HANOI: Three athletes have withdrawn from Team Singapore’s contingent on the thirty first SEA Games, the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) stated on Friday (May 13).
This brings the entire contingent measurement on the Games all the way down to 424.
The athlete withdrawals are jujitsu’s Teh May Yong, who examined constructive for COVID-19 earlier than departure, swimmer Darren Chua because of “National Service commitments” and excessive jumper Kampton Kam.
Chua made his debut on the final Games, profitable 5 golds – two in particular person occasions and three in relays. Kam just lately received the excessive bounce on the Singapore Open Track and Field Championships.
In a Instagram put up, Kam stated that he skilled “sharp chest pains” final week and was breathless. Subsequent X-rays confirmed that he had suffered a collapsed lung and needed to bear surgical procedure.
“Truthfully, I am devastated at this crushing setback but I’m thankful to be given a chance to live and fight another day,” he added.
“Even though I have to withdraw from the SEA Games, I want to wish Team Singapore all the best at the SEA Games in Hanoi and to continue cheering them on from Singapore.”
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Source : channelnewsasia.com
