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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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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.

To achieve a World Cup breakthrough, Asian teams need greater squad depth, mindset shift: Experts

Japan captain Kou Itakura and teammates bowing to their fans after losing 2-1 to Brazil in the World Cup round of 32 on June 29.
Japan captain Kou Itakura and teammates bowing to their fans after losing 2-1 to Brazil in the World Cup round of 32 on June 29.

Pool ace Aloysius Yapp is Sportsman of the Year; bowler New Hui Fen wins Sportswoman award

(From left) Sportswoman of the Year New Hui Fen, Sportsboy Siddharth Jagadeesh and Sportsgirl Amanda Yap at the Singapore Sports Awards on July 3.
(From left) Sportswoman of the Year New Hui Fen, Sportsboy Siddharth Jagadeesh and Sportsgirl Amanda Yap at the Singapore Sports Awards on July 3.

S’pore wakeboarder Clarence Batchelor off to world c’ships after raising $6,500 in 2 days

Singapore wakeboarder Clarence Batchelor, at Singapore Wake Park on Jul 2, 2026.
Singapore wakeboarder Clarence Batchelor, at Singapore Wake Park on Jul 2, 2026.

Ex-Tampines striker Boris Kopitovic signs for Tanjong Pagar United

Boris Kopitovic spent five seasons with the Stags where he scored 110 goals in 138 appearances.
Boris Kopitovic spent five seasons with the Stags where he scored 110 goals in 138 appearances.

Singapore stores see a jump in demand for World Cup jerseys, with Argentina kits outselling the rest

Customers browsing Weston Corporation’s World Cup Pop-up Jewel store at Jewel Changi Airport on July 1.
Customers browsing Weston Corporation’s World Cup Pop-up Jewel store at Jewel Changi Airport on July 1.

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