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Monday, Apr 15

01

Commentary: Singapore's decision to forgo the 2026 Commonwealth Games bid was smart

The hosting of a major sports event cannot be a vanity project, says Eugene Tan, who was team manager of Singapore's 2004 Athens Olympics national swim team.

Wednesday, Apr 3

15

No 10th club for upcoming Singapore Premier League season: FAS

A club that had been given in-principle approval to take part in the upcoming Singapore Premier League season has withdrawn its application.

Tuesday, Apr 2

02

Five things to know about Singapore's Olympic champion Joseph Schooling

Joseph Schooling announced his retirement from competitive swimming, eight years after winning Singapore's first and only Olympic gold medal.

Singapore Olympic champion Joseph Schooling retires from swimming

The swim star announced his retirement eight years after winning a historic gold medal for Singapore at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Sunday, Mar 31

16

Being 'brave' pays off: Singapore's Loh Kean Yew ends two-year title drought

Singapore's Loh Kean Yew claimed his first Badminton World Federation (BWF) title in more than two years after beating France's Toma Junior Popov to win the Spain Masters.

14

Badminton: Singapore's Loh Kean Yew wins Spain Masters, first title since 2021 World Championships

Singapore's Loh Kean Yew beat France's Toma Junior Popov in the final of the Spain Masters.

Wednesday, Mar 27

22

Meet Henry Ng, possibly the last lion head maker in Singapore

Henry Ng has spent a lifetime dedicated to the craft of making lion dance lion heads by hand.

Monday, Mar 25

08

Singapore 'highly motivated' ahead of World Cup qualifier away clash with China, says goalscorer Jacob Mahler

Singapore's crunch clash with China will take place on Mar 26 in Tianjin after their 2-2 draw in the first leg last week.

Friday, Mar 22

00

Commentary: More than just a draw, Singapore's hard-fought comeback against China feels significant

Singapore's fight to a 2-2 draw against China in their World Cup Qualifier clash tastes all the more sweeter given recent struggles, says CNA's Matthew Mohan.

Thursday, Mar 21

16

Singapore come back from two goals down to hold China in Lions coach Ogura’s opening game

Substitutes Faris Ramli and Jacob Mahler came to Singapore's rescue after visitors China took a 2-0 first-half lead.

Wednesday, Mar 20

04

Singapore Lions aim to halt losing streak in FIFA World Cup qualifiers when they face China

Newly appointed head coach Tsutomu Ogura is relishing the challenge of imparting his football philosophy to his new team in his first competitive game in charge.

Monday, Mar 18

11

Lack of sporting facilities could pose a challenge as Singapore assesses invitation to host 2026 Commonwealth Games

The Australian state of Victoria pulled out as host of the March 2026 Games, citing projected cost overruns.

Thursday, Mar 14

15

Singapore assessing 'feasibility of invite' to host 2026 Commonwealth Games

"We welcome innovative proposals and are in positive discussions with potential hosts," said a spokesperson for the Commonwealth Games Federation.

Friday, Mar 8

14

Singapore coach Ogura unveils youthful first squad ahead of World Cup qualifiers against China

The Lions will face China at the National Stadium on Mar 21 and again in Tianjin on Mar 26.

Monday, Feb 26

04

Athletes welcome plans to bring more major international sporting events to Singapore

The move will expose national athletes to world-class competitions, allow them to learn from international competitors, and build Singapore's brand as a sports tourism destination, said observers.

Thursday, Feb 22

09

Who is Thomas Zilliacus, the ex-YuuZoo CEO who eyed Man United and now wanted in Singapore?

Thomas Zilliacus, a Singapore permanent resident, reportedly also made a bid to buy Italian Serie A club Inter Milan recently.

Monday, Feb 19

13

Singapore’s new football coach Tsutomu Ogura faces first test in World Cup qualifier against China

Ticketing details have been released for the Singapore-China match at the National Stadium, with a 40 per cent discount for fans who register on the pre-sale waitlist.

Monday, Feb 5

08

Singapore reviewing terms of F1 deal again amid Iswaran charges

The government has also asked the Singapore Tourism Board to audit the 2022 Singapore Grand Prix.

Tuesday, Jan 30

10

Singapore football head coaches in the last 10 years: How have they fared?

The search is on for a new head coach of the Singapore men's national football team after the FAS sacked Takayuki Nishigaya.

Wednesday, Jan 10

01

Women’s pro wrestling is a niche sport in Singapore and Asia, but fans are inspired by these female warriors

Singapore's Alexis Lee and Japan's Yuki Kamifuku are among a few women professional wrestlers in Asia. But they, and fans, argue that seeing female wrestlers dominate the stage, pull cool moves and win fights, is gratifying.

Saturday, Jan 6

00

Commentary: It’s time to think about where kids can freely play football in Singapore

The temporary closure of a Bedok street soccer court raises the question of how Singapore can cultivate football talent if children have fewer public spaces to play, says former football journalist Edwin Yeo.

Thursday, Dec 7

09

Singapore looks to attract more competitive squash players ahead of the sport’s Olympic debut in 2028

The Singapore Squash Racquets Association will be holding open trials next year to draw more competitive players aged 19 and above.

Saturday, Dec 2

00

Country clubs in Singapore seek to refresh offerings as youths lose interest in prestige factor

With recent news that the government will take back the land currently occupied by Raffles Town Club in 2026, CNA looks at what country clubs – once coveted by Singaporeans as part of the 5Cs – as well as social clubs are doing to hold…

Friday, Dec 1

17

Singapore women’s floorball team set sights on top-8 finish at World Championships

Ranked 13th in the world, the team hopes to ride on the momentum from the SEA Games in Cambodia, where they clinched their third straight gold medal.

Tuesday, Nov 28

01

This new restaurant and tea room in Singapore transports guests to a bygone Sri Lankan era

Kunthaville, a two-storey heritage shophouse in Little India, serves authentic Sri Lankan cuisine and tea straight from the owner's family's plantations.

Wednesday, Nov 15

12

South Korea's Son Heung-min says they will take World Cup qualifier against Singapore 'seriously'

"There's no easy game and we take the game tomorrow as serious as any other game that we will ever play," says the Spurs star.

Tuesday, Nov 14

11

Fight breaks out in Singapore rugby match after player kicks opponent who lay motionless

Two players were sent off during the match between Oldham Rugby Club and Saints Rugby Football Club.

Wednesday, Nov 8

10

Singapore confirm 24-man squad for World Cup qualifiers against South Korea, Thailand

The presence of key players Safuwan Baharudin and Ikhsan Fandi for the first time since 2022 will come as a boost to the Lions.

Friday, Oct 27

12

Singapore swimmer Toh Wei Soong wins two golds in a day at Hangzhou Asian Para Games

Toh Wei Soong now has three golds at this year's Asian Para Games.

Monday, Oct 23

02

Work It podcast: What does it take to become a female general manager at an MNC by 40

Data suggests that the median age of general managers is 46. Yeoh Ying Ying was 39 when she took the top job.