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From medium to high support sports bras, we take a look at the latest range of sports bras from lululemon, and which best suit your workout needs PHOTO: ORANGE ROOM ASIA For women who workout regularly, choosing the right sports bra is an important decision to make as having the wrong kind of support could lead to a painful experience, discomfort during exercise, and even possibly sagging in the long run. While there are different kinds of sports bras on the market, it is important to note that just as there isn't a one-size-fit-all running shoe, there also isn't a one-size-fit-all sports bra for all training needs. PHOTO: ORANGE ROOM ASIA Knowing your workout and type of training will go a long way in helping you to identify the type of sports bra you need to support your training routine. So how can sports bras better support your boobs when you workout or head out for your runs? We find out in this episode of The Better Show with Dawn Sim (@thatmomoffour), lululemon ambassador and yogi, cross-trainer, in this episode of The Better Show with Cheryl Tay (@cheryltaysg). We explore the range of sports bras from lululemon here, which are good from yoga to pilates, HIIT workouts and running, generally known for exquisite comfort, both in terms of support and its soft texture. For smaller cup sizes, you may wish to consider the lululemon Invigorate bra or lululemon Energy bra. Image via Orange Room lululemon Invigorate Bra While offering medium support and is more recommended for medium impact activities, the lululemon Invigorate bra can really be used for all activities if your cup size is on the smaller side - including activities like yoga and muay Thai. Key Features: Race back and mesh fabric, offering great ventilation to provide a nice cool feeling and not trap unnecessary heat. lululemon Energy Bra Long Line The lululemon Energy Bra is a versatile all rounder bra, which means you can wear it out for various activities - from yoga to pilates, all the way to running and even HIIT classes, as it provides medium support. It provides a slightly tighter fit, suitable for Asian size or smaller cup sizes, offering good support even on your runs so you do not have to worry about things jiggling around. The Long Line version of the lululemon Energy Bra can also double up as a crop top, you just have to wear a jacket when it gets cold. Image via Orange Room If you are a woman of fuller chest, you may wish to consider the lululemon All Powered Up Bra, the luluemon Enlite bra or the lululemon AirSupport bra. lululemon All Powered Up Bra Offering medium support for cup sizes from A to E, the lululemon All Powered Up Bra provides moulded cups as compared to the Invigorate and Energy Bras, which are removable cups. Adjustable straps at the back means you get a better fit, while the soft brushed underband provides greater comfort than the average sports bra that causes tightness and itchiness during exercise. Image via Orange Room lululemon Enlite Bra The lululemon Enlite Bra is lightweight and comes from the high support range, with sizes all the way from A to E cup. It's breathable with built-in cups, and is a great option for those who regularly engage in high impact activities. The bonded underband won't dig in or ride up while you exercise, especially when you lift your arms up - which means you won't have any awkward moments when you lift your arms too high in activities such as yoga or hiit, while the stitch free and eye closure at the back of the bra makes it lie flat without jutting out, giving it a sleek look. Image via Orange Room The fact that it is fully laser-cut also adds to the seamless experience of wearing this sports bra, which prevents you unnecessary chaffing. The back closure of the sports bra is also able to be opened up wide enough, particularly on those days you have sore arms after a tough workout, such that you don't have to worry about struggling to get your bra on. Image via Orange Room lululemon AirSupport Bra For those who are on the larger end of the scale, the lululemon AirSupport Bra comes in cup sizes E and above. This particular sports bra took years of advanced research by the lululemon development team, and lots of wear testing before it was brought to market. Offering very high support and high in comfort, it is designed for intense runs even while it remains lightweight. A honeycomb injected foam on the bra line also means it rebalances support across the cup, the band and the strap. Adjustable straps at the back and a ribbed under band offers a custom fit feeling. Image via Orange Room Want to win a lululemon sports bra? [SPORTS BRA GIVEAWAY] Orange Room is giving away a lululemon sports bra