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Rohit Brijnath

Assistant Sports Editor

Brijnath was a journalist in India and Australia before joining The Straits Times in 2007. He writes primarily on sport and has covered seven Olympics, six Asian Games and more than 30 Grand Slam tennis events. He has co-authored a book with Olympic shooting champion Abhinav Bindra and writes an occasional Sunday column on books, his mother’s garden, friendship and any whimsical thing that catches his attention. In his spare time, he dreams of climbing Everest.

Latest articles

A young star falls in an Australian Open full of hard lessons

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 20, 2026. Brazil's Joao Fonseca reacts during his first round match against Eliot Spizzirri of the U.S. REUTERS/Edgar Su

At the Australian Open, a long line of love and hope follows Alexandra Eala

Even in defeat, Alexandra Eala of the Philippines stops to sign autographs for her legion of fans.

The evocative dance of sport

Tennis Grand Slams are stern tests where only effort counts, not ‘what ifs’

At the Australian Open, every player will be seeking to exit the shadows and find the limelight.

As Carlos Alcaraz trains for Australian Open glory, qualifiers try just to get a spot

Carlos Alcaraz in action during his Hyundai Card Super Match against Italy's Jannik Sinner on Jan 10.

My favourite season? When athletes unveil a new version of themselves

The peloton riding through city streets during the Tour de France Saitama Criterium cycling race in Saitama in November 2025.

From Hariss Harun’s Lions armband to Amanda Lim’s van: Items that define S’pore athletes’ 2025 season

(Clockwise from top left) National shooter Jasmine Ser at her mini greenhouse, a captain’s armband, an Ivy League champion sign and a photo montage.

My wish list for sport for 2026

In a fair world, China's Wang Chuqin, the world No.1 table tennis player, would be a household name.

Nerves, sweat, chokes – what fun is sport without pressure?

Who has been the best player under pressure? Maybe Tiger Woods.

Carlos Alcaraz fires his coach – a silly mistake or an inevitable gamble?

In seven years coach Juan Carlos Ferrero took Carlos Alcaraz to six Grand Slam titles and the No.1 ranking.