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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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Thousands thrilled by Mercedes F1 car demos along Orchard Road

Mercedes reserve driver Fred Vesti doing a “doughnut” during adidas’ Orchard Ignition event on Aug 30.
Mercedes reserve driver Fred Vesti doing a “doughnut” during adidas’ Orchard Ignition event on Aug 30.

Hiroshi Tai eyes more Major opportunities, named in S’pore Golf Association’s professional squad

Hiroshi Tai enjoyed an impressive amateur career, during which he made history as the first Singaporean to win the National Collegiate Athletic Association individual title in 2024.
Hiroshi Tai enjoyed an impressive amateur career, during which he made history as the first Singaporean to win the National Collegiate Athletic Association individual title in 2024.

‘My dad sold our family house’: Mercedes’ third driver Fred Vesti chases F1 dream

Mercedes reserve driver Fred Vesti, at adidas Brand Centre Orchard on Aug 29, 2026.
Mercedes reserve driver Fred Vesti, at adidas Brand Centre Orchard on Aug 29, 2026.

Fencer Kiria Tikanah, kayaker Brandon Ooi are Singapore’s flag bearers for Asian Games

Fencer Kiria Tikanah (far left) will be one of Singapore’s flag bearers for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
Fencer Kiria Tikanah (far left) will be one of Singapore’s flag bearers for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.

Let’s build a better and more inclusive Singapore, says PM Wong at inaugural Paralympic Day

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (seated) trying out a recumbent hand cycle at the launch of the inaugural Paralympic Day at Angsana Green, East Coast Park, on Aug 29, 2026.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (seated) trying out a recumbent hand cycle at the launch of the inaugural Paralympic Day at Angsana Green, East Coast Park, on Aug 29, 2026.

Bringing tennis to the visually impaired community with the support of Enabling Sports Fund

Soundball Singapore assistant head Marc Chiang is a grant recipient of the Enabling Sports Fund, which supports his Let’s Play Soundball! programme.
Soundball Singapore assistant head Marc Chiang is a grant recipient of the Enabling Sports Fund, which supports his Let’s Play Soundball! programme.

Combined girls’ team beat Bowen Secondary to retain C Division football title

The combined girls’ football team retained their crown on Aug 20 with a 7-1 thrashing of Bowen Secondary School.
The combined girls’ football team retained their crown on Aug 20 with a 7-1 thrashing of Bowen Secondary School.

Goh Kee Nguan named Team Singapore’s chef de mission for 2026 Asian Games

Goh Kee Nguan (centre) will lead Team Singapore as chef de mission at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan alongside assistants Aleksandar Duric and Fariza Zabir.
Goh Kee Nguan (centre) will lead Team Singapore as chef de mission at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan alongside assistants Aleksandar Duric and Fariza Zabir.

S’pore’s New Hui Fen crowned PWBA Player of the Year for second year in a row

New Hui Fen won the 2026 PWBA Player of the Year and recorded the highest average points on the circuit this season.
New Hui Fen won the 2026 PWBA Player of the Year and recorded the highest average points on the circuit this season.

Citi’s Singapore country officer Lee Lung-Nien elected Singapore Golf Association president

Citi’s Singapore country officer and banking head Lee Lung-Nien (above) beat Tan Ah Ee in the contest for Singapore Golf Association’s top post on Aug 14.
Citi’s Singapore country officer and banking head Lee Lung-Nien (above) beat Tan Ah Ee in the contest for Singapore Golf Association’s top post on Aug 14.

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