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Asian Games

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

Cause for optimism for S’pore kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder ahead of 2026 season

Singaporean kiteboarder Max Maeder competing in the men's kiteboarding formula kite at the SEA Games, held off the shores of Beach Of Ambassador City Jomtien Hotel in Chonburi on Dec 16, 2025.
Singaporean kiteboarder Max Maeder competing in the men's kiteboarding formula kite at the SEA Games, held off the shores of Beach Of Ambassador City Jomtien Hotel in Chonburi on Dec 16, 2025.

Gan Ching Hwee lowers 400m IM national record for the second time in two months

Gan Ching Hwee swimming through the 400m Individual Medley during the Singapore National Age Group Swimming Championships at the OCBC Aquatic Centre on March 20.
Gan Ching Hwee swimming through the 400m Individual Medley during the Singapore National Age Group Swimming Championships at the OCBC Aquatic Centre on March 20.

Swimmer Julia Yeo, 15, breaks women’s 200m backstroke national record again

Swimming Women's 100m Backstroke; 
Singapore Julia Yeo Shu Ning (lane 1); 
Singapore Levenia Sim Entong (lane 4); at the Sports Authority of Thailand Swimming Pool during the SEA Games in Bangkok on Dec 13, 2025.
Swimming Women's 100m Backstroke; 
Singapore Julia Yeo Shu Ning (lane 1); 
Singapore Levenia Sim Entong (lane 4); at the Sports Authority of Thailand Swimming Pool during the SEA Games in Bangkok on Dec 13, 2025.

Asian Games cruise ship and wooden huts will be ‘unique experience’

Passengers take pictures in front of the Costa Serena cruise ship, which will host athletes during the Asian Games in Japan.
Passengers take pictures in front of the Costa Serena cruise ship, which will host athletes during the Asian Games in Japan.

Terry Hee and Gloria Widjaja split up after just two months as a badminton mixed doubles pair

Singapore's Terry Hee (left) and Indonesia's Gloria Widjaja (right) end their promising badminton mixed doubles' partnership after just two months and four events.
Singapore's Terry Hee (left) and Indonesia's Gloria Widjaja (right) end their promising badminton mixed doubles' partnership after just two months and four events.

2025 Athlete of the Year nominee: Shanti Pereira

National track and field athlete Shanti Pereira says Singapore athletics is in an era where its athletes are sparking change and she is excited to be a part of it.
National track and field athlete Shanti Pereira says Singapore athletics is in an era where its athletes are sparking change and she is excited to be a part of it.

Lin Chun-yi, Wang Zhiyi clinch maiden All England titles

Chinese Taipei's Lin Chun-yi hits a return against India's Lakshya Sen during their singles final at the All England Open at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham.
Chinese Taipei's Lin Chun-yi hits a return against India's Lakshya Sen during their singles final at the All England Open at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham.

Japanese table tennis teen Miwa Harimoto comes of age at Singapore Smash

Japan's 17-year-old Miwa Harimoto chalks up wins in the women's singles last 16 and women's doubles  semi-finals with compatriot Hina Hayata at the Singapore Smash.
Japan's 17-year-old Miwa Harimoto chalks up wins in the women's singles last 16 and women's doubles  semi-finals with compatriot Hina Hayata at the Singapore Smash.

Local table tennis players relishing Singapore Smash as springboard to success

Singapore's Koen Pang (left) and zaac Quek in action during the SEA Games men's doubles final in which they beat Malaysia's Javen Choong and Wong Qi Shen to win gold.
Singapore's Koen Pang (left) and zaac Quek in action during the SEA Games men's doubles final in which they beat Malaysia's Javen Choong and Wong Qi Shen to win gold.

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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.