https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/ Browse through content relating to sports here. en Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:10:57 +0800 Isomer (https://www.isomer.gov.sg) https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/vertical-ambition-singapores-speed-climbing-triourn:isomer:resource:421708Speed, grit, and a relentless drive to go higher – every second counts on the speed climbing wall. Meet Jeanette, Adre, and Ezell, three of Singapore’s national speed climbers as they race the clock and chase their dreams to represent Singapore at the 2026 Asian Games.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/rolling-into-boccia--staying-sharp-through-adaptive-sportsurn:isomer:resource:368357Through strategy, friendship and the kampung spirit, 68-year-old Adam Bin Ramli and 75-year-old Ong Soon Kim share how Boccia and adaptive sports have kept them active, connected, and enriched their lives.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/from-silat-to-wushu-sanda-how-this-athlete-s-fighting-spirit-led-to-a-historic-sea-games-medal-for-team-sgurn:isomer:resource:168820Meet Siti Khadijah, Singapore's first female sanda athlete to win a medal in the most recent SEA Games. Find out how a strong support system - and a touch of destiny - helped her make history.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/from-goalball-to-judo--how-para-athlete-joan-hung-s-bold-pivot-to-a-new-sport-paid-offurn:isomer:resource:148415Kaya speaks to Para athlete Joan Hung as she takes on a new battlefield as a Para Judoka—and leads the Singapore contingent as the flag bearer for the 13th ASEAN Para Games.Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/guiding-the-next-wave--jovin-tan-gives-back-as-a-para-sailing-coachurn:isomer:resource:143344Jovin Tan, Singapore’s first para sailing coach and winner of Coach (Community) of the Year at the Singapore Disability Sports Awards 2025, steered through choppy beginnings to chart a course filled with purpose and impact.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/making-play-inclusive-for-everyoneurn:isomer:resource:64506Coaches Joan Hung and Jason Leong are creating opportunities for athletes of all backgrounds to thrive.Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/aspiring-junior-athletes-interview-olympic-medalist-max-maederurn:isomer:resource:64492The first-time Olympian stopped by the National Youth Sports Institute for a candid chat with the next generation of Singapore sporting greats.Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/marching-towards-greatness--a-musician-s-ode-to-singapore-s-paralympiansurn:isomer:resource:64507From uploading cover songs on YouTube to singing and composing the theme song for the Singapore Paralympic Team, Kaya learns more about Sky’s inspiring music journey as a person with disability.Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/charting-new-waters--an-ex-olympian-guides-the-next-generation-of-sailorsurn:isomer:resource:64494After retiring from competitive sailing at the 2008 Olympics, former Team Singapore athlete Xu Yuanzhen returns to the national fold as an assistant team manager, embarking on yet another Olympic journey with current national sailors Ryan Lo and Max Maeder.Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/reinventing-the-oar--saiyidah-aisyah-s-paris-comebackurn:isomer:resource:64511Scull rower Saiyidah Aisyah decided to make an Olympic comeback just months before the qualifier. Through incredible determination, and many hours on the water, she made it. But she will face tough competition in Paris.Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/meet-auntie-dolly--mother-and-mentor-to-team-singapore-athletes-over-10-yearsurn:isomer:resource:64508Dolly Lo is mother to three national athletes, grandmother to three grandchildren, and mother-mentor to many more of Team Singapore athletes across the different sports. Having nurtured a whole generation of youth athletes over the past 10 years, here are the lessons she has learnt about mentorship and motherhood.Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/from-olympian-to-dad--the-spaces-that-shaped-my-journeyurn:isomer:resource:64499Two-time Olympian, Derek Wong, takes a trip down memory lane to revisit the milestones that were monumental in his eight-year sporting career – and in his love life with fellow shuttler and retired national athlete, Vanessa Neo!Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/ice--ice--babies--the-teen-skaters-going-for-gold-at-the-youth-winter-olympicsurn:isomer:resource:64505Student-athletes Amelia Chua and Ryo Ong are staying cool under pressure in Gangwon, South Korea as they prepare for their biggest competition yet.Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/how-lawn-bowling-reignited-this-senior-s-love-for-sportsurn:isomer:resource:64503Meet Singapore’s oldest para-athlete, Mahendran Pasupathy, a visually impaired lawn bowler. At 76, he recently made his debut at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games 2023 held in China in October 2023. Through his remarkable achievements, Mahendran’s story proves it is possible to rise above your own limits.Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/aching-to-win---the-people-who-keep-our-national-athletes-free-from-injuriesurn:isomer:resource:64491Imagine the expertise needed to work with athletes across all sports! Kelvin Ng is a sports physiotherapist who has done just that. Kaya delves into the art and science of physiotherapy and what it takes to get our national athletes to the next level, as they prepare for Asian Games this September.Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/competitive-hurdler--paediatric-resident--commando-medic--how-ang-chen-xiang-does-it-allurn:isomer:resource:64495The SEA Games gold medallist’s greatest feat may be juggling the many hats he wears.Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/from-pe-exempt-to-world-champion--para-archer-nur-syahidah-alim-on-the-importance-of-opportunityurn:isomer:resource:64500Once excluded from games at school and among friends, Syahidah’s life changed forever when she picked up a bow and arrow.Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/how-18-year-old-juliet-heng-became-a-fencing-championurn:isomer:resource:64502Hard work, a little luck, and a little help made Juliet Heng a SEA Games gold medalist.Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/encouraging-healthier-lifestyles-through-the-power-of-architecture--tai-lee-siangurn:isomer:resource:64497Kaya speaks to individuals who are leading the charge in arts, heritage, community and youth sectors, and sports sectors. We speak with Professor Tai Lee Siang, a member of the SportSG Major Projects committee with more than thirty years of experience in the architecture industry.Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/what-it-takes-to-be-a-special-olympian--lin-zhao-yong-and-carol-ho-share-their-aspirations-for-special-olympics-world-games-berlin-2023urn:isomer:resource:64522Two young Singaporeans, Zhao Yong and Carol, are gearing up to represent Singapore in the upcoming Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, 17 - 25 June.Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/be-open-to-opportunities--combat-sport-athlete-nazri-sutari-on-trying-new-sportsurn:isomer:resource:64493Chasing one’s dreams always takes years of hard work, but for combat sport athlete Nazri Sutari, it’s also about being open to learning and taking advantage of new opportunities. Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/sprinting-from-the-school-track-to-the-global-stage--jeevaneesh-on-the-joy-of-runningurn:isomer:resource:64512Many budding athletes dream of representing their countries in prestigious international events. But it is much easier said than done, as professional runner Jeevaneesh Soundararajah tells us.Wed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/swim--bike--run--herlene-yu-on-her-triathlete-journeyurn:isomer:resource:64513A true display of grit and resilience, triathlete Herlene never gave up despite being inflicted with broken bones and torn ligaments.Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/dare-to-dream--loh-kean-yewurn:isomer:resource:64496Kaya speaks to individuals who are leading the charge in the arts, heritage, community and youth, and sports sectors. In today’s spotlight, we have Singapore’s badminton champion, Loh Kean Yew.Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/how-singapore-s-indoor-skydivers-planked--flipped-and-studied-their-way-to-goldurn:isomer:resource:64504These 4 young athletes, aged 13 to 18, share how they balanced homework, and the hard work of training, to eventually win gold medals.Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/wrestling-her-way-onto-the-world-stage--alexis-leeurn:isomer:resource:64524She’s better known as the first female pro wrestler in Singapore. Now Alexis Lee wants to be recognised internationally.Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0800What's your gig?Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/think-wrestling-is-all-about-brute-strength--think-again-urn:isomer:resource:64519Classical music lover, accomplished team leader and survivor of truly terrifying odours at the worst possible time — learn why wrestler Hong Yeow gets more impressive the more you find out about him.Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/from-crab-cravings-to-bathroom-escapes--the-intriguing-life-of-a-national-swimmerurn:isomer:resource:64498Even getting trapped in a toilet minutes before an international race cannot daunt national swimmer Letitia Sim. Find out what it takes to train, win (and get water out of your ears) like this Team Singapore athlete. Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/the-new-kids-on-the-block--meet-the-2022-asean-para-games-debutantsurn:isomer:resource:64514Here are some of our talented para-athletes who will be flying the Singapore flag high for the first time at the 2022 ASEAN Para GamesTue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/powering-through-the-painurn:isomer:resource:64510Lim Yao Xiang’s life-defining passion for sport has led to his return to the SEA games after nearly 20 years in a highly challenging event – fin swimming.Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/5-sports-you-didn-t-know-were-at-the-sea-gamesurn:isomer:resource:64490The inclusion of new sports at the recent Tokyo Olympics 2020 left athletes rejoicing as they got to compete on the biggest stage in the world. However, this year’s edition of the SEA Games, which will take place in Hanoi from 12 - 23 May 2022, will see Singapore’s skilled athletes take part in many sports — some of which you may’ve never even heard of!Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/overcoming-challenges-and-inspiring-communities--5-team-singapore-athletes-who-do-it-allurn:isomer:resource:64509As the world opens up again and sporting competitions return, the spotlight shines brightly on Singapore’s athletes. While some are itching to compete again to test their strengths, there are also a handful of debutants who are looking to give it their all. Many Singaporeans can’t wait to see their journeys culminate on the regional stage. Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/going-for-gold--singapore-s-silat-athletes-on-preparing-for-the-2022-sea-gamesurn:isomer:resource:64501Team work makes the dream work! These four Silat exponents share more about supporting each other as they overcome challenges and prepare for this year’s SEA Games. Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/uniting-the-sports-community-during-the-pandemicurn:isomer:resource:64521Having swum competitively for more than half his life, it’s no surprise that Elvin Ting started his own swimming school, aptly named The Swimming Room. With hundreds of students under his wing, Elvin began hosting swimming competitions and carnival events for them. Soon, Elvin found himself organising large-scale sporting events for grassroots communities, corporate functions, and even political parties.Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/what-it-takes-to-raise-an-athleteurn:isomer:resource:64523There's the saying “it takes a village to raise a child.” But did you know that, in Singapore, it takes a whole community of professionals to bring out the best in our athletes? Experts, ranging from doctors and sports scientists to physiotherapists and psychologists, ensure that our athletes’ bodies and minds remain in tip-top shape.Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/the-team-behind-teamsg--biomechanisturn:isomer:resource:64516They feel every victory and every heartbreak. International competitions mean just as much to those in the background supporting Singapore’s sports stars, whether as a coach, sport scientist or dietitian. This is part of a series of features on the Team behind Team Singapore. Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0800Off the recordArticle https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/the-team-behind-teamsg--coachurn:isomer:resource:64517They feel every victory and every heartbreak. International competitions mean just as much to those in the background supporting Singapore’s sports stars, whether as a coach, sport scientist or dietitian. This is part of a series of features on the Team behind Team Singapore.Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0800Off the recordArticle https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/the-team-behind-teamsg--dieticianurn:isomer:resource:64518They feel every victory and every heartbreak. International competitions mean just as much to those in the background supporting Singapore’s sports stars, whether as a coach, sport scientist or dietitian. This is part of a series of features on the Team behind Team Singapore.Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0800Off the recordArticle https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/ultimately--a-team-of-friendsurn:isomer:resource:64520Chuckies, an Ultimate Frisbee team, believes in creating a culture where players not only hone their frisbee skills, but also forge good friendships. Wed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0800Hustle bustleArticle https://www.kaya.gov.sg/sports/the-owls-take-flighturn:isomer:resource:64515The Owls, a women’s floorball team.Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0800Hustle bustleArticle