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Olympics 2020

Belinda Bencic surprises herself as Tokyo win brings 10th title

Belinda Bencic was ranked 421st in the world at the start of the season but has climbed to world No. 13 and is projected to rise even higher.
Belinda Bencic was ranked 421st in the world at the start of the season but has climbed to world No. 13 and is projected to rise even higher.

Chinese swimmers dope-tested the most ahead of World Aquatics Championships

From Jan 1, Chinese swimmers had an average of 8.8 anti-doping tests.
From Jan 1, Chinese swimmers had an average of 8.8 anti-doping tests.

Thomas Bach welcomes future Japan Olympic bid after Sapporo withdrawal

New International Olympic Committee president-elect Kirsty Coventry with outgoing chief Thomas Bach.
New International Olympic Committee president-elect Kirsty Coventry with outgoing chief Thomas Bach.

Former Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge to run Sydney Marathon

Eliud Kipchoge has a record of 16 wins in 21 officially ratified marathons, including 10 consecutive victories from 2014-19.
Eliud Kipchoge has a record of 16 wins in 21 officially ratified marathons, including 10 consecutive victories from 2014-19.

Former world No. 1 Zhu Yuling wants to ‘enjoy every single day’ in table tennis comeback

Former China's world No. 1 Zhu Yuling, now representing Macau, beat Thailand's Suthasini Sawettabut 3-0 to make it to the Singapore Smash women's singles main draw.
Former China's world No. 1 Zhu Yuling, now representing Macau, beat Thailand's Suthasini Sawettabut 3-0 to make it to the Singapore Smash women's singles main draw.

World Athletics’ social media analysis leads to AI protection for 25 athletes

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has said that athlete welfare is "at the top of our priority list".
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has said that athlete welfare is "at the top of our priority list".

Swimmer Emma McKeon retires as Australia’s most successful Olympian

FILE PHOTO: Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Swimming - Women's 100m Freestyle - Medal Ceremony - Tokyo Aquatics Centre - Tokyo, Japan - July 30, 2021. Emma McKeon of Australia poses on the podium with the gold medal REUTERS/Marko Djurica/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Swimming - Women's 100m Freestyle - Medal Ceremony - Tokyo Aquatics Centre - Tokyo, Japan - July 30, 2021. Emma McKeon of Australia poses on the podium with the gold medal REUTERS/Marko Djurica/File Photo

Contessa Loh juggles competing and coaching to groom S’pore’s next generation of archers

Singaporean archer Contessa Loh (second from left) and Chinese Taipei archer Deng Yu Cheng (third from left) competing at the Singapore Archery Indoor Open on Oct 26. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
Singaporean archer Contessa Loh (second from left) and Chinese Taipei archer Deng Yu Cheng (third from left) competing at the Singapore Archery Indoor Open on Oct 26. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

South-east Asia soars with traditional and new sports at Paris 2024, bettering Tokyo 2020 results

epa11525301 Carlos Edriel Yulo of Philippines performs during the Men's Vault Final of the Artistic Gymnastics competitions in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, at the Bercy Arena in Paris, France, 04 August 2024.  EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA
epa11525301 Carlos Edriel Yulo of Philippines performs during the Men's Vault Final of the Artistic Gymnastics competitions in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, at the Bercy Arena in Paris, France, 04 August 2024.  EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

Postcard from Paris

Postcard from Paris: It’s rubber time at the Olympics

The Straits Times sports correspondent David Lee with Athlete issued condom from the Olympic Village during the Paris 2024.
The Straits Times sports correspondent David Lee with Athlete issued condom from the Olympic Village during the Paris 2024.

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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.