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SEA Games

First win of season puts wind in Max Maeder’s sails as he launches World C’ships comeback

Singaporean kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder claimed his fourth straight Trofeo Princesa Sofia title on April 4, 2026.
Singaporean kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder claimed his fourth straight Trofeo Princesa Sofia title on April 4, 2026.

End of Karim Bencherifa’s stint as Singapore women’s national football coach

Karim Bencherifa steps down as Singapore women’s national football head coach after a three-year stint.
Karim Bencherifa steps down as Singapore women’s national football head coach after a three-year stint.

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.

New national youth development programme set to give Singapore basketball a shot in the arm

Elessa Angel Emily (middle) transferred from Yishun Secondary School to the Singapore Sports School (SSP) in 2026 and is part of both NYDP U19 and 3x3 basketball programmes.
Credit: Sport Singapore 
caption: Elessa Angel Emily (middle) transferred from Yishun Secondary School to the Singapore Sports School (SSP) in 2026 and is part of both NYDP U19 and 3x3 basketball programmes.
Elessa Angel Emily (middle) transferred from Yishun Secondary School to the Singapore Sports School (SSP) in 2026 and is part of both NYDP U19 and 3x3 basketball programmes.
Credit: Sport Singapore 
caption: Elessa Angel Emily (middle) transferred from Yishun Secondary School to the Singapore Sports School (SSP) in 2026 and is part of both NYDP U19 and 3x3 basketball programmes.

Singapore’s Liam Blakney goes from basketball last pick to 3x3 star

National 3x3 player Liam Blakney will compete in the March 28-29 3x3.EXE Super Premier tournament.
National 3x3 player Liam Blakney will compete in the March 28-29 3x3.EXE Super Premier tournament.

Book Talk

‘A very underrated form of media’: Singapore cricketer Ishaan Sawney makes a case for comics

Ishaan Sawney finds that growing up has changed the way he reads comics.
Ishaan Sawney finds that growing up has changed the way he reads comics.

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.

JC student Ashton Chia wants to spread his love for chess to children, seniors

U20 5th place: Ashton Chia

Final day of National Schools Individual Chess Championships 2026, at OCBC Arena on Mar 17, 2026.
U20 5th place: Ashton Chia

Final day of National Schools Individual Chess Championships 2026, at OCBC Arena on Mar 17, 2026.

Headstart On Record Podcast

Quah Ting Wen on her infinite mindset and when she’ll stop competing

National swimmer Quah Ting Wen discusses finding the joy in swimming and when she will hang up her goggles for good.
National swimmer Quah Ting Wen discusses finding the joy in swimming and when she will hang up her goggles for good.

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.

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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.