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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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S’pore kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder nominated for World Sailing’s Male Sailor of the Year

Maximilian Maeder is in the running for World Sailing’s Male Sailor of the Year for a second time in a row.
Maximilian Maeder is in the running for World Sailing’s Male Sailor of the Year for a second time in a row.

S’pore runner Shaun Goh rewrites half-marathon national record in Valencia

Shaun Goh now owns national records in five different events.
Shaun Goh now owns national records in five different events.

S’pore golfer Shannon Tan places third at Hero Women’s Indian Open

Inaugural OCBC-Great Eastern Pickleball Open draws over 1,000 participants

Thai national Punnee Amornviputpanich (right, with her Singaporean friend Jocelyn Chua) was among over 1,000 participants who took part in the inaugural OCBC-Great Eastern Pickleball Open.
Thai national Punnee Amornviputpanich (right, with her Singaporean friend Jocelyn Chua) was among over 1,000 participants who took part in the inaugural OCBC-Great Eastern Pickleball Open.

Singapore swimmer Toh Wei Soong wraps up 2026 Asian Para Games with his fifth medal

Toh Wei Soong secured his second silver medal of the 2026 Asian Para Games on Oct 23.
Toh Wei Soong secured his second silver medal of the 2026 Asian Para Games on Oct 23.

Singapore bag two silvers, three bronzes on fruitful day at 2026 Asian Para Games

Singapore’s Jovin Tan now has medals in two different sports - boccia and sailing - at the continental showpiece.
Singapore’s Jovin Tan now has medals in two different sports - boccia and sailing - at the continental showpiece.

Paralympic champion Yip Pin Xiu conferred honorary degree by University of Glasgow

Yip Pin Xiu’s contributions in and out of the water have earned her an honorary degree from the University of Glasgow.
Yip Pin Xiu’s contributions in and out of the water have earned her an honorary degree from the University of Glasgow.

With 2029 SEA Games in mind, Singapore Athletics hires throws, pathway coaches

Singapore Athletics has hired Ricardo Diez and Reedus Thurmond as its pathway coach and throws coach respectively.
Singapore Athletics has hired Ricardo Diez and Reedus Thurmond as its pathway coach and throws coach respectively.

2026 Great Eastern Women’s Run cancelled amid worsening air quality from haze

More than 12,000 people had signed up for the 2026 edition of the Great Eastern Women’s Run.
More than 12,000 people had signed up for the 2026 edition of the Great Eastern Women’s Run.

Local sports scene hit as hazy conditions persist in Singapore

Tanjong Pagar United players Kieran Teo (left) and Syahrul Sazali passing the ball during a training session amid hazy conditions at Jurong East Stadium.
Tanjong Pagar United players Kieran Teo (left) and Syahrul Sazali passing the ball during a training session amid hazy conditions at Jurong East Stadium.

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