Ng Gino Ernest v Triathlon Association of Singapore: Application for Judicial Review of National Team Nomination
Ng Gino Ernest applied to the High Court of Singapore for leave to seek judicial review against the Triathlon Association of Singapore's decision not to nominate him for the 2007 South-East Asian Games. Ng Gino Ernest argued that the association breached its selection policy and natural justice. Choo Han Teck J granted leave to apply for judicial review, finding that Ng Gino Ernest had presented a case requiring a response from the association.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court1.2 Outcome
Leave to apply for judicial review granted.
1.3 Case Type
Judicial Review
1.4 Judgment Type
Grounds of Decision
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
Application for judicial review of the Triathlon Association of Singapore's decision not to nominate Ng Gino Ernest for the national team.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ng Gino Ernest | Applicant | Individual | Leave to apply for judicial review granted | Won | |
| Triathlon Association of Singapore | Respondent | Association | Leave to apply for judicial review granted | Lost |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Choo Han Teck | Judge | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Christopher Anand s/o Daniel | Allen & Gledhill LLP |
| Paul Ong Min-Tse | Allen & Gledhill LLP |
4. Facts
- The applicant was not nominated for the Singapore national team of triathletes.
- The applicant competed in two time trials as per the respondent's selection policy.
- The applicant placed second in the second time trial.
- Mr. Phoon, who was nominated, did not complete the first time trial.
- The applicant alleged that Mr. Phoon's nomination occurred before the second time trial.
- The applicant appealed the respondent's decision, but the appeal was rejected.
- The applicant claimed the appeal hearing was unfair due to interjections and bias.
5. Formal Citations
- Ng Gino Ernest v Triathlon Association of Singapore, OS 1499/2007, [2007] SGHC 183
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Applicant requested the respondent to reconsider its decision. | |
| Applicant requested the respondent to convene an appeals committee. | |
| Appeal heard by the appeals committee. | |
| Leave to apply for judicial review granted. | |
| South-East Asian Games scheduled to be held. |
7. Legal Issues
- Breach of Natural Justice
- Outcome: The court found that the applicant had sufficiently made out a case which required a response.
- Category: Substantive
- Sub-Issues:
- Bias
- Fair Hearing
- Breach of Selection Policy
- Outcome: The court found that the applicant had sufficiently made out a case which required a response.
- Category: Substantive
8. Remedies Sought
- Orders against the respondent association
9. Cause of Actions
- Judicial Review
10. Practice Areas
- Public Law
- Sports Dispute Resolution
11. Industries
- Sports
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No cited cases | |||||
13. Applicable Rules
| Rule Name |
|---|
| No applicable rules |
14. Applicable Statutes
| Statute Name | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Order 53 r 1(2) Rules of Court | Singapore |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Judicial Review
- Natural Justice
- Selection Policy
- Nomination
- Triathlon
- South-East Asian Games
- Appeals Committee
15.2 Keywords
- Judicial Review
- Triathlon
- Singapore
- Nomination
- Sports Law
17. Areas of Law
| Area Name | Relevance Score |
|---|---|
| Judicial Review | 95 |
| Administrative Law | 90 |
| Natural justice | 80 |
16. Subjects
- Administrative Law
- Sports Law