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Close to 10,000 Student Athletes Recognised for Sporting Achievements at Colours Award 2024

Last Updated: 20 Sep 2024

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A total of 9,988 student athletes across 28 sports received recognition for their sporting achievements and display of good sporting character at the 54th Singapore Schools Sports Council (SSSC) Colours Award. The Award is presented to students from secondary schools, junior colleges, and Millennia Institute based on their sporting achievements and display of good sporting character.

2. Students were awarded based on their sporting performance from 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2024. The criteria for the awards are listed in Annex A, and list of recipients for the SSSC Best Sportsboy and Best Sportsgirl Awards are listed in Annex B. The awards were presented to:

  • 53 students from 17 schools, who received the SSSC Best Sportsboy Award and SSSC Best Sportsgirl Award;
  • 427 students from 57 schools, who received the SSSC Colours Award (Distinction); and
  • 9,508 students from 130 schools, who received the SSSC Colours Award.

3. The SSSC Best Sportsboy and Best Sportsgirl Awards were presented by Singapore National Wushu Athlete, Mr Jowen Lim, at the Colours Award Presentation on 20 September 2024. The ceremony, held at CHIJ St. Theresa's Convent, also marked the closing of the National School Games 2024, which saw close to 67,800 student athletes competing in various sports and games from January to August.