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| The IOC Trophy is given to the National Olympic
Committees (NOCs) to honour a prominent figure within the sporting
community. Some distinguished Singaporeans have been honored by the
International Olympic Committee for their contribution to the Olympic
Movement : |
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| 2009, IOC PRESIDENT'S TROPHY
Mr Choo Wee Khiang made outstanding contributions to the development of table tennis in Singapore since 1989. He became the Deputy President of the Singapore Table Tennis Association (STTA) in 1989 and was elected as its President from 1991 to 2008. He is also the Honorary Treasurer of the Asian Table Tennis Union from 1991 and is the Asia’s representative in the International Table Tennis Federation Development and Continental Council from 2004.
During his tenure as President of STTA, he introduced and implemented the strategic plan to promote table tennis to all and to bring glory to Singapore. He was instrumental in the setting up of the centre of excellence for table tennis in conjunction with the construction of the STTA Training Hall in Toa Payoh. He pioneered the Foreign Sports Talent scheme, oversaw the induction and development of a team of talented players with world class coaches. Under his charge the women’s table tennis team rose to number 2 and the men’s team to number 10 in world rankings. A most memorable and historic achievement was when the women’s table tennis team won an Olympic silver medal in at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, the first medal for Singapore in 48 years.
He was also a strong supporter in the nurturing of local talents, where he worked on the ‘Learn-to-Play’ Scheme and the ‘Zone Centre’ concept to train and developed young players. He strongly supported the Lianhe Zaobao Cup which is a successful national junior championship since 1999 and now into its 11th year of national championships. He also mooted the idea of beginning early training for children from the age of five and this is now implemented by the STTA at zone centres across the island.
During his term STTA was also a strong supporter of the Veteran’s Table Tennis Association encouraging senior Singaporeans to continue playing table tennis and stay healthy.
In recognition of his vision, dedication and contributions to the development of Table Tennis in Singapore and in Asia, the IOC President awards him the IOC President’s Trophy. |
| 2009, IOC Trophy 'Sport and the Fight against Doping'
Since 1985, the International Olympics Committee (IOC) has launched an annual IOC trophy, with a different theme each year. In 2009, the IOC has dedicated the IOC “Sport and the Fight against Doping” trophy to emphasize the fight for clean sport. Over the last few years, the IOC has continuously enforced the principle of Zero Tolerance and has continued to strengthen the fight against the scourge of doping in sport.
The 2009 IOC “Sport and the Fight against Doping” Trophy is awarded to Dr Teh Kong Chuan for his significant and consistent contribution and involvement in sport and his leadership in the fight against doping in Singapore.
Dr Teh Kong Chuan has been a Sports Physician for over 30 years. In his years of work, he has headed and implemented numerous national projects in Sports Medicine and Sports Science. This includes the National Anti-Doping administration, policies, monitoring, training and education. Dr Teh has acted as one of the leading pioneers of doping control for almost three decades now and has served as Chairman of the SNOC Anti-Doping in Sports Commission (SADSC) from 2002 to 2006. With his leadership, the Committee has been able to implement enforcement activities against doping, including out-of-competition testing, educating National Athletes on anti-doping issues and developing training for Doping Control Officers.
Currently Dr Teh serves as Advisor to the SADSC and heads the Doping Control Programmes for both the 1st Asian Youth Games Singapore 2009 and Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games. Not one to simply implement ideas, Dr Teh has also been active in Anti-Doping Education and has given talks and consultations on these issues for our local athletes before major games. |
| 2008, IOC Trophy 'Sport and Youth'
The IOC Sports and Youth Trophy 2008 has been awarded to Singapore’s
Ministry of Education for its long and diversified support of
recreational and competitive sports in the education system in
Singapore. The MOE’s approach towards sports and education fully
embraces the Olympic philosophy, set down by Pierre de Coubertin. The
founder of the Modern Olympic Games clearly saw himself first and
foremost as an educator when he said that “blending sport with culture
and education, Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy
found in effort, the educational value of good example and respect for
universal fundamental ethical principles."
The fruits of this philosophy can be seen in the school system’s
resounding support of Singapore’s bid for the 2010 Youth Olympic Games;
in the creation of Junior Sports Academies to identify and develop
talent from the primary schools onwards; in its heartfelt participation
in “Giving is Winning”, a humanitarian campaign by the IOC and the
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to donate sportswear and
gear for international refugees; in its ongoing co-curricular sports
programs that make sports available to every student in Singapore; and
in the MOE’s highly successful Special Education Program grant that
makes it easier for schools to introduce new sports to students.
All of these initiatives demonstrate the MOE’s awareness of and
commitment to the ideals of the Olympic movement. Through sports
participation, youth in Singapore and, indeed, the world, learn to
communicate with each other with fluency and diplomacy. In sports, they
share a common language even when they don’t share a mother tongue. They
may come from vastly different cultures from different parts of the
world but through sports they can celebrate what they have in common.
For recognizing the value that sports can bring into the lives of
Singapore’s youth, the Ministry of Education is the very worthy
recipient of this year’s IOC Trophy for Sports and Youth.
