Toa Payoh Sports Area

Hello everyone!

As stated in the title, I'm doing the Toa Payoh Sports Area which consists of the stadium and the swimming complex. Did you know that many historical events had taken place right here at this very place? I bet you didn't know that. So, let me tell you about it.

Singapore was chosen to host the 7th Southeast Asian Peninsular (SEAP) in 11973 for the first time as a new nation. And our very own Toa Payoh was to play a very big and important role in hosting the games. Athletes from different countries came to Singapore to train at the stadium and the swimming pool to win medals for their country in the sports they excel in. They were housed in newly built blocks of flats at Toa Payoh Lorong 2, Lorong 4 and Toa Payoh Central. And, during the 7th SEAP Games, the athletes competed at the stadium and at the swimming complex.

Toa Payoh Stadium is located at 297 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh and it was taken over by the Singapore Sports Council on the 30th of November 1973. It was then later opened to the public on the 1st of March 1974. The stadium is used for multi-purpose for different events. It is currently used for soccer matches and is the home for the Balestier Khalsa FC. Also, school events such as Sports Day are held in the stadium. When the stadium is not in use for schools or sports matches, it used by people of different ages to exercise. The young and old use the track to walk, jog or run and families can gather at the stadium to spend time with each other or exercise as a family.

Toa Payoh Swimming Complex in situated at 299 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh and it is only a walking distance from the Toa Payoh Stadium. The 1973 SEAP Games was also held there for athletes specialising in water sports. They built a spectator's seat so that fans can see the action in the pool during the SEAP Games. The swimming complex had witnessed a lot of athletes competing for the gold medal. Currently, the swimming complex is open for people of different ages as well who go there for a swim if the weather was really hot or go there for some swimming lessons as well as have fun under the sun.

The Toa Payoh community has benefited many people in this area because its a one-stop place for people who wants to shop, play and eat. It is also very convenient to go anywhere from here as there is a Bus Interchange and MRT in Toa Payoh itself. It has evolved from a swamp to a thriving community.

I feel that this place is very helpful because I can go to the stadium anytime to train for a coming sports event or go for a swim at the swimming complex. I hope this information had helped you in further understanding Toa Payoh and learned about new interesting facts of this place.

Jenina