Resource Allocation for Sports That Lack Pathways to Major Games but Maintain Significant Student Participation and Developmental Value

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament

Mr Xie Yao Quan, Jurong Central

Question

To ask the Minister for Education (a) whether the presence of a sport in major Games is the primary criterion for its inclusion in the National School Games (NSG); (b) if not, what criteria does the Ministry use to determine which sports to include in the NSG; and (c) whether the Ministry will consider gathering public feedback on broadening the NSG by including this topic in its Education Conversations.

Nominated Member of Parliament

Assoc Prof Kenneth Goh

Question

To ask the Minister for Education (a) what weight is given to a sport's inclusion in major games like the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and SEA Games when determining the sports offered in the National School Games; and (b) whether Sport Singapore (SportSG) and Sport Excellence Singapore (SpexSG) have a formal role in reviewing the sports offered, and if not, why not.

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament

Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong, Hougang

Question

To ask the Minister for Education (a) whether the National School Games is designed for participation and character development or as a talent pipeline for major Games; (b) how does the Ministry determine which niche sports to retain; and (c) how resources are allocated to sports that lack pathways to major Games but maintain significant student participation and developmental value.

Combined Response

1. This question has been addressed by the Ministry of Education's written answer to oral Parliamentary Question No 88 on 5 May 2026.