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Singaporean golfer Shannon Tan is in buoyant mood as she works to further improve on her game after a third-placed finish in Morocco in her first Ladies European Tour event of the season.
Chinese teenager Lin Shidong too is set for loftier heights after rising to the world No. 1 ranking by winning three titles at the Singapore Smash to cement his status as table tennis’ next big thing.
Meanwhile, Liverpool-born footballer Perry Ng has begun the process to attain Singapore citizenship which will see the defender don the Lions jersey one day.
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Singaporean golfer Shannon Tan tees off season with 3rd spot at Lalla Meryem Cup
Lin Shidong and Sun Yingsha shine with Singapore Smash singles titles
China dominate again as Lin rises to world No. 1 while Sun cements top-ranked status.
‘One point, one point, one point’: Jason Teh’s 40-month struggle to find victory
On his arm, the word “Family” is tattooed and a shuttlecock, things he prizes most and must be faithful to.
Cardiff City’s Perry Ng applies for S’pore citizenship through foreign talent scheme
Ng’s application to be a permanent resident is “already in motion”, said FAS general secretary Chew Chun-Liang.
Tsutomu Ogura’s Lions set lofty target of maiden Asian Cup qualification
Another S’porean footballer in Portugal as Khairin Nadim joins second-tier club Vizela
No VAR? Absence of technology mars FA Cup
Some teams would have strong reasons to feel hard done by over the weekend, writes Deepanraj Ganesan.
Regional youth tournament part of NBA’s multi-year collaboration with SportSG, S’pore Tourism Board
The competition will take place from June 25-29 and will feature boys and girls’ teams, including two each from Singapore.
Singapore a potential host for NBA rival league, global HQ may be located here
The US$5 billion competition will span Asia and Europe and is backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund.
Perseverence pays off for Singapore Sports School Awards winners
The annual ceremony recognises outstanding student-athletes for their sports, studies and holistic achievements.
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