Mr Speaker Sir,
On behalf of the Progress Singapore Party, I would like to congratulate our Team Singapore Olympians and Paralympians for their outstanding achievements at the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. I am sure the whole House will agree with me that success is not defined solely by the medals our athletes and para-athletes have won. It is defined by their courage to step up, their tenacity to compete, and their grace to both celebrate victories and confront setbacks.
Our Team Singapore athletes have shown exemplary dedication, perseverance, resilience, and commitment to their sports. Their participation in the Games has inspired an entire nation, and showcased the best of the Singapore spirit – courage, discipline, and teamwork.
This year, we are proud to recognise three medallists – Jeralyn Tan, Maximilian Maeder, and Yip Pin Xiu.
Ms Jeralyn Tan became only our fourth Paralympic medallist when she clinched Singapore’s first medal in boccia this year. The medal is a crowning achievement for her long career in boccia. She has worked hard at the sport since 2008, when she picked it up at the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore School.
Mr Max Maeder has achieved a bronze medal in kitefoiling at just 17 years of age. He showed us skill, agility, and calm under pressure against the world’s best at the kitefoiling finals. These are qualities that will undoubtedly serve him well as he continues to rise in the sport. Since the Olympics, he has already gone on to clinch three championships in a row. We look forward to witnessing further sporting success from him in the coming years.
Finally, Ms Yip Pin Xiu is our most decorated Paralympian, with seven gold medals and one silver medal to her name at this point. She has been a true trailblazer. Her achievements have inspired a nation and raised the profile of disabled athletes in our country. She has demonstrated that with hard work and determination, Singaporeans can excel globally, and her success reminds us that there is no limit to what can be achieved when one dares to believe.
As we celebrate the achievements of our Olympians and Paralympians, I hope the House will also join me in recognising the tireless efforts of the coaches, support staff, and families who have contributed to their success. Their sacrifices have helped shape our champions.
Mr Speaker, Mandarin please.
议长先生，
今天，我代表新加坡前进党，恭贺新加坡奥运和残奥会选手在 2024 年巴黎奥运会和残奥会上取得杰出成就。我国的奥运和残奥选手，都充分的体现了坚韧不拔的精神，以及庆祝胜利和面对挫折的风度。他们的参与鼓舞了整个国家，并展示了新加坡精神的精髓——勇气、纪律和团队精神。我在这里，向各位选手致以最崇高的敬意。
我国今年在奥运会和残奥会中，有三名奖牌得主：陈仪婷、墨士廉和叶品秀。
陈仪婷为硬地滚球付出多年，在本届残奥会中表现得出类拔萃，为新加坡摘下第一枚硬地滚球奖牌。墨士廉年仅十七岁便已拿下第一枚奥运奖牌，他在风筝板这项运动的前途无可限量。而叶品秀则在本届残奥会中，拿下了女子50米和100米S2级仰泳两枚金牌，她更是这两个项目的世界纪录保持者，是残奥中的佼佼者。
新加坡团队佳绩，绝对值得我们赞扬。在此，我也要向所有选手的教练、后援人员、家人和朋友在幕后的付出致敬，没有他们在背后的支持，就不会有新加坡团队亮眼的成绩。
Sir, the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games have left an indelible mark on our nation. Let us continue to support our athletes, nurture their talent, and build a sporting culture that empowers every Singaporean to dream big and pursue excellence.
Thank you, Team Singapore for flying our flag high. By giving your best in Paris, you have made our nation proud, and we look forward to your future endeavours with great excitement and confidence. May your success continue to inspire Singaporeans across generations.
Sir, I support the Motion. Thank you.