ST Full-time Report: Peter Gilchrist aims for No. 1 spot | Max Maeder hails ‘surgical precision’ win

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At 57, Singapore’s billiards player Peter Gilchrist is showing no signs of slowing down as he chases the world No. 1 spot and a sixth world title after winning the European Open in May.

Similarly, 18-year-old Maximilian Maeder is also eyeing more glory, after the Singaporean kitefoiler retained his European title despite tough conditions and formidable rivals in Turkey.

Meanwhile, badminton star Loh Kean Yew is seeking a lift from the home crowd at this week’s KFF Singapore Open, where he will open his campaign against European champion and world No. 9 Alex Lanier.

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Singapore billiards player Peter Gilchrist wins European Open, eyes world No. 1 spot

He is also aiming for his sixth world title and to reclaim his SEA Games gold.

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Revenge not on his agenda as Maximilian Maeder overcomes setbacks to retain European crown

This is his first title of 2025 after he placed second at the French Olympic Week in April.

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Loh Kean Yew a hit with kids at HSBC clinic for ST School Pocket Money Fund beneficiaries

The badminton star will play Alex Lanier in the first round of the KFF Singapore Open.

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Balestier Khalsa’s departing coach urges FAS to get out of comfort zone to improve SPL

Peter de Roo calls for steps to be taken to make the league more attractive to players and fans.

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Brunei DPMM to exit Singapore Premier League after 2024-25 season

The two-time league champions are expected to move to the Malaysia Super League.

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Boy, 5, discovers love for sport, thanks to therapy for neuromuscular disorder

Devdan Devaraj was diagnosed with the condition when he was just several months old.

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Shannon Tan finishes second at Jabra Ladies Open in boost ahead of Evian C’ship

Singaporean golfer was just two strokes behind the winner at the same course for the Major in July.

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Singapore U-16 girls win first basketball medal at regional level in over a decade

They won a silver at the South-east Asian qualifiers for the Fiba U-16 Women’s Asia Cup.

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Former pentathlete switches to kayaking for one last shot at glory

Shermaine Tung has trained and competed in shooting, kayaking and modern pentathlon.

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Sporting Life: In praise of Brian Glanville and those who taught us to love sport

Rohit Brijnath pays tribute to sportswriters who influenced and enthralled readers with their prose.

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