昨晚，新加坡象棋总会举行92周年庆典、第40届理事会就职典礼，以及第4届“擎天杯”棋王争霸赛颁奖典礼。历届前辈、理事、棋手及各界嘉宾齐聚一堂，共同见证象总迈入新的里程碑。
92年，是一段历史，也是一份代代相传的责任。
晚宴上，永久名誉会长孙敬亭先生首先致词。随后举行第40届新加坡象棋总会理事就职典礼，龚敬文医生正式就任第40届会长，并与新一届理事会接过象总发展的接力棒。
第40届理事会将继续朝三个方向努力：让新加坡象棋走向世界、培养下一代，以及提升象棋的社会地位。
我们希望未来有更多新加坡棋手站上国际舞台；更多孩子因为象棋，不只成为更好的棋手，也成长为更好的人；也希望象棋从社区棋桌走进学校、走上专业舞台，走进更广阔的社会。
在这个特别的晚上，我们也向一路陪伴和支持象总的前辈与朋友致以衷心感谢。
特别感谢前任会长林关浩先生，多年来与历届前辈共同为新加坡象棋打下坚实基础。当晚，大会也向林关浩先生颁发“永久名誉会长”荣衔，以表彰他多年来对新加坡象棋发展的贡献。
同时，第39届理事会秘书长巫汉梃先生及财政刘怡辉先生分别获颁“杰出贡献奖”，感谢两人在任期间为象总所作出的贡献。
我们也衷心感谢永久名誉会长孙敬亭先生、李锡森先生、云伟龙先生，以及名誉会长梁佩玲女士、梁启云先生、吴得顺先生、许龙发先生、罗进辉先生，大会司仪兼名誉会长陈峋光先生和名誉顾问林丽珠律师，长期给予象总支持与帮助。
也特别感谢本次晚宴筹委会主席施由炳先生，以及第40届理事会全体理事、棋手、家长、赞助人、合作伙伴和所有一路支持新加坡象棋总会的朋友。
第4届“擎天杯”棋王争霸赛也在当晚举行颁奖典礼。恭喜吴宗翰力压群雄，勇夺本届“擎天杯”棋王！
庆典随后举行慈善捐款活动及文娱表演，为这个属于新加坡象棋人的夜晚画上圆满句号。
前辈为我们铺了路，第40届理事会将继续为下一代，把这条路铺得更远。
让全世界，通过这副棋盘，看见新加坡象棋。
前排（从左）：永久名誉会长云伟龙、名誉会长梁佩玲、永久名誉会长林关浩、永久名誉会长孙敬亭、会长龚敬文、名誉顾问林丽珠律师、永久名誉会长李锡森、名誉会长吴得顺。
第39届理事会秘书长巫汉梃获颁“杰出贡献奖”。颁奖人永久名誉会长孙敬亭先生
第39届理事会财政刘怡辉获颁“杰出贡献奖”。颁奖人永久名誉会长孙敬亭先生
获颁新加坡象棋总会“永久名誉会长”荣衔，以表彰其多年来对本会及新加坡象棋事业所作出的贡献。颁奖人永久名誉会长孙敬亭先生
第4届“擎天杯”棋王争霸赛冠军，由永久名誉会长孙敬亭先生颁奖。
第4届“擎天杯”棋王争霸赛亚军，由永久名誉会长孙敬亭先生颁奖。
第4届“擎天杯”棋王争霸赛季军，由永久名誉会长孙敬亭先生颁奖。
第4届“擎天杯”棋王争霸赛殿军，由永久名誉会长孙敬亭先生颁奖。
第4届“擎天杯”棋王争霸赛并列第5至第8名，由永久名誉会长孙敬亭先生颁奖。
第4届“擎天杯”棋王争霸赛并列第5至第8名，由永久名誉会长孙敬亭先生颁奖。
第4届“擎天杯”棋王争霸赛并列第5至第8名，由永久名誉会长孙敬亭先生颁奖。
第4届“擎天杯”棋王争霸赛并列第5至第8名，由永久名誉会长孙敬亭先生颁奖。
Last night, the Singapore Xiangqi General Association celebrated its 92nd Anniversary, the Inauguration Ceremony of its 40th Executive Committee, and the Prize Presentation Ceremony for the 4th “擎天杯” King of Xiangqi Championship. Past and present leaders, players and guests gathered to mark another milestone in SIXGA’s history.
Ninety-two years represents both a long history and a legacy passed from one generation to the next.
The evening began with an address by Permanent Honorary President Mr Sun Jingting. This was followed by the inauguration of the 40th Executive Committee, with Dr Kong Jing Wen formally assuming office as the 40th President of the Singapore Xiangqi General Association and, together with the new Executive Committee, taking up the responsibility of leading SIXGA into its next chapter.
The 40th Executive Committee will continue to work towards three key goals: bringing Singapore Xiangqi onto the international stage, developing the next generation, and elevating the status of Xiangqi in society.
We hope to see more Singapore players competing on the international stage; more young people growing through Xiangqi, not only as stronger players but also as better individuals; and Xiangqi moving beyond community chess tables into schools, professional platforms and wider society.
On this special evening, we also paid tribute to the many seniors and friends who have supported SIXGA over the years.
Our special appreciation goes to former President Mr Lim Kwan How, who, together with generations of predecessors, helped build a strong foundation for Singapore Xiangqi. During the evening, Mr Lim was conferred the title of “Permanent Honorary President” in recognition of his longstanding contributions to Singapore Xiangqi.
Mr Boo Han Ting, Secretary-General of the 39th Executive Committee, and Mr Yi Hui Liew, Treasurer of the 39th Executive Committee, were each presented with the “Outstanding Contribution Award” in appreciation of their contributions during their term of office.
We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to Permanent Honorary Presidents Mr Sun Jingting, Mr Lee Sit Seng and Mr Charles Oon; Honorary Presidents Ms Liang Peiling, Mr Leung Kai Wan, Mr Goh Test Soon, Mr Kho Long Huat and Mr Loh Chin Hwee Philip; our Master of Ceremonies and Honorary President Mr Chen Xunguang; and Honorary Adviser Ms Jennifer Lim, for their longstanding support and contributions to SIXGA.
We would also like to thank the Chairman of the Organising Committee for the evening, Mr Jacky See Yew Peng, as well as all members of the 40th Executive Committee, our players, parents, sponsors, partners, and everyone who has continued to support the Singapore Xiangqi General Association.
The Prize Presentation Ceremony for the 4th “擎天杯” King of Xiangqi Championship was also held during the evening. Congratulations to Mr Alvin Woo Tsung Han for emerging from a strong field to claim this year’s “擎天杯” title!
The celebrations continued with a charity fundraising segment and cultural performances, bringing a memorable evening for the Singapore Xiangqi community to a fitting close.
Our predecessors paved the way for us. The 40th Executive Committee will continue to extend that path for the next generation.
Through this Xiangqi board, let the world see Singapore Xiangqi.
