Avvir Tham – TeamSG Diver

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Diploma in Sport Science and Management, Integrated Management and Sports College (IMSC)

Avvir Tham is our national diver who claimed double gold at the 2025 SEA Games, winning both the men's 1m and 3m springboard diving events. He has completed his Diploma in Sport Science and Management at the Integrated Management and Sports College (IMSC) in 2024.

Determined to combine his passion for diving while studying sport science and management, Avvir spent 2023 searching for an academic programme that would support his dual ambitions. The key was finding flexibility so that Avvir could also devote to his diving goals and ambitions.

When Avvir approached spexEducation Programme Office (spexEd PO) seeking guidance on educational pathways, we recommended IMSC, a spexEducation partner offering certificate, diploma and degree programmes with partner universities and professional organisations. spexEd PO connected Avvir and his parents with IMSC, and he was impressed by the college's commitment and proven track record of supporting high-performing athletes.

IMSC has been exceptionally supportive of Avvir's sporting career, providing online lessons when he was overseas and holding customised supplementary lessons where needed. The college exercised flexibility in assignment submission deadlines and exam schedules to accommodate his training and competition commitments and made available options for pursuing future degree programmes through their partner universities. This comprehensive arrangement has enabled Avvir to excel academically whilst achieving his breakthrough performances on the international diving stage.

Reflecting on his journey, Avvir shared: "IMSC embraced my sporting commitments as part of holistic development. The college's flexible framework allowed me to switch to online classes during competitions, adjust submission deadlines around my sporting schedule, and access supplementary catch-up sessions. They weren't just hands-off - they actively helped me succeed. When I was overseas competing, I could still attend lessons online during my off days."