Plans to sustain success under Lee Kok Choy

How experiences at various levels help

Important of engagement with affiliates

Level of Singapore aquatics now

How Chay measures success for SSA presidency

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in Singapore sport.

In this episode, ST sports correspondent David Lee chats with local sports administrator Mark Chay about why he wants to be Singapore Swimming Association's new president despite his burgeoning portfolio.

Not only has he been a former national swimmer, swim club director, and Singapore Hockey Federation chief executive officer, he is now a swim coach and Global Esports Federation's executive director, and feels his experiences put him in good stead for his new role.

Highlights (click/tap above):

4:36  Plans to sustain success under SSA predecessor Lee Kok Choy

6:46  How experiences at various levels help

12:31 Important of engagement with affiliates

14:31 Level of Singapore aquatics now

18:34 How Chay measures success for the SSA president

Produced by: David Lee (davidlee@sph.com.sg) & ST Video Team

Edited by: Eden Soh

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Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in Singapore sport.
In this episode, ST sports correspondent David Lee chats with local sports administrator Mark Chay about why he wants to be Singapore Swimming Association's new president despite his burgeoning portfolio.
Not only has he been a former national swimmer, swim club director, and Singapore Hockey Federation chief executive officer, he is now a swim coach and Global Esports Federation's executive director, and feels his experiences put him in good stead for his new role.
Highlights (click/tap above):
4:36  Plans to sustain success under SSA predecessor Lee Kok Choy
6:46  How experiences at various levels help
12:31 Important of engagement with affiliates
14:31 Level of Singapore aquatics now
18:34 How Chay measures success for the SSA president
Produced by: David Lee (<a href="mailto:davidlee@sph.com.sg">davidlee@sph.com.sg</a>) &amp; ST Video Team
Edited by: Eden Soh
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Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. 

Podcaster: Deepanraj Ganesan

Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis & The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust.

Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. 
Podcaster: Deepanraj Ganesan
Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis &amp; The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust.

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