With just 100 days until the start of the World Aquatics Championships - Singapore 2025, preparations are ramping up. The first major community initiative, the SG60 Swim Challenge, opened the activities today at the Bukit Canberra Swimming Complex.
This inaugural event brought together over 80 members of the sporting community to celebrate swimming, fitness, and camaraderie.
Mr Edwin Tong, Singapore’s Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Second Minister for Law, signalled the start of the challenge. The SG60 Swim Challenge aims to inspire people of all ages to stay active and foster connections through swimming.
A Milestone Event with Standout Singapore Sportspersons
Kicking off the SG60 Swim Challenge, three teams of 18 swimmers collectively completed the first 60 laps of the initiative. Among them were prominent figures, including Singapore Aquatics President Prof. Kenneth Goh, Team Singapore swimmers Teong Tzen Wei and Megan Yo, open water swimmer Artyom Lukasevits, former water polo player Marcus Ng and Asian Games double gold medallist Tao Li.
Running from 2 April to 30 June 2025, the Challenge aims to get people to swim 300,000 total laps (50m). Participants can join individually by swimming six laps per day or as part of a team to complete 60 laps weekly.
GameOn SG60 Web Application & Community Rewards
The newly launched GameOn SG60 web platform will serve as a central hub for all community initiatives linked to Singapore 2025. Through the platform, participants can:
- Register for the SG60 Swim Challenge.
- Track laps and earn points for participation.
- Redeem rewards at the Fan Zone at OCBC Square during the Championships.
- Enter a lucky draw for a Mazda 3 Mild Hybrid (!) with every new registration.
- Donate to SportCares, supporting sports access for underprivileged communities.
Beyond the Pool: Expanding Community Engagement
In the lead-up to the World Aquatics Championships, a series of community initiatives will roll out in May 2025, encouraging broad participation across different age groups and backgrounds. Upcoming programmes include:
- SG Explorer: An interactive trail adventure highlighting Singapore’s heritage, arts, and culture.
- Aquatic Quest: A challenge-based exploration of competition venues and community roadshows.
- Flippa Ball: A fun, modified water polo version that’s suitable for all skill levels.
- Aqua Fitness: Low-impact workouts designed to improve strength and endurance in water.
- Aqua Fiesta Challenge: A two-day event at Sentosa Palawan Green featuring the Aqua Ekiden team relay and the Confidence Jump from the official high diving tower.
- Cheer! Initiative: Fans can earn rewards by scanning QR codes at competition venues to show their support for athletes.
Join the Excitement of Singapore 2025
As the countdown continues, excitement for the World Aquatics Championships - Singapore 2025 is building. Get your Championships tickets here.
Be part of this global celebration of aquatic sports—whether in the stands, in the pool, or through the many community activities leading up to the Championships. Singapore 2025 promises to be an unforgettable experience for athletes, fans, and communities worldwide.