SINGAPORE: Distance runner Soh Rui Yong has been cleared to compete in the upcoming SEA Games, just days after a health scare appeared to put his participation at risk.
In response to CNA’s query, the Singapore Athletic Association said on Monday (Dec 8) that the 34-year-old had been medically cleared to compete at the biennial multi-sport event, which officially opens on Tuesday and ends on Dec 20.
“Following an irregular finding during his routine pre-Games screening last week, Soh was referred for a specialist cardiology assessment. The specialist conducted a full evaluation and concluded that Soh is fit to compete, with no cardiac concerns that would prevent him from racing,” the association added.
