ST Full-time Report: S’pore football in the spotlight after Asian Cup qualification | Meet inline skater, 8, who’s making waves

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Following the Lions’ historic qualification for the Asian Cup, veteran goalkeeper Hassan Sunny has made himself available for an international recall, with an eye on a spot for the 2027 continental showpiece in Saudi Arabia.

Separately, para-swimmers Yip Pin Xiu and Toh Wei Soong were named Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year at the Singapore Disability Sports Awards again following their recent achievements.

Finally, meet eight-year-old Chloe Chua, whose pint-sized frame belies her boldness on the ramps. The inline skater took part in an urban sports festival in Singapore over the weekend.

For the latest news on Singapore sports, check out ST Sport. 

Veteran goalkeeper Hassan Sunny open to Lions recall with eye on 2027 Asian Cup spot

The 41-year-old says he doesn’t mind being the fourth-choice custodian.

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Qualification secured, should Gavin Lee be the next permanent Lions coach?

Under the interim Lions tamer, Singapore secured a historic Asian Cup qualification.

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Ilhan Fandi out for 4 weeks due to leg injury suffered during Lions’ Asian Cup qualifying win

The 23-year-old will remain in S’pore for physiotherapy before returning to Thai giants Buriram United.

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Lions to get total $2m reward for Asian Cup qualification: Forrest Li

FAS president says the national players should be rewarded for “bringing pride and joy to S’poreans”.

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Hong Kong says S’pore Minister David Neo apologised for ‘idiots’ remark

Mr Neo previously said he “should have been more respectful”, adding “I take back what I said”.

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Yip Pin Xiu and Toh Wei Soong retain top honours at S’pore Disability Sports Awards

It is Yip’s sixth overall award and Toh’s fourth consecutive accolade.

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S’porean gymnast Jovi Loh breaks new ground with junior world c’ship final qualification

He is the first male gymnast from S’pore to qualify for a world championship final at any level.

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Inline skating phenom Chloe Chua an epitome of boldness at eight years old

Unfazed by a serious injury in Oct, she carried on with her events in Shanghai.

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Fencers Amita Berthier and Kiria Tikanah want to be ‘big sisters’ to Singapore’s younger athletes

Singapore’s most experienced fencers are eyeing wins on and off the piste.

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Singapore Chess Federation eyes medals in all eight SEA Games events

The biennial Games will see the inclusion of Makruk (Thai chess) and Asean chess.

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Is bridge a sport? Is e-sport? Who cares, we need a world at play

A bridge nerd ain’t no athlete, sports fans will tell you, and a chess star ain’t no jock. As if they care, writes Rohit Brijnath.

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