to one lucky winner to help you on your running journey! All you have to do is follow @orange_room_asia on Instagram, subscribe to their YouTube channel, make sure your account is public and DM them the answers to these questions: 1) What cup sizes does the lululemon All Powered Bra come in? 2) What helps the lululemon AirSupport Bra re-balance support across the cups, band and straps? Submit your entry before 26 September, Sunday, 2359 hours and you could be a lucky winner! The Better Show is a series brought to you by Orange Room and hosted by Cheryl Tay to help enrich your active lifestyle and empower you with the right skills to help you in your cycling, running and swimming. #SportPlusSG #SportsBras #lululemon #lululemonSG

If you are new to running, finding the right pair of running shoes based on your training needs is essential to prevent injuries PHOTO: ORANGE ROOM ASIA If you are planning to start a more active lifestyle, the first thing you will need is a good pair of running shoes. More than just looking good, the right pair of running shoes can help you to optimise your runs as well as protect you from unnecessary injuries. Every beginner to the sport of running faces this question, and it's normal to find yourself wondering what type of running shoe would best suit your running style and needs. Where do you usually pick your shoes from? An old pair lying around the house? The one in your favourite colour at the store? There are many different types of running shoes built to suit the different profiles and training needs of runners. One of the first things to take note of is your running gait. This can be done via gait analysis if you are not aware if you tend to pronate or supinate more as a runner. This in turn determines the type of running shoes you may wish to get. For example, you may have over-pronation in your running gait, or you might want a lighter pair for your interval trainings. PHOTO: ORANGE ROOM ASIA In this seventh episode of The Better Show, host Cheryl Tay and fitness enthusiast Brandon Teo discuss the different types of running shoes, using ASICS' running range as a reference. ASICS Gel-Kayano 28 Known as ASICS' bread and butter shoe, the Gel-Kayano 28 is in its 28th generation - with 28 years of an impressive and proven track record, making this pair the number one shoe in the region for ASICS. Its Dynamic Duomax support system reduces stress on the foot caused by over pronation and provides better stability, while the Flyte Foam Blast technology, helps form the cushioning in the mid sole. Image via Orange Room This goes together with the Gel technology in the rear of the shoe to reduce impact when a runner's foot strikes the ground, as well as in the front of the shoe to help enhance shock reduction during forward movement. Suitability: For recreational runners who want better protection and stability, or if you wish to head out for your easy training runs. Where timing is not crucial, this is a good pair of shoes. ASICS Gel-Nimbus 23 Known as the sibling shoe to the Kayano, the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 23 is ASICS' number one shoe in the world. It is suitable for recreational runners with a neutral stride. The Gel-Nimbus 23 for women has a higher stack height and cushioning than the men's version as studies have shown that women and men tend to run differently. File photo: SportPlus.SG ASICS Novablast The perfect choice for those how are completely new to running or just picked up running, the ASICS Novablast is a comfortably, bouncy and energetic shoe. It is designed with a trampoline effect to help propel runners forward. For a more detailed review of this shoe, read our shoe review by national hockey athlete Gene Leck. Image via Orange Room ASICS Magic Speed As you become a more experienced runner and wish to take the next step to improve, you may wish to consider the ASICS Magic Speed. Recommended for tempo runs and intervals, the ASICS Magic Speed not only comes with ASICS' signature FF Blast technology, but also has a guide sole technology - a three quarter carbon plate in the midsole that helps to propel runners forward for a more energy efficient run. This helps runners to be less fatigued after a long run. Image via Orange Room ASICS Metaspeed Sky Used by elite athletes in competitions, the ASICS Metaspeed Sky is so light that it weighs less than 200g for both the men's and women's. The Flyte Foam Turbo technology used here, is the pinnacle of ASICS' Flyte Foam technology, making it a very responsive shoe with high energy return, which makes it an ideal pair of shoes for racing and runs that are timing dependent. Image via Orange Room ASICS Gel-Trabuco 9 Recommended for trail running, the ASICS Gel-Trabuco 9 comes with a rock protection plate in sole to protect runners from striking their feet against hard objects when doing their trail runs, or even in the case of sharp objects piercing through the shoes this allows runners' feet to be well protected. Want to win a pair of these running shoes from ASICS? [ASICS SHOES GIVEAWAY] Orange Room is giving away a pair of ASICS Novablast 2 / GEL-Kayano 28 to one lucky winner to help you on your running journey! All you have to do is follow @orange_room_asia and @asicssg on Instagram, subscribe to its YouTube channel, make sure your account is public and DM us the answers to these questions: 1) What effect is the ASICS Novablast designed to mimic? 