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| 2007, IOC Trophy
'Sport and Promotion of Olympism'
In
recognition of his significant contributions to Singapore sports as well
as his tireless efforts to promote Olympic Education in the school
system, Mr. CANAGASABAI Kunalan has been awarded the 2007 IOC Sport and
Promotion of Olympism Trophy.
Mr. C Kunalan is a sports icon in Singapore, who was a competitive
athlete before he became a sports educator and administrator. He
represented our country as a sprinter at the highest level of
international competition, including the South East Asian, Asian and
Olympic Games. He has served as the Honorary Secretary of the Singapore
Olympic Academy since its inception and on various committees of the
Singapore Sports Council, the Singapore Sports School and the Singapore
National Olympic Council over the past 20 years. Moreover, Mr. Kunalan
has been a strong personal advocate of the Olympic values of fair play
and equal opportunity for all. As part of the Olympic Education program
in Singapore, he speaks frequently to schools and sports clubs on the
importance of sport in developing character. With his unflagging
commitment and unquestionable integrity, Mr. Kunalan is one of
Singapore’s finest ambassadors for sport. |
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| IOC Olympic Cup, February 2006
Shortly
before the launch of the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Turino, Italy, the
International Olympic Committee bestowed the Olympic Cup on Singapore in
gratitude for Singapore's professional hosting of the 117th Session in
July 2005. Mr. Teo Chee Hean, president of the Singapore National
Olympic Committee, presented the Olympic Cup to Prime Minister Lee Hsien
Loong at the 118th IOC Session in Turino.
The awarding of the Olympic Cup recognized Singapore's professional
managing of the 117th Session. The five-day gathering for the vote on
the 2012 Summer Games drew some 3,000 people to Singapore, including
Olympic delegates, support staff and media. Led by Mr. Ng Ser Miang, the
President of 117th IOC Session Organizing Committee, organizing the
event was undertaken by the Singapore Sports Council, Singapore National
Olympic Council and Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports.
There was strong cooperation from across the various ministries and
volunteers.
President SNOC, Mr. Teo Chee Hean presented Prime Minister Lee Hsien
Loong the Olympic Cup, which the IOC awarded to the people of Singapore
in February at the 118th IOC Session in Turin, in recognition of
Singapore's achievement in organizing the best ever IOC session.
The Olympic Cup was created by Pierre de Coubertin in 1906 and last
presented in 2004 to City of Athens. |
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| 2006, IOC Trophy – ‘Sports and
the Community’
In
recognition of his commitment to sports, community and country, IOC
Executive Board member and Vice President of Singapore National Olympic
Council, Mr. Ng Ser Miang was awarded the IOC Trophy, ‘Sports and the
Community’ for his leadership role in bringing the 117th Session of the
IOC to Singapore in July 2005. The vote for the 2012 Summer Games was
decided at the 117th Session, and Singapore’s hosting of the event
ensured our country’s place in the international sports history. |
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| 2005, IOC Trophy – ‘IOC Women
and Sport’
On
March 8, 2005, Annabel Pennefather was awarded the IOC’s ‘Women and
Sport’ Trophy for Asia in recognition of her work to develop, encourage
and strengthen the participation of women and girls at all levels in
sports. Pennefather captained Singapore’s national hockey team for 10
years before moving into various sports administration roles. She became
the first woman president of the Singapore Hockey Federation and
officiated at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Pennefather sits on several
committees for the SNOC and most recently was Chef de Mission for the
Asian Games in Doha. |
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| 2003, IOC Trophy for ‘Sporting
Excellence’
In
recognition of their many victories at the Asian and South East Asian
Games, the National Water Polo Team was awarded the IOC Trophy for
‘Sporting Excellence’. The team has won 19 consecutive gold medals at
the SEA Games since 1965.
At the Asian Games, held every four years, the National Team has won
six medals, beginning in 1951 in New Delhi with a silver medal, a gold
in Manila in 1954, a silver in Tokyo (1958) and bronze medals in Jakarta
(1962), Bangkok (1978) and Seoul (1986). |
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| 2002, IOC Trophy for ‘Sport & Well Being’
NTUC
Income Insurance Cooperative received the IOC ‘Sport & Well Being’
Trophy for its ongoing promotion of the positive effects of sport on
physical and mental health. |
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| 2001, IOC Trophy for ‘Sport & Volunteers’
Dr.
Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee
conferred the Olympic Order in Gold to Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong on
October 27, 2001.
