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Tan Eng Kiong Benson

Para Swimming

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- Benson is an elite, long-serving national para-swimmer competing in the S14 classification for athletes with intellectual impairments. A prominent figure in Singapore’s aquatic scene, Benson has represented the nation across multiple major international meets, including the World Para Swimming World Series and the ASEAN Para Games. His relentless dedication to the sport, coupled with his role as a resilient mentor to younger athletes, earned him the prestigious Goh Chok Tong Enable Award (Promise). In addition to his regional accolades, Benson achieved a major personal and competitive milestone by qualifying for and racing at the Virtus Global Games, the world’s premier elite sporting event for athletes with intellectual impairments, cementing his status as one of Singapore's most enduring aquatic talents.