ST Full-time Report: Jason Teh credits composure for 2nd badminton title | How ‘smarter training’ pays off for ju-jitsu exponent Noah Lim

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Singapore’s badminton player Jason Teh displayed an unflappable temperament in seeing off all his opponents in straight games en route to winning his second career title.

Meanwhile, a shift to a more focused approach in his training regime has paid dividends for ju-jitsu exponent Noah Lim, who clinched a silver medal at the world championships.

Finally, 930 Singaporean athletes are geared up to chase medals as preparation for the SEA Games entered the final lap. Singapore will be fielding its largest-ever contingent, which include 551 first-timers. 

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Training smarter spurs jiu-jitsu exponent Noah Lim to silver at world c’ship

The Singaporean defeated rivals such as Asian Games bronze medallist Joo Seong-hyeon.

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Composed Jason Teh stays calm in Korea Masters victory

The men’s singles player is expected to break into the top 20 of the world rankings.

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Singapore to field 551 debutants at SEA Games

The contingent of 930 athletes will compete in 48 sports in Thailand.

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Loh Kean Yew and Yeo Jia Min aiming to capture elusive SEA Games gold

Loh is a two-time finalist, while Yeo is hunting for her first Games singles medal.

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Thailand Games a new challenge for S’porean kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder

The Olympic bronze medallist is part of an 11-strong sailing squad.

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S’pore Table Tennis Association banking on youngsters at the Games

The average age of the women’s team is 20, while the men’s team is 22.

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Singapore cricketers target two Games golds after ‘bad publicity’

After winning the men’s 6s in 2023, coach Amjad Mahboob is gunning for the T10 and T20 titles.

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Cancer survivor continues fitness journey after exercise helped her cope with chemo

Cheng Meow Eng took part in the Great Eastern Women’s Run as part of her active lifestyle.

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Do we really need a Fifa Asean Cup?

With the Asean Championship still in existence, is there room for one more?

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Is legalised betting good for sport?

The debate flared up again following the recent NBA scandal.

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