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SEA Games

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.

More rewards for SEA Games multi-gold winners, MAP Awards disburse $610,000

Team Singapore cheers for award recipients at the Major Games Awards Programme presentation and appreciation dinner for the 33rd SEA Games on Jan 21, 2026.
Team Singapore cheers for award recipients at the Major Games Awards Programme presentation and appreciation dinner for the 33rd SEA Games on Jan 21, 2026.

Singapore men’s floorball team recover from SEA Games setback to clinch world c’ship spot

dgfloor18 - Singapore have finished top of their group in the AOFC Qualification tournament and have qualified for the Men’s World Floorball Championships 2026 in Tampere, Finland.
Credit: International Floorball Federation
dgfloor18 - Singapore have finished top of their group in the AOFC Qualification tournament and have qualified for the Men’s World Floorball Championships 2026 in Tampere, Finland.
Credit: International Floorball Federation

Basketball Association of S'pore chief Seah Liang Bing retains seat after fresh election

Basketball Association of Singapore president Seah Liang Bing (right) retains his seat on the BAS board after the elections at an extraordinary general meeting, while Alan Eucharis Choo is a new board member.
Basketball Association of Singapore president Seah Liang Bing (right) retains his seat on the BAS board after the elections at an extraordinary general meeting, while Alan Eucharis Choo is a new board member.

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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.