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Dilenjit Singh

Dilenjit is a sub-editor at The Straits Times’ sports desk. He was previously at The New Paper from 2010 to 2021, where he had stints as a reporter and sub-editor.

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Players to watch at the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup

Soccer Football - Women's FA Cup - Fifth Round - Chelsea v Manchester United - Kingsmeadow, London, Britain - February 22, 2026
Chelsea's Sam Kerr celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
Soccer Football - Women's FA Cup - Fifth Round - Chelsea v Manchester United - Kingsmeadow, London, Britain - February 22, 2026
Chelsea's Sam Kerr celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

Is women’s sport the next big thing?

US tennis player Coco Gauff was the highest-paid female athlete in 2025. According to Forbes, she earned US$33 million last year.
US tennis player Coco Gauff was the highest-paid female athlete in 2025. According to Forbes, she earned US$33 million last year.

Bangladesh freezes bank accounts of S’porean tycoon amid probes; businessman denies allegations

Mr Muhammad Aziz Khan, Chairman of Summit Power International, at his office on November 3, 2021.
Mr Muhammad Aziz Khan, Chairman of Summit Power International, at his office on November 3, 2021.

A record-breaking teen, ‘Indian Axelsen’ are men’s badminton players to watch

Indonesia's Zaki Ubaidillah in action during the 2025 SEA Games men's singles final against compatriot Alwi Farhan at Thammasat University Rangsit Campus on Dec 14, 2025.
Indonesia's Zaki Ubaidillah in action during the 2025 SEA Games men's singles final against compatriot Alwi Farhan at Thammasat University Rangsit Campus on Dec 14, 2025.

Wallabies’ wobbles worrying after a poor end to 2025

France fly-half Romain Ntamack  and Australia wing Harry Potter contesting a high ball during Les Bleus' 48-33 win in the Autumn Nations Series international rugby union Test at the Stade de France  on Nov 22, 2025.
France fly-half Romain Ntamack  and Australia wing Harry Potter contesting a high ball during Les Bleus' 48-33 win in the Autumn Nations Series international rugby union Test at the Stade de France  on Nov 22, 2025.

It’s bad luck for Premier League rivals when fourth-placed Black Cats cross their path

Sunderland's Daniel Ballard (right) celebrates scoring the opener in the 2-2 English Premier League draw against Arsenal on Nov 8.
Sunderland's Daniel Ballard (right) celebrates scoring the opener in the 2-2 English Premier League draw against Arsenal on Nov 8.

Kalle Rovanpera attempts unprecedented gear shift from rally champion to Formula One driver

Finnish driver Kalle Rovanpera (right) and co-driver Jonne Halttunen stand on top of their Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 car as they celebrate their victory on the final day of the World Rally Championship Central European Rally at the end of the SS18 Muehltal stage in the village of Peilstein near Rohrbach, Upper Austria on Oct 19, 2025.
Finnish driver Kalle Rovanpera (right) and co-driver Jonne Halttunen stand on top of their Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 car as they celebrate their victory on the final day of the World Rally Championship Central European Rally at the end of the SS18 Muehltal stage in the village of Peilstein near Rohrbach, Upper Austria on Oct 19, 2025.

The Big Question: Will Tadej Pogacar become cycling’s G.O.A.T?

UAE Team Emirates-XRG's Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar cycling in a lone breakaway in the final ascent to Bergamo to win the 119th edition of the Giro di Lombardia on Oct 11, 2025.
UAE Team Emirates-XRG's Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar cycling in a lone breakaway in the final ascent to Bergamo to win the 119th edition of the Giro di Lombardia on Oct 11, 2025.

Biniam Girmay is blazing a trail for African cyclists

Biniam Girmay waving to spectators during the official teams' presentation ahead of the 2025 Tour de France in July.
Biniam Girmay waving to spectators during the official teams' presentation ahead of the 2025 Tour de France in July.

Oklahoma City bringing the Thunder yet again

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander driving down the court against Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder during the second half of the 107-101 NBA win at Paycom Centre on Oct 28.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander driving down the court against Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder during the second half of the 107-101 NBA win at Paycom Centre on Oct 28.

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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.