Singapore Cycling Federation has appealed to the authorities to allow the Tampines Bike Park to continue operations until the 2015 SEA Games, so that local athletes can train.
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Singapore Cycling Federation has appealed to the authorities to allow the Tampines Bike Park to continue operations until the 2015 SEA Games.
SINGAPORE: Singapore Cycling Federation has appealed to the authorities to allow the Tampines Bike Park to continue operations until the 2015 SEA Games, so that local athletes can train.
Last week, Channel NewsAsia reported that the facility will close down soon, to make way for redevelopment.
The Asian Cycling Confederation BMX Championships will be held in Singapore this weekend.
Some 50 riders from nine countries will be at the Tampines Bike Park competing for honours.
Among them are Singapore’s Nur Nasthasia Nadiah and Muhammad Sallehin.
Medal prospect Nadiah has a liking for the park, as she had competed there during the 2010 Youth Olympic Games.
“It was quite heartbreaking for me because this is the only training ground that I have for racing. But I do have doubts about them promising a new track,” she said.
Singapore Cycling Federation feels the Tampines facility should be made available for a few more years.
Mr Suhaimi Sadi, president of Singapore Cycling Federation, said: “We are talking with SSC about the possibility of retaining this place and, of course SSC will talk to other agencies pertaining to this training ground. We would love to see that because at least there is a legacy from 2010 Youth Olympics, this year the Asian Confederations Championships and two years later, the Singapore SEA Games. It will be a great exposure for Tampines Bike Park.”
Organisers of the Asian BMX championship said staging the event at the park will raise the sport’s profile and garner more fans.
- CNA/de
Singapore Cycling wants Tampines Bike Park to remain open for training
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