ST Full-time Report: Perry Ng gives back on journey to become a Lion | Darren Ong bowls them over in US Pro Tour

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Cardiff City footballer Perry Ng is keen to volunteer for community work as he edges closer to becoming a Singapore citizen after receiving his permanent residency.

Meanwhile, Singaporean Darren Ong has chalked up another milestone in his career with a historic win in the Professional Bowlers Association Tour in the United States.

Separately, the Singapore women’s floorball team are relishing the dual challenges in December, with the SEA Games and world championship dates set to overlap.

Finally, check out our Q&A with Paralympic boccia player Jeralyn Tan, who talks about her challenges and love for designing knick-knacks. This is the fifth in a series on the six nominees for the 2024 ST Athlete of the Year award.

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Footballer Perry Ng looks forward to getting Singapore citizenship and giving back

He volunteers for community work, as ICA says Singapore citizenship applications will be processed within 12 months.

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Bowler Darren Ong clinches Nevada title to be first S’porean winner on PBA Tour

He beat the 25-time PBA Tour winner in the final match for the winner's cheque of US$20,000.

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December madness for S’pore women’s floorball team with world c’ship and SEA Games

The two major events will overlap, with Singapore gunning for good results in both.

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‘Old is in the mind’, 83-year-old T100 participant wants to keep competing

The oldest participant at the T100 will race in the standard duathlon (4km run, 32km bike, 6km run).

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Netball Singapore appoints Tara Steel as national coach and technical director

The Australian takes over from Annette Bishop, who left the role in September 2024 due to personal reasons.

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Born in Singapore, Laken Limbu returns with Nepal for friendly match with the Lions

The midfielder used to play with Ilhan Fandi, Zikos Chua, Marc Tan and Zamani Zamri at the F-17 Academy.

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Football Association of S’pore’s head analyst Satoru Okada looks to video gains for Lions

The 32-year-old has worked at the West Ham academy, SV Horn and Yokohama F. Marinos.

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Police report lodged over fin swimmers’ falsified results for 2023 SEA Games selection

A Committee of Inquiry found that the Singapore Underwater Federation submitted the falsified results.

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Buoyed by strong start to 2025, Singaporean F4 driver Kabir Anurag aiming for banner campaign

Good showing in the Formula Winter Series lifts the spirits of the 17-year-old Formula One hopeful.

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2024 ST Athlete of the Year nominee: Jeralyn Tan

She is Singapore’s fourth Paralympic medallist after clinching silver at the Paris Games.

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