ST Full-time Report: Izaac Quek to pit his skills against Chinese stars | Max Maeder, Zeanne Law make awards history

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Kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder and wushu exponent Zeanne Law have achieved a rare feat by winning the Singapore Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year respectively. They are the first athletes in over two decades to claim both the junior and senior gongs in consecutive years. 

Similarly, table tennis player Izaac Quek will go down in history as the first local-born Singaporean to join the China Table Tennis Super League when he makes his debut with Anhui Zhongcheng in July.

Meanwhile, Theresa Goh is enjoying her return to the competitive arena – as a shooter – six years after retiring from a swimming career that yielded a Paralympic bronze and a world title.

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Kitefoiler Maeder, wushu exponent Law win top honours at S’pore Sports Awards

They are the first in their respective sports to win the accolades.

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Izaac Quek becomes first local-born S’pore player to join China Table Tennis Super League

The youngster is thrilled to be playing in the highly competitive league.

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Paralympic swimming medallist Theresa Goh makes sporting comeback with shooting

The Rio 2016 bronze medallist had retired from competitive swimming in 2019.

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Singapore could host Fifa youth competition, says Fifa chief Gianni Infantino

The Lions’ potential participation in the 2026 Fifa Series was also discussed at a meeting with FAS president Forrest Li.

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Singapore Premier League’s youngest coach Gavin Lee leaves Tampines Rovers

He says the decision is down to a mix of personal and professional reasons.

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Jalan Besar Stadium set to be fitted with natural grass pitch

Returfing works will start in August and expected to be completed by January.

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Singapore Vandas look to learn from UAE Netball Cup loss for a crucial year ahead

Their assignments include November’s Nations Cup and the SEA Games in December.

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S’pore bowler New Hui Fen’s major win a proud moment: SBF

She called her third PWBA title of the season her best career achievement yet.

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NBA Finals an ‘amazing’ showcase for basketball, say Maxey and White

The stars are in town for the Basketball Without Borders Asia camp.

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Pole vaulter Duplantis is soaring proof that there is no limit to human achievement

The world record is temporary yet titanic, a journey to where no one human has been, writes Rohit Brijnath.

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Visually impaired S’pore dragon boater makes waves with his Dragon Warriors team

Bernard Chew leads a team of people with disabilities and able-bodied paddlers.

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