Team Singapore Paralympic Games Contingent

At the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games, Team Singapore will be competing in four sports - swimming, sailing, equestrian and athletics. All six of the athletes have qualified for the Paralympic Games based on their own merit with swimmer, Theresa Goh and Yip Pin Xiu heading to the Games with two world records under their belts.

Sailor, Desiree Lim will be the flag bearer for the Team Singapore contingent at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games.

Chef-de-Mission for the contingent, Mr Frankie Thanapal Sinniah, PBM, former national athlete, former President of Singapore Disability Sports Council and present Chairman of Sailability Singapore says, "This year's Paralympic Games holds great promise for the team. Our athletes have shown the world what they are capable of through their stellar performances in recent times and with record holders amongst our team this is a great opportunity for them to fulfill their potential and dreams in the sporting world's most prestigious event. The athletes are fully prepared for the task ahead of them and will do their best with the motivation from the support of all Singaporeans."