Singapore‘s Parliament has passed a bill that formally recognises esports and mind sports, such as chess, as a sport after passing a bill on January 14th, 2026.
The amendments to the Singapore Sports Council Bill formally updated the Singapore Sports Council Act from 1973 to include esports and mind sports within its definition of ‘sports’.
As a result of the amendments passed through parliament, Sport Singapore (SportSG) will provide support based on the needs and governing standards of each activity. The newly-formalised bill aims to secure the future of Singapore’s sporting landscape as new forms of competition continue to emerge.