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Two British Open spots up for grabs at golf’s Singapore Open

Singaporean golfer James Leow welcomed the news that the Singapore Open will offer two spots to the 2026 British Open.
Singaporean golfer James Leow welcomed the news that the Singapore Open will offer two spots to the 2026 British Open.

‘More comfortable, confident’ Shannon Tan for HSBC Women’s World C’ship

Shannon Tan of Singapore in action during the final day of the HSBC Women's World Championship at the Tanjong Golf Course on March 2, 2025.
Shannon Tan of Singapore in action during the final day of the HSBC Women's World Championship at the Tanjong Golf Course on March 2, 2025.

From flips to jibes, diver Victoria Chew aims to make a splash in wingfoiling

Victoria Chew (left), 13, and Mason Lau, nine, training at Changi Beach on Jan 21.
Victoria Chew (left), 13, and Mason Lau, nine, training at Changi Beach on Jan 21.

Singapore Golf Open returns in April 2026; second leg of International Series

Japan’s Yosuke Asaji won the 2025 Moutai Singapore Open.
Japan’s Yosuke Asaji won the 2025 Moutai Singapore Open.

Buriram United give BG Tampines Rovers a reality check in Asean Club Championship

Buriram United forward Guilherme Bissoli scoring a penalty during their 4-1 Asean Club Championship win over BG Tampines Rovers on Jan 28.
Buriram United forward Guilherme Bissoli scoring a penalty during their 4-1 Asean Club Championship win over BG Tampines Rovers on Jan 28.

Badminton teacher-coach’s hands-on approach a smash hit at Xingnan Primary School

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Ms Denise Yap, 33, Teacher in charge of Xingnan Primary School’s Badminton CCA, attending the National School Games Opening Ceremony at The Kallang OCBC Arena on Jan 27, 2026. 

The National School Games (NSG) 2026 will see its highest participation to date, with around 69,000 student-athletes from more than 300 schools competing across 29 sports. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Ms Denise Yap, 33, Teacher in charge of Xingnan Primary School’s Badminton CCA, attending the National School Games Opening Ceremony at The Kallang OCBC Arena on Jan 27, 2026. 

The National School Games (NSG) 2026 will see its highest participation to date, with around 69,000 student-athletes from more than 300 schools competing across 29 sports. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

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.

2025 Asean Para Games: Boccia players Aloysius Gan, Nurulasyiqah Taha win S’pore’s 13th gold

Seated from left: Singapore’s Nurulasyiqah Mohd Taha and Aloysius Gan posing with
Seated from left: Singapore’s Nurulasyiqah Mohd Taha and Aloysius Gan posing with

Bart Ramselaar stars in Lion City Sailors’ 5-1 S’pore Premier League win

Lion City Sailors attacker Bart Ramselaar (centre) celebrates with Akram Azman (left) and Tsiy-William Ndenge after scoring in a 5-1 Singapore Premier League win against Hougang United at Bishan Stadium.
Lion City Sailors attacker Bart Ramselaar (centre) celebrates with Akram Azman (left) and Tsiy-William Ndenge after scoring in a 5-1 Singapore Premier League win against Hougang United at Bishan Stadium.

Loh Kean Yew upset by Thai upstart Panitchaphon at Indonesia Masters

Thailand's 44th-ranked Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul (right) stuns Singapore's world No. 10 Loh Kean Yew in their Indonesia Masters men's singles semi-finals on Jan 24.
Thailand's 44th-ranked Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul (right) stuns Singapore's world No. 10 Loh Kean Yew in their Indonesia Masters men's singles semi-finals on Jan 24.

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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.