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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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Tanjong Pagar United’s Emilio Estevez Tsai wants to ‘get his name out there’

Tanjong Pagar United midfielder Emilio Estevez Tsai scored his first goal against BG Tampines Rovers on Jan 31.
Tanjong Pagar United midfielder Emilio Estevez Tsai scored his first goal against BG Tampines Rovers on Jan 31.

Malaysia dethrone Thailand in SEA 7s men’s rugby final; women mauled by Thais

Malaysia (blue) going against Thailand (red) in the finals of the men's SEA Sevens rugby final at the National Stadium on Jan 31.
Malaysia (blue) going against Thailand (red) in the finals of the men's SEA Sevens rugby final at the National Stadium on Jan 31.

Singapore Golf Open returns in April 2026; second leg of International Series

Japan’s Yosuke Asaji won the 2025 Moutai Singapore Open.
Japan’s Yosuke Asaji won the 2025 Moutai Singapore Open.

ActiveSG Sport Park @ Teck Ghee opens with amenities for different ages, abilities

A sheltered multi-generational pool designed to support low-impact physical activity, rehabilitation, and relaxation at the the ActiveSG Sport Park @ Teck Ghee.
A sheltered multi-generational pool designed to support low-impact physical activity, rehabilitation, and relaxation at the the ActiveSG Sport Park @ Teck Ghee.

2025 Asean Para Games: Gold rush for Singapore athletes, who win seven on Jan 23

Former Paralympic sailor turned boccia athlete Jovin Tan clinches gold in the men's BC1 final against Thailand's Witsanu Huadpradit.
Former Paralympic sailor turned boccia athlete Jovin Tan clinches gold in the men's BC1 final against Thailand's Witsanu Huadpradit.

More rewards for SEA Games multi-gold winners, MAP Awards disburse $610,000

Team Singapore cheers for award recipients at the Major Games Awards Programme presentation and appreciation dinner for the 33rd SEA Games on Jan 21, 2026.
Team Singapore cheers for award recipients at the Major Games Awards Programme presentation and appreciation dinner for the 33rd SEA Games on Jan 21, 2026.

2025 Asean Para Games: Bee sting, bike damage but Sebastian Tan wins gold

Singapore’s Sebastian Tan posing with his medal after winning gold at the Asean Para Games in the mixed individual time trial T1 - T2 event.
Singapore’s Sebastian Tan posing with his medal after winning gold at the Asean Para Games in the mixed individual time trial T1 - T2 event.

Singaporean Alpine skier Faiz Basha earns spot at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics

Singapore’s alpine skier Faiz Basha in action at the 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin.
Singapore’s alpine skier Faiz Basha in action at the 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin.

Nine of top 10 women golfers confirm attendance for Singapore’s HSBC Women’s World Championship

World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul competing in the 2025 HSBC Women's World Championship.
World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul competing in the 2025 HSBC Women's World Championship.

2025 Asean Para Games: I’ll bowl to 100 if I can, says S’pore’s oldest athlete Kelvin Goh

Singapore para bowler, Kelvin Goh lost his sight completely in 2019.
Singapore para bowler, Kelvin Goh lost his sight completely in 2019.

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