SINGAPORE – It has been an emotionally exhausting few days for Singapore swimmer Quah Ting Wen, but there was still no good news for her as it was confirmed on July 8 that she will not compete in the Paris Olympics. Appeals to Singapore Aquatics (SAQ) and World Aquatics (Aqua) were rejected, with the national sports association announcing that the.
Singapore Aquatics confirmed that Quah Ting Wen will be replaced by Gan Ching Hwee, and will miss out on her fourth Games.SINGAPORE – It has been an emotionally exhausting few days for Singapore swimmer Quah Ting Wen, but there was still no good news for her as it was confirmed on July 8 that she will not compete in the Paris Olympics.
SAQ president Mark Chay said: “It would have been ideal if we could have sent six athletes to the Games. But... we will have to respect the decision... we urge everyone to get behind our team of five who, I have no doubt, will do us proud.” But a call the following night from SAQ officials delivered the worst news. She will not be on the plane to Paris.
Calling the development “unfortunate”, Chay said: “We understand her disappointment and empathise with her. We look forward to Ting Wen being an important part of our 2025 plans when we host the World Aquatics Championships and compete in the SEA Games.” Hence, SAQ was tasked to choose whether to accept Gan’s OCT invitation or go with the exceptional invite for three relay-only swimmers. In accordance with SAQ’s selection criteria, since the relay team did not meet the two relay-only swimmer requirement, the OCT invitation was given priority over the third relay-only spot, said SAQ.
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