Tickets to the SEA Games are getting snapped up like hot cakes. Happening from Jun 5-16, some 36 games and 402 events will be happening over 12 days. And if that’s too many to choose from, here are the sports with a strong Singapore presence that you should be extra excited about.
Water Polo
This one is an obvious choice; the Singapore men’s water polo team has been dominating the games and has won every single gold medal (25 to be exact) since event was introduced in 1965. The event is so popular that tickets to the finals on Jun 16 have are already sold out. Not to worry: you can still get a slice of action in the days leading up to the big finale.
Catch it at: OCBC Aquatic Center, Jun 10
Swimming
For starters, there are two great swimmers to watch for: golden child Joseph Schooling who made waves at last year’s Asian games and rising star Quah Zheng Wen who broke national records at this year’s Singapura Finance 46th Singapore National Age Group Swimming Championships.
Catch it at: OCBC Aquatic Center, Jun 6-11
Waterskiing
After a four-year hiatus, it’s finally back in the lineup, and Singapore has some strong contenders like Mark Leong who broke a national record at the recent Asian Beach Games.
Catch it at: Bedok Reservoir, Jun 11-14
Silat
Aquatic sports aside, another sport worth keeping an eye out for is silat. 22 years ago, Singapore won gold when current president of the Singapore Silat Federation Sheik Alau’ddin represented the nation. Part of the charm this year is that his daughter Nur Shafiqa is on the national squad. Here’s hoping for another win.
Catch it at: Singapore Expo Hall 2, Jun 10-14
For the full competition schedule and to get your tickets, head here.
Most of the events will be happening at three main venues—the Singapore Sports Hub, around Marina Bay and at the Singapore expo. Plus, there’ll also be a bunch of non-ticketed events you can attend, such as rowing, sailing, cycling, waterskiing, hockey and archery. Ticketed events are priced between $5 and $20.
Oh and if you find yourself waiting around between games near the Sports Hub, here are a bunch of things you can get up to. If that’s making you want to work up a sweat, here are five fun ways to work out in Singapore.
