Reply to Media Queries on use of name 'Red Lions'

In response to media queries on Singapore Swimming Association's naming of its aquatics team 'The Red Lions', the following replies were issued: 

"We welcome Singapore Swimming Association's decision not to use the name 'Red Lions'. MINDEF/SAF supports our national athletes and looks forward to a strong showing by Team Singapore at the Southeast Asian Games 2015."- MINDEF spokesperson "We welcome Singapore Swimming Association's move to drop the use of 'Red Lions'. The SAF Red Lions and our national aquatic teams are sources of national pride for Singaporeans. We are supportive of our aquatic athletes and are cheering them on as they fly the Singapore flag high at the upcoming Southeast Asian Games."

Chief Commando Officer, Colonel Simon Lim