Sports: Former Singapore Badminton Stadium to reopen as KFF Badminton Arena in August

The Singapore Badminton Association (SBA) is delighted to announce that the historic Singapore Badminton Hall will be renamed the KFF Badminton Arena and reopen its doors on 9 August 2024.  With its rich legacy and significant contribution to the sport over the years, the iconic venue has been meticulously restored and will mark a new chapter in Singapore’s illustrious badminton history. Originally constructed in 1952 for the Thomas Cup, the former Singapore Badminton Stadium on Guillemard Road … Continue reading Sports: Former Singapore Badminton Stadium to reopen as KFF Badminton Arena in August

Sports: An Se Young claims back-to-back Singapore Badminton Open titles after impressive victory over Chen Yu Fei

World No. 1 An Se Young thrilled 6,240 fans at the Singapore Indoor Stadium by capturing consecutive titles at the Karim Family Foundation (KFF) Singapore Badminton Open presented by JK Technology. She defeated China’s world No. 2 Chen Yu Fei in a gruelling 77-minute match, winning 21-19, 16-21, 21-12. In the opening game, both players were locked in a tight battle, with An eventually pulling ahead … Continue reading Sports: An Se Young claims back-to-back Singapore Badminton Open titles after impressive victory over Chen Yu Fei

Sports: An Se Young makes back-to-back KFF Singapore Badminton Open Finals

World No. 1 An Se Young is on the brink of securing consecutive Singapore Badminton Open titles after triumphing in a thrilling match against Indonesia’s Gregoria Mariska Tunjung, winning 21-14, 23-21. An dominated the first game, clinching it in just 17 minutes. However, Tunjung surged back in the second game, delivering powerful smashes and forcing An to match her speed. An displayed remarkable defence, saving a crucial … Continue reading Sports: An Se Young makes back-to-back KFF Singapore Badminton Open Finals

Sports: Loh Kean Yew falls short in quarterfinals of KFF Singapore Badminton Open

Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew fell short in the quarterfinals of the Karim Family Foundation (KFF) Singapore Badminton Open presented by JK Technology, losing to China’s Li Shi Feng in straight games 21-19, 21-16. Loh had the upper hand in the first game, taking a 7-point lead at one point (12-5). However, Li clawed back, narrowing the lead with four consecutive points (12-9). Li continued his resurgence to tie … Continue reading Sports: Loh Kean Yew falls short in quarterfinals of KFF Singapore Badminton Open

Sports: Loh Kean Yew clinches victory to reach quarterfinals of KFF Singapore Badminton Open

Local favourite Loh Kean Yew had the 5,540 fans in the Singapore Indoor Stadium on the edge of their seats during his match against world No. 4 Anders Antonsen on Day 3 of the Karim Family Foundation (KFF) Singapore Badminton Open presented by JK Technology. After a pulsating 70-minute battle, Loh emerged victorious, winning 21-15, 11-21, 22-20.    Loh started off slowly in the first game, with Antonsen racing … Continue reading Sports: Loh Kean Yew clinches victory to reach quarterfinals of KFF Singapore Badminton Open

Sports: Chou Tien Chien ends Jonathan Christie’s 16-Match winning run at KFF Singapore Badminton Open

 In front of a packed Singapore Indoor Stadium, Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien Chen delivered a stellar performance at the Karim Family Foundation (KFF) Singapore Badminton Open presented by JK Technology to defeat the in-form world No. 3 Jonatan Christie in straight games (21-17, 21-6) in 35 minutes. The first game saw multiple lead changes, with both players going on consecutive point runs. With the scores tied at 16-all, Chou … Continue reading Sports: Chou Tien Chien ends Jonathan Christie’s 16-Match winning run at KFF Singapore Badminton Open

Sports: Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew advances to second round of KFF Singapore Badminton Open

 Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew thrilled home fans on the first day of the Karim Family Foundation (KFF) Singapore Badminton Open presented by JK Technology, triumphing over China’s Lu Guang Zu in an intense three-game showdown. Despite a nail-biting first game loss to Lu (25-27), where Loh had two game points, he staged a brilliant comeback. After a tight start in the second game with the scores locked at 4-4, … Continue reading Sports: Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew advances to second round of KFF Singapore Badminton Open

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

Food For Now: An Interview with Marcus Lim, Head, Flexible Workspace at CapitaLand Development, on Flavours of Tomorrow Festival

At the inaugural Flavours of Tomorrow Festival, the Singapore Science Park played host to a festival never-before-seen on its grounds, where vendors were specially-chosen based on not just how good their food tasted, but one step further – how innovative they were at integrating agritech, foodtech, and food services into their product as well. Held over two days from 20th to 21st January, these groundbreaking … Continue reading Food For Now: An Interview with Marcus Lim, Head, Flexible Workspace at CapitaLand Development, on Flavours of Tomorrow Festival

Ring in the festive season at Gardens by the Bay with the 10th edition of Christmas Wonderland

Ring in the festive cheer this December as Christmas Wonderland celebrates a decade of wonder as it returns to Gardens by the Bay from 1st December 2023 to 1st January 2024. Presented by Trip.com, the 10th edition of Singapore’s biggest yuletide fair features a supersized fairground with a sensational array of light displays, new carnival rides and more festive activities. With more than 27,000 square metres to cover, … Continue reading Ring in the festive season at Gardens by the Bay with the 10th edition of Christmas Wonderland