Singapore forward Nikki Wei (#6) challenges for the ball in the game against Kazakhstan which they lost 2–22. (Photo 1 © Low Sze Sen/Red Sports)
Toa Payoh Swimming Complex, Sunday, September 29, 2013 – Singapore went down 14–15 to Sri Lanka to finish last at the 3rd Asian Youth Water Polo Championship. Singapore finished the Championship winless in five games.
In the opening round, Singapore were grouped with India, Kazakhstan and Indonesia.
Singapore went down 5–12 to India in their opening game and lost their next one 7–14 against Indonesia. In their final group game, Singapore went down 2–22 to Kazakhstan who eventually finished third.
In the quarter-finals, Singapore faced eventual champions China and lost 5-27 which led to their final game against Sri Lanka.
China beat Japan 11–5 to win the Championship.
The top three countries – China, Japan and Kazakhstan – qualified for the 2014 FINA World Youth Water Polo Championship to be held in Istanbul, Turkey.
Singapore Squad
Joanna Chue Su Xin (#1), Lim Tse Jean (#2), Brittany Goh Mi Shan (#3), Fion Lim Wei Ting (#4), Dayna Ang Hui Shan (#5), Nikki Wei Tong Li (#6), Neo Ser Han (#7), Naomi Yap Xiao Fei (#8), Leow Li Wen (#9), Siow Chun Yen (#10), Alicia Lim Kay Yin (#11), Joanna Lee Si Han (#12), Andrea Koh Cheng (#13)
Final Standings
1st China
2nd Japan
3rd Kazakhstan
4th Indonesia
5th India
6th Sri Lanka
7th Singapore
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