2) What is the technology in the Asics Magic Speed? Submit your entry before 12 September, Sunday, 11.59pm and you may just be a lucky winner. The Better Show is a series brought to you by Orange Room and hosted by Cheryl Tay to help enrich your active lifestyle and empower you with the right skills to help you in your cycling, running and swimming. #SportPlusSG #Running #RunningShoes #ASICSRunning

Three new clubs added to the Singapore Women's Premier League, with the league securing a landmark sponsorship with Deloitte (From L-R): Albirex Niigata (S) captain Tina Afrida Nasmi, Hougang United player Michelle Lim, Still Aerion captain Stephanie Gigette Dominguez, Tiong Bahru FC vice-captain Raudhah Kamis, Lion City Sailors captain Ernie Sulastri and Balestier Khalsa captain Mastura Jeilani at the Deloitte Women’s Premier League sponsorship ceremony, 4 May 2022. PHOTO: FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE Singapore, 4 May 2022 – Deloitte Singapore (Deloitte) and Football Association of Singapore (FAS) today announced the resumption of Singapore’s top women’s football competition and unveiled professional services firm Deloitte as its new title sponsor. The sponsorship marks the first time that Singapore’s top-flight women’s football league will have a title sponsor since its launch in August 2000. To be known as the Deloitte Women’s Premier League (WPL), the league will return on 28 May 2022 after a two-year pandemic-enforced absence and will feature seven clubs in its 21st season: Albirex Niigata (S), Balestier Khalsa, Hougang United, Lion City Sailors, Tanjong Pagar United, Tiong Bahru and Still Aerion. Mr Edwin Tong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth with the six WPL footballers. PHOTO: FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE There is also a slice of history for Albirex, Balestier and Hougang, who have followed in the footsteps of their AIA Singapore Premier League counterparts Lion City Sailors and Tanjong Pagar United in incorporating a women’s senior team within their set-up. Furthermore, with help from the FIFA Covid-19 Relief Plan and the Unleash the Roar! project, all seven clubs will each receive a subsidy and a dedicated training facility respectively. FAS President Mr Lim Kia Tong said: “The women’s football fraternity has waited patiently for the return of the league, and we are grateful for their continued support. The FAS has taken the opportunity during this time to evolve the league with an increased number of clubs, a more competitive format and structured support provided for the teams to elevate the standard of football for our local female players.” Mr Philip Yuen, Chairman, Deloitte Singapore and Mr Lim Kia Tong, FAS President. PHOTO: FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE Deloitte’s three-year sponsorship, with an option for two additional years, will add a more than S$300,000 boost towards elevating the professionalism of the game - a historic feat for the women’s football scene. Deloitte currently employs several women’s national football players through the Deloitte Ignite athlete career opportunity program, which has seen over 130 athletes work or have worked in Deloitte since 2014. (From L-R): Hougang United player Michelle Lim, Albirex Niigata (S) captain Tina Afrida Nasmi, Still Aerion captain Stephanie Gigette Dominguez, Lion City Sailors captain Ernie Sulastri, Tiong Bahru FC vice-captain Raudhah Kamis, and Balestier Khalsa captain Mastura Jeilani at the Deloitte Women’s Premier League sponsorship ceremony, 4 May 2022. PHOTO: FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE As part of this sponsorship, and in line with FAS’ strategic intent in assisting players transition to corporate careers, Deloitte and FAS are in discussions to extend the Deloitte Ignite program for both men and women football players to open the doors to more work opportunities during and after their football careers. FAS President Mr Lim added: “We are pleased to have Deloitte on board as the new title