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Sports: Singaporean Javis Yap triumphs on first day of World Taekwondo Virtual Championships

Hosts Singapore began their World Taekwondo Virtual Championships campaign with a bang, with teenager Javis Yap emerging triumphant in an all-local Junior Individual Mixed final on Saturday (16 Nov). He beat teammate Alexander Khor 2-0 to win the gold in front of a buoyant home crowd at the OCBC Arena. India’s Tejas Yadav won the bronze. Perhaps spurred on by the thunderous cheers, Javis and … Continue reading Sports: Singaporean Javis Yap triumphs on first day of World Taekwondo Virtual Championships

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Sports: Athletes raring to go at inaugural World Taekwondo Virtual Championships

Local and international athletes are excited and ready for the action to begin at the inaugural World Taekwondo Virtual Championships 2024 this weekend. Taking place at the OCBC Arena from 1 6 to 1 7 November, the championships will see over 110 athletes from all over the world battling to be crowned the first world champion of their respective categories. The categories are:1. Junior Mixed … Continue reading Sports: Athletes raring to go at inaugural World Taekwondo Virtual Championships

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Sports: Cavendish makes his Mark at Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium 2024

Sprint legend Mark Cavendish completed a dream swansong after winning the final race of his professional career at the Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium on Sunday (10 November). The 39-year-old, representing Astana Qazaqstan, crossed the finish line first in 1hr 24min 45sec at the Esplanade Park ahead of 2023 champion Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) and Arnaud de Lie (Lotto Dstny). Cavendish’s success in Singapore marks … Continue reading Sports: Cavendish makes his Mark at Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium 2024

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Sports: Top cyclists expect tough competition at the Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium 2024

Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium (TDF SG) defending champion Jasper Philipsen knows he has his work cut out for him as he looks to clinch his second title in Singapore on Sunday (10 Nov). An exciting fight to the finish is expected at the third Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium (TDF SG) with Philipsen and his fellow competitors anticipating stiff competition in the … Continue reading Sports: Top cyclists expect tough competition at the Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium 2024

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Sports: Squad for Singapore National Football Team for November friendlies finalised

Head Coach Tsutomu Ogura has named a 26-man squad for the Singapore National Team’s upcoming friendlies at the Singapore National Stadium later this month. The Lions line up against Myanmar on 14 November and Chinese Taipei on 18 November, with both matches kicking off at 8PM local time. Kyoga Nakamura, who officially took up Singapore citizenship on 25 October, earned his first official call-up to … Continue reading Sports: Squad for Singapore National Football Team for November friendlies finalised

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Sports: Leon Marchand and Kate Douglass are overall champions of World Aquatics Swimming World Cup; Singapore’s Teong Tzen Wei wins 50m butterfly bronze

Leon Marchand (FRA) and Kate Douglass (USA) were crowned overall champions of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2024, closing out a successful campaign in Singapore on Saturday (2 Nov). Teong Tzen Wei (SGP) delighted the crowd at the OCBC Aquatic Centre with his bronze-winning feat in the 50m butterfly. He clocked 22.11 to finish third in the final, just hours after posting a national … Continue reading Sports: Leon Marchand and Kate Douglass are overall champions of World Aquatics Swimming World Cup; Singapore’s Teong Tzen Wei wins 50m butterfly bronze

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Sports: Leon Marchand and Regan Smith break world records on second day of World Aquatics Swimming World Cup Singapore 2024

The OCBC Aquatic Centre was a bustling, vibrant hive of ardent fans cheering themselves hoarse and waving banners with zeal on Friday (1 Nov), as two world records were set and six Triple Crowns collected on the second day of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup – Singapore 2024. Four-gold Olympic champion Leon Marchand (FRA), who led the series entering the Singapore leg, won the … Continue reading Sports: Leon Marchand and Regan Smith break world records on second day of World Aquatics Swimming World Cup Singapore 2024

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Sports: Kate Douglass (USA) breaks 200m Breaststroke world record and Leon Marchand (FRA) breaks the 100m Individual Medley World Cup record on Day 1 of World Aquatics Swimming World Cup

The first day of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup saw fast times from both local and international swim stars. Kate Douglass (USA) broke the world record in the 200m Breaststroke with her winning time of 2:12.72 while four-time gold Olympic Champion, Leon Marchand (FRA) broke the World Cup record in the 100m Individual Medley. China’s Qin Haiyang equalled the World Cup record in the 100m Breaststroke. Local swim star, Teong … Continue reading Sports: Kate Douglass (USA) breaks 200m Breaststroke world record and Leon Marchand (FRA) breaks the 100m Individual Medley World Cup record on Day 1 of World Aquatics Swimming World Cup

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Sports: Top swimmers ready to make a splash at Swimming World Cup finale in Singapore

World records have been tumbling and things are heating up at the Swimming World Cup 2024 culminating in an exciting grand finale set to take place in Singapore from Oct 31 to Nov 2. The world’s top swimmers have arrived and fans will be able to catch exhilarating action from the likes of Olympic and world champions including Leon Marchand, Kate Douglass and Pan Zhanle at the … Continue reading Sports: Top swimmers ready to make a splash at Swimming World Cup finale in Singapore

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Sports: Close to 5,000 runners complete Great Green Run to raise awareness on sustainability

Close to 5,000 runners came together for the second edition of the Great Green Run (GGR), presented by CIMB, on Saturday morning (12 October), united by the goal of raising awareness of sustainability and running for a good cause. The runners began their 5km or 10km runs at the scenic Marina Barrage, following which they received a unique medal sustainably produced in the Kingdom of … Continue reading Sports: Close to 5,000 runners complete Great Green Run to raise awareness on sustainability

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