Sports

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 …

The 2019 edition of the JSSL Professional Academy 7s – Asia’s largest youth tournament – is all set to take place this weekend from 19 to 21 April at Our Tampines Hub (OTH). In the tournament, youth teams from renowned clubs like FC Barcelona, Liverpool, Fulham, Valencia CF, Atletico Madrid and Arsenal will be gracing the event, along with Southeast …

A chance meeting in a coffee-shop in Potong Pasir between a wheelchair-bound resident and a potential Singapore People’s Party (SPP) candidate at the next General Elections has led to what can only be described as a life-changing meeting. On 2 April, when details of the upcoming 2019 World Para-Swimming World Series Singapore leg which will be held in May at …

POCARI SWEAT, the isotonic beverage developed by Japan’s Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (OPC) today announced the partnership with Singapore Athletics (SA) at a joint press conference ahead of the 81st Singapore Open Track and Field Championships. Underpinned by their corporate philosophy of improving the quality of health worldwide, POCARI SWEAT has been in the forefront of major sports events in …

It has been a great day for national marathoner Soh Rui Yong. All of his hard work and training has been paid off when he clocked at 2hr 23 min 43 sec at the Seoul Marathon on Sunday Morning (March 17th). It is a big deal for him as he broke the 24 year old record at the event. The …

Ex-Internationals line up against NFL Division 2 champions for inaugural Charity Shield Fandi Ahmad, Malek Awab and Nazri Nasir are just a few of the household names who will take to the Our Tampines Hub pitch on 22 February at 7.45pm to help raise funds for the Chiam See Tong Sports Fund (CSTSF). As part of the inaugural CSTSF Charity …