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Team Singapore

New national youth development programme set to give Singapore basketball a shot in the arm

Elessa Angel Emily (middle) transferred from Yishun Secondary School to the Singapore Sports School (SSP) in 2026 and is part of both NYDP U19 and 3x3 basketball programmes.
Credit: Sport Singapore 
caption: Elessa Angel Emily (middle) transferred from Yishun Secondary School to the Singapore Sports School (SSP) in 2026 and is part of both NYDP U19 and 3x3 basketball programmes.
Elessa Angel Emily (middle) transferred from Yishun Secondary School to the Singapore Sports School (SSP) in 2026 and is part of both NYDP U19 and 3x3 basketball programmes.
Credit: Sport Singapore 
caption: Elessa Angel Emily (middle) transferred from Yishun Secondary School to the Singapore Sports School (SSP) in 2026 and is part of both NYDP U19 and 3x3 basketball programmes.

Gan Ching Hwee lowers 400m IM national record for the second time in two months

Gan Ching Hwee swimming through the 400m Individual Medley during the Singapore National Age Group Swimming Championships at the OCBC Aquatic Centre on March 20.
Gan Ching Hwee swimming through the 400m Individual Medley during the Singapore National Age Group Swimming Championships at the OCBC Aquatic Centre on March 20.

Gymnast Amanda Yap, 16, is named first ST Young Singaporean of the Year

Amanda Yap's resilience and determination earned her the inaugural The Straits Times Young Singaporean of the Year award on March 19.
Amanda Yap's resilience and determination earned her the inaugural The Straits Times Young Singaporean of the Year award on March 19.

Lions coach Gavin Lee demands humility and hunger even in dead rubber against Bangladesh

Lions coach Gavin Lee wants his team to make full use of each international window and match to prepare for the 2027 Asian Cup.
Lions coach Gavin Lee wants his team to make full use of each international window and match to prepare for the 2027 Asian Cup.

Terry Hee and Gloria Widjaja split up after just two months as a badminton mixed doubles pair

Singapore's Terry Hee (left) and Indonesia's Gloria Widjaja (right) end their promising badminton mixed doubles' partnership after just two months and four events.
Singapore's Terry Hee (left) and Indonesia's Gloria Widjaja (right) end their promising badminton mixed doubles' partnership after just two months and four events.

Making history: Singapore youth water polo team beat China to win their first Asian U-18 c’ship

Singapore's U-18 water polo players with head coach Rio Shirahama (front row, right), assistant coach Kenta Shirahama (front row, left) and Singapore Aquatics president Kenneth Goh (front row, centre).
Singapore's U-18 water polo players with head coach Rio Shirahama (front row, right), assistant coach Kenta Shirahama (front row, left) and Singapore Aquatics president Kenneth Goh (front row, centre).

2025 Athlete of the Year nominee: Shanti Pereira

National track and field athlete Shanti Pereira says Singapore athletics is in an era where its athletes are sparking change and she is excited to be a part of it.
National track and field athlete Shanti Pereira says Singapore athletics is in an era where its athletes are sparking change and she is excited to be a part of it.

Lions’ friendly against Faroe Islands in Dubai called off due to Middle East war

The Lions celebrating after winning 2-1 in Hong Kong to secure maiden Asian Cup qualification.
The Lions celebrating after winning 2-1 in Hong Kong to secure maiden Asian Cup qualification.

Hosts Singapore to compete in FIBA 3x3 World Cup Qualifier

Singapore's men's 3x3 basketball team clinched a historic SEA Games silver medal at the 2025 Games in Thailand.
Singapore's men's 3x3 basketball team clinched a historic SEA Games silver medal at the 2025 Games in Thailand.

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