Taekwondo

Not-so-brave new world: Virtual taekwondo makes Asian Games debut

Singapore’s Darren Yap competing in the virtual taekwondo competition at the Asian Games on Oct 2.

Singapore’s Darren Yap earns a bronze at first Asiad virtual taekwondo event

CMG20261002-KwongKC(OA)/邝启聪/陈明耀/OA: Asian Games 2026 / Toyohashi Gymnasium / Mixed Individual Virtual Taekwondo /SGP, YAP ZHD won KGZ, ASYMBEK UULU Alisher first round

Darren Yap wins poomsae joint-bronze for S’pore’s first taekwondo medal at Asian Games

Darren Yap of Singapore in action during the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games men individual poomsae gold medal contest at Toyohashi Gymnasium in Aichi, Japan on Oct 1, 2026. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM pixag01

Virtual taekwondo takes the contact out of a combat sport

The US team cheering on their teammates during a virtual taekwondo bout at the Chuncheon Korea Open International Taekwondo Championships in South Korea on July 18, 2026. The contactless version of the Korean martial art is making its debut at the Sept 19-Oct 4 Asian Games. Critics say it is a glorified video game.

Skeleton-Britain's Weston takes unlikely route to gold medal favourite

FILE PHOTO: Bobsleigh and Skeleton - IBSF World Championships - St. Moritz-Celerina Olympia Bobrun track, St. Moritz, Switzerland - January 9, 2026 Britain's Matt Weston in action during men's skeleton heat 1 REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

From traditional mats to virtual arenas: The rise of virtual reality taekwondo in Malaysia

In VR taekwondo, fighters gear up with headsets, motion sensors and joysticks to take down their opponents in a virtual arena.

SEA Games 2025: Drama on the mat as taekwondo mixed pair strike first gold for Singapore

Nicholas Khaw and Diyanah Aqidah celebrate winning the gold medal.

Dad’s inspiring: Father’s emotional support after her mum’s death helps taekwondo champ fly high

National taekwondo athelete Diyanah Aqidah Muhammad Dian Khudhairi, 26, has grown closer to her father, Muhammad Dian Khudhairi Bin Mohamed Ali, 52, since her mother's death in 2015. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI

Valentine’s Day with Team S’pore: Meet 4 couples who share more than a love for sport

In a Valentine’s Day special, The Straits Times’ sports desk talks to four athlete couples about their relationship, lovey-dovey moments and shared love for sport.

Valentine’s Day with Team Singapore: Delvin Goh and Chelsea Sim

National basketball player Delvin Goh and his wife, former national taekwondo exponent Chelsea Sim.

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