Batonbearers Bernard Tan and Alvin Ho (right) – photo by Paperplanes
A pair of University of Birmingham alumni noted for their contributions to Singapore life led the way in marking the arrival of the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay, of which the University is an official partner.
Health and Wellness entrepreneur Alvin Ho and agribusiness expert Bernard Tan carried the Baton to Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) – the University’s partner campus – on Tuesday 18 January, joining three other Batonbearers on the special route through Singapore.
The group presented the Baton to Alex Bamford, Deputy Head of Mission at the British High Commission Singapore – watched by University of Birmingham representatives and some of the 600 students currently studying Birmingham business programmes at SIM.
University of Birmingham (Singapore) MBA alumnus Alvin Ho commented: “Good health is the foundation towards quality of life, and active participation in sports serve as an important bridge between community building and bolstering one’s fitness. It…
