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Sporting Life

In a sport of patience, a great golfer has a day worth waiting for

Champion Hannah Green of Australia and her husband and caddy Jarryd Felton have known each other since they were junior golfers.
Champion Hannah Green of Australia and her husband and caddy Jarryd Felton have known each other since they were junior golfers.

Australian golfer Hannah Green clinches second HSBC Women’s World Championship title

Hannah Green shot a three-under 69 on the final day to win the event by a stroke.
Hannah Green shot a three-under 69 on the final day to win the event by a stroke.

Aussie battle for Hannah Green, Minjee Lee at HSBC Women’s World C'ship

Hannah Green of Australia hitting a shot from the bunker during round 3 of HSBC Women's World Championship at the Tanjong Course, Sentosa Golf Club, on Feb 28, 2026. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM kkgolf28
Hannah Green of Australia hitting a shot from the bunker during round 3 of HSBC Women's World Championship at the Tanjong Course, Sentosa Golf Club, on Feb 28, 2026. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM kkgolf28

Inspirational 2019 win, local tour’s evolution behind rise of female Japanese golfers

Chisato Iwai was one of six Japanese winners on the LPGA Tour in 2025.
Chisato Iwai was one of six Japanese winners on the LPGA Tour in 2025.

Sporting Life

Marathons. 104kg deadlifts. Sprints. Welcome to women’s golf

LPGA golfer Pauline Roussin-Bouchard (left) competed in a Hyrox event in 2025, and American golfer Auston Kim, who can deadlift 230 pounds, works out in the gym.
LPGA golfer Pauline Roussin-Bouchard (left) competed in a Hyrox event in 2025, and American golfer Auston Kim, who can deadlift 230 pounds, works out in the gym.

Auston Kim maintains sole lead after Day 2 of HSBC Women’s World Championship

American world No. 39 Auston Kim remains the sole leader at the HSBC Women's World Championship after two rounds.
American world No. 39 Auston Kim remains the sole leader at the HSBC Women's World Championship after two rounds.

HSBC profit beats forecasts with strong performance from wealth business

Since taking over as CEO in 2024, CEO  Georges Elhedery has led a radical restructuring of the bank, cutting thousands of jobs, selling some businesses, while merging and closing others.
Since taking over as CEO in 2024, CEO  Georges Elhedery has led a radical restructuring of the bank, cutting thousands of jobs, selling some businesses, while merging and closing others.

Thailand’s Jeeno Thitikul learns to enjoy golf amid pressure of being women’s world No. 1

World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand taking questions from the media during a press conference for the HSBC Women's World Championship at Sentosa Golf Club on Feb 24, 2026. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM kkgolf24
World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand taking questions from the media during a press conference for the HSBC Women's World Championship at Sentosa Golf Club on Feb 24, 2026. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM kkgolf24

Thailand’s world No. 1 golfer Jeeno Thitikul finally wins home LPGA event

epa12767787 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand celebrates on the 18th hole after winning the Honda LPGA 2026 golf tournament at Siam Country Club Old Course in Pattaya city, Chonburi province, Thailand, 22 February 2026.  EPA/RUNGROJ YONGRIT
epa12767787 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand celebrates on the 18th hole after winning the Honda LPGA 2026 golf tournament at Siam Country Club Old Course in Pattaya city, Chonburi province, Thailand, 22 February 2026.  EPA/RUNGROJ YONGRIT

Malaysia dethrone Thailand in SEA 7s men’s rugby final; women mauled by Thais

Malaysia (blue) going against Thailand (red) in the finals of the men's SEA Sevens rugby final at the National Stadium on Jan 31.
Malaysia (blue) going against Thailand (red) in the finals of the men's SEA Sevens rugby final at the National Stadium on Jan 31.

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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.