Asian Games: 12 must-know facts about Singapore’s performance
The 17th Asian Games closed today and Singapore's contingent of 223 athletes in 20 sports finished with five gold, six silver, and 13 bronze medals (5–6–13).
The 17th Asian Games closed today and Singapore's contingent of 223 athletes in 20 sports finished with five gold, six silver, and 13 bronze medals (5–6–13).
Almost half the sailing contingent that travelled to South Korea are first-timers at the Asian Games.
Oleg Engachev of Qatar won the gold with a 585 while Jin Yongde of China grabbed the silver with 585.
Jasmine Ser was the top qualifier in the Women's Individual 50m Rifle 3 Positions. Her score of 590 is a new Asian Games and Singapore national record.
The threesome combined for a 1692 total, 15 points behind Republic of Korea who finished second. China won the gold with a 1710 performance.
Singapore lost 0–12 to South Korea in their second game of Pool A at the Asian Games.
Singapore finished third in Group C. Only the top two in each group qualify.
Lim Wei Wen clinched Singapore's first medal at the Incheon Asian Games. The bronze medal is also Singapore's first-ever podium finish in Asiad fencing.