Five Team Singapore Athletes to Look Out For at the 2024 Paris Paralympics

Introduction

The 2024 Paris Paralympics is just around the corner, and Team Singapore is gearing up to send a strong contingent of athletes to compete in various sports. Here are five Team Singapore athletes to look out for at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, all of who have proven records and are expected to perform well in their respective events.

Yip Pin Xiu

Swimming

Yip Pin Xiu is a Singaporean swimmer who has won multiple Paralympic medals, including two gold medals at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. She is a world record holder in the 50m backstroke S2 event and has also won medals at the Commonwealth Games and Southeast Asian Games.

So Wai Wak

Table Tennis

So Wai Wak is a Singaporean table tennis player and will likely be one of the best that Team Singapore offers for this upcoming Paralympics. He is a two-time Paralympic medalist, including a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. He is currently ranked number two in the world in the men's singles class 8 event.

Laurentia Tan

Powerlifting

Laurentia Tan is a Singaporean powerlifter who is aiming for her 3rd straight paralympic games as she makes her way to Paris. She is a two-time Paralympic medalist, including a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. She is currently ranked number one in the world in the women's 50kg event.

Theresa Goh

Badminton

Theresa Goh is a Singaporean badminton player who has won multiple Paralympic medals, including a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. She is currently ranked number one in the world in the women's singles SL4 event.

Muhammad Diroy Bin Noordin

Boccia

Muhammad Diroy Bin Noordin is a Singaporean boccia player who is making his third trip to the Paralympic Games. He is a three-time Paralympic medalist, including a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. He is currently ranked number one in the world in the individual BC4 event.

Conclusion

These five athletes are just a few of the many talented athletes who will be representing Team Singapore at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. With their hard work, dedication and preparation, they will be looking to make a mark and bring glory to their country.