Singapore’s first Paralympics gold medal

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Yip Pin Xiu would then go on to repeat this feat ten more times at other Paralympics and World Championships events. Despite the challenges of her muscular dystrophy, her grit, spirit, and strength have blazed a trail for Para sport in Singapore, and have inspired countless others to challenge their limitations.

Soon, history will be made again. For the first time ever, the World Para Swimming Championships — the highest-ranked para swimming competition outside the Paralympic Games — is coming to Asia, and Singapore is proud to be this landmark event’s host!

From 21 to 27 Sep 2025, over 600 elite para swimmers from 60 nations will gather at the world-class pool in the OCBC Aquatic Centre, to compete for World Championship glory Among them will be top performers from Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, and rising stars who have set their sights on the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.

To have top Para swimmers in the world competing right here in Singapore is a testament to how far we have come in promoting inclusivity over the years, As we continue to champion inclusivity for all through the Enabling Masterplan 2030, let us now cheer on our Team Singapore's para swimmers, including athletes like Toh Wei Soong, Wong Zhi Wei, Sophie Soon and defending champion Yip Pin Xiu – who will doing their best racing on home ground!

As the official slogan goes,

“Where limits are broken, and champions are made”,

let’s look forward to celebrating exceptional athletes breaking boundaries and setting new heights! ❤️‍🔥

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