sponsor of the WPL. Deloitte has shown commitment in improving the landscape of local sport and we are delighted to have them support women’s football. We believe that this sponsorship will not only elevate but evolve women’s football and increase interest in the sport from the grassroots to the elite level.” Mr Philip Yuen, Chairman, Deloitte Singapore and Mr Lim Kia Tong, FAS President. PHOTO: FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE Clubs will also undergo a licensing programme, as announced at the Women’s Football Conference 2022, to fulfil five pillars of sporting, infrastructure, legal, administration and personnel, and finance to provide stability and structure for staff and players. Clubs will go through a two-year education phase before the system is enforced in 2024. #SportPlusSG #TikTokSingapore #SEAGames31 #GoTeamSG

The Art In Motion Collection features unique creative designs for the GEL-1130, NOVABLAST and JAPAN S sneakers and running shoe Three Southeast Asian creatives in the spotlight for the ART IN MOTION COLLECTION - Kenji Chai (bottom right), tobyato (bottom left) and Ariyatanaporn. PHOTO: ASICS SINGAPORE Singapore, 4 May 2022 - ASICS SPORTSTYLE announced last week the ART IN MOTION COLLECTION – a limited edition collection featuring three iconic ASICS SPORTSTYLE models, each taking on an exclusive design by a local Southeast Asian artist. Following the GEL-LYTE III 30th anniversary campaign in 2020 where ASICS collaborated with 30 artists across Southeast Asia to put their creative spin on the iconic silhouette as artwork pieces, the ART IN MOTION COLLECTION BY ASICS SPORTSTYLE spotlights three creatives returning to collaborate for a collection designed and produced for Southeast Asia. The collection marks ASICS SPORTSTYLE’s commitment to uplifting the creative community and culture across the Southeast Asia region by providing local creatives with a platform to showcase their craft. Artist Kenji Chai designed the camouflage patterned sneakers for the GEL-1130. PHOTO: ASICS SINGAPORE GEL-1130™ A unique spin on the classic GEL-1130™, the sneaker features an army camouflage pattern in the artist, Kenji Chai’s signature “Chaigo” colourway. As Kenji’s iconic alter ego character, “Chaigo” (Mandarin for stray dog) was created to capture his own story of survival on the streets to bring positive energy to the public. With a strong desire to connect with people through his art, he hopes to inspire others to never stop chasing their dreams. Kenji Chai's signature "Chaigo" colourway. PHOTO: ASICS SINGAPORE Kenji was born and raised in the city of simplicity, Sandakan, and currently lives in Kuala Lumpur. From an early age, he immersed himself into the imaginative world of comics, cartoons and storybooks, inspiring his use of cute and vibrant characters through graffiti. With over 10 years of graffiti experience and having worked with brands such as Netflix, Tiger Beer, Uniqlo and Volkswagen, Kenji has marked his legacy in cities all over the world, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea, China, and Taiwan. He was also previously featured in the Malaysia Book of Records for creating the tallest graffiti mural in Kuala Lumpur. Local artist tobyato with his asymmetrical black and white design NOVABLAST running shoes. PHOTO: ASICS SINGAPORE NOVABLAST™ Drawing inspiration from the ancient Chinese philosophy of yin and yang, the NOVABLAST™ features an asymmetrical black and white design with a pop of pink and interchangeable velcro patches on the shoe tongue. Designed by artist tobyato, it explores the delicate balance between black and white and the co-dependency between opposite elements- which discovers a synergy that is nothing short of exceptional. The bold flowing tiger stripe motif on the shoe’s upper pays homage to the traditional Chinese belief that a tiger's breath creates the winds around the world, mirroring the flow of creativity throughout the world. A delicate balance of black and white with tiger stripe motif is tobyato's design for the NOVABLAST. PHOTO: ASICS SINGAPORE tobyato is an illustrator and visual artist over many mediums. From sprawling murals to artist-brand collaborations, his artworks are often bold, striking and inspired by traditional Chinese motifs and playful influences that reflect both his own heritage and personality. As a lover of street culture, he has had the opportunity to work with brands such as ASICS, G-SHOCK, Shake Shack and Levi’s among others, steadily building a body of work that exemplifies the value of artist brand collaborations. Thai artist Ariyatanaporn. PHOTO: ASICS SINGAPORE JAPAN S™ Mirroring the aesthetic of a heritage basketball sneaker, the JAPAN S™ gives your feet and your mind