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The Tokyo Olympics might have been over for several weeks, but for athletes competing in the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics, the games are just about to begin.
The Tokyo Paralympic Games will take place from Aug. 24 to Sep. 5.
10 athletes
Team Singapore this year comprises 10 athletes representing the country across six sports. The athletes are:
- Sophie Soon, swimming
- Yip Pin Xiu, swimming
- Toh Wei Soong, swimming
- Nur Syahidah Alim, archery
- Maximillian Tan, equestrian
- Laurentia Tan and Gemma Rose Foo, equestrian
- Steve Tee and ACP Ang Kee Meng, cycling
- Md Diroy Noordin, athletics
You can check out the details of the schedule here:
Goh however, will not be joining the rest of the athletes this year. She announced in 2019 that she would be ending her swimming career after 20 years.
You can stay tuned to the Games on mewatch here, or follow the Team Singapore and Singapore National Paralympic Council for more updates.
Additionally, you can show your support for the athletes with some words of encouragement on this platform here.
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