Vision 2030 is about “Real People, True Sports”. (Photo:
SSC)
Sporting Singapore is
calling for ideas and suggestions from Singaporeans as part of the development
of a new national master plan for sports. Under the banner “Vision
2030: Real People, True Sports”, the initiative will explore how sport can be used as a strategy
for individual development, community bonding and nation building.
People are strongly
encouraged to share their ideas and passion for sport—and where relevant, their
frustrations—at the website www.vision2030.sg.
Organised jointly by the Ministry Community of Development, Youth and Sport and
Singapore Sports Council, Vision 2030 aims to chart a new path for sport over
the next two decades.
“We want the public to
participate actively in co-creating Vision 2030 because we believe everyone has
a stake in it,” said Mr Chan Chun Sing, Acting Minister for Community
Development, Youth & Sport. “This brings us to the next lap for sports – by
everyone, for everyone, and with everyone. The process is just as important as
the final product (sports plan), and we intend to continue this journey with
all stakeholders even after the plan has been developed.”
Vision 2030 will take a
broad look at the diverse challenges facing Singapore, from the ageing
population to our increasingly urban environment to the rising expectations
over quality of life and job satisfaction. As such, people from all walks
of life are invited to contribute to the different areas of discussion: Balance
to the Rhythm of an Urban Lifestyle, Future Ready, Futurescape, Generation Z,
Organising for Success, Silver Generation and the Spirit of Singapore.
Lim Teck Yin, Chief
Executive Office of the Singapore Sports Council, said “As the National agency
responsible for sport development in Singapore, we are very excited about the
work being done by Vision 2030. With this new approach towards sports planning,
we hope the true value of sports can be felt in all quarters of society and not
just amongst sports enthusiasts.”
With Vision 2030, a
23-member steering committee has been set up to drive the initiative
forward. The committee includes representatives from the public, people
and private sectors as well as the sports community and media. With MCYS and
SSC, they will jointly develop proposals on how sport can best serve
Singapore’s future needs.
“Sports can be used as a
strategy for individual character development to prepare our people for a more
complex and competitive environment,” Mr Chan said. “It can be a way for
busy people to find balance; for the silver generation to age actively; for
youth to be engaged and learn life skills. On the community front, sports can
be a powerful tool to bond communities across genders, races and religions.
Sports can also be used to build national pride, unite and ignite our people as
we move forward as one.”
Added committee member Mr
André Ahchak, Senior Director at VOX Group Pte Ltd: “Sport should take root
from the ground up. Sports participation rising from the community level will
help people see and feel the real benefits of sport. When a group of friends
gets together to organise a sporting activity, the level of acceptance and
engagement is far more reaching.”
People have already posted
more that 200 comments on the new website at www.vision2030.sg,
sharing their ideas, experience and issues. Vision 2030 will also be reaching
out to the public at large through dedicated focus groups, social media
platforms and surveys at various sporting events in the coming month. The focus
groups will include a wide range of people, including students, mothers, senior
citizens, business leaders and working adults.
Vision 2030 is a renewal of
the government’s commitment to sport. It is neither a beginning nor an
end. However it is a clarion call for Singaporeans, as individuals and
communities, to make their voices heard on where they believe sport should go
in future. What should our sporting landscape look like to best serve Singapore
and Singaporeans?
Have
your say on the future of Singapore’s sporting landscape at www.Vision2030.sg