Youth Panel for Sport 2026
About the Youth Panel for Sport
Youths recognise the benefits of staying active, but as life changes, it can become harder to make Sport and exercise a regular part of our lives. School, work, family and other commitments can all affect how and when young people participate in Sport.
As part of the SG Youth Plan, the Youth Panel for Sport brings together around 60 young people from diverse backgrounds to explore how youths envision the future of Sport so they can build a meaningful and lasting relationship with sport as they progress through different stages of life, from school and further education to work, caregiving and parenthood.
The Panel is jointly organised by the Sport Singapore (SportSG), National Youth Council (NYC), and Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY).
What you will gain by being part of the Youth Panel for Sport
Opportunity to share your experience, perspectives on what youths want from Sport at different stages of life, and your aspirations for Sport.
Explore how Sport can help build confidence, support sporting aspirations, and strengthen social connectedness among youths from diverse backgrounds.
Hear different perspectives on Sport from fellow panel members.
Co-create practical and actionable proposals that can help young people discover activities they enjoy and participate meaningfully in Sport throughout their lives.
Contribute to the Panel's final report and recommendations on the future of Sport in Singapore.
Programme Structure
The Youth Panel for Sport will run for approximately six months, from January to June 2027, with activities organised across several phases.
Throughout the programme, panel members will share their views and aspirations for sport, delve into issues influencing youth participation, and jointly formulate actionable proposals to enhance sporting opportunities and experiences for young people and their vision of the future of Sport.
As each part of the programme builds on the previous one, members are strongly encouraged to participate consistently throughout the programme. Selected participants should attend at least 80% of the key programme dates. Specific session dates will be shared with selected participants once confirmed.
Application Requirements
Is a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident aged between 18 and 35 years old (inclusive) as of 31 December 2026.
Is interested in shaping the future of sport and youth sport participation in Singapore.
Is keen to share their experiences and perspectives, and open to exploring issues from different points of view.
Is able to commit to at least 80% of the key programme dates from January to June 2027.
Is able to engage actively in group discussions and contribute to the development of the Panel's final report and recommendations.
We welcome youths with different levels of involvement in sport and exercise, whether you are currently active, were active previously, or find it difficult to participate regularly. No prior knowledge or experience in sport policy is required. We are looking for people who are willing to share their experiences, learn about the sport ecosystem, consider different perspectives and work with others to develop practical proposals.
There are no fees to participate in the Youth Panel for Sport.
More information on the Youth Panel for Sport can be found here: https://go.gov.sg/ypforsportfactsheet
Please note
Applications will close on 31 October 2026.
As part of the application, applicants will be asked to submit written and video responses. Submission of an application does not guarantee a place on the Panel, as there will be a selection process.
Confirmed applicants will be notified approximately around end November 2026. Applicants are encouraged to keep a lookout for updates via their registered contact details.
For further enquiries, please reach out to our programme partner, Bold At Work at hello@boldatwork.sg.
We look forward to your application!
