Julia Yeo and Russel Pang Named Most Valuable Swimmers at the 56th Singapore National Age Group Swimming Championships (Seniors)

The 56th Singapore National Age Group (SNAG) Swimming Championships – Seniors wrapped up six days of intense competition at the OCBC Aquatic Centre, spotlighting rising talents and national stars across the region. More than 2,000 swimmers from Singapore and neighbouring countries took part in the annual event.

15-Year-Old Julia Yeo Shines With National Record

Fifteen-year-old Julia Yeo delivered one of the standout performances of the meet, clinching the Most Valuable Swimmer (female) award in the 15–17 age category.

Julia captured two titles, including a spectacular swim in the 200m Backstroke, where she clocked 2:15.03, a new national record that broke her own mark set at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games. She also claimed victory in the 50m Backstroke with a time of 29.86.

Singapore Swimming Club’s Russel Pang Takes Top Male Honour

On the boys’ side, Russel Pang of Singapore Swimming Club earned the Most Valuable Swimmer (male) award for the 15–17 age group.

Russel was part of the powerhouse relay team, alongside Chua Qi Yao Avel, Lam Matthew Jaedan, and Low Ka Wai, that stunned the field in the 4x200m Freestyle relay. Their impressive winning time of 7:45.74 smashed the Boys U17 national record, which had stood unchallenged since 2015.

National Star Gan Ching Hwee Continues Her Dominance

Seasoned national swimmer Gan Ching Hwee reaffirmed her strength in distance freestyle, sweeping three titles:

• 200m Freestyle
• 400m Freestyle
• 800m Freestyle

She also set a new national record in the 400m Individual Medley, touching the wall in 4:46.06, over a full second faster than her previous record of 4:47.60 set in February.

Young Standouts in the 13–14 Age Group

The meet also recognised emerging talents:

• Ng Yeok Han (female)
• Dylan Wu (male)

Both were presented with the Most Valuable Swimmer awards for the 13–14 age category.

Chinese Swimming Club Crowned Overall Club Champion

Continuing their strong performances across multiple events, Chinese Swimming Club secured the title of Overall Club Champion.

Next Stop: Singapore National Swimming Championships

As a key event on the local competitive calendar, SNAG (Seniors) provides swimmers with a platform to achieve national-level timings. The next major opportunity for qualification comes in May at the Singapore National Swimming Championships (SNSC), a crucial meet for athletes aiming to secure spots at this year’s Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.