Jump in and Play: Pesta Sukan Interview with Tan Sock Ngin
Monday, 07 July 2025 by Luwen Koh
Sock Ngin is a National Team Athlete who has won Bronze Medal in the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games. Many thanks to her for agreeing to this interview.
1. How many times have you participated in Pesta Sukan?
I can’t remember, but I think my first participation was in the late 1990s. It was held in the Le Merdien Hotel and my boyfriend, now husband, would always ask me to play mixed pairs with him.
2. What motivates you to return to Pesta Sukan this year?
As one of the most popular tournament in Singapore, it has always been a delight to take part.
3. How do you usually prepare for a tournament like this?
Have enough sleep.
4. What do you think people misunderstand about Bridge?
Many don’t know the game so they don’t know what they are missing out 
5. Give us a memorable moment that happened in a past Pesta Sukan event.
Must be the year when I won the teams event partnering my husband. The photo was sent to me by another kind bridge player who chanced upon it in newsletter.