Both SNOC and SportSG emphasised that while sample checks are conducted to verify submissions and detect inconsistencies, the primary responsibility lies with NSAs to ensure all data submitted is accurate and maintains the integrity of the selection process.
“No system will be able to fully eliminate the risk of false reporting, and SUF had abused the system deliberately and intentionally.”
A committee of inquiry had identified poor governance within SUF, although SNOC and SportSG declined to provide further details due to ongoing police investigations.
“This was not a case of mere poor governance in SUF,” said SNOC and SportSG. “In this case, SUF was intentional in providing false statements and wholly fabricated results, abusing the system altogether and distorting selection. This lack of integrity will not be tolerated.”
In their earlier statement, SNOC and SportSG said SUF had been suspended by its international federation on a separate matter. The two sports authorities later told CNA that the suspension was for reasons relating to SUF’s governance.
SportSG has suspended support for the administrators, athletes and the National Registry of Coaches membership of the coaches who were involved.
Regarding the support SUF received before its suspension, SNOC and SportSG said that the athletes had access to sport science support and medical insurance as part of their SEA Games preparations.
According to an archive of the 2023 SEA Games website and a copy of the finish sheet uploaded online by Sportalsub.net, the team comprising Bernice Ting, Jamie Ang, Vanessa Ong, and Jovita Ho represented Singapore in the 4x200m surface relay at the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia.
The team finished last in the four-team final, about 50 seconds behind Vietnam.