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Nine more firms join network to hire national athletes

Lee U-Wen

Lee U-Wen

Published Wed, Jan 13, 2016 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    NINE more companies have joined the government's Sports Excellence Business Network, taking the total number of firms on board to 30.

    The new entrants include the likes of adidas, Hyflux, PSB Academy and NTUC FairPrice. In all, the scheme now covers 19 different industries and has provided jobs, apprenticeships or internships for 62 Team Singapore athletes to date.

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