Category: Sports

With a mix of seasoned players, emerging talent, and strong leadership, Singapore aims to retain its crown at the 2024 Mirxes Nations Cup.SINGAPORE — Despite navigating a period of transformation following the retirement of veteran players Charmaine Soh and Kimberly Lim, the Singapore national netball team (Singapore Opens) remains confident about defending its title at …

The pair reflects on their performance, taking away valuable insights despite missing out on the quarter-finals.In their maiden Olympic journey, Singapore's badminton duo, Terry Hee and Jessica Tan, concluded their campaign with a hard-fought victory and valuable lessons, despite falling short of reaching the quarter-finals.The pair ended their run on a high note at the …

The Struggles and Determination Behind Singapore’s Para-Sports CommunityThe cost of a lightweight sports wheelchair shocked me: $5,000. As a para-athlete hoping to explore new sports like wheelchair running and para-fencing, this price tag is staggering. And I’m not alone. Many of Singapore’s para-athletes face similar financial challenges due to limited funding and media attention.The disparity …

As Singapore bids goodbye to its historic Turf Club, we reflect on the loss of a cultural landmark and the speed at which we erase the past.SINGAPORE: I still remember the first and only time I watched a horse race in person. It was at Hong Kong’s Happy Valley Racecourse, and the atmosphere was nothing …

Bernard Tan discusses the state of Singapore football, including recent losses, player development, and the 'Unleash the Roar' initiative.The once-powerful Singapore roar fell silent on May 1 after the national football team’s crushing 7-0 defeat to Malaysia in their final group match at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia. The loss was deeply felt by …

WP calls for greater involvement of former players and a balanced approach to talent developmentDuring a Workers’ Party (WP) town hall on March 25, Member of Parliament Jamus Lim conveyed the party’s support for expanding Singapore’s football scene, advocating for more involvement of former national players in shaping and leading local football programs. Lim recalled …

Small sports, big dreams: Tchoukball leads the charge.If you didn’t know that we’re home to the top women’s tchoukball team in the world, that’s okay. The team were none the wiser too.The ladies had beaten out Chinese Taipei—said to be global Tchoukball powerhouses—to top the world rankings for the first time on January 1. Thing …

Young athletes achieve personal bests amidst fierce regional competition.KUALA LUMPUR: The Singapore Swimming Association recently sent over a hundred swimmers to Malaysia for the 44th SEA Age Group Swimming Championships 2022, held from December 17 to 19 at the National Aquatic Stadium in Bukit Jalil. The young athletes emerged from the meet with an impressive …

South Korean Golfer Claims Victory After Rain-Shortened Tournament.South Korea’s Park Ji-young emerged victorious at the inaugural Hana Financial Group Singapore Women’s Open, held over the weekend at Tanah Merah Country Club’s Tampines Course. The tournament concluded prematurely, with the third and final round cancelled due to heavy rain, resulting in scores after 36 holes determining …

A look into the challenges and sacrifices of professional fighters who battle for glory while risking their lives.There are countless ways to injure yourself from throwing a punch—perhaps as many as there are months in a year. Chances are, you wouldn’t consider the potential injuries before launching a fist at something (or someone). As long …