Viktor Gyokeres presented to Arsenal fans ahead of friendly win over Newcastle
New signing Viktor Gyokeres watched on as Arsenal beat Newcastle 3-2 in their pre-season meeting in Singapore.
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How this team made dragon boat racing possible for amputees, stroke survivors
SINGAPORE: Every Saturday afternoon, quadruple amputee and para-athlete Tan Whee Boon manoeuvres carefully into a dragon boat as volunteers on either side steady the hull.
Swimmer Julia Yeo, 15, not getting carried away despite SEA Games gold and national record
SINGAPORE: Speaking to 15-year-old national swimmer Julia Yeo, one might easily mistake her for any other teenager – soft-spoken, seemingly shy, and sporting a cheerful smile.
Singapore increases award payouts for double gold medallists, team sports at most major Games
SINGAPORE: The Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) on Wednesday (Jan 21) announced several changes to the Major Games Award Programme (MAP) payouts, including more money for athletes who win multiple gold medals at most major Games.
New mind sports federation to launch by March to prepare athletes, grow participation
SINGAPORE: A new federation for mind sports in Singapore will be launched by March to boost participation and help players qualify for major multi-sport events in the region.It will coordinate efforts among the chess, contract bridge, weiqi and xiangqi associations to grow their respective games and support athletes. The move comes after a Bill was passed in parliament earlier this month to formally recognise mind sports, alongside esports, as sports.
'Generational talent': Michael Phelps's former coach says comparisons to Summer McIntosh are fair
Without a moment’s hesitation, unflinching really, legendary swimming coach Bob Bowman jumped to his answer when asked if the many comparisons made between the greatest swimmer ever — Michael Phelps — and Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh were warranted and fair.
'Generational talent': Michael Phelps's former coach says comparisons to Summer McIntosh are fair
Without a moment’s hesitation, unflinching really, legendary swimming coach Bob Bowman jumped to his answer when asked if the many comparisons made between the greatest swimmer ever — Michael Phelps — and Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh were warranted and fair.
Singapore's Loh Kean Yew falls to Jonatan Christie, exits India Open
SINGAPORE: Loh Kean Yew’s quest to win his first India Open title ended on Saturday (Jan 17) after he fell to world number 4 Jonatan Christie in the men’s singles semi-finals.
Singapore's Loh Kean Yew snaps losing streak against world number 2 Kunlavut, through to India Open semis
SINGAPORE: Loh Kean Yew on Friday (Jan 16) registered his first victory over Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn since 2015 to march on to the India Open semi-finals.