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SMU alumna Yip Pin Xiu was crowned the Sportswoman of the Year at the Singapore Disability Sports Awards. Ms Yip was recognised for beating competition from higher-class swimmers at last year's Asian Para Games to clinch a gold in the S4 (S1-4) women's 50m backstroke and two bronzes in the 50m and 100m freestyle events. In September 2018, she became the youngest Nominated Member of Parliament and has been a vocal advocate for the inclusion of para-athletes in sports.