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

Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked 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.

This question has been addressed by the Ministry of Education's written answer to Oral Parliamentary Question No 88 on 5 May 2026. [Please refer to ​"Criteria for Inclusion of Sports in National School Games", Official Report, 5 May 2026, Vol 96, Issue 29, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section.]