Gov-G & Australian High Commissioner, Allaster Cox, attended the swimming finals

In 2025, the Governor-General of Australia and Australian High Commissioner, Allaster Cox, attended the Swimming Finals of the World Aquatic Championships in Singapore. The event marked a significant moment as it was the first time the prestigious championships were held in Southeast Asia. The Australian delegation had the opportunity to interact with and support their country's top swimmers, including Elijah Winnington, Lani Pallister OAM, Moesha Johnson, and the women's 4x100 medley relay team consisting of Kaylee McKeown OAM, Ella Ramsay, Alexandra Perkins, and Mollie O'Callaghan OAM.

During their visit, the Governor-General met with the athletes and heard about their experiences at the championships, offering congratulations on their successful journeys. The highlight of the evening was presenting the silver medals to the relay team, which had delivered an exceptional performance that brought honor to Australia. The presentation was done in the presence of Keith Magnus, the Chairman of Kallang Alive Sport Management and Deputy Chairman of Sport Singapore, Greg Shaw, the Executive General Manager High Performance of Swimming Australia, and Matthew Dunn, the Second Vice President of the World Aquatics Championships.

The World Aquatics Championships is an international event that brings together athletes from 200 countries to showcase their skills in various aquatic disciplines. The atmosphere was electric with record-breaking performances and demonstrations of sportsmanship that made all participants and attendees proud. The Australian Dolphins, the country's swim team, had a strong showing, contributing to the overall excitement and success of the event.

The presence of the Governor-General and High Commissioner at the finals underscores the importance of sports diplomacy and the recognition of the hard work and dedication of the athletes representing their nation on a global stage. It also reinforces the strong ties between Australia and Singapore, particularly in the realm of sports collaboration and friendship.