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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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Pickleball partner’s timely reminder sparks Wong’s win at Leapmotor Singapore Open

Hong Kong’s Wong Hong Kit hitting a return in his 6-11, 11-7, 11-3 win over American Adam Harvey in the Leapmotor Singapore Open men’s singles final on July 26.
Hong Kong’s Wong Hong Kit hitting a return in his 6-11, 11-7, 11-3 win over American Adam Harvey in the Leapmotor Singapore Open men’s singles final on July 26.

Over $100,000 in prizes for inaugural OCBC-Great Eastern Pickleball Open

Alvin Chan, 66, participating in a friendly pickleball rally as OCBC volunteer Jonathan Chua supports from the sidelines. The training sessions are structured to help seniors progressively learn the fundamentals and rules of the sport.
Alvin Chan, 66, participating in a friendly pickleball rally as OCBC volunteer Jonathan Chua supports from the sidelines. The training sessions are structured to help seniors progressively learn the fundamentals and rules of the sport.

Beating tennis legend Andre Agassi kick-started Len Yang’s pickleball career

American professional pickleball player Len Yang had beaten tennis legend Andre Agassi at the US Open in 2025 and that kick-started his career.
American professional pickleball player Len Yang had beaten tennis legend Andre Agassi at the US Open in 2025 and that kick-started his career.

Big brother, big dreams: S’pore’s para-lawn bowlers Mawjit, Khirmern eye Commonwealth Games podium

Singapore para-lawn bowlers Mawjit Singh (left) and Khirmern Mohamad at Kallang Lawn Bowls on July 8.
Singapore para-lawn bowlers Mawjit Singh (left) and Khirmern Mohamad at Kallang Lawn Bowls on July 8.

With coach ‘egging’ her on, lawn bowler Serena Tiong hopes to shine at Commonwealth Games

Singapore lawn bowler Serena Tiong, 38, training at Kallang Lawn Bowl on July 9, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
Singapore lawn bowler Serena Tiong, 38, training at Kallang Lawn Bowl on July 9, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Still trying to reach the highs of 2025, pool ace Aloysius Yapp chases consistency

Singapore pool ace Aloysius Yapp at a dinner at the Copthorne King’s Hotel on July 21, held by Cuesports Singapore to celebrate his Sportsman of the Year Award.
Singapore pool ace Aloysius Yapp at a dinner at the Copthorne King’s Hotel on July 21, held by Cuesports Singapore to celebrate his Sportsman of the Year Award.

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.

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.

Singapore runner Soh Rui Yong shaves nearly 8 seconds off his 5,000m national record

Distance runner Soh Rui Yong (left), with his pacer Andy Fyfe, at the Tracksmith Twilight 5000 event in London, where the Singaporean broke the 5,000m national record.
Distance runner Soh Rui Yong (left), with his pacer Andy Fyfe, at the Tracksmith Twilight 5000 event in London, where the Singaporean broke the 5,000m national record.

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