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That may happen at the inaugural Singapore National Games (SNG) 2012, which is open to Singapore citizens and non-citizens.
On Wednesday, a S$2.65 million sponsorship agreement was signed between Yonex, Mikasa and the SNG's co-organisers - the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) and the People's Association (PA). The deal sees Yonex as the SNG's main sponsor and official equipment and apparel supplier, and Mikasa as the official partner, for the 2012, 2014 and 2016 editions.
"Why not? Anybody can take part in the National Games, even if he or she is an Olympic gold medallist," said Acting Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS) Chan Chun Sing at Wednesday's signing ceremony at MCYS.
"They are names people can identify with and their participation can bring people from all walks of life to the Games."
The biennial Games is aimed at offering the public an opportunity to partake in Singapore's sporting landscape and bring the community closer through sports.
To be held from Sept 1 to 9, the games features athletics, badminton, basketball, bowling, dragon boat, football, netball, sepak takraw, swimming and table tennis. An estimated 10,000 people have signed up for the annual Community Games, which serve as qualifiers for seven of the 10 sports contested at the SNG.
SSC Chief Executive Officer Lim Teck Yin added: "But certainly the presence of national athletes at the games are welcome, if not as a participant, then as a coach or even as a motivator."
"And we will also have fringe events, like a cheerleader's contest, as part of the run-up to the games," added Lim.
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