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S’pore swimmer Gan Ching Hwee betters 400m free national record at Commonwealth Games

Singaporean swimmer Gan Ching Hwee clocked 4min 09.34sec to set a new national record in the women’s 400m freestyle.
Singaporean swimmer Gan Ching Hwee clocked 4min 09.34sec to set a new national record in the women’s 400m freestyle.

Goalkeeper Izairida Shakira the heroine as Lionesses down Cambodia for Asean C’ship spot

Izairida Shakira (far right) celebrating Singapore’s 4-3 penalty shoot-out win over Cambodia with teammates Umairah Hamdan (far left) and Danelle Tan.
Izairida Shakira (far right) celebrating Singapore’s 4-3 penalty shoot-out win over Cambodia with teammates Umairah Hamdan (far left) and Danelle Tan.

Commonwealth Games test awaits Singapore gymnasts Jovi Loh and Amanda Yap

National gymnast Jovi Loh (left) and Amanda Yap will be competing at the July 23-Aug 2 Commonwealth Games.
National gymnast Jovi Loh (left) and Amanda Yap will be competing at the July 23-Aug 2 Commonwealth Games.

8 moments of 2026 World Cup

Ghana’s Nana Kwaku Bonsam in his witch doctor persona during a group match against Panama on June 17.
Ghana’s Nana Kwaku Bonsam in his witch doctor persona during a group match against Panama on June 17.

From CHIJMES and Lau Pa Sat to Kallang, Singapore football fans pack venues for World Cup final

Spanish fans reacts to the match during the live screening of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain at CHIJMES on July 20.
Spanish fans reacts to the match during the live screening of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain at CHIJMES on July 20.

Has commercialisation done more harm than good for sport?

The Norway national team discussing tactics during a hydration break at the 2026 World Cup. The breaks, which occur once in each half, became one of the tournament’s most contentious talking points.
The Norway national team discussing tactics during a hydration break at the 2026 World Cup. The breaks, which occur once in each half, became one of the tournament’s most contentious talking points.

A bite of Musang King durian with World Cup action? What and where fans can indulge in Singapore

CHIJMES, which has been a popular spot for fans this World Cup season, is expecting its largest turnout for the final.
CHIJMES, which has been a popular spot for fans this World Cup season, is expecting its largest turnout for the final.

Haaland or Ronaldo, who won hearts at the World Cup? ST picks 5 winners and losers

Norway fans do the Viking row outside the stadium before their quarter-final match against England.
Norway fans do the Viking row outside the stadium before their quarter-final match against England.

Phenomenal Lionel Messi has shown at World Cup that he’s the best: Emile Heskey

Former England and Liverpool forward Emile Heskey believes that Argentina captain Lionel Messi has proven that he is the best with his performance at this World Cup.
Former England and Liverpool forward Emile Heskey believes that Argentina captain Lionel Messi has proven that he is the best with his performance at this World Cup.

Who will win the World Cup final? Singapore’s football fraternity make their picks

The local football fraternity is tipping Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi to be the catalysts for their teams when Spain and Argentina meet in the 2026 World Cup final on July 19.
The local football fraternity is tipping Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi to be the catalysts for their teams when Spain and Argentina meet in the 2026 World Cup final on July 19.

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