The Singapore Rowing Association is proud of our athletes' performances at the Asian Rowing Beach Sprint Championships 2026, where they competed against the best beach sprint rowers from across Asia.

The Beach Sprint format is a demanding competition that requires athletes to progress through multiple rounds:

✅ Time Trial
✅ Knockout Round
✅ Quarter-Final
✅ Semi-Final
✅ Final

Our athletes battled through these rounds and achieved commendable results against highly competitive fields.

Results:
🏅 Tan Jian Kai – U19 Men's Singles
6th Place
Competed against athletes from 12 nations
Progressed through the competition to secure a top-six finish in Asia.

🏅 Joan Poh & Giovanni Low – Mixed Doubles
7th Place
Competed against 11 entries
Narrowly missed out on the semi-finals after facing China in the Quarter-Finals.
China went on to claim the Gold Medal, highlighting the strength of the opposition faced.

🏅 U16 Men's Singles
6th Place
Competed against 9 entries

These results are a testament to the hard work, perseverance, and commitment shown by our athletes and coaching team. Competing on the international stage provides valuable experience and continues to strengthen Singapore's presence in beach sprint rowing.

Congratulations to all athletes for representing Singapore with determination and pride.

One Boat. One Stroke. One Singapore. 

A strong performance from Tan Jian Kai in the U19 Men's Singles sees him secure the win and advance to the next round. 💪
His determination and composure on the beach sprint course continue to showcase the strength of Singapore's next generation of rowers. We wish Jian Kai all the best as he progresses further in the competition.
One Boat. One Stroke. One Singapore. 🚣‍♂️❤️
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A powerful display from Joan Poh and Giovanni Low sees Singapore advance in the Coastal Mixed Doubles event at the Asian Rowing Beach Sprint Championships 2026.
Navigating the pressure of the knockout rounds with confidence and determination, the pair punched their ticket to the Quarterfinals and continue their pursuit of podium success.
The journey continues. The mission remains the same.
Race Hard. Row Proud.
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Success is built on self-belief, hard work, mental toughness, and resilience. These are qualities that not only shape strong athletes, but also strong individuals in life.
There is often a misconception that athletes must become full-time rowers to achieve success at the highest level. However, many athletes around the world — including respected names such as Matt Brittain — have shown that it is possible to excel both academically and in sport.
At Singapore Rowing, we are proud to introduce a new integrated and progressive athlete development pathway. This pathway is designed to guide athletes from beginner level into the development squad, progressing through to the junior national team and eventually the senior national team.

For athletes who may require additional support from their families to commit more consistently to training, the coaching team is always open to engaging with parents. Training regularly — ideally at least five times a week — plays a significant role in long-term athlete development and performance progression.
The association also strongly believes that rowing creates opportunities beyond sport. The discipline, resilience, and teamwork developed through rowing have proven to support academic growth and scholarship opportunities as well.
We have already seen inspiring examples of this through Marta’s journey in Italy, demonstrating how rowing can open doors both academically and internationally.

Under Giorgio’s leadership, Singapore Rowing aims to continue developing athletes capable of competing at the highest levels. Giorgio has a strong track record of guiding beginners into world junior-level athletes, and we firmly believe that young athletes in Singapore are equally capable of achieving international success.
With the support and belief of the wider community and nation behind us, Singapore Rowing remains committed to building a stronger future for the sport and making Singapore proud on the international stage.
We look forward to seeing all athletes continue to grow in confidence, commitment, resilience, and self-belief in the months ahead.
​The best is yet to come.

We would like to share some important updates within the Singapore Rowing Association team as we continue strengthening the organisation and supporting the growth of our athletes and programmes.
On 1st November 2025, Aloysious joined the Singapore Rowing team as a General Manager, contributing towards the continued growth and operations of the association.
On 17th March 2026, Giorgio officially joined Singapore Rowing and has since taken on the role of Head Coach, bringing with him valuable experience and a strong vision for athlete development. He will be leading the continued growth and progression of Singapore Rowing athletes.
From 1st April 2026 onwards, Jake officially took over Joan’s role as Sports Development Officer and will be overseeing outreach initiatives, programme development, and athlete engagement matters. Members are welcome to reach out to him for any enquiries relating to outreach, programmes, or development matters.
After much dedication and contribution to the organisation, Joan officially stepped down from her role on 17th April 2026. We would like to sincerely thank her for all her hard work, commitment, and support during her time with us. Her efforts have been greatly appreciated, and we wish her all the best in her future endeavours.
We thank everyone for their continued support as we move forward together in building the future of Singapore Rowing.