ST Full-time Report: FAS ‘shocked’ at SNOC sec-gen’s remarks | S’porean girl makes her mark in Latin dancesport

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Singapore National Olympic Council secretary-general Mark Chay’s comments during a SEA Games review have drawn much attention, with the Football Association of Singapore and Singapore Athletics both responding at length. 

Meanwhile, nine-year-old Singaporean girl Marissa Redimerio has been making waves on the international Latin dancesport scene, recently winning two events at the European Dance Championships in Blackpool, England.

Finally, two Singapore mixed martial arts exponents finished the year on a flourish: Garie Tang prevailed in his category at Brazilian jiu-jitsu’s world championship, while muay thai fighter Winnia Leow became the top light flyweight fighter in the World Muay Thai Organisation’s rankings.

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FAS surprised at SNOC sec-gen Mark Chay’s remarks on Young Lions’ attitude at SEA Games

He said the players did not acknowledge the fans, but FAS said it was not the case.

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Athletics fraternity hits back at SNOC sec-gen’s call for sport to ‘come to the party’ at SEA Games

In Thailand, the largest-ever athletics away contingent of 39 won 3 golds, 3 silvers and 3 bronzes.

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S’pore MMA fighter Garie Tang wins gold at Brazilian jiu-jitsu’s world c’ship

He triumphed after defeating three opponents in Las Vegas on Dec 12.

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S’pore muay thai fighter Winnia Leow’s belief boosted by strong finish in 2025

A narrow defeat by a 14-time world champion in April gave her confidence that she could match the best in her sport.

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With major events looming, S’pore tchoukball buoyed by solid displays at Geneva Nations Cup

The contingent finished with two golds, three silvers and three bronzes.

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S’pore’s Marissa Redimerio, nine, shines on international Latin dancesport stage

In April, she won the paso doble and samba events in the U-10 category at the European Dance C’ships.

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‘Great gentleman’: Ex-S’pore national footballer D. Tokijan dies, aged 62

He represented S’pore from 1983 to 1992, making 23 appearances and scoring 11 goals.

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

Pressure’s beauty is that it isn’t prejudiced, it comes for everyone who wants to be someone, writes Rohit Brijnath.

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