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Singapore epee fencer Elle Koh vaults to top spot in junior world rankings

Elle Koh has become just the second Singaporean to top the fencing world rankings.
Elle Koh has become just the second Singaporean to top the fencing world rankings.

Sporting Life

Shannon Tan isn’t just cutting a path. She’s blazing, hacking and steamrolling one

Singapore's Shannon Tan drives from the 3rd tee on the final day of the 2026 Women's British Open Golf Championships at Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club, north-west England, on August 2, 2026. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE
Singapore's Shannon Tan drives from the 3rd tee on the final day of the 2026 Women's British Open Golf Championships at Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club, north-west England, on August 2, 2026. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

After a ‘challenging’ Commonwealth Games, Team Singapore aim for Asian Games glory

Team Singapore end their 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign with two silver medals from para-swimmer Toh Wei Soong and gymnast Amanda Yap.
Team Singapore end their 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign with two silver medals from para-swimmer Toh Wei Soong and gymnast Amanda Yap.

Shannon Tan finishes tied-sixth at Women’s British Open for her best result at a Major

Shannon Tan shot a two-under 69 in the final round of the AIG Women’s Open on Aug 2 to finish with a one-under 283 total.
Shannon Tan shot a two-under 69 in the final round of the AIG Women’s Open on Aug 2 to finish with a one-under 283 total.

Serving up joy: Singapore seniors get active on the pickleball court

Shirly Tan, 62, is now a full-time caregiver for her husband Titus Toh who has lung fibrosis.
Shirly Tan, 62, is now a full-time caregiver for her husband Titus Toh who has lung fibrosis.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 1, 2026

Moroccan security forces clash with migrants attempting to cross into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta on July 31.
Moroccan security forces clash with migrants attempting to cross into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta on July 31.

‘Feels great to put S’pore on the map’: Shanti Pereira 8th in Commonwealth Games 200m final

Singapore’s Shanti Pereira racing in the women’s 200m final at the Commonwealth Games.
Singapore’s Shanti Pereira racing in the women’s 200m final at the Commonwealth Games.

S’pore’s Shanti Pereira qualifies for 200m final at the Commonwealth Games for the first time

Veronica Shanti Pereira on her way to finishing third behind Jamaica’s Ashanti Moore and winner Adaejah Hodge from the British Virgin Islands (right) in the second semi-final of the Commonwealth Games women’s 200m event on July 30.
Veronica Shanti Pereira on her way to finishing third behind Jamaica’s Ashanti Moore and winner Adaejah Hodge from the British Virgin Islands (right) in the second semi-final of the Commonwealth Games women’s 200m event on July 30.

ACS(I) bowlers complete National School Games grand slam with C Division win

Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)’s A, B and C Division teams posing with their trophies after completing a grand slam of National School Games bowling titles on July 30.  C Division captain Vallen Shin (centre, with three medals) and teacher in-charge Benjamin Wong (with cap) both hailed the team effort.
Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)’s A, B and C Division teams posing with their trophies after completing a grand slam of National School Games bowling titles on July 30.  C Division captain Vallen Shin (centre, with three medals) and teacher in-charge Benjamin Wong (with cap) both hailed the team effort.

Singapore pool ace Aloysius Yapp tops World Nineball Tour rankings for the first time

Singapore pool champion Aloysius Yapp at a dinner held by Cuesports to celebrate his Sportsman of the Year Award on July 21, 2026.
Singapore pool champion Aloysius Yapp at a dinner held by Cuesports to celebrate his Sportsman of the Year Award on July 21, 2026.

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