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Kimberly Kwek

Sports Correspondent

Kimberly joined The Straits Times in 2019 as a sports journalist. She has since covered a wide array of sporting events, including the Paris Olympics, and has unwittingly gained some knowledge about sports such as golf and sailing. She is now on an indefinite break from watching Manchester United matches, leaving her with more free time to hang out with her two beagles.

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Imperfect but happy, New Hui Fen wins Bowler of the Year accolade

Portrait of New Hui Fen, 34, (right) recipient of the Bowler of the Year 2025 award; and Mike Ong, 20, recipient of theYouth Bowler of the Year 2025 award; at the Singapore Bowling Federation Awards 2026, held at Raffles Town Club on Apr 7, 2026.
Portrait of New Hui Fen, 34, (right) recipient of the Bowler of the Year 2025 award; and Mike Ong, 20, recipient of theYouth Bowler of the Year 2025 award; at the Singapore Bowling Federation Awards 2026, held at Raffles Town Club on Apr 7, 2026.

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.

‘I can be a grandmother and super fit’, Hyrox Singapore participant, 57, hopes to redefine ageing

Carolyn Soemarjono (centre), a cancer survivor in her 60s, doing sandbag lunges during the Hyrox Singapore race held at the National Stadium on April 5, 2026.
Carolyn Soemarjono (centre), a cancer survivor in her 60s, doing sandbag lunges during the Hyrox Singapore race held at the National Stadium on April 5, 2026.

Shannon Tan named The Straits Times’ Athlete of the Year 2025

Shannon Tan won the Ladies European Tour Order of Merit in 2025, becoming the first Singaporean to achieve the feat.
Shannon Tan won the Ladies European Tour Order of Merit in 2025, becoming the first Singaporean to achieve the feat.

Teen gymnast Riley Lee sets up academy in S’pore with world championship-winning coach

Riley Lee (left) and American coach Cleo Washington at the launch of the Mokara Gymnastics Academy at the Perennial Business City in Jurong East on April 3, 2026.
Riley Lee (left) and American coach Cleo Washington at the launch of the Mokara Gymnastics Academy at the Perennial Business City in Jurong East on April 3, 2026.

How to tackle your Hyrox race – 7 tips from trainers and past champion

Bay Pang Boon highlights the importance of participants paying extra attention to their diet and sleep.
Bay Pang Boon highlights the importance of participants paying extra attention to their diet and sleep.

Sisters Uzma and Zulfa Rashad earn call-up to S’pore netball Opens team

Sisters Uzma Rashad, 22, (left) and Zulfa Rashad, 21, are among seven players who have been called up to the national netball Opens team for the first time.
Sisters Uzma Rashad, 22, (left) and Zulfa Rashad, 21, are among seven players who have been called up to the national netball Opens team for the first time.

Blaze win fifth straight Netball Super League title

Blaze co-captain Laura Low (first row, second from right) marks her first full season back from injury by clinching the 2026 Netball Super League title.
Blaze co-captain Laura Low (first row, second from right) marks her first full season back from injury by clinching the 2026 Netball Super League title.

The Business Times named presenting partner for golf’s Singapore Open 2026

Japanese golfer Yosuke Asaji posing with his trophy at the Moutai Singapore Open 2025.
Japanese golfer Yosuke Asaji posing with his trophy at the Moutai Singapore Open 2025.

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.

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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.