Singapore athletes

With the ocean as her classroom, surfer Camille Spaccarotella finds respect in every wave

After 9 first-round exits, Singapore shuttler Jason Teh bags final berth at Vietnam Open

It has been a tough season for Jason Teh, whose loss at the KFF Singapore Badminton Open was one of nine first-round exits he suffered on the BWF World Tour in 2026.

Smashing integrity: Table tennis duo Izaac Quek and Koen Pang

S’pore kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder wins fifth Formula Kite European Championships gold

Maximilian Maeder won the 2026 Formula Kite European Championships on Sept 12 at Akyaka Kite Beach in Gokova, Turkey.

‘Reach for the skies’: Para-sprinter James Ang aims high at Asian Para Games

James Ang will lead the Singapore contingent out at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Para Games, which take place from Oct 18 to 24.

Summoning the samurai spirit at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games

The Straits Times will begin its coverage of the 2026 Asian Games by profiling seven athletes from Singapore’s 304-strong contingent, each representing one of the virtues of the warrior.

Equipped for success: How Singapore’s athletes bond with the tools of their trade

Cyclist Elizabeth Liau’s packing list includes spare Vittoria tyres, tubes, pump, spare rear hanger, spare bike, spare wheels, two Met helmets, two pairs of cycling shoes, Aero socks and gloves, Aero shoe covers, Oakley sunglasses, charging wires for her electronic gear-shifting system and power meter.

From a $55 wooden paddle to medals: A retiree’s pickleball journey since 1996

Retiree Elaine Yong (left) started playing pickleball in 1996.

Ilhan Fandi at the double as Lion City Sailors beat Tampines Rovers 2-0 in Community Shield

The Lion City Sailors celebrating after beating Tampines Rovers 2-0 to win the Community Shield on Sept 6.

Best friends Emma Koh and Giselle Lee, both 10, soar to indoor skydiving medals

10-year-old indoor skydivers Emma Koh (bottom) and Giselle Lee have been best friends since birth.

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