'I will give my all for my country': Kitefoiling champ Max Maeder gets NS deferment to focus on 2028 Olympics
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The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) has granted two-time world kitefoiling champion Maximilian Maeder a deferment from full-time national service until Aug 31, 2028. This was announced by Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong at the officia'I will give my all for my country': Kitefoiling champ Max Maeder gets NS deferment to focus on 2028 Olympics
The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) has granted two-time world kitefoiling champion Maximilian Maeder a deferment from full-time national service until Aug 31, 2028. This was announced by Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong at the official flag presentation ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games on Saturday (July 6). «We always look at the long-term trajectory and development potential of our athletes. In fact, we look at it beyond just the next Olympic cycle, we look to two cycles at least,» said Minister Tong. «In the case of Max Maeder, he has done very well. He's now double world champion, the European Champion, won Asian Games gold last year.» In a statement on the same day, Mindef confirmed that Maeder met the criteria for deferment, which «may be granted to exceptional sportsmen who are assessed to be potential medal winners for Singapore at top-tier international competitions such as the Olympic Games.» Each case is assessed in consultation with MCCY, Mindef said. Read more