Singapore FA Cup final postponed due to haze as more outdoor events called off

Several other outdoor events have already been called off or rescheduled because of the haze, including the Great Eastern Women's Run and the Purple Parade.

Jurong East Stadium. (File photo: ActiveSG)

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SINGAPORE: The FA Cup final and third-place play-off scheduled for Saturday (Oct 17) have been postponed due to the haze, joining a growing list of sporting and community events affected by poor air quality in Singapore.

The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) said on Friday that both matches, which were to be held at Jurong East Stadium, would not proceed as the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) in the western region had exceeded 200.

This breached the threshold for amateur matches under the FAS-Singapore Premier League (SPL) Haze Management Protocol.

The fixtures will be rescheduled, with further details to be announced in due course, FAS said.

CNA Games Guess Word Crack the word, one row at a time Buzzword Create words using the given letters Mini Sudoku Tiny puzzle, mighty brain teaser Mini Crossword Small grid, big challenge Word Search Spot as many words as you can Show More Show Less The postponement was announced after the 24-hour PSI on Friday climbed to a record high of 229 this year . Air quality improved on Saturday morning , although readings were still in the unhealthy range. The FA Cup is an annual knockout competition organised by FAS for clubs competing in Singapore's amateur football leagues. Under the FAS-SPL protocol, amateur matches can proceed only when the 24-hour PSI forecast is 200 or below, and the 1-hour PM2.5 reading is within the normal or elevated bands. Stricter thresholds apply to youth football, with matches and training permitted only when the 1-hour PM2.5 reading is in the normal band, and the 24-hour PSI forecast is 100 or below. Professional matches, including those in the Singapore Premier League, may proceed with 1-hour PM2.5 readings of up to 200, but must be suspended or postponed if readings exceed that level. FAS said the protocol, developed in consultation with Sport Singapore, prioritises the health and well-being of players, match officials, staff and spectators.

The postponement was announced after the 24-hour PSI on Friday climbed to a record high of 229 this year . Air quality improved on Saturday morning , although readings were still in the unhealthy range.

The FA Cup is an annual knockout competition organised by FAS for clubs competing in Singapore's amateur football leagues.

Under the FAS-SPL protocol, amateur matches can proceed only when the 24-hour PSI forecast is 200 or below, and the 1-hour PM2.5 reading is within the normal or elevated bands.

Stricter thresholds apply to youth football, with matches and training permitted only when the 1-hour PM2.5 reading is in the normal band, and the 24-hour PSI forecast is 100 or below.

Professional matches, including those in the Singapore Premier League, may proceed with 1-hour PM2.5 readings of up to 200, but must be suspended or postponed if readings exceed that level.

FAS said the protocol, developed in consultation with Sport Singapore, prioritises the health and well-being of players, match officials, staff and spectators.

MORE EVENTS AFFECTED

Several other outdoor events have already been called off or rescheduled because of the haze.

The Great Eastern Women's Run , originally scheduled for Nov 1, has been cancelled, with organisers citing concerns over participants' health and safety amid the unpredictable haze situation.

The annual event, which attracts thousands of women runners, will not take place this year.

The ISCA Run 2026, which was scheduled for Saturday at Gardens by the Bay, has also been cancelled.

The organiser, the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants, announced the decision on Thursday, citing the unpredictable haze conditions and concerns for the safety of nearly 3,000 participants and other attendees.

Meanwhile, The Purple Parade, which was scheduled for Oct 24, has been postponed to the first half of 2027.

The annual event celebrates the abilities and contributions of persons with disabilities and promotes inclusion in Singapore.

"Unfortunately, the haze has meant postponing the gathering to next year. It is disappointing, but the health and well-being of our people must come first," Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said in a Facebook post.

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由于雾霾，其他几项户外活动已被取消或重新安排，包括大东部女子长跑赛和紫色游行。

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新加坡：原定于周六（10月17日）举行的足总杯决赛和季军争夺战因雾霾而推迟，新加坡受空气质量差影响的体育和社区活动名单也因此不断增加。

新加坡足球协会（FAS）周五表示，原定在裕廊东体育场举行的两场比赛将不会进行，因为西部地区的污染物标准指数（PSI）已超过 200。

这违反了新加坡足协-新加坡超级联赛（SPL）烟雾管理协议中针对业余比赛的阈值。

新加坡足协表示，赛程将重新安排，具体细节将在适当时候公布。

CNA游戏 猜词游戏 逐行破解单词 流行词游戏 用给定的字母组成单词 迷你数独 小谜题，脑力挑战 迷你填字游戏 小方格，大挑战 单词搜索 尽可能多地找出单词 显示更多 显示更少 周五24小时空气污染指数（PSI）攀升至今年最高值229后，宣布比赛延期。周六上午空气质量有所改善，但读数仍处于不健康范围内。足总杯是由新加坡足协（FAS）为参加新加坡业余足球联赛的俱乐部举办的年度淘汰赛。根据FAS-SPL协议，业余比赛只有在24小时PSI预报值低于200，且1小时PM2.5读数处于正常或偏高范围内时才能进行。青少年足球比赛适用更严格的阈值，比赛和训练只有在1小时PM2.5读数处于正常范围内，且24小时PSI预报值低于100时才允许进行。包括新加坡超级联赛在内的职业比赛，在PM2.5一小时读数不超过200的情况下可以继续进行，但如果读数超过该水平，则必须暂停或延期。新加坡足协表示，该协议是与新加坡体育理事会协商制定的，优先考虑球员、裁判、工作人员和观众的健康和福祉。

周五24小时空气污染指数（PSI）攀升至今年最高纪录229后，宣布推迟放映。周六上午空气质量有所改善，但读数仍处于不健康范围内。

足总杯是由新加坡足协组织的一项年度淘汰赛，参赛俱乐部为参加新加坡业余足球联赛的俱乐部。

根据 FAS-SPL 协议，只有当 24 小时 PSI 预报为 200 或以下，且 1 小时 PM2.5 读数在正常或升高范围内时，业余比赛才能进行。

对于青少年足球，适用更严格的阈值，只有当 1 小时 PM2.5 读数处于正常范围内，且 24 小时 PSI 预报为 100 或以下时，才允许进行比赛和训练。

包括新加坡超级联赛在内的职业比赛，在 PM2.5 读数达到 200 时可以继续进行，但如果读数超过该水平，则必须暂停或推迟比赛。

新加坡足协表示，该协议是在与新加坡体育理事会协商后制定的，优先考虑球员、裁判、工作人员和观众的健康和福祉。

更多活动受到影响

由于雾霾，其他几项户外活动已被取消或改期。

原定于 11 月 1 日举行的大东方女子长跑赛已被取消，组织者表示，由于雾霾情况难以预测，担心参赛者的健康和安全。

这项每年吸引数千名女跑者的赛事今年将不会举行。

原定于周六在滨海湾花园举行的 ISCA 2026 跑步比赛也已取消。

主办方新加坡特许会计师协会于周四宣布了这一决定，理由是雾霾情况难以预测，以及对近 3000 名参与者和其他与会者的安全考虑。

与此同时，原定于 10 月 24 日举行的紫色游行已推迟至 2027 年上半年举行。

这项年度活动旨在庆祝残疾人士的能力和贡献，并促进新加坡的包容性。

“很遗憾，由于雾霾，集会不得不推迟到明年。这令人失望，但人民的健康和福祉必须放在首位。”卫生部长王乙康在脸书上发帖说。

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