete and a coach.

His coaching career spans Singapore, Spain and Venezuela, including developing young athletes at Singapore Sports School since 2018. He has also supported Olympic-level preparation in fencing and basketball, bringing a broad perspective to training and performance.

We look forward to Ricky working with our athletes and coaches across jumps, combined events and our development pathway, helping the next generation take their next step in athletics.

Join us in giving Coach Ricky a warm welcome to the Singapore Athletics family!