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There is a new man at the helm of the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) secretariat with Badri Ghent, former sporting director of Lion City Sailors, appointed as its general secretary on Sept 1.
Meanwhile, the late swimmer Colin Soon, who won multiple gold medals for the Republic at the Asean Para Games, has been honoured with the theme song for the World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore.
In other news, a social media post by local celebrity Norfasarie Mohd Yahya has gone viral, after she alleged that her son was dropped from the national under-16 football team for skipping an overseas training stint to prepare for his exams. The FAS sent out a lengthy statement in response.
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Late swimmer Colin Soon remembered with World Para Swimming C’ships theme song
This is the first time that the SDSC has publicly revealed the Singapore swimmer’s death.
Italian swimmers let off with warning after alleged shoplifting case at Changi Airport: Reports
Benedetta Pilato, who won a bronze at the World Aquatic C’ships, said she never intended to commit inappropriate acts.
Former Lion City Sailors director Badri Ghent takes over as new FAS general secretary
Lion City Sailors become first S’pore team to reach AFC Women’s Champions League group stage
The Sailors sealed top spot in Group C after a 3-1 win over Malaysia’s Kelana United.
Kerstin Ong breaks 100m hurdles national record, eyes SEA Games debut
She betters her joint-mark with Nur Izlyn Zaini by 0.01sec at the Malaysian Open Athletics C’ships.
Aloysius Yapp continues winning streak with Formosa Cup Taipei Pool Open title
The Singaporean is on a roll, having completed a hat-trick of major pool titles a week ago.
Local celeb Norfasarie’s post on son’s omission from U-16 football team goes viral; FAS responds
She claimed that her son Mika Baihakki was dropped from the squad after skipping an overseas training stint to focus on exams.
No regrets for Lions midfielder Harhys Stewart, who rejoins Thai football after ending Kosovo stint
The Singaporean midfielder signed a deal till the end of the season with Thai League 1 side Uthai Thani.
Interim S’pore national coach Gavin Lee hopes Lions can make an impact with him at the helm
He will lead the Lions in their next four games, starting with a Causeway derby in Malaysia on Sept 4.
Young Lions and distance runner Soh Rui Yong win appeals to be part of SEA Games contingent
This brings the number of SEA Games-bound Singapore athletes to 980 – the Republic’s largest in the meet’s history.
National Basketball League final postponed after team fielded suspended players under CPIB probe
Oscar Piastri’s job not done yet in McLaren duel for F1 title
The destiny of the 2025 world championship has not yet been determined, says ST columnist David Tremayne.
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