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The recent move by the Badminton World Federation to introduce a new 15-point scoring system from next year has sparked wide debate among the fraternity. My colleague David Lee spoke to players, fans and observers to get their views on the decision and how the change will affect the sport.
Meanwhile, the Lion City Sailors are not resting on their laurels after capturing the Singapore Premier League title on Sunday. They are now aiming to become only the second team to win the league unbeaten.
Finally, Singapore’s wushu exponents have been feted for their record haul of seven titles at the World Taijiquan Championships. Find out how a meeting with action star Jet Li spurred these athletes to great heights.
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Does badminton’s new 15-point scoring system help the sport?
Badminton has a unique poetry, yet it’s a sport which needs fixing
Fiddling with the scoring system may not be one of the solutions, says Rohit Brijnath.
Lion City Sailors aim for unbeaten record after clinching SPL title
How S’pore played a part in Erica Parkinson’s maiden England call-up
The S’pore-born teen outlined the influences, including Gavin Lee, Turf City and Sentosa.
Jet-propelled S’pore wushu exponents claim record haul at World Taijiquan C’ships
S’porean glides his way to Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final
Former national para-sailor Jovin Tan wins gold at World Boccia Cup
RI shatter ACS(I)’s decade-long dominance to claim rugby crown
Eunoia JC student bounces back to claim cross-country running gold
Shannon Tan registers best finish at a Major at Chevron C’ship
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