a lift for every move. Incorporating her characteristic doodles, artist Irin Ariyatanaporn (Ann) brings varied textures and hues to the shoe to reflect the history of basketball materials. From rough, traditional leather to the smooth, present-day ball and a cream colourway representing the indoor court, the JAPAN S is reimagined with a modern lens. Artist Ariyatanaporn brings varied textures and hues to her basketball sneaker design. PHOTO: ASICS SINGAPORE Irin Ariyatanaporn (Ann) is a Thai architect and professional doodler passionate about a variety of design disciplines - Architecture, Murals and Graphic Design. She is most well-known for her mural art for Starbucks Reserve Chao Phraya Riverfront store in Bangkok and her book, "Irin café illustration Sydney", which is inspired by her love for coffee and cafes. Irin is also the founder of her own multi-discipline studio called “Ari Studio” where she works on her illustration and Architectural design projects. ASICS Art In Motion ambassadors Chase Tan, Chantelle Ng, and Zong Zijie. PHOTO: ASICS SINGAPORE PRICING AND AVAILABILITY The ART IN MOTION BY ASICS SPORTSTYLE COLLECTION retails for $229, $189 and $149 for NOVABLAST™, GEL-1130™ and the JAPAN S™ respectively. It is available for purchase from 28 April at ASICS.COM, ASICS stores (Plaza Singapura, Jewel, Vivocity, Suntec City, Nex & Westgate), Foot Locker Orchard Gateway and the 3-day pop-up store at Alchemist @ Design Orchard (from 29 April to 1 May). To find out more about the collection, you may visit this link here. #SportPlusSG #ActiveWear #ASICS #ArtInMotion

Singapore Table Tennis Association fields youthful side in Vietnam, recommitting to its vision of grooming more table tennis stars for the world stage Koen Pang is the defending champion for the table tennis men's singles competition. PHOTO: JOHN YEONG, SPORTPLUS.SG Singapore, 4 May 2022 - Singapore will field a youthful side in the sport of table tennis at the 31st SEA Games, which includes 17 year-old debutant Zhou Jingyi, with the Games set to go ahead in a week's time. The Singapore Table Tennis Association (STTA) shared today that it had arranged for sparring partners from Japan, France, China and Canada for a centralised training camp for its athletes leading up to the Games, with the team set to depart for Vietnam next Tuesday, 10 May 2022. This year's SEA Games table tennis competition will comprise seven (7) events, and will witness a return of team events, which did not feature at the 2019 edition in the Philippines. Women's doubles pair Goi Ruixuan (left) and Wong Xinru will be making their second SEA Games appearance. PHOTO: JOHN YEONG, SPORTPLUS.SG Commitment to Grooming Youth Stars Shorn of its more established stars with Yu Mengyu announcing her retirement in recent months, and Feng Tianwei giving up her spot, President of the STTA Ms Ellen Lee confirmed the association's commitment to youth development at the Games. "We are fielding a new generation of players for the upcoming SEA Games," said Lee. "It won't be easy for the young players to fill the shoes of their seniors. Nonetheless, I have utmost faith in our paddlers and I have no doubts that our paddlers will set out to do their best for Singapore." Assisted by a team of very experienced coaches such as Gao Ning and Jing Junhong, the men's and women's teams will also be supported by other veterans of the Games. 20 year-old Koen Pang has had reduced training intensity leading up to these SEA Games due to national service, but is hopeful of doing well in the men's singles competition. PHOTO: JOHN YEONG, SPORTPLUS.SG Tactical and Emotional Maturity the Key for Koen Pang Defending Men's Singles champion Koen Pang is optimistic of the team's chances despite Singapore fielding an almost entirely new squad, insisting that the team can put up a good fight and good showing against strong Thai and Vietnamese opposition. "This SEA Games being the first major games after the pandemic, it will definitely be a big stepping stone for me to see where I am against all the top players in Southeast Asia," said the 20 year-old, who is currently still serving National Service. "I hope to become more emotionally mature, that's a big area I am working on for my game. I hope to improve in that area - the ability to control my status in the game, and improve on some of my tactical attributes as well." Goi Ruixuan won bronze at the 2019 SEA Games women's doubles competition. PHOTO: JOHN YEONG, SPORTPLUS.SG Women's Doubles Pair Feeling Optimistic Goi Ruixuan and Wong Xinru, bronze medalists for the women's doubles at the 2019 SEA Games, will make their second SEA Games appearance and are staying positive ahead of the competition at Hai Duong Gymnasium in the