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Taekwondo

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

Taekwondo star Marzieh Hamidi sacrifices her freedom to battle the Taliban

Afghan taekwondo athlete in the women's -57kg category and an IOC Refugee Athlete Scholarship-holder Marzieh Hamidi, taking part in a training session on June 29, 2023.
Afghan taekwondo athlete in the women's -57kg category and an IOC Refugee Athlete Scholarship-holder Marzieh Hamidi, taking part in a training session on June 29, 2023.

Virtual drive to boost taekwondo participation

Singapore's Sherri Yap sparring against compatriot Justin Peh at the inaugural World Taekwondo Virtual Championships in Singapore.
Singapore's Sherri Yap sparring against compatriot Justin Peh at the inaugural World Taekwondo Virtual Championships in Singapore.

Forced to flee Iran, Hadi Tiranvalipour achieves taekwondo dream with refugee Olympic team

Hadi Tiranvalipour was a member of the Refugee Olympic Team at the Paris Olympics after leaving Iran in 2022.
Hadi Tiranvalipour was a member of the Refugee Olympic Team at the Paris Olympics after leaving Iran in 2022.

Paralympics: Refugee from Afghanistan hoping to double up in LA under French flag

FILE PHOTO: Paris 2024 Paralympics - Taekwondo - Women K44 -47kg Repechage - Grand Palais, Paris, France - August 29, 2024  Zakia Khudadadi of Refugee Paralympic Team celebrates winning her fight against Nurcihan Ekinci of Turkey REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Paris 2024 Paralympics - Taekwondo - Women K44 -47kg Repechage - Grand Palais, Paris, France - August 29, 2024  Zakia Khudadadi of Refugee Paralympic Team celebrates winning her fight against Nurcihan Ekinci of Turkey REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska/File Photo

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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.