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Melvyn Teoh

Melvyn joined The Straits Times as a sports journalist in July 2023 after 2½ years in e-sports marketing. He currently covers the para-sports, school sports and e-sports beats. He developed an interest in chess after covering the World Chess Championship in Singapore. Outside work, he is a Chelsea fan and also a foodie who will travel anywhere for good food.

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Where bombs once echoed, football now brings hope for Cambodian girls in Singapore for JSSL 7s tournament

Hana Kong of Oroong School had hear the shelling during the Thai-Cambodian conflict.
Hana Kong of Oroong School had hear the shelling during the Thai-Cambodian conflict.

Chen Yihang, 15, becomes first Singaporean professional weiqi player

mtweiqi31 - Chen Yihang with his conferment letter as he attains his 1-dan weiqi rank.

ST PHOTO: MELVYN TEOH
mtweiqi31 - Chen Yihang with his conferment letter as he attains his 1-dan weiqi rank.

ST PHOTO: MELVYN TEOH

2025 Athlete of the Year nominee: Yip Pin Xiu

Athlete of the Year nominee Yip Pin Xiu juggled competitive swimming along with planning for her wedding in 2025.
Athlete of the Year nominee Yip Pin Xiu juggled competitive swimming along with planning for her wedding in 2025.

Mohamed Salah – A legacy of goals, titles and cultural impact

Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool a legend after nine memorable seasons.
Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool a legend after nine memorable seasons.

Mohamed Salah’s top 10 Liverpool highlights

Liverpool's Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah has called time on his illustrious Liverpool career after nine seasons.
Liverpool's Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah has called time on his illustrious Liverpool career after nine seasons.

Record reward for Singapore athletes after golden displays at Asean and Asian Youth Para Games

(From left) Para-athletes Jovin Tan, Theresa Goh, and Toh Wei Soong at the Singapore National Paralympic Council’s Athlete Achievement Awards dinner on March 24.
(From left) Para-athletes Jovin Tan, Theresa Goh, and Toh Wei Soong at the Singapore National Paralympic Council’s Athlete Achievement Awards dinner on March 24.

Singapore Floorball Association breaks with men’s coach in drive for 2029 SEA Games fillip

Men’s national floorball coach Pasi Rosti (above) will be replaced by assistant coach Syazni Ramlee on an interim basis. Rosti, who hails from Finland, was appointed just nine months ago.
Men’s national floorball coach Pasi Rosti (above) will be replaced by assistant coach Syazni Ramlee on an interim basis. Rosti, who hails from Finland, was appointed just nine months ago.

Ethan Brown set to become first Singaporean race driver to compete in ADAC GT Masters in Europe

Ethan Brown will be the first Singaporean driver to compete at the ADAC GT Masters with Engstler Motorsport.
Ethan Brown will be the first Singaporean driver to compete at the ADAC GT Masters with Engstler Motorsport.

St Joseph’s Institution retain B Div tennis crown in nervy final, MGS win third straight title

St Joseph's Institution's Noah Khoo (left) and Takuya Kaneko celebrate after winning the National School Games B Division Tennis Boys' Final at Kallang Tennis Hub on Mar 4.
St Joseph's Institution's Noah Khoo (left) and Takuya Kaneko celebrate after winning the National School Games B Division Tennis Boys' Final at Kallang Tennis Hub on Mar 4.

Lion City Sailors project ‘very clear and ambitious’ for new head coach Jesus Casas

Lion City Sailors new head coach Jesus Casas during a training session at the Sailors' Mattar Road training centre on Feb 27.
Lion City Sailors new head coach Jesus Casas during a training session at the Sailors' Mattar Road training centre on Feb 27.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.