Singapore's U-22 Football Team and Runner Soh Rui Yong Omitted from 2025 SEA Games Provisional List
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The Singapore men's under-22 football team and distance runner Soh Rui Yong have been excluded from the provisional list for the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand. This decision follows the football team's poor performance at the 2023 SEA Games and ongoing discussions about Soh's nomination. The Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) has left the door open for appeals and potential inclusion, emphasizing the importance of athletes meeting performance benchmarks and upholding expected values.
Key Points
The Singapore men's under-22 football team was not included in the provisional list for the 2025 SEA Games due to their poor performance in the previous games.
Distance runner Soh Rui Yong was also left out, with SNOC citing ongoing discussions with Singapore Athletics regarding his nomination.
SNOC has emphasized the importance of athletes meeting performance benchmarks and upholding expected values.
A total of 762 athletes across 42 sports have been provisionally selected for the 2025 SEA Games, marking Singapore's largest contingent.
The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) is working to get the men's team included, with FAS president Forrest Li highlighting the importance of the SEA Games as a platform for young players.
Soh Rui Yong's exclusion follows his participation in the 2023 SEA Games, where he set a national record in the 10,000m event.
