ST Full-time Report: Loh Kean Hean quits, turns to coaching | Man who died at 2XU Compression Run identified

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Former national badminton doubles player Loh Kean Hean has turned his attention to coaching after announcing his retirement.

Meanwhile, Lions defender Irfan Fandi is keen to showcase his abilities when he faces Manchester United in Kuala Lumpur as a member of the Asean All-Stars.

Finally, the Singapore skydivers brushed aside a burglary at their accommodation in Belgium to win one gold, two silvers and one bronze at the world indoor championships.

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Man who died at 2XU Compression Run identified as Indonesian who was working in Singapore

His body was repatriated to Jakarta on April 29.

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Singapore doubles player Loh Kean Hean retires; aims to build ‘badminton community’

He and former players Jessica Tan and Crystal Wong receive post-career gratuity payout totalling $220,000.

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Team Singapore’s indoor skydivers steal the show at world meet despite break-in

The athletes were shocked to find their place ransacked, forcing them to relocate to a hotel midway through the competition.

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S’pore chess grandmaster Tin Jingyao eyes next milestone after winning regional title

He also became the first local to cross the 2,600 mark in Elo rating.

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Irfan Fandi hopes for career boost after Asean All-Stars call-up to play against Man United

The Singapore defender had struggled with leg injuries.

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Newly installed FAS president Forrest Li wants to focus on youth

The billionaire takes over the stewardship of local football until 2029.

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On new FAS chief Forrest Li’s shoulders lies the task of lifting S’pore football out of the doldrums

The billionaire has money and influence, but needs experts to lift standards on and off the pitch, writes David Lee.

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Pickleball player Ryan Ng, 21, aims to make the most of Trailblazers programme in US

He is one of 12 selected from Asia for a three-month programme in the United States.

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Adroit’s ex-internationals hope Singapore basketball can rise despite baptism of fire in regional tourney

Players hope for the return of professional pathways for future generations.

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Sporting Life: Boy with a bat reminds us of the wonder of prodigies

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, has captured much attention since making history in the Indian Premier League, writes Rohit Brijnath.

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