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Singapore’s kitefoiling star Maximilian Maeder is off to a winning start in his season, fresh from claiming The Straits Times’ Athlete of the Year 2024 accolade on April 5.
Meanwhile, Singaporean swimmers, such as Artyom Lukasevits, are looking forward to performing in front of the home crowd, with the start of the countdown to the World Aquatics Championships from July 11 to Aug 3.
Lastly, the Women’s Premier League All-Stars players are more inspired than demoralised after the 7-1 drubbing by Australian top-flight club Brisbane Roar during their recent exhibition match.
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ST Athlete of the Year Max Maeder kicks off 2025 season with first race win
He won nine titles and one Olympic bronze in 2024, and is aiming to extend his winning form this season.
Sporting Life: For inspiring Max Maeder, 2024 is the past. He’s just focused on the present
What is greatness, we wonder? In a single hefty word, consistency, says Rohit Brijnath.
Distance runner Soh Rui Yong’s ex-lawyer Clarence Lun sues him for defamation
Fervent Chambers founder Lun filed the suit over comments the athlete made in a Facebook post.
Singaporean swimmers gearing up to shine at world c’ships, 100 days out
Artyom Lukasevits was only a young boy when he caught the 2015 SEA Games in Singapore.
Women’s Premier League All-Stars draw inspiration from 7-1 rout by Brisbane Roar
Singapore and Roar forward Danelle Tan scores in the 72nd minute – her first for the A-League Women team.
Balestier Khalsa’s Darwin Jalil joins FAS election fray
His nine-member team are set to take on the group led by tech billionaire Forrest Li on April 28.
Singapore triathlon’s founding father Alec Kuok dies at 84
Kuok was the first president of the Triathlon Association of Singapore, which he set up in 1992.
New S’pore Badminton Association CEO looks to systematic approach for sustained success
Daphne Tan crowned Bowler of the Year at Singapore Bowling Federation awards night
Ending a long individual title drought at the Asian championships restored her battered confidence.
Singaporean volleyball coach Desiree Tan is ‘breaking down barriers’ in Sweden
She is the youngest and only female coach in the top tier of the Swedish men's volleyball league.
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