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Rohit Brijnath

Assistant Sports Editor

Brijnath was a journalist in India and Australia before joining The Straits Times in 2007. He writes primarily on sport and has covered seven Olympics, six Asian Games and more than 30 Grand Slam tennis events. He has co-authored a book with Olympic shooting champion Abhinav Bindra and writes an occasional Sunday column on books, his mother’s garden, friendship and any whimsical thing that catches his attention. In his spare time, he dreams of climbing Everest.

Latest articles

The things we don’t see in sport? The painful, uplifting struggle of practice

In practice, Singapore's Gan Ching Hwee sometimes does 10 sets of 300m at full pace. The result: “If my legs could scream, they would.”

The testing world of Carlos Alcaraz: Everyone brings their best against him

Carlos Alcaraz lost in Miami after being unable to solve the challenge of Sebastian Korda.

Sincerely, David: A writer of letters from a world that is passing

How a charming stranger and the writer developed a fellowship shaped by the written word.

In defeat a graceful golfer reinforces an ancient lesson: No excuses

Who's the champion? Matt Fitzpatrick, right, might have finished second at the Players Championship, but his response to winner Cameron Young is a classy grin.

The legend of Anthony Kim: A golfing story of heart and heroics

After years of anonymity, LIV golfer Anthony Kim has waltzed back into the spotlight.

The pursuit of greatness never stops: Golfer Jon Rahm

Jon Rahm of Spain, who plays on the LIV Golf tour, says that he learns from many athletes including Michael Phelps.

Want a story on persistence for your kids? Tell them about Wang Zhiyi

China's Wang Zhiyi played with great athleticism and determination during her victorious All England Open badminton final against South Korea's An Se-young.

Every new court matters because everyone deserves a place to play

Every extra court or field is an opportunity for kids and adults to have fun and discover their skills.

Like all athletes, Arsenal know winning is slippery, elusive and temporary

Arsenal is engagingly proving again what we already know: Winning is very hard work.

In a sport of patience, a great golfer has a day worth waiting for

Champion Hannah Green of Australia and her husband and caddy Jarryd Felton have known each other since they were junior golfers.