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The sudden departure of two national coaches has set tongues wagging. Badminton fans were surprised by the announcement that singles coach South Korean Kim Ji-hyun will be leaving her post, nine months ahead of schedule. The move came as the Singapore Badminton Association made changes to its structure, with a focus on the 2028 and 2032 Olympics.
A similar saga unfolded at the Singapore Floorball Association. Men’s national coach Pasi Rosti relinquished his post after just nine months in the hot seat. His exit was among the changes made by the national body to form a winning team ahead of the 2029 SEA Games on home soil.
On a lighter note, how does golf benefit a footballer? Plenty, according to Lions forward Ikhsan Fandi. He said that golf has not only helped him rediscover his love for football, it has also helped him find calm in his pursuit for more goals on the pitch.
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Singles coach to leave S’pore Badminton Association
S’pore Floorball Association breaks with men’s coach
Lions forward Ikhsan Fandi’s career on the upswing again
Jordan Emaviwe hails support for bouncing back from ‘worst moment’
Ethan Brown set to make racing history in Europe
Record reward for S’pore para-athletes after golden displays at major Games
Cause for optimism for S’pore kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder in 2026
Blaze win fifth straight Netball Super League title
2025 Athlete of the Year nominee: Yip Pin Xiu
Four simple exercises from a physiotherapist to ease back pain
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