World · Singapore Bureau
40,000 volunteers span generations at Asian Games
The Asian Games and Asian Para Games are being supported by a diverse volunteer workforce ranging from teenagers to nonagenarians. The contingent of 40,000 volunteers demonstrates the broad appeal of the region's premier sporting event.
LSN Singapore ·
The 2024 Asian Games and Asian Para Games are relying on an expansive volunteer network spanning multiple generations, with participants aged between 18 and 91 contributing their time and effort across various roles.
The volunteers represent a cross-section of the region's population, bringing different skill sets and perspectives to support the smooth operation of the Games. Their contributions span logistics, athlete services, spectator assistance, and technical operations, among other critical functions.
The age diversity of the volunteer cohort reflects the inclusive nature of the Games and demonstrates the event's capacity to engage citizens across all life stages. Younger volunteers bring digital fluency and physical stamina, while older participants offer experience and institutional knowledge.
The scale of the volunteer operation—encompassing 40,000 individuals—underscores the significant human resources required to host a major international sporting event in South and Southeast Asia. Volunteer programmes of this magnitude have become central to the viability and success of modern Games.