14-year-old Singapore Sports School student dies after fitness time trial
The Singapore Sports School has produced numerous national athletes since its first intake in 2004. PHOTO: ST FILE
Deepanraj Ganesan
UPDATED
4 MINS AGO
SINGAPORE – A male Secondary 2 student-athlete from the Singapore Sports School’s (SSP) badminton academy died on Wednesday, the school has confirmed.
In response to queries from The Straits Times, SSP said the student athlete, a 14-year-old Singaporean, had felt unwell after completing a 400m fitness time trial last Thursday and was then conveyed to hospital for medical attention.
The SSP said it will undertake a detailed investigation into the incident, thoroughly review its safety protocols and keep parents updated.