ST Full-time Report: Battling Shannon Tan triumphant in Germany | Kyoga Nakamura seeks Thai fillip

ST Full-time Report: Battling Shannon Tan triumphant in Germany | Kyoga Nakamura seeks Thai fillip

The Straits Times - Sports·2025-06-30 19:01

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Singaporean golfer Shannon Tan is proud of her battling qualities after showing nerves of steel in taming the notoriously difficult course at the German Masters en route to winning her second Ladies European Tour title. 

Meanwhile, Tia Rozario is also in high spirits after clearing over 6mat an athletics meet in Thailand to seal a place in the long jump event for the SEA Games later this year. 

Separately, departing national coach Tsutomu Ogura is happy to have helped build an atmosphere of “high motivation” within the Singapore football team. His stint was terminated prematurely because of personal reasons.

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S’pore golfer Shannon Tan claims second Ladies European Tour title

She showed remarkable composure on a windy final day to claim the €45,000 (S$67,000)  winner’s cheque.

Long jumper Tia Rozario earns first SEA Games berth after reuniting with coach

Valeri Obidko believes there is more to come from the athlete who leapt 6.16m at a recent meet. 

Departing S’pore coach Tsutomu Ogura hails Lions’ spirit, urges players to make history

In an interview with ST, he noted the mentality shift among the players under his watch.

When it comes to appointing the next Lions coach, history is a great teacher

The FAS does not need to pursue a marquee name, but the choice must convey a serious intent, writes Deepanraj Ganesan.

S’pore footballer Kyoga Nakamura seeks improvement at new Thai club

He has joined Thai giants Bangkok United from BG Tampines Rovers.

E-sports team Paper Rex’s triumph at Valorant Masters a major win for S’pore, S-E Asia

Wang “Jinggg” Jing Jie is the sole local in the team, who beat Fnatic in the Toronto grand final.

A grateful Aloysius Yapp pays it forward as he looks forward to world c’ship

The world No. 2 has donated $5,000 to the Cuesports Singapore academy.

WCH Arena ready to rock and roll as times tumble at age-group meet

More than 180 personal bests were set at the test event for the World Aquatics Championships.

Outrigger canoeing makes waves in S’pore, as governing body eyes SEA Games inclusion

The Republic is set to host the world sprint championships in August 2026.

Record number of over 12,000 participants as Hyrox returns to National Stadium

The event saw the addition of the adaptive category, which features impairment divisions such as upper limb and short stature. 

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