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David Lee

Senior Sports Correspondent

David found the next best job after his dream of becoming a pro footballer was dashed by a knee injury, when he became a sports reporter at The New Paper in 2009. He joined The Straits Times in 2017 and the major events he has covered include the World Cup, Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and SEA Games. Bilingual in English and Mandarin, he has co-authored two local football books and won several local and international media awards.

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Kenya bulldoze their way past Singapore again to retain Nations Cup crown

Kenya (in white) celebrate) after beating Singapore 55-42 in the final to defend their Nations Cup crown.
Kenya (in white) celebrate) after beating Singapore 55-42 in the final to defend their Nations Cup crown.

In a tough season, Jason Teh earns a spot in Korea Masters final

Singapore's Jason Teh (above) beat Japan's Shogo Ogawa on Nov 8 to advance to the Korea Masters men's singles final.
Singapore's Jason Teh (above) beat Japan's Shogo Ogawa on Nov 8 to advance to the Korea Masters men's singles final.

Hougang United look to get back on track with 3-2 Singapore Cup win over Tanjong Pagar United

Hougang United winger Farhan Zulkifli wheels away to celebrate after scoring the opening goal in their 3-2 Singapore Cup group win over Tanjong Pagar United as goalkeeper Kenji Rusydi and defender Faizal Roslan look on in disappointment.
Hougang United winger Farhan Zulkifli wheels away to celebrate after scoring the opening goal in their 3-2 Singapore Cup group win over Tanjong Pagar United as goalkeeper Kenji Rusydi and defender Faizal Roslan look on in disappointment.

Tickets to Hong Kong-Singapore Asian Cup qualifier go on sale from Nov 7-14

Lionel Tan (right) saw his goal disallowed in Singapore's 0-0 draw against Hong Kong at the National Stadium in an Asian Cup qualifier in March.
Lionel Tan (right) saw his goal disallowed in Singapore's 0-0 draw against Hong Kong at the National Stadium in an Asian Cup qualifier in March.

Loh Kean Yew and Yeo Jia Min aiming to overcome slump and capture elusive SEA Games gold

Singapore badminton players Yeo Jia Min and Loh Kean Yew are gunning for gold at the SEA Games in December in Bangkok.
Singapore badminton players Yeo Jia Min and Loh Kean Yew are gunning for gold at the SEA Games in December in Bangkok.

New Singapore basketball chief Seah Liang Bing seeks unity to lift the sport

Seah Liang Bing has stepped up as Basketball Association of Singapore president after Bob Tor stepped down in early October.
Seah Liang Bing has stepped up as Basketball Association of Singapore president after Bob Tor stepped down in early October.

S’pore’s Zeng Jian slays Japan’s world No. 13 Satsuki Odo at World Table Tennis Champions Montpellier

Singapore’s Zeng Jian eliminates Japan’s world No. 13 and defending champion Satsuki Odo from the US$500,000 (S$649,000) World Table Tennis Champions Montpellier women’s singles event with a 3-2 (8-11, 11-9, 12-10, 10-12, 11-2) win in the first round on Oct 29.
Singapore’s Zeng Jian eliminates Japan’s world No. 13 and defending champion Satsuki Odo from the US$500,000 (S$649,000) World Table Tennis Champions Montpellier women’s singles event with a 3-2 (8-11, 11-9, 12-10, 10-12, 11-2) win in the first round on Oct 29.

The Big Question: Who will be Singapore’s next million-dollar athlete?

kkgolf12 - Singaporean golfer Shannon Tan teeing off during the final round of the Hero Women's Indian Open on Oct 12, 2025. Tan, 21, fired a five-under 67 to win the tournament, finishing one stroke ahead of England's Alice Hewson.
Credit: Tristan Jones/LET
kkgolf12 - Singaporean golfer Shannon Tan teeing off during the final round of the Hero Women's Indian Open on Oct 12, 2025. Tan, 21, fired a five-under 67 to win the tournament, finishing one stroke ahead of England's Alice Hewson.
Credit: Tristan Jones/LET

S’pore’s Shannon Tan crosses million-dollar mark in earnings after joint-44th at Wistron Ladies Open

Singapore golfer Shannon Tan crosses the $1 million mark in career earnings after finishing joint-44th in the Winstron Open on Oct 26.
Singapore golfer Shannon Tan crosses the $1 million mark in career earnings after finishing joint-44th in the Winstron Open on Oct 26.

S’pore’s Teong Tzen Wei regains 50m fly Asian record, places 4th at World Cup

Teong Tzen Wei set a short-course Asian record of 21.93sec in the men's 50m butterfly at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup on Oct 25.
Teong Tzen Wei set a short-course Asian record of 21.93sec in the men's 50m butterfly at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup on Oct 25.

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