Singapore, October 17, 2023: The Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) welcomed Ms Grace Fu as a co-opted member to its Executive Committee today.
Ms Fu, 59, is a Member of Parliament and currently serves as the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment. She was appointed to oversee the nation’s sports agenda from 2015-2020 when she served as the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth.
Mrs Jessie Phua, Acting President of the SNOC, said: “We are pleased to welcome Grace to the SNOC, and to return to serve in Singapore sports.
“Grace is a familiar face to our National Sports Associations and athletes. We believe her experience and expertise will contribute tremendously to the development and growth of the Olympic Movement in Singapore.”
Grace Fu commented: “I would like to thank the SNOC Executive Committee for giving me the opportunity to serve our sporting community once again.
“Sport brings meaningful impact to our communities, and enables people to feel empowered, accomplished and purposeful. I am looking forward to contributing to the SNOC in the work they do and to support our athletes when they represent Singapore at the major Games.”
The 2023-2024 SNOC Executive Committee comprises:
Acting President, Mrs Jessie Phua; IOC Member, Mr Ng Ser Miang; Vice Presidents, Ms Juliana Seow, Dr Benedict Tan, Mr Lawrence Leow. Honorary Treasurer, Mr Lee Wung Yew. NSA Representatives, Dr Hing Siong Chen, Dr Patrick Liew, Mr Mark Chay. (Co-opted) Members, Mrs Eugenia Lim, Ms Shayna Ng (Chair, Athletes’ Commission), Mr Lau Kok Keng, Mr Forrest Li, Ms Grace Fu. Secretary-General (Ex-officio), Mr Chris Chan; Assistant Secretary-General (Ex-officio), Mr Edmund Lim.