Sports

At least 11 clubs and affiliates of Singapore Athletics (SA) have filed an appeal with its President Tang Weng Fei asking for a realignment and to create an inclusive Masters athletics environment in Singapore. The appeal which TOC had seen was also sent to the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Grace Fu and also included Member of Parliament Fatimah …

On 1 August (Thursday), the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) announced in a media statement that two-time marathon champion Soh Rui Yong was not selected to be part of the team representing Singapore at the SEA Games in the Philippines, happening later in the year. The 27-year-old marathoner was not listed by SNOC as part of the 858 athletes who …

National long-distance runner and two time SEA Games gold-medallist Soh Rui Yong won’t get a chance to add to this SEA Games medal this year as the athlete has been left out of Team Singapore’s contingent to the 2019 SEA Games in the Philippines. The 27-year old marathoner was not listed by the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) as part …

As part of the Grand Prix Season Singapore 2019, part of Orchard Road and Jewel will play host to the inaugural Legion of Racers (LOR) Festival of Speed from 13 to 22 September.   Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) as part of the Grand Prix Season Singapore (GPSS) umbrella of events, the Festival of Speed is being organised …

The Chiam See Tong Sports Fund (CSTSF) is aiming to raise at least $200,000 from its Gala Dinner which will be held on 22 August 2019 at the Marriott Tang Plaza. The Guest of Honour for the Gala Dinner 2019 will be Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong. Ang Peng Siong, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the CSTSF, …

Malaysia’s beloved badminton hero Lee Chong Wei is hanging up his racket for good effective immediately, citing his health reasons. The prolific Malaysian athlete announced his retirement today (13 June) at a press conference at Menara KBS in Putrajaya. Mr Lee was diagnosed with nose cancer in July last year and had taken a short break from training as he …

The final day of the DBS Marina Regatta saw fierce competition as dragon boaters raced against time in the 200-metre final. Reigning champions, the DBS Bank women’s team, successfully defended their title in the DBS Corporate Women race. Eveline Lau, Captain of DBS Asia Dragons Ladies’ Team said, “We’re beyond happy that we defended our title! The team has been training …

Singapore is one of the 24 international cities which will be supporting the International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) in its global IAAF Run 24:1 initiative, which will incorporate runs in 24 cities across 24 different countries. In a move to support the Global Running Day, the worldwide celebration that encourages everyone to get moving, the IAAF Run 24-1 returns …

The Asian Football Confederation announced Tuesday that for the first time an all-female referee team will take charge of a men’s continental club cup clash. Japanese referee Yoshimi Yamashita and assistants Makoto Bozono and Naomi Teshirogi will officiate the AFC Cup match between Myanmar’s Yangon United and Cambodia’s Naga World at the Thuwunna Stadium on Wednesday. “This will be the …

An Indonesian teenager pulled off a stunning upset Monday by defeating two-time surfing world champion Gabriel Medina in Bali. Granted a wildcard spot to compete in the World Surf League (WSL) event at Keramas beach on Bali’s east coast, 19-year-old Rio Waida quickly proved why he is considered Indonesia’s next big hope on the international stage. Waida scored a low …