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Singaporean billionaire and Lion City Sailors chairman Forrest Li is “seriously considering” a bid for FAS presidency in the upcoming elections, which must be held by April.
Meanwhile, the Republic’s 2016 Olympic champion Joseph Schooling expressed gratitude to be named among the International Swimming Hall of Fame’s 11 inductees for 2025.
Finally, Singapore’s squash girls punched above their weight at the Asian Junior Team Championships, where the fifth seeds clinched a joint-bronze after stunning fourth-seeded South Korea.
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Billionaire Forrest Li ‘seriously considering’ a run for FAS presidency
He is the founder of homegrown tech firm Sea Limited, whose subsidiaries include e-commerce platform Shopee.
Joseph Schooling to be inducted into International Swimming Hall of Fame
The Olympic champion is the first Singaporean to be honoured and joins superstar Michael Phelps, among others.
For 83-year-old Auntie Ng, Lion City Sailors matches are the happiest time of the week
Tanjong Pagar United footballer’s contract terminated after punching incident in U-21 game
Aniq Rizqin, 19, was arrested after the match against Albirex Niigata on Feb 10. Police investigations are ongoing.
Heat no issue for Singapore shooters, who win 3 golds at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup
Women’s 10m air rifle team Martina Veloso, Ho Xiu Yi and Fernel Tan lead the honours in Bangkok.
Singapore claim girls’ joint-bronze at Asian Junior Squash Team Championships
With several of the Republic’s top youth players absent, the quartet led by Saiesha Ranjan exceeded expectations.
A messy doping case, a troubled sport, a poised player
Jannik Sinner’s “settlement agreement” with Wada has raised the notion of favouritism, writes Rohit Brijnath.
Getting hooked on arm-wrestling: Sport gains popularity in Singapore
About 200 people participate in it here and the Singapore Armwrestling Open Brawl was held in January.
Malaysian diving champion Wendy Ng to help develop talent in new S'pore Aquatics role
Valentine’s Day with Team S’pore: Meet 4 couples who share more than a love for sport
ST talks to four athlete couples about their relationship, lovey-dovey moments and shared love for sport.
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