ST Full-time Report: Kudos for para swimming world meet in S’pore | Cricketers disillusioned by ‘light sentence’ of CEO

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Singapore was praised for putting up a “great show” as the curtain came down on the World Para Swimming Championships at the OCBC Aquatic Centre. Singapore swim queen Yip Pin Xiu added an eighth world title to her formidable collection.

Meanwhile, some social footballers in Singapore are frustrated with the difficulties in booking pitches since Sport Singapore switched to a ballot-based system in 2024.

Finally, Albirex Niigata sealed the Women’s Premier League title without kicking a ball after rivals Still Aerion failed to win their penultimate match of the season.

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S’pore given thumbs up for hosting World Para Swimming Championships

A total of 23 world records were broken at the meet featuring 585 athletes.

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Sleepless in Singapore, Yip Pin Xiu wins 8th world title

She also claimed a silver at the World Para Swimming Championships.

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Frustrated social footballers start petition calling for ‘fair access’ to public fields

Some claim that the balloting system has made it “nearly impossible” to book pitches.

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Albirex Niigata clinch Women’s Premier League title without playing

They have an unassailable lead after Still Aerion failed to beat the Lion City Sailors.

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‘Unbelievably clever’ spending has given Liverpool near-perfect start: Robbie Fowler

The Reds legend believes the defending champions are the team to beat this season.

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NBL finalists Adroit disqualified after fielding suspended players

The two players were earlier arrested in relation to an ongoing match-fixing investigation.

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SEA U-17 tourney key to Singapore’s lofty goals for 3x3 basketball

The Republic is aiming for the 2029 SEA Games gold, besides qualifying for the 2032 Olympics.

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Some Singapore cricketers disappointed by ‘light sentence’ for SCA CEO

They questioned why the national association did not impose additional sanctions on Saad Khan Janjua.

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Europe hold off furious US charge to win Ryder Cup

Tyrrell Hatton sealed the win as the Americans’ fightback fell agonisingly short.

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At the Ryder Cup, golf stars discover the joy of brotherhood

The result is drama, tears, unlikely heroes and an edgy script, writes Rohit Brijnath.

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