Shanti silences critics with historic double | S'pore cricketers win against the odds

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With her historic double at the SEA Games, Singapore sprinter Shanti Pereira, who faced criticism for some time, provided a reminder that even the darkest of nights will turn into day. The 26-year-old won twice and wept thrice last week.

Tears were also shed by other athletes in Cambodia, even a man of iron like Singapore water polo captain Lee Kai Yang, who told my colleague Rohit Brijnath that he became emotional at the thought of his loved ones' sacrifices.

Elsewhere, there were also extraordinary tales of triumph, with the Singapore cricket team winning a gold medal against the odds.

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From 2021 when she hit the lowest point in her life, the sprinter bounced back with two golds in Cambodia.

Tears seem to come from a moment but they’re actually accumulated emotion over time. All the years of trying, all the showing up, all of it in a bid to excel, writes assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath.

They did not have a training ground for seven months and had only limited training facilities about a month before the Games.

The swim team's mix of veterans and youngsters won 22 gold, 15 silver and 10 bronze medals.

The Republic's fencers have matched their best haul of gold medals at the biennial meet.

FAS acting president Bernard Tan has vowed that "tough questions will be asked".

The ancient martial arts made its debut at the 2023 SEA Games.

The club announced a 3-year partnership with international football consultancy company Ekkono Soccer Services Barcelona on Tuesday.

Here are the players who impressed in the last round of matches.

Competitions held in Singapore also drew overseas participants.