The Singapore Table Tennis Association (STTA) is pleased to announce the re-election of Ms. Poh Li San as President for a second term unopposed following the association’s Annual General Meeting held earlier today at the Singapore Sports Auditorium.

The newly elected STTA Management Committee (MC) for 2024 to 2026 saw 9 members returning unopposed, along with 5 new members – Bay Swee Huat, PBM, Tan Yan Boon, PBM, Liang Fook Sang, Eva Grace Ong and former national player, Pearlyn Koh.

STTA New Members 2024 to 2026: From L-R: Mr Bay Swee Huat, PBM, Ms Eva Grace L Ong, Ms Poh Li San, Mr Tan Yan Boon, PBM, Mr Liang Fook Sang. Not in picture: Ms Pearlyn Koh

Stepping down from the positions were former vice-president Teo Nam Meng, honorary treasurer Jeffrey Lee, and members Kelvin Tan, Richard Pang and Joseph Lau, PBS, BBM.

Poh, who is also a Member of Parliament (MP) for Sembawang GRC, paid tribute to the outgoing committee members and welcomed the new faces. She said, “I would like to thank the contributions of our outgoing management committee members, whose valuable contributions to the table tennis fraternity will always be appreciated. I would also like to welcome to the family our five newly elected Management Committee members. I look forward to working together with them to further improve the table tennis ecosystem.

With Eva and Pearlyn joining the Management Committee, there are now three women among the 14 members. Poh aims to enhance gender diversity and hopes that more women will gradually take on roles in the STTA Management Committee over time.

During her first term leading the association as President, Poh’s achievements included overseeing the qualification of home-grown players Izaac Quek and Zhou Jingyi, as well as Zeng Jian for the Paris 2024 Olympics, marking a significant milestone for Singapore’s table tennis community. Also, Singapore table tennis reclaimed top spot in Southeast Asia at the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia, with 4 golds, 2 silvers and 3 bronzes.

Additionally, she successfully managed the relocation of the STTA headquarters of 38 years at Toa Payoh to its current temporary home at OCBC Arena, to make way for the upcoming Toa Payoh Integrated Development (TPID).

Under Poh’s leadership, the STTA has seen significant advancements in promoting table tennis at both grassroots and elite levels. Her re-election reflects the confidence and support of the association’s members in her ability to steer the sport towards greater heights.

“I am deeply honored and grateful for the continued trust and support from the STTA community,” added Poh. “Our achievements over the past term have been a collective effort, and I am excited to build on this foundation. Moving forward, we will continue to focus on nurturing young talents, enhancing our competitive edge, and fostering a strong sense of community among players and supporters.”

The STTA is confident that with Ms. Poh at the helm, the association will continue to thrive and achieve its goals of raising the profile of table tennis in Singapore and supporting our athletes in their pursuit of excellence.

Singapore Table Tennis Association Management Committee for 2024 to 2026