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Kimberly Kwek

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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 Disability Sports Council launches NextGen Para Talent Programme to support youth athletes

Para-swimmer Moza Alyka Baihakki, 14, is one athlete hoping to benefit from the NextGen Para Talent Programme.
Para-swimmer Moza Alyka Baihakki, 14, is one athlete hoping to benefit from the NextGen Para Talent Programme.

Leighton Kuah’s clean sweep helps ACS(I) reclaim NSG B Division boys’ bowling title

ACS(I) bowler Leighton Kuah, 15, celebrating after scoring a strike during the final round of the National School Games B Division boys' bowling competition.
ACS(I) bowler Leighton Kuah, 15, celebrating after scoring a strike during the final round of the National School Games B Division boys' bowling competition.

Indoor skydiving sisters Kyra and Vera Poh honour late grandpa with World Cup medal

(From left, clock-wise) Singapore's Isabelle Koh, Kai Minejima-Lee, Jordan Lee, Vera Poh, Kyra Poh and Choo Yi Xuan posing with their medals won at the FAI World Cup of Indoor Skydiving.
(From left, clock-wise) Singapore's Isabelle Koh, Kai Minejima-Lee, Jordan Lee, Vera Poh, Kyra Poh and Choo Yi Xuan posing with their medals won at the FAI World Cup of Indoor Skydiving.

Imperfect but happy, New Hui Fen wins Bowler of the Year accolade

Portrait of New Hui Fen, 34, (right) recipient of the Bowler of the Year 2025 award; and Mike Ong, 20, recipient of theYouth Bowler of the Year 2025 award; at the Singapore Bowling Federation Awards 2026, held at Raffles Town Club on Apr 7, 2026.
Portrait of New Hui Fen, 34, (right) recipient of the Bowler of the Year 2025 award; and Mike Ong, 20, recipient of theYouth Bowler of the Year 2025 award; at the Singapore Bowling Federation Awards 2026, held at Raffles Town Club on Apr 7, 2026.

First win of season puts wind in Max Maeder’s sails as he launches World C’ships comeback

Singaporean kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder claimed his fourth straight Trofeo Princesa Sofia title on April 4, 2026.
Singaporean kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder claimed his fourth straight Trofeo Princesa Sofia title on April 4, 2026.

‘I can be a grandmother and super fit’, Hyrox Singapore participant, 57, hopes to redefine ageing

Carolyn Soemarjono (centre), a cancer survivor in her 60s, doing sandbag lunges during the Hyrox Singapore race held at the National Stadium on April 5, 2026.
Carolyn Soemarjono (centre), a cancer survivor in her 60s, doing sandbag lunges during the Hyrox Singapore race held at the National Stadium on April 5, 2026.

Shannon Tan named The Straits Times’ Athlete of the Year 2025

Shannon Tan won the Ladies European Tour Order of Merit in 2025, becoming the first Singaporean to achieve the feat.
Shannon Tan won the Ladies European Tour Order of Merit in 2025, becoming the first Singaporean to achieve the feat.

Teen gymnast Riley Lee sets up academy in S’pore with world championship-winning coach

Riley Lee (left) and American coach Cleo Washington at the launch of the Mokara Gymnastics Academy at the Perennial Business City in Jurong East on April 3, 2026.
Riley Lee (left) and American coach Cleo Washington at the launch of the Mokara Gymnastics Academy at the Perennial Business City in Jurong East on April 3, 2026.

How to tackle your Hyrox race – 7 tips from trainers and past champion

Bay Pang Boon highlights the importance of participants paying extra attention to their diet and sleep.
Bay Pang Boon highlights the importance of participants paying extra attention to their diet and sleep.

Sisters Uzma and Zulfa Rashad earn call-up to S’pore netball Opens team

Sisters Uzma Rashad, 22, (left) and Zulfa Rashad, 21, are among seven players who have been called up to the national netball Opens team for the first time.
Sisters Uzma Rashad, 22, (left) and Zulfa Rashad, 21, are among seven players who have been called up to the national netball Opens team for the first time.

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