Water Polo in Singapore

As in land so in water, the game Polo demands insight, accuracy, wit and strength. Since this game is played in water, a water polo player needs to be a superb swimmer, with ample strength to maintain the responsibility of the team.

The player also needs a keen insight of a baseball pitcher. All these talents mingle together to create a proper water polo player. In Singapore the Water Polo team is the pride of the country. They won for the country the prestigious Gold Medal in the 2 nd Asian Games in Manila, 1954 .

This water polo team of Singapore had also triumphed in the other Asian Games, winning Silver Medals for their country. In the Asian Games this team consisting of Kee Soon Bee (captain), Tan Hwee Hock, Gan Eng Teck and Keith Mitchell (are some renowned members) continues their saga of winning. It is not an easy task to win medal for the country; moreover in a country there is always an urge for medals, by which the country's prestige would swell up with pride and anticipation.

The Water Polo Team has done its job; it is destined to be the best team in the country. It is a game that defines Singapore, since “Sports do not build character. They reveal it”, Water Polo in Singapore reveals the capability of its citizens.