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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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Swimmer Teong Tzen Wei leads Singapore’s 50-strong contingent at 2026 Commonwealth Games

Teong Tzen Wei became Singapore's third swimmer to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games medal after he clinched the men's 50m butterfly silver at the 2022 edition of the event.
Teong Tzen Wei became Singapore's third swimmer to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games medal after he clinched the men's 50m butterfly silver at the 2022 edition of the event.

France tipped to win World Cup by S’pore’s football fraternity; Kylian Mbappe the pick for Golden Boot

In a poll conducted by The Straits Times among 100 figures from the local football scene, France emerged the leading contender to win the World Cup.
In a poll conducted by The Straits Times among 100 figures from the local football scene, France emerged the leading contender to win the World Cup.

Science Centre Singapore crowned champions of inaugural SPH Media Football Fiesta

(From left) SPH Media deputy chief executive Kuek Yu Chuang; Sea Limited executive director Bruce Liang; representatives from Science Centre Singapore; SPH Media chief financial and corporate officer Tan Pei Jun; and SPH Media chief executive Chan Yeng Kit at the Football Fiesta 2026 organised by SPH Media.
(From left) SPH Media deputy chief executive Kuek Yu Chuang; Sea Limited executive director Bruce Liang; representatives from Science Centre Singapore; SPH Media chief financial and corporate officer Tan Pei Jun; and SPH Media chief executive Chan Yeng Kit at the Football Fiesta 2026 organised by SPH Media.

Lionesses draw valuable lessons from first matches under new coach Mihoko Ishida

Singapore forward Danelle Tan (left) believes the recent international window provided the team with a valuable test ahead of the Asean Women's Cup in July.
Singapore forward Danelle Tan (left) believes the recent international window provided the team with a valuable test ahead of the Asean Women's Cup in July.

‘A lot to smile about’ for Lioness Danelle Tan after season in Japan’s top tier

Danelle Tan (left) recently completed her first season with Japanese top-flight team Tokyo Verdy Beleza.
Danelle Tan (left) recently completed her first season with Japanese top-flight team Tokyo Verdy Beleza.

S’pore bowler Cherie Tan wins at PWBA Lilac City Open, ends 2-year title drought

National bowler Cherie Tan posing with her PWBA Lilac City Open title on June 1 after securing her first win in two years.
National bowler Cherie Tan posing with her PWBA Lilac City Open title on June 1 after securing her first win in two years.

S’pore golfer Shannon Tan finishes tied-second at Jabra Ladies Open de France

Shannon Tan finished tied-second with two others at the Jabra Ladies Open de France on May 30.
Shannon Tan finished tied-second with two others at the Jabra Ladies Open de France on May 30.

Fandi brothers could be affected by changes to Thai League 1’s foreign player rules

Singapore's Ilhan Fandi dribbling past Malaysia's Nooa Laine in a friendly in September 2025. He credits his Thai stint for sharpening his game.
Singapore's Ilhan Fandi dribbling past Malaysia's Nooa Laine in a friendly in September 2025. He credits his Thai stint for sharpening his game.

Buoyed by home crowd, Loh Kean Yew advances into Singapore Badminton Open round of 16

Loh Kean Yew is the sole Singaporean left in the Super 750 event.
Loh Kean Yew is the sole Singaporean left in the Super 750 event.

ACJC come from behind to beat VJC and reclaim A Div netball title

ACJC goalkeeper Alyssa Renee Tan Rui-En rejoined her team at the start of 2026 after taking a seven-month break from it last year.
ACJC goalkeeper Alyssa Renee Tan Rui-En rejoined her team at the start of 2026 after taking a seven-month break from it last year.

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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.