ST Full-time Report: Jessica Tan picks up books after hanging up racket | Ryhan Stewart faces uncertain future

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Singapores mixed doubles badminton star Jessica Tan is looking forward to furthering her education and giving back to the sport following her retirement. 

Meanwhile, Singaporean athlete Kampton Kam, fresh from breaking the 30-year national high jump record in Florida, is feeling more upbeat about the rest of the year.

However, the future is uncertain for Lions footballer Ryhan Stewart after Singapore-based firm Red Card Global aborted the proposed takeover of his Lithuanian club, FK Riteriai.

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Singapore badminton mixed doubles player Jessica Tan retires

She has 10 titles with her husband Terry Hee, including a historic 2022 Commonwealth Games gold.

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Singapore badminton singles coach Kim Ji-hyun looking to polish raw diamonds

The South Korean has seen some success since joining the Singapore Badminton Association.

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Singapore’s Kampton Kam breaks 30-year national high jump record

He rewrites Wong Yew Tong’s mark from the 1995 SEA Games with a 2.25m effort.

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‘Rory, Rory, Rory’: On Sunday at the Masters a hero rises in the dusk

No athletic feat saves lives or heals children and yet it’s so achingly full of human possibility and resurrections, writes Rohit Brijnath.

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Hiroshi Tai misses the Masters cut but gains a Major education

Following the Singaporean has been a thrill. His composure stands out, as do flashes of his talent, writes Rohit Brijnath.

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Singapore-based Red Card Global exits deal with Lithuanian football club FK Riteriai

Singapore international Ryhan Stewart, who signed in March and made one appearance, is in limbo.

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Young Lions set for improved placing in S’pore Premier League after finishing last for 3 seasons

With six matches remaining, they need just seven more points to ensure an unassailable advantage over Tanjong Pagar.

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Arsenal, Newcastle and AC Milan to play in Singapore Festival of Football in July

Promoters TEG Sport and STB inked a 5-year deal that will see top European clubs play here in 2025, 2027 and 2029.

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Singaporean muay thai fighter Winnia Leow gets eye-opening experience in defeat

The title fight was scored 3-2 in favour of Australia’s Kim Townsend, who claimed her 15th world crown.

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Raffles Institution end B Div boys’ table tennis drought with 3-2 victory over Hwa Chong Institution

The players stay focused despite the pressure to deliver RI’s first win since 2019.

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