northern province of Hai Duong. Shared Wong: "Previously when we played our first edition (of the SEA Games), there wasn't a lot of expectations on us. Now that we have more experience playing in the world table tennis circuit, there is more expectations but it's also something we have to learn to deal with." "We always encourage each other, and I just hope we can do our best and achieve what we have set out to do." Goi was quick to agree with her teammate saying, "There is plenty of uncertainty from the other countries and how they have been training, but I feel that through the past few competitions with Xinru, our performances and chemistry have greatly improved." Wong Xinru believes added competition experience from the world table tennis circuit places her and Goi Ruixuan on a better footing than in 2019. PHOTO: JOHN YEONG, SPORTPLUS.SG "It's a whole new squad going for these SEA Games, so for us it's a new challenge particularly in the team event. But we are hopeful we can put up a good fight and do Singapore proud," she finished. Singapore failed to land a gold medal in both the men's and women's doubles competition at the last SEA Games outing, which has led to some concerns on whether the young squad can mount a challenge this time, expectations which men's team coach Gao Ning was quick to address. "Thailand and Vietnam are strong opposition, I would even say they are around the same level as us, so there is no guarantee we would win or lose when we face them, even though people are expecting us to win every match," said the five-time SEA Games men's singles gold medalist. SEA Games men's singles silver medalist Clarence Chew (left) took part in the Tokyo olympics, together with Koen Pang pose for the cameras. PHOTO: JOHN YEONG, SPORTPLUS.SG "The only thing we can do is to focus on ourselves, and have the best preparations possible before the competition rather than be distracted by factors that are outside of our control." Echoing his sentiments was women's team coach Jing Junhong, who said: "At the last edition of the SEA Games, there was a huge difference in terms of level of experience between the Thai paddlers and our youthful side. They have also had the benefit of playing together for over 10 years." "Our paddlers go into the doubles competition this time round wanting to give their best, and we are confident they will put up a good fight and be happy with whatever outcomes they achieve." #SportPlusSG #TableTennis #SEAGames

Thrashed 7-0 and 5-0 by Daegu FC and Urawa Red Diamonds, Chinese Club Shandong Taishan frustrated the Sailors who failed to score against a team primarily made up of youth players Faris Ramli doing battle against Shandong Taishan in the AFC Champions League. PHOTO: LION CITY SAILORS Buriram, Thailand, 21 April 2022 – The Sailors were on cloud nine after their historic 3-0 upset of Korea’s Daegu FC on Monday to record the first victory by a Singaporean side in the esteemed competition since 2010. After successfully performing the role of underdogs, the Sailors had to recalibrate and assume the mentality of favourites when they faced Shandong Taishan’s reserve squad on Thursday night (April 21) in the short space of three days at the Buriram City Stadium in Thailand. The players huffed and puffed, but their efforts were ultimately insufficient as the Sailors were held to a 0-0 draw and brought back to reality by a determined performance from Shandong’s youth players. Maxime Lestienne weaving through the Shandong Taishan defence in the AFC Champions League. PHOTO: LION CITY SAILORS All Chinese clubs competing in the ACL sent their reserve team for Asia’s elite club competition, opting to keep their first team players at home citing the reason of wanting to prepare for the start of the Chinese Super League season due to clashes in fixture scheduling. With the pedigree of the Sailors’ foreign players – Diego Lopes played in Portugal’s Primeira Liga, Maxime Lestienne played in the UEFA Champions League for PSV Eindhoven, Kim Shin-Wook was a two-time AFC Champions League winner with Ulsan Hyundai and Jeonbuk Hyundai – the Sailors were expected to win this game in Group F of the Asian Football Confederation Champions League (ACL) group stages. Instead, the Sailors could only manage a measly two shots on target despite having the lions’ share of possession and struggled to score against a watertight Shandong defence. No luck for Song Ui-yong against Shandong Taishan after scoring against Daegu FC in the last AFC Champions League match. PHOTO: LION CITY SAILORS The result meant the Sailors moved one point ahead of Daegu in second place, who had a game in hand when they faced off with table-toppers Urawa Red Diamonds in the later fixture of the