Singapore Teams Demonstrate Growth at the World Under-24 Ultimate Championships

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After 18 months of preparation, Singapore’s youth athletes showcased their talent and resilience at the WFDF 2025 World Under-24 Ultimate Championships (WU24) in Logroño, Spain. For the second consecutive cycle, Singapore fielded teams in all three divisions: Mixed, Women’s, and Open. This marked another milestone in the nation’s international campaign.

Mixed Division: A Fourth-Place Finish After Spirited Battles

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The Singapore Mixed Team, defending their historic silver medal from 2023, began the tournament strongly with commanding performances in pool play:

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Singapore 15–4 Hong Kong

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Singapore 15–9 Great Britain

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Singapore 15–4 Colombia

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Singapore 15–8 Netherlands

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Momentum carried into the power pools, where Singapore beat Germany 14–12 and overcame Australia 11–6, advancing into the quarterfinals. A hard-fought 12–10 victory against the Czech Republic secured their place in the top four.

In the semifinals, Singapore faced a clinical Canadian side, falling 15–10, before taking on France in the bronze medal match. In a contest that went to time cap, Singapore fought to the last point but lost 15–9, finishing 4th overall.

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Women’s Division: Rising Higher Into the Top 10

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The Singapore Women’s Team faced some of the toughest opponents in their group. Narrow losses to eventual 7th-place Italy 15–9 and 3rd-place Great Britain 15–12 kept them just outside the Top 8.

Undeterred, the team dominated the 9–13 placement pool with emphatic wins:

Singapore 15–6 Germany

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Singapore 15–3 Spain

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Singapore 15–1 Philippines

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Singapore 15–9 New Zealand

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This strong showing secured a 9th place finish, a significant achievement for the squad.

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Open Division: Fighting Through Adversity

The Singapore Open Team opened their campaign against a formidable Belgian side, eventual silver medallists, falling 15–7 in a spirited match. Despite the tough start, the team battled through the 9th–16th bracket with determination.

A narrow quarterfinal against Switzerland ended 15–11, but Singapore bounced back with an emphatic 15–6 victory over Spain in the semifinals. The campaign closed with a competitive match against Ireland, falling ‍and finishing 14th overall.

Looking Ahead

Singapore’s performance at WU24 2025 reflects both the depth of talent and the resilience of its young athletes. The teams’ ability to compete closely with international powerhouses highlights the progress made through the long training runway and points to the potential ceiling of the next generation.

With eyes set on continued breakthroughs on the global stage, Singapore will build on these foundations, sharpening skills and nurturing the future of Ultimate.

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Photos by Julian, @stallninehammers on Instagram

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