SINGAPORE TO HOST 3RD ASEAN SCHOOL GAMES 2011

SINGAPORE, June 1 (Bernama) -- Singapore will host the 3rd Asean School
Games (ASG) from July 1 to 7.

The ASG aims to promote Asean solidarity through school sports while
providing opportunities for school athletes to benchmark their sporting talents
in the ASEAN region.

The Ministry of Education said in a statement this is the first time that
Singapore is hosting the Asean School Games.

More than 1,100 student-athletes from seven ASEAN nations (Brunei,
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam) will compete
in a total of 12 sports – Badminton, Basketball, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey,
Netball, Sepak Takraw, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track and Field, and
Waterpolo (Boys only).

To participate, athletes must be below 18 years of age and be full-time
students of schools or junior colleges in the participating ASEAN countries.

The competitions will be held at 13 venues across the island. Student
athletes and officials will be housed at the Games Village in Nanyang
Technological University.

There will be over 200 student-athletes in the Singapore contingent for the
3rd ASG.

Student-athletes and officials will participate in a cultural and education
programme (CEP) during their stay in Singapore that promotes understanding
and cross-cultural interaction.

The logo for the 3rd Asean School Games comprises a torch with 10
tongues of flame, symbolising the 10 Asean member countries.

The logo, in Asean colours of blue, red, white and yellow, is also
reminiscent of a lion head, representing the host country, Singapore.