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To focus on her quest for a SEA Games medal in December, Singapore boxer Danisha Mathialagan broke her employment bond and has to pay back about $130,000.
Meanwhile, Singapore teenager Tang Yi Heng won the Under-2,200 category of the Rilton Cup, a chess competition in Sweden, despite being ranked 104th in the 154-strong field.
Finally, as the Australian Open marks its 120th anniversary, my colleague Rohit Brijnath looks at the changes that the tennis Grand Slam has undergone since 1905.
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Singapore boxer Danisha Mathialagan sacrifices full-time job to focus on SEA Games medal hunt
As the 27-year-old put it, if she doesn’t redouble her efforts on winning a medal now, then when?
Singaporean triathlete Luke Chua turns professional in bid to win SEA Games, qualify for Olympics
At the 2023 Games, he was 4th in the aquathlon and triathlon even though he did not train much as he was in national service.
After more than 10 years away from competitive sailing, Lo Jun Hao returns with wingfoiling
The 34-year-old was a laser sailor who clinched a silver medal in the Super Mod class at the 2007 SEA Games.
Singapore’s Tang Yi Heng scores ‘very unexpected’ chess win at Rilton Cup
The teenager was rated 400 points lower than many of his opponents, and he thought it would just be a “fun experience”.
Chen Xingtong relishes 2nd outing at HSBC Women’s World C’ship after winning qualifier
The 16-year-old will be playing alongside some of the world’s top golfers, such as Olympic champion Lydia Ko.
Singapore defender Jordan Emaviwe takes on new challenge with Chiangrai United
The centre-back has left Singapore Premier League outfit Balestier Khalsa for the Thai League 1 club.
2010 winners BG Pathum to add Thai spice to Singapore Cup
The Rabbits return to the competition for the first time since winning it 15 years ago.
Four surfaces, multiple cities, floods and eggs: The Open has come a long way
Everything has altered since 1905 and yet one thing remains unchanged, notes Rohit Brijnath.
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