Singapore Rowing recently had the opportunity to engage students from Kent Ridge Secondary School and Commonwealth Secondary School through a series of exciting school outreach programmes aimed at introducing the sport of rowing and inspiring young athletes.
As part of the programme, our coaches shared insights into the sport, highlighting the values that rowing develops, including discipline, resilience, teamwork, and perseverance. Students also had the chance to learn more about the opportunities available through rowing, from recreational participation to competitive pathways.

One of the highlights of the outreach was the 1-Minute Ergometer (Ergo) Time Trial Challenge, where students put their strength, determination, and endurance to the test. With only 60 seconds on the clock, participants were challenged to push their limits and see how far they could row.

The atmosphere quickly became electric as students cheered one another on throughout the challenge. Friends encouraged friends, classmates rallied behind their peers, and healthy competition emerged as participants aimed to secure a coveted place on the Top 10 Leaderboard.
The leaderboard became a focal point of excitement throughout the event, motivating students to give their best effort and return for another attempt to improve their rankings. Beyond the competition, the challenge demonstrated the importance of self-belief, perseverance, and supporting one another in achieving personal goals.

It was inspiring to witness the enthusiasm and determination displayed by the students from both schools. The outreach programme not only introduced many young people to the sport of rowing but also showcased how sport can bring communities together, foster friendships, and encourage individuals to challenge themselves.

Singapore Rowing would like to thank the students, teachers, and staff of Kent Ridge Secondary School and Commonwealth Secondary School for their warm welcome and enthusiastic participation.
We look forward to continuing our outreach efforts and inspiring more young people to discover the exciting world of rowing.
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One Boat. One Stroke. One Singapore.

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 Message to Our Rowers
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.

Supporting Athletes Beyond Training
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.

A Shared Vision for Excellence
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.