Reigning champions and new challengers set for the 2025 World Rowing Versa Challenge in Singapore

The 2025 World Rowing Versa Challenge is set to take place in Singapore this November, bringing together some of the world’s most versatile and powerful Indoor Rowers. Proud to be part of the Singapore Urban Sports + Fitness Festival 2025 (SGUSFF 2025) presented by Sport Singapore, this year’s line-up, from seasoned champions to exciting new names, reflects the growing depth and global reach of Indoor/Connected Rowing.

The Versa Challenge tests athletes across a series of physically demanding workouts designed to reward consistency, endurance, and adaptability, the very qualities that define the world’s best Indoor Rowers.

With the competition heading to Singapore for the first time, anticipation is building for what promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 indoor season.

Leading the women’s field is Charlotte Dixon (GBR), the runner-up from the inaugural 2023 World Rowing Versa Challenge, who will face strong competition from a talented North American contingent including Ella Fox (USA), Lina Bélanger (CAN), Morgan McGrath (USA), and Marsha Coniglio (USA) – all former Versa athletes from 2023 or 2024. Denmark’s Vár Guriardóttir Hansen adds European firepower to the mix, while local favourites Tan Hui Er and Madeline Ng will proudly represent Singapore in front of their home crowd.

On the men’s side, the line-up features a blend of established names and fresh challengers. Joel Naukkarinen (FIN), one of the sport’s most experienced hybrid athletes and two-time reigning Versa Challenge winner, returns to the stage alongside Loïc Schalbetter (SUI), Anders Edquist (SWE), and Anders Meskestad Jacobsen (NOR) — all proven performers on the world Indoor Rowing circuit.

North America will be represented by Daniel Viger (CAN) and Paul Marcy (USA), while Caleb Choke and Bryan Cheah will bring the home energy for Singapore.

From Europe to North America and Asia, the 2025 World Rowing Versa Challenge Singapore underline the truly global spirit of the Indoor Rowing community. With athletes from eight nations taking part, fans can look forward to a showcase of strength, resilience, and versatility, all set against the vibrant backdrop of Singapore.

Stay tuned on WorldRowing.com and World Rowing social media channels for coverage and updates from the 2025 World Rowing Versa Challenge Singapore.

About the Singapore Urban Sports + Fitness Festival (SGUSFF)

The Singapore Urban Sports + Fitness Festival (SGUSFF) is a first-of-its-kind island-wide festival to inspire youth and the young at heart to live better by participating, supporting, and celebrating the diversity and excitement of urban sports and fitness. It aims to be Asia’s top-of-mind festival to galvanise regional communities through activities such as sport climbing, street dance, arm wrestling and fitness racing. The second edition of the festival will feature an expanded programme lineup with more than 20 events across three weekends from 15 to 30 November. The event promises something for everyone – from seasoned athletes to newcomers trying their hand at urban sports and other fitness-focused activities. With an expanded footprint across the island, this year’s festival will transform locations including Singapore Sports Hub, Singapore Expo, *SCAPE, venues along the Somerset Belt and the Dempsey precinct into dynamic playgrounds for sport, movement and community bonding.