Deep Dive Podcast: Can Singapore produce another Olympic gold medallist?

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Jump to these key moments:

• 2:07 Joseph Schooling's retirement
• 7:20 Does Singapore have the right sporting infrastructure?
• 12:53 Is there enough money to produce another gold medallist?
• 14:06 What are other countries doing differently
• 18:47 Athletes and National Service

In this first episode of a brand-new CNA podcast called Deep Dive, hosts Steven Chia and Crispina Robert talk sports.

How has the Singapore sporting infrastructure changed since Joseph Schooling won gold in 2016? Former national swimmer Mark Chay and CEO of Sport Singapore Alan Goh are guests.

Singapore's athletes march into the stadium for the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics on Jul 23, 2021. (Photo: Kong Chong Yew/SNOC)
Mark Chay:

It's very hard to spot talent when (a child is only) eight years old. There's no such thing as a world-class eight-year-old kid. But the most important thing is for the kid to still remain in the system.

Co-host Crispina Robert with guests Alan Goh, Mark Chay and co-host Steven Chia (Photo: CNA/Tiffany Ang).
Alan Goh:

Every athlete will wish to have more money. Because if you ... want to compare (with the best in the world), any ... top athlete will want the best coach, the best sports science team, nutrition ... manager to handle everything.

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