Joseph Schooling, Amanda Lim, Teong Tzen Wei fined for breaching conduct rules during SEA Games: SNOC

SINGAPORE: Fines have been imposed on national swimmers Joseph Schooling, Amanda Lim and Teong Tzen Wei for breaching rules in the Singapore National Olympic Council's (SNOC) code of conduct during the SEA Games. 

The three athletes recently confessed to consuming controlled drugs overseas, prompting the SNOC to launch disciplinary proceedings to investigate possible breaches.

At the conclusion of the investigations, SNOC said on Monday (Oct 31) that it decided to fine Olympic champion Schooling S$10,000.

He was also given a conditional warning - if he consumes prohibited drugs or breaches any rules in the code of conduct in the future, he will be debarred from selection for all major games for two years.

According to SNOC, Schooling breached several rules in the code of conduct.

Some of the rules included the prohibition of gambling and smoking at all times and taking any drugs or medication without the prior consent of the doctor of the Singapore team.

The code of conduct also stated that participants should inform the Chef de Mission of their whereabouts if they leave the games accommodation, and that they are not allowed to pursue their own activities without prior approval. 

Schooling breached both those rules, as well as a daily "lights out" rule from 11pm to 6am. He also broke a rule that only allowed participants to drink alcohol after they have completed all their respective events at the games.

Lim, who had been given a stern warning by the Central Narcotics Bureau for possessing a drug utensil, was fined S$2,800 by SNOC.

A S$3,200 fine was imposed on Teong. 

Both athletes were found to have breached the rule that stated participants should "uphold the good name of the Republic of Singapore and the SNOC, and display