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Asian Games

2029 Asian Winter Games in Saudi Arabia postponed

The design plan for Trojena, an area in Saudi Arabia's planned megacity of Neom which has been chosen to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games. The event has since been postponed to a later date, the Olympic Council of Asia and the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee announced in a joint statement on Jan 24.
The design plan for Trojena, an area in Saudi Arabia's planned megacity of Neom which has been chosen to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games. The event has since been postponed to a later date, the Olympic Council of Asia and the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee announced in a joint statement on Jan 24.

Actor, wushu exponent Vincent Ng wants to develop MMA champions for S’pore

Vincent Ng, former actor and wushu champion is also the President of Mixed Martial Arts Association of Singapore (MMAAS), photographed on Jan 6, 2026.
Vincent Ng, former actor and wushu champion is also the President of Mixed Martial Arts Association of Singapore (MMAAS), photographed on Jan 6, 2026.

Singapore men’s softball team make historic entry into world’s top 10

Although Singapore's men's softball team lost to the Philippines in the SEA Games final, they did enough to break into the top 10 in world ranking for the first time
Although Singapore's men's softball team lost to the Philippines in the SEA Games final, they did enough to break into the top 10 in world ranking for the first time

Hit by energy deficiency condition, S’pore triathlete Louisa Middleditch powers on

jctri01 - Middleditch in action on her bicycle at the 2025 SEA Games, where she won two bronze medals and one silver. 

PHOTO: COURTESY OF SINGAPORE NATIONAL OLYMPIC COUNCIL (SNOC)
jctri01 - Middleditch in action on her bicycle at the 2025 SEA Games, where she won two bronze medals and one silver. 

PHOTO: COURTESY OF SINGAPORE NATIONAL OLYMPIC COUNCIL (SNOC)

National wushu athlete Kimberly Ong bids ‘bittersweet’ farewell to sport at 23

Wushu exponent Kimberly Ong in action at the Asian Games 2023.
Wushu exponent Kimberly Ong in action at the Asian Games 2023.

An to face Yamaguchi in last four of World Tour Finals as Popov and Shi enter men's semis

Badminton - BWF World Championships - Adidas Arena, Paris, France - August 30, 2025 South Korea's An Se Young in action during her women's singles semifinal against China's Yu Fei Chen REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq
Badminton - BWF World Championships - Adidas Arena, Paris, France - August 30, 2025 South Korea's An Se Young in action during her women's singles semifinal against China's Yu Fei Chen REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

SEA Games 2025: S’pore hurdler Calvin Quek’s win a boost ahead of 2026 Asiad and Commonwealth Games

From second right: Shanti Pereira and Calvin Quek and the rest of athletics contingent arriving at Changi Airport Terminal 3, following the conclusion of their 2025 SEA Games campaign on Dec 17, 2025.
From second right: Shanti Pereira and Calvin Quek and the rest of athletics contingent arriving at Changi Airport Terminal 3, following the conclusion of their 2025 SEA Games campaign on Dec 17, 2025.

Telegram from Thailand

30 years as a superfan, Thailand Khamthong brings colour and smiles to major Games

Superfan Thailand Khamthong cheering on the Thai women's badminton team in their semi-final win against Singapore at the Thammasat University.
Superfan Thailand Khamthong cheering on the Thai women's badminton team in their semi-final win against Singapore at the Thammasat University.

India's Bopanna retires at 45 after Grand Slam and world ranking feat

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 27, 2024 India's Rohan Bopanna reacts during the men's doubles final with Australia's Matthew Ebden against Italy's Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori REUTERS/Ciro De Luca
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 27, 2024 India's Rohan Bopanna reacts during the men's doubles final with Australia's Matthew Ebden against Italy's Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori REUTERS/Ciro De Luca

Swimmer Tedd Chan leads the line for Singapore at the Asian Youth Games

Singaporean swimmer Tedd Chan celebrating after winning the boys' 50m backstroke gold at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain on Oct 28.
Singaporean swimmer Tedd Chan celebrating after winning the boys' 50m backstroke gold at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain on Oct 28.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.