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Sports: Ashleigh Gentle conquers Singapore heat to win T100 Women’s Race again

In the unforgiving Singapore heat and humidity, defending champion Ashleigh Gentle conquered not just the heat, but also herself, producing a stunning performance to come from behind and clinch the Singapore T100 Women’s Pro title in style. Gentle showed her mettle in the latter stages of the 100km race on Saturday (April 13), completing the 18km run in 1hr 9mins 10sec to beat reigning Ironman world champion … Continue reading Sports: Ashleigh Gentle conquers Singapore heat to win T100 Women’s Race again

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Sports: Lucy Charles-Barclay and Magnus Ditlev enjoy iced gem biscuits and mini relay with Sembawang Primary School pupils

It is race week for the Singapore T100 and the Marina Bay area is buzzing with excitement as the Lion City welcomes some of the world’s best athletes and thousands of triathlon enthusiasts. To facilitate the smooth running of Singapore T100, the following roads are closed on Saturday (April 13) from 11am to 8pm and on Sunday (April 14) from 3am to 7pm: Bayfront Ave, Sheares Avenue, ECP … Continue reading Sports: Lucy Charles-Barclay and Magnus Ditlev enjoy iced gem biscuits and mini relay with Sembawang Primary School pupils

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Hotels & Holidays: Amara Hotels & Resorts set to reveal Singapore properties redesign

Amara Hotels & Resorts have announced a comprehensive brand redesign for its two flagship Singapore properties: Amara Singapore and Amara Sanctuary Sentosa. This ambitious reimagining, in response to the evolving preferences of today’s discerning travellers, aims to deliver meaningful connections, memorable experiences, and tailored spaces. The revitalised approach will introduce an exciting new lifestyle concept to the hospitality landscape, emphasising contemporary elegance, sublime interiors, and sustainable travel as the defining elements that unite both properties. “We … Continue reading Hotels & Holidays: Amara Hotels & Resorts set to reveal Singapore properties redesign

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New Opening: Swee Lee promises immersive music retail experience with brand new lifestyle store at Clarke Quay

For any Singaporean who’s ever picked up a musical instrument, Swee Lee is an immediately recognizable household name. Rising from a humble brand stocking and selling instruments to school musical groups, they’ve come a long way and essentially have become Southeast Asia’s leading omnichannel musical instrument retailer, with stores not just in Singapore, but across the region, with not just instruments, but vinyls, and even … Continue reading New Opening: Swee Lee promises immersive music retail experience with brand new lifestyle store at Clarke Quay

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basketball, News, Sports

Sports: Australia clinch double win at FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2024

Australia cemented their status as the region’s 3×3 basketball powerhouse after winning both titles at the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2024 on Sunday (March 31).  They dominated the half-court at the famous Singapore Sports Hub to win men’s and women’s for the second time having achieved the feat in 2019.  Playing in their fifth straight men’s final, Australia reclaimed their crown and won a fourth … Continue reading Sports: Australia clinch double win at FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2024

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Sports: Valencia CF retain Girls’ and Boys’ Under-16 Pro titles at JSSL Singapore Professional Academy 7s 

The 10th edition of the JSSL Singapore Professional Academy 7s came to a thrilling conclusion on Sunday (31 March), with Valencia CF retaining their crown in the Girls’ Under-16 Pro competition after defeating Chonburi FC 2-1 in a nail-biting contest that went into extra time. Valencia CF also successfully defended their Boys’ Under-16 Pro title with a 4-0 victory over Melbourne City FC.  Guest of … Continue reading Sports: Valencia CF retain Girls’ and Boys’ Under-16 Pro titles at JSSL Singapore Professional Academy 7s 

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Sports: Line-up for FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2024 quarter-finals set after thrilling end to pool phase; Singapore men downed by top seeds China and in-form Iran

 FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2024 women’s defending champions Australia and Iran’s men’s team wrapped up the pool phase in style on Saturday (30 March), finishing top of their groups ahead of a mouth-watering knockout stage. Australia started their title defence with two convincing pool stage wins on Day 4 of the event, and will be joined by Japan, New Zealand and Thailand in the quarter-finals. They will … Continue reading Sports: Line-up for FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2024 quarter-finals set after thrilling end to pool phase; Singapore men downed by top seeds China and in-form Iran

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badminton, Sports

Sports: An Se Young and Tai Tzu Ying return to renew rivalry at KFF Singapore Badminton Open 2024

The KFF Singapore Badminton Open 2024 is gearing up to host the world’s top players from 28 May to 2 June 2024 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Among the highly anticipated matchups is the potential clash between defending champion An Se Young and world No. 3 Tai Tzu Ying in the women’s singles category. This encounter is expected to be one of the final showdowns between the world-class duo, with Tai’s … Continue reading Sports: An Se Young and Tai Tzu Ying return to renew rivalry at KFF Singapore Badminton Open 2024

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Sports: Men’s team from New Zealand and women’s team from China among quarter-finalists of FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2024; Singapore women fall to China and Chinese Taipei

Reigning men’s and women’s bronze medallists New Zealand and China overcame tough tests to reach the quarter-finals of the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2024 on Friday (29 March). The first day of main draw 3×3 basketball action, which commenced after two days of qualification, started with a trio of overtime thrillers at the Singapore Sports Hub OCBC Square. Filled with familiar faces from their podium finishes during the … Continue reading Sports: Men’s team from New Zealand and women’s team from China among quarter-finalists of FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2024; Singapore women fall to China and Chinese Taipei

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Sports: Sri Lanka And India Light Up Day Two As FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2024 Main Draw Is Set

The Sri Lanka men’s team were spectacular, while India’s women produced a gutsy effort on Day 2 to reach the main draw of the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2024. The final teams joining the main draw were determined, ending the two-day qualification phase. The opening ceremony also took place on the second day with Guest-of-Honour Mr Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth … Continue reading Sports: Sri Lanka And India Light Up Day Two As FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2024 Main Draw Is Set

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