The Singapore Amateur Swimming Association (SASA) also received the
IOC Trophy for ‘Sport & Volunteers’ in recognition of its success in
developing a base of volunteers for the swimming community. A solid base
of volunteers bodes well for consistent achievement in excellence, sound
management and good governance and sustained development programmes. |
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| 2000, ‘The Olympic Door of the Year 2000’
This
trophy is presented to heads of state to illustrate the entry of sport
into the 21st century. It symbolizes the crossing the threshold of the
year 2000 to victory and success. RAdm Teo Chee Hean, President SNOC, on
behalf of the IOC, presented the trophy to His Excellency, the President
of the Republic of Singapore, Mr. S. R. Nathan. |
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| 2000, IOC Trophy for ‘Sport & University’
Sports
organizations receive this award in recognition of their commitment and
contribution to the universal promotion of Olympism and sport. The
trophy was awarded to the Singapore Sports Council for its comprehensive
promotion of sport programmes such as sport for all, sport excellence
sports for women and sports for life and fitness. The SSC also has
ensured that facilities have been developed to keep pace with the sports
needs of the people. |
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| 1999, IOC Trophy for ‘Sports & Education’
Mr. Lee Fong Seng, Principal of Raffles Junior College, received the
1999 IOC Trophy for ‘Sports & Education’. Mr. Lee has been Chairman of
the Singapore Schools Sports Council since 1991. Under his leadership,
the number of competitive sports in schools has increased. With the
co-operation of the National Sports Associations, several development
schemes for youths have also been developed. His excellent contacts with
Asean counterparts ensured that Singapore's young talents were given the
opportunity to compete with their contemporaries in Asia. |
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| 1998, IOC Trophy for ‘Sports Ethics’
The 1998 IOC Trophy for ‘Sports Ethics’ was presented to Mr. Woon Sui
Kut for his commitment and contribution in swimming locally, regionally
and internationally. |
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| 1997, IOC Trophy for ‘Sport for All’
Mr. Goh Yong Hong is the Vice President of the SNOC since 1986 and
sits on its Executive Committee, Selection Committee and Awards
Committee and a Council Member of the Singapore Sports Council since
1978. He has been the President of the Singapore Amateur Swimming
Association since 1985. Under his leadership the swimming contingent and
water polo team have been been consistent winners at the SEA Games. For
his dedication and contribution to the Olympic Movement and Sports for
All, he was awarded the prestigious IOC Sport for All Trophy. |
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| 1996, IOC Trophy for ‘Centennial Olympic Games’
The IOC ‘Centennial Olympic Games’ Trophy, 1996, was awarded to Mr.
Ng Ser Miang. At the time of the award, Mr. Ng was the Chairman of the
Singapore Sports Council. He is also the Vice-President of the SNOC and
Chairman of the Singapore Olympic Academy. His international
appointments include Vice- President of the International Yacht Racing
Union and President of the Asian Yachting Federation.
Mr. S.S. Dhillon was presented with the Olympic Council of Asia's
highest award for his contribution to sports in Singapore and Asia. Mr.
Dhillon was Secretary-General of the SNOC for 24 years (1972-1996). |
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| 1995, IOC ‘Olympic Movement Unity’ Trophy
The 1995 IOC ‘Olympic Movement Unity’ Trophy was presented to Dr. Tan
Eng Liang for his invaluable services to Olympism. Dr. Tan is one of
those rare individuals who has excelled in sport, academics, business
and politics – all with equal aplomb. He represented Singapore at the
Olympic Games in Melbourne and gained reputation of being the best
goal-keeper. At the Asian Games in Tokyo, he helped his team win a
Silver medal, and was Chairman of the Singapore Sports Council for 16
years (1975-91). He is currently Vice-President of the SNOC and Chairman
of its Special Training Assistance Committee. He has also served the
SNOC as Chef de Mission to Olympic, Asian and SEA Games. |
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| 1994, IOC ‘Centennial Trophy’
The 1994 IOC ‘Centennial Trophy’ was awarded to Dr. Yeo Ning Hong for
his contribution to sports and to the promotion of the Olympic Spirit of
‘Citius, Altius, Fortius’ in Singapore. Dr. Yeo was vice president of
the SNOC from 1982 and president from 1990. |
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| 1990, IOC Award for ‘Contribution to Olympism’
Ms Annabel Pennefather was presented with the 1990 IOC Award for her
outstanding contribution to Olympism. She was the President of the
Singapore Women's Hockey Association and Vice-President of the Singapore
Hockey Federation. She has been involved in promoting hockey for many
years. |
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| 1989, IOC Sports Medicine Award
Dr. Giam Choo Keong is the pioneer of Sports Medicine in Singapore.
The SSC Sports Medicine Unit was set-up by him. He has led his medical
staff very efficiency. Dr. Giam has served our Singapore sportspersons
at home, SEA and Asian Games. He is also an acknowledged expert in sport
medicine and good organizer of international sport medicine seminar |
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| 1988, IOC Award for Newspaper Journalism
The IOC Award for Best Journalist of the Year (Singapore) was
presented to Mr. Tan Tee Eng. |
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| 1988, IOC Silver Pin
Mr. Tan Howe Liang was awarded the IOC Silver Pin (1988) for his
Silver Medal performance at the 1960 Olympic Games. |
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| 1987, IOC ‘Award for Excellence’
Mr. Ang Peng Siong was presented with the IOC Award for excellence in
sports & studies. |
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| 1986, IOC Olympic Order
Mr. E W Barker, former Minister for Law and President of the
Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC), was the first Singaporean to
receive an award from the IOC. Mr. Barker was awarded the Olympic Order
(Silver) for his outstanding contribution to sports causes and his
fidelity to Olympic ideals. |
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