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Young cyclist Elyas eyes gold on Games debut
Elyas Yusoff, Singapore's fastest one-kilometre sprint cyclist, is confident of striking gold in next month's South-east Asia (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur.Although he will be making his Games debut in...
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Singapore Athletics to investigate officials involved in leaked WhatsApp chat
Singapore Athletics (SA) president Ho Mun Cheong has set up a Board of Inquiry (BOI) to investigate a leaked WhatsApp chat that was reported widely by media last month.In the WhatsApp conversation,...
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Thailand down Singapore in floorball final
AOFC CUP FINALTHAILANDSINGAPORE84They had the best defence in the tournament before the final, conceding just one goal in four matches, while scoring 54 goals in the process.But the flood gates opened...
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Sailing couple confident of qualifying for Tokyo 2020
If sailor Justin Liu makes it to his second Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020, national pride will not be the only thing at stake.His sail partner and girlfriend of over a decade, Denise Lim, had threatened...
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US-based cyclist Loo tipped for SEA Games success
Track cyclist Dana Joy Loo was only 10 months old when her father took up an educational research job in a university in Utah and moved the family to the United States.She has since lived in three...
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Swim coach Reese wins Coach of the Year award
Swim coach Eddie Reese, who guided swimmer Joseph Schooling to Singapore's first Olympic gold medal in Rio de Janeiro last year, has been named the Coach of the Year.In a list of the Singapore Sports...
View ArticleBasketball twins Andy and Owen target glory for Singapore
Brothers Andy and Owen Liow are used to getting curious stares when they step onto the basketball court.Not only are they identical twins, their imposing physiques - Andy is 1.87m tall and Owen is...
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Young Nydia stands tall with her mental strength
She is the youngest Singaporean athlete at the ongoing 9th Asean School Games (ASG), which will end next Thursday.Artistic gymnast Nydia Heng may stand at just 1.48m tall and weighs only 37kg, but the...
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National women's floorball team get $20,000 boost from Nexia TS
The national women's floorball team have been handed a $20,000 fillip from local accounting firm Nexia TS - a first for the sport here.The New Paper understands that the cash sponsorship will be...
View ArticleSingapore to send largest away contingent for Asean Para Games
The Singapore National Paralympic Council (SNPC) announced yesterday that it will be sending 94 athletes across 11 sports to September's Asean Para Games in Kuala Lumpur.This will be the largest Team...
View ArticleSupport Singapore's athletes in KL
Fans of Singaporean athletes can experience live sporting action at next month's SEA Games and the Asean Para Games in September through the ActiveSG Experience Tour.The tour comprises a round trip...
View ArticleSEA Games CDM hopeful of 'outstanding' showing from Team SG
Singapore's SEA Games chef de mission Milan Kwee is eyeing an "outstanding" showing in Kuala Lumpur next month.Said Kwee: "We are excited to head to Kuala Lumpur for the 29th SEA Games. Our athletes...
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Singapore won't take over as 2019 SEA Games host
Singapore will not be taking over the hosting of the 2019 SEA Games following the pull-out of the Philippines, Singapore National Olympic Council secretary-general Chris Chan said yesterday.Last...
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Schooling clinches joint-bronze in 100m fly at Worlds
Singapore's first and only Olympic gold medallist Joseph Schooling will have to wait for at least another two years before he gets another crack at becoming a world champion.At the Fina World...
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Basketballer Yoshida targets SEA Games glory for Singapore
One name sticks out in Singapore's 12-strong women's basketball squad list for next month's SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur.Yukie Yoshida, 27, was born in Singapore, but moved to her father's hometown in...
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Not fully fit but still full of hope
She has won eight gold medals from four SEA Games since making her debut in 2007.With her experience competing in tournaments such as the World Championships and the Olympics, one would think that Yu...
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Feng eyes gold in all her three SEA Games events
Three events, three gold medals.National paddler Feng Tianwei wants to show why she is South-east Asia's top paddler by winning all her three events - the women's singles, doubles and team competition...
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Passing the baton: Veteran Kang ready to guide young relay teammates
Just before the photoshoot, national sprinter Calvin Kang requested for a time-out."Wait, wait. Must make sure my hair looks nice," said the 27-year-old with a grin, as he began to tousle his...
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Young quartet out to do Singapore proud at SEA Games
The biennial SEA Games are often the first major milestone in a young local athlete's career.The New Paper speaks to four fledgling athletes in Team Singapore about their hopes and aspirations, ahead...
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Silat world champs eye elusive SEA Games gold
The New Paper continues the countdown to the 29th SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur with a look at the old and new faces in various sports. Today, we feature national silat exponents SHAKIR JUANDA and...
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