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Melvyn Teoh

Melvyn joined The Straits Times as a sports journalist in July 2023 after 2½ years in e-sports marketing. He currently covers the para-sports, school sports and e-sports beats. He developed an interest in chess after covering the World Chess Championship in Singapore. Outside work, he is a Chelsea fan and also a foodie who will travel anywhere for good food.

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World Cup a wee too early? No worry as bars, restaurants gear up for football season

Fans watching a football match at ARFC Singapore in Woodleigh.
Fans watching a football match at ARFC Singapore in Woodleigh.

McDonald’s Singapore not screening matches for FIFA World Cup

McDonald's will not be screening live matches of the Fifa World Cup this year.
McDonald's will not be screening live matches of the Fifa World Cup this year.

Free live screening of World Cup matches at over 50 community clubs, sports centres and The Kallang

Football fans will be able to catch the 2026 World Cup live at over 50 community clubs, five ActiveSG Sports Centres and The Kallang from June 12 to July 20.
Football fans will be able to catch the 2026 World Cup live at over 50 community clubs, five ActiveSG Sports Centres and The Kallang from June 12 to July 20.

Lions No. 1 Izwan Mahbud focused on national team preparations amid uncertainty over club future

Singapore goalkeeper Izwan Mahbud is currently without a club after he was let go by the Lion City Sailors.
Singapore goalkeeper Izwan Mahbud is currently without a club after he was let go by the Lion City Sailors.

Singapore distance runner Shaun Goh turns full time as he seeks to better himself

National distance runner Shaun Goh signed a two-year contract with Betterment Sports.
National distance runner Shaun Goh signed a two-year contract with Betterment Sports.

Singapore notch 4-0 win over minnows Mongolia in friendly football match

Man of the match Shawal Anuar scoring the third in Singapore's 4-0 win over Mongolia in a friendly match on May 31.
Man of the match Shawal Anuar scoring the third in Singapore's 4-0 win over Mongolia in a friendly match on May 31.

Victoria Junior College sweep A Div floorball titles for third year running

Victoria Junior College's Chyanne Yang scoring her first goal against Nanyang Junior College in the A Division Girls floorball final on May 28.
Victoria Junior College's Chyanne Yang scoring her first goal against Nanyang Junior College in the A Division Girls floorball final on May 28.

Singapore golfer Shannon Tan included in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia list

Singaporean professional golfer Shannon Tan is inducted into the Forbes 30 under 30 Asia list.
Singaporean professional golfer Shannon Tan is inducted into the Forbes 30 under 30 Asia list.

Sluggish starts for top guns on first day of KFF Singapore Badminton Open

China's top-seeded Shi Yuqi came from behind to beat Japan's 17th-rabked Kenta Nishimoto.
China's top-seeded Shi Yuqi came from behind to beat Japan's 17th-rabked Kenta Nishimoto.

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry’s advice to kids: Put ego aside, be of service to the team

Thierry Henry (centre) in a group photo taken with kids from the Lion City Sailors' academy and Tasek Football Academy, at a UBS event at the Sailors' training centre on May 25.
Thierry Henry (centre) in a group photo taken with kids from the Lion City Sailors' academy and Tasek Football Academy, at a UBS event at the Sailors' training centre on May 25.

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