Roc‑Afro‑Soh Apologises, Still Hopes to Run for Singapore
Former Singapore marathon champ Soh Rui Yong has taken to Facebook to drop a heartfelt mea culpa to the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) and to lay the past to rest. The 31‑year‑old has stated he’s ready to focus on his shoes and the sport, hoping to get back on the field for the nation.
What the post says
- He “scrubbed” every April 2019 post that might be seen as jerking the SNOC.
- He apologises unreservedly for any past statements that might have cast doubt on the council’s good office.
- He acknowledges the SNOC’s reasoning “for not selecting him” and insists they’re “about to race again.”
Why the conflict started
- Sports rules banged up after Soh’s 2017 SEA Games sponsorship slip‑up.
- He’s currently a two‑time SEA Games marathon champion but has been snubbed in 2019 and 2022 because the council cites “non‑performance” behaviours.
- His 2019 exclusion even triggered a public spat – legal threats on both sides that fizzled out.
A Toast to Unity
In his latest Facebook note, the runner adds a warm hand‑shake: “Let’s set the drama aside and get back to the track.” He’s ready if the SNOC gives him another shot.
Feel free to scroll to Soh’s official Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/sohruiyong for all the latest scoop.
