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Football club
| Full name | Singapore Khalsa Association Football Club |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1931; 93 years ago (1931) |
| Manager | Sukhvinder Singh |
| League | Singapore Football League |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/singaporekhalsafootball/ |
Singapore Khalsa Association Football Club, commonly referred to as SKA, is a semi-professional football club based in Tessensohn, Singapore, which plays in the Singapore National Football League. The club was founded in 1931 with its objectives to provide the physical, moral, intellectual, cultural and social improvements of its members and the establishment for the advancement of the moral, intellectual and physical education and well-being of its scholars.
The club became 2023 Singapore Football League 1 champions, retaining their 2022 Singapore Football League title. SKA is the first club to win back-to-back title without a single defeat.
History
Evolution Of The Singapore Khalsa Association (SKA)
Singapore Khalsa Association (SKA) was the brainchild of a few schoolboys of Raffles Institution during the mid-1920's. In the absence of a Sikh organization for sports and culture, these sports enthusiasts took it upon themselves, with the backing of several adults, to establish Khalsa Association. Gurdwaras functioned, as most still do, as a place of worship and of social functions. Fueled with the need to establish a sports club, for their own community, the SKA was established on 8 May 1931. Today it has become a formidable institution for Sikhs in particular to partake and hone their sporting skills.
In the 1960s, SKA got its cultural aspect when a group of Sikh youths, enthusiastic in organizing cultural activities, affiliated themselves with the Association. Amongst the activities conducted were talks emphasizing Sikh religion, culture and education.
Singapore Football League 1 Champions
On 12 September 2022, Singapore Khalsa Association have clinched the Singapore Football League (SFL 1) title for the first time, having completed the 2022 season with 28 points, 6 clear of closest rivals Yishun Sentek Mariners. With the triumph, SKA became the 13th winner of the competition and prevented Tiong Bahru FC from winning their third straight title. The prize ceremony was held at the Jalan Besar Stadium after SKA's final match against Project Vaults Oxley SC where SKA won 3–1. The team received $15,000 along with the coveted trophy from Football Association of Singapore President, Mr Lim Kia Tong. SKA forward Fariz Faizal also picked up the SFL 1 Top Goalscorer award having finished the season with 12 goals.
SKA won their second consecutive SFL 1 title by completing the 2023 season undefeated with 36 points, eight clear of closest challengers Tiong Bahru FC. With the triumph, SKA are back-to-back winners of the competition for the first time.
On 10 November 2024, SKA fought back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw against Tiong Bahru FC to seal their third consecutive SFL 1 title.
Honours
League
- Singapore Football League 1
- Singapore Football League 2
- Champions: 2018
- SFL Challenge Cup
- Champions: 2024
Current Season
Main article: 2024 Singapore Football LeagueSingapore Football League 1 Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Singapore Khalsa Association (C) | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 42 | 23 | +19 | 30 | 2024 SFL 1 Champions |
| 2 | Singapore Cricket Club | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 30 | 13 | +17 | 28 | |
| 3 | Yishun Sentek Mariners | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 20 | +12 | 27 | |
| 4 | Police SA | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 15 | +6 | 21 | |
| 5 | Project Vaults Oxley SC | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 21 | 28 | −7 | 16 | |
| 6 | Katong FC | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 31 | −11 | 14 | |
| 7 | Tiong Bahru FC (R) | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 21 | 33 | −12 | 14 | Relegated to 2025 SFL 2 |
| 8 | South Avenue SC (R) | 14 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 17 | 41 | −24 | 3 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of wins
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Women's National League Table
Main article: 2024 Women's National League (Singapore)Round Robin
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Arion (Q) | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 3 | +9 | 16 |
| 2 | Mattar Sailors (Q) | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 6 | +28 | 13 |
| 3 | Winchester Isla (Q) | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 11 |
| 4 | Eastern Thunder (Q) | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 7 | +15 | 10 |
| 5 | Singapore Khalsa Association | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 14 | −9 | 5 |
| 6 | Kaki Bukit SC | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 26 | −20 | 4 |
| 7 | Ayer Rajah Gryphons | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 25 | −23 | 0 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of wins
(Q) Qualified for Semi-finals
See also
- Balestier Khalsa
- History of Indian influence on Southeast Asia
- History of Singaporean Indians
- Indian Singaporeans
- List of Indian organisations in Singapore
- Non-resident Indian and person of Indian origin
- Sikhism in Singapore
References
- "Singapore Khalsa Association retain SFL 1 title". fas.org.sg. 17 August 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- "Singapore Khalsa Association win third consecutive Singapore Football League 1 title". fas.org.sg. 12 November 2024.
- "Singapore Khalsa Association Takes Home NFL Division Two Trophy". fas.org.sg. 15 November 2018.
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