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Former national sprinter Amirudin Jamal appointed S’pore chef de mission for 2026 Winter Olympics

Former national sprinter Amirudin Jamal (far right) will serve as the chef de mission for Team Singapore at the Feb 6-22 Winter Olympics.
Former national sprinter Amirudin Jamal (far right) will serve as the chef de mission for Team Singapore at the Feb 6-22 Winter Olympics.

Two British Open spots up for grabs at golf’s Singapore Open

Singaporean golfer James Leow welcomed the news that the Singapore Open will offer two spots to the 2026 British Open.
Singaporean golfer James Leow welcomed the news that the Singapore Open will offer two spots to the 2026 British Open.

‘More comfortable, confident’ Shannon Tan for HSBC Women’s World C’ship

Shannon Tan of Singapore in action during the final day of the HSBC Women's World Championship at the Tanjong Golf Course on March 2, 2025.
Shannon Tan of Singapore in action during the final day of the HSBC Women's World Championship at the Tanjong Golf Course on March 2, 2025.

Badminton teacher-coach’s hands-on approach a smash hit at Xingnan Primary School

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Ms Denise Yap, 33, Teacher in charge of Xingnan Primary School’s Badminton CCA, attending the National School Games Opening Ceremony at The Kallang OCBC Arena on Jan 27, 2026. 

The National School Games (NSG) 2026 will see its highest participation to date, with around 69,000 student-athletes from more than 300 schools competing across 29 sports. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Ms Denise Yap, 33, Teacher in charge of Xingnan Primary School’s Badminton CCA, attending the National School Games Opening Ceremony at The Kallang OCBC Arena on Jan 27, 2026. 

The National School Games (NSG) 2026 will see its highest participation to date, with around 69,000 student-athletes from more than 300 schools competing across 29 sports. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

2025 Asean Para Games: Age just a number for S’pore teen shooter Surya Mohan Jha

Para-shooter Surya Mohan Jha, who is part of Singapore's 41-strong contingent competing at the Jan 20-26 Asean Para Games, training on Jan 8, 2026.
Para-shooter Surya Mohan Jha, who is part of Singapore's 41-strong contingent competing at the Jan 20-26 Asean Para Games, training on Jan 8, 2026.

A youth SEA Games? Multi-sport meet for athletes aged 17 and below proposed by Philippines

The proposed South-east Asian Plus Youth Games aims to help athletes prepare for events such as the Asian Youth Games and the Youth Olympic Games.
The proposed South-east Asian Plus Youth Games aims to help athletes prepare for events such as the Asian Youth Games and the Youth Olympic Games.

From World Cup minnows to S’pore’s first Winter Olympics alpine skier: Sporting markers to watch in 2026

(Clockwise from top left) Lions head coach Gavin Lee, Faiz Basha, Shanti Pereira and former national para-swimmer Theresa Goh.
(Clockwise from top left) Lions head coach Gavin Lee, Faiz Basha, Shanti Pereira and former national para-swimmer Theresa Goh.

From Hariss Harun’s Lions armband to Amanda Lim’s van: Items that define S’pore athletes’ 2025 season

(Clockwise from top left) National shooter Jasmine Ser at her mini greenhouse, a captain’s armband, an Ivy League champion sign and a photo montage.
(Clockwise from top left) National shooter Jasmine Ser at her mini greenhouse, a captain’s armband, an Ivy League champion sign and a photo montage.

S’pore distance runner Goh Chui Ling hangs up her spikes to focus on sports lawyer career

Goh Chui Ling made six appearances at the SEA Games, claiming a silver and three bronzes at the biennial meet.
Goh Chui Ling made six appearances at the SEA Games, claiming a silver and three bronzes at the biennial meet.

With major events looming, S’pore tchoukball buoyed by solid displays at Geneva Nations Cup

Ryan Ng (second from right) was named the Most Valuable Player in the Next Generation Boys category, which Singapore won.
Ryan Ng (second from right) was named the Most Valuable Player in the Next Generation Boys category, which Singapore won.

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