ASEAN Para Games organisers aim for S$5 million sponsorship

SINGAPORE – In the build up to the eighth ASEAN Para Games (APG), which Singapore will host from Dec 3-9, organisers said they aim to raise S$5 million in sponsorship to fund the event.

During a press conference announcing a tie-up with the Community Chest as their first partner for the Games, APG Organising Committee (SAPGOC) executive committee chairman Lim Teck Yin said the response from the private sector has been encouraging.

“We are also thankful that Corporate Singapore has been considering their support for the APG,” said Lim. “There has been promising signs from current discussions and if more eventually come onboard, it will help bring awareness to the para-sports scene and our collective efforts towards a more inclusive society.”

On their partnership with ComChest, he said SAPGOC will be donating proceeds from the sale of APG merchandise to Community Chet and the amount will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the Government.

Said Lim: “As Community Chest has been doing a wonderful job engaging people over the years to raise funds for those in need, we are excited to have them as our partner. Through the movement, we hope to create a level playing field for our para athletes to meet their potential.”

ComChest is the fund-raising and engagement arm of National Council of Social Services.