The Singapore Under-23 national football team is the nation's flagship youth side, competing in tournaments like the Southeast Asian Games and AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers. The team, which also forms the core of the senior national team in many years, is based at the Jalan Besar Stadium. Wearing red and white, the Young Lions aim to develop talent for the future of Singapore football. A key achievement for any cycle is winning a gold medal at the SEA Games, a feat last accomplished in 2013. The current era is focused on rebuilding and implementing a cohesive playing philosophy under the Football Association of Singapore's technical direction. The team often faces tough competition in a strong Asian region, but serves as an essential platform for players to gain international experience and strive for professional contracts.