HDB dragon boat team member dies after race at Singapore Regatta Waterfest 2025

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The 2025 edition of the Singapore Regatta Waterfest took place from Nov 14-16 at the Singapore Sport Hub Water Sport Centre, featuring nearly 4,000 participants across 25 categories.

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Summary

• A 49-year-old HDB staff member died at the Singapore Regatta Waterfest 2025 after collapsing while resting after a race.
• Police were alerted to a case of unnatural death at 12.20pm, but do not suspect foul play and are continuing with investigations.
• The event organisers and HDB are providing assistance to the family during this difficult time, with thoughts and condolences.

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SINGAPORE – A 49-year-old man from HDB’s dragon boat team died after taking part in the 2025 Singapore Regatta Waterfest at Kallang on Nov 16.

The man, who was a Housing Board staff member, had reported feeling unwell after the morning race at the Singapore Sports Hub’s Water Sports Centre at Kallang Basin. Despite receiving on-site medical attention, his condition did not improve.

He was admitted to Tan Tock Seng Hospital unconscious, where he was subsequently pronounced dead, said the police, who were alerted to a case of unnatural death at the hospital at 12.20pm.

Based on preliminary investigations, the police do not suspect foul play, they said in response to queries from The Straits Times. Investigations are ongoing.

The man was resting when he collapsed, HDB said in response to ST’s queries.

“He was transported to the hospital for medical attention, where he later passed on after unsuccessful