Quah siblings put swimming on hold, trio to skip Asian Games to pursue studies
Singaporean swimming siblings Ting Wen, Zheng Wen, and Jing Wen will skip the 2026 Asian Games to focus on postgraduate studies and medical school. The trio, who have won 152 regional medals, are prioritizing their long-term professional development over the competition.
Why it matters
The absence of the Quah siblings marks a significant transition for Singapore's national swimming team as they look to develop new talent.
The Quah siblings (from left) Jing Wen, Zheng Wen and Ting Wen posing for a victory photo after receiving their gold medals in the mixed 4x100 medley relay at the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia.
Listen Summarise The Quah siblings, Ting Wen, Zheng Wen and Jing Wen, will miss the 2026 Asian Games to focus on postgraduate studies despite meeting A cuts. Zheng Wen and Jing Wen have started demanding medical programmes, while Ting Wen is pursuing a master’s degree and coaching. National coach Gary Tan emphasises rebuilding the swimming team with new talent and views the Asian Games as a milestone beyond medals, focusing on long-term growth. AI generated
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