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SEA Games

Young Lions and Lionesses will not be at 2026 Asian Games, says FAS

The Singapore men's Under-22s will be looking for an improved 2026, after they lost both their group-stage matches at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand in December.
The Singapore men's Under-22s will be looking for an improved 2026, after they lost both their group-stage matches at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand in December.

Swimmer Gan Ching Hwee breaks 18-year-old 400m IM national record after accepting coach’s challenge

Gan Ching Hwee after breaking Quah Ting Wen's 18-year-old 400m Individual Medley national record at the Singapore Swim Series on Feb 8.
Gan Ching Hwee after breaking Quah Ting Wen's 18-year-old 400m Individual Medley national record at the Singapore Swim Series on Feb 8.

National track athlete Thiruben Thana Rajan goes full time as he eyes history and medals

Thiruben Thana Rajan at the Sport Singapore gym on Feb 5, 2026.
Thiruben Thana Rajan at the Sport Singapore gym on Feb 5, 2026.

Me And My Car

Singapore hurdler Kerstin Ong and her BMW X2 SUV

National hurdler Kerstin Ong and her BMW X2 for Me and My Car series, photographed on Jan 27, 2026.
National hurdler Kerstin Ong and her BMW X2 for Me and My Car series, photographed on Jan 27, 2026.

Welsh footballer Kai Whitmore, who has Singaporean heritage, in talks to join Young Lions

dgsoc12 - Kai Whitmore, whose grandfather was born in Singapore, is hoping to represent the Lions


Credit: Courtesy of Kai Whitmore
dgsoc12 - Kai Whitmore, whose grandfather was born in Singapore, is hoping to represent the Lions


Credit: Courtesy of Kai Whitmore

Singapore’s 3x3 basketball teams set to make Commonwealth Games debut

Singapore's men's 3x3 team of Ching Zhen Yu, Aufa Putra, Xu Duanyang and Liam Blakney won a historic silver at the 2025 SEA Games. The national men's and women's teams have qualified for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Singapore's men's 3x3 team of Ching Zhen Yu, Aufa Putra, Xu Duanyang and Liam Blakney won a historic silver at the 2025 SEA Games. The national men's and women's teams have qualified for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

In the Spotlight

Late bloomers making their mark in the women’s badminton ranks

China's Gao Fang Jie in action during her first round match against Japan's Manami Suizu at the India Opean at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi on Jan 13, 2026.
China's Gao Fang Jie in action during her first round match against Japan's Manami Suizu at the India Opean at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi on Jan 13, 2026.

In the Spotlight

A record-breaking teen, ‘Indian Axelsen’ are men’s badminton players to watch

Indonesia's Zaki Ubaidillah in action during the 2025 SEA Games men's singles final against compatriot Alwi Farhan at Thammasat University Rangsit Campus on Dec 14, 2025.
Indonesia's Zaki Ubaidillah in action during the 2025 SEA Games men's singles final against compatriot Alwi Farhan at Thammasat University Rangsit Campus on Dec 14, 2025.

Luke Littler is Tiger Woods of darts: Singapore legend Paul Lim

Even in his 70s, Singapore's Paul Lim is still excelling in his sport, becoming the oldest player to reach the WDF World Darts Championship final in 2024 at the age of 70.
Even in his 70s, Singapore's Paul Lim is still excelling in his sport, becoming the oldest player to reach the WDF World Darts Championship final in 2024 at the age of 70.

Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew avenges SEA Games loss to Zaki Ubaidillah with Indonesia Masters last-16 win

For a place in the semi-finals, Loh Kean Yew will take on Taiwanese world No. 6 Chou Tien-chen on Jan 23.
For a place in the semi-finals, Loh Kean Yew will take on Taiwanese world No. 6 Chou Tien-chen on Jan 23.

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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.