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Singapore athletes

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.

Young brothers Malo and Arno love extreme sports – and play 8 of them. Here’s how they juggle it all

Malo Pichoir (L) and Arno Pichoir.
Malo Pichoir (L) and Arno Pichoir.

Political tensions surface at slick Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at the San Siro Stadium in Milan.
Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at the San Siro Stadium in Milan.

The Big Question

Singapore has its first Winter Olympian in 8 years. Could winter sports be here to stay?

2025 Asian Winter Games - Alpine Skiing - Men's Slalom - Run 1 - Alpine Skiing Slalom Stadium, Harbin, China - 20250209 Singapore’s BASHA Faiz in action. Mandatory Credit: SNOC/ Andy Chua
2025 Asian Winter Games - Alpine Skiing - Men's Slalom - Run 1 - Alpine Skiing Slalom Stadium, Harbin, China - 20250209 Singapore’s BASHA Faiz in action. Mandatory Credit: SNOC/ Andy Chua

Golf’s S’pore Ladies Masters returns in June, to include eight spots for local amateurs

Local golfer Athena Ni is looking forward to the return of the Singapore Ladies Masters.
Local golfer Athena Ni is looking forward to the return of the Singapore Ladies Masters.

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

Former national sprinter Amirudin Jamal appointed S’pore chef de mission for 2026 Winter Olympics

Former national sprinter Amirudin Jamal (far right) will serve as the chef de mission for Team Singapore at the Feb 6-22 Winter Olympics.
Former national sprinter Amirudin Jamal (far right) will serve as the chef de mission for Team Singapore at the Feb 6-22 Winter Olympics.

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.

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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.