day. The three best runners-up out of the five east region groups will progress to the tournament’s round of 16 along with the group winners. Head coach Kim Do-Hoon made one change to the lineup, bringing in Gabriel Quak – who was hauled off after just 25 minutes in a 4-1 loss to Urawa Red Diamonds on Matchday 1 – to replace defender Tajeli Salamat in a switch to a 4-4-2 formation. Tajeli’s exclusion was due to breaking a 10pm team curfew on Tuesday night, according to a club statement. He was subsequently expelled from the Sailors’ Asian Champions League squad along with midfielder M. Anumanthan. Amirul Adli in action against Shandong Taishan in the AFC Champions League. PHOTO: LION CITY SAILORS The Sailors dominated possession from kick-off, threatening to score early on when captain Hariss Harun flashed a header from Shahdan Sulaiman’s corner narrowly over the bar. Shandong were producing a resolute defensive display of their own, and nearly got the go-ahead goal in the 21st minute when winger Yi X.L started a mazy run down the right flank dribbling past Shahdan, but the young Chinese player could only fire from close range into the side-netting. From the resulting goal-kick, $3 million-man Diego Lopes had a golden chance to open proceedings when Gabriel Quak fired a powerful drive across goal, but the Brazilian midfielder failed to apply the finishing touch in the six-yard box. Gabriel Quak in action against Shandong Taishan in the AFC Champions League. PHOTO: LION CITY SAILORS The score remained deadlocked into half-time as the Sailors missed further chances courtesy of a badly-timed free header from centre-back Pedro Henrique and a miscued volley from marquee signing Maxime Lestienne. The second 45 minutes was all about the Sailors, as they moved the ball with vigour and desire trying to break down Shandong’s rigid defensive block. Usually clinical from set-pieces, the Sailors wasted another pristine opportunity when Pedro Henrique headed over the crossbar from Shahdan’s corner right after the restart. Adam Swandi attempts to beat his man in Lion City Sailors' ACL Champions league match against Shandong Taishan. PHOTO: LION CITY SAILORS It took till the 76th minute for Kim Do-Hoon’s men to register their first shot on target. Substitutes Adam Swandi and Kim Shin Wook combined, the former providing a pinpoint cut back for the Korean forward to fire a low effort from the penalty box saved by the goalkeeper. Diego Lopes was first to react to the rebound, but his header on the follow-up went away from goal. Kim Shin Wook had another chance to give the Sailors the advantage on the 85th minute mark, but his volleyed effort from a superb Lestienne cross from outside the box was straight in the palms of goalkeeper Cao Z.H. That was the last big moment for the reigning SPL champions to break the deadlock as the players collapsed to the ground in disappointment at the full-time whistle. No way through for Pedro Henrique against Shandong Taishan in the AFC Champions League. PHOTO: LION CITY SAILORS Sailors manager Kim Do-Hoon said after the game: “The ball is round. It is a very expensive lesson we learnt tonight but we need to develop and there is still a long way to go. “We did not play well today. I want to apologise to our fans, we need to do better ourselves. It did not seem like the players were ready to play today. They were poor today and we have to accept the result. We need to shake up and start again from zero. I hope this can help us stay focused for future matches.” Captain Hariss Harun added: “We know it was two points lost today. I think we were a bit heavy today (three games in six days) but that is no excuse for our performance. We have to try to pick ourselves up and improve for the next games - through set plays and moving the ball quicker from side to side to create space in between (the lines).” The Sailors will have the opportunity to make amends when they face Shandong again on Sunday (April 24) in the reverse fixture, before playing Urawa Red Diamonds next Wednesday (April 27) on Matchday 5 and finishing off the group stage with a potential crunch clash against Daegu next Saturday (April 30). #SportPlusSG #Football #AFCChampionsLeague #SingaporeFootball

Daegu avenged their Matchday 2 loss, with goals from Lee Keun-ho and Zeca cancelling out Song Ui-Young’s opener to see the Korean side through to the Round of 16 as group winners Nur Adam in action against Daegu FC in the AFC Champions League. PHOTO: LION CITY SAILORS Buriram, Thailand, 30 April 2022 – “We’ve made our mark and people know about us,” said Sailors head coach Kim Do-Hoon in the pre-match press conference. The Sailors should be proud of a tournament where they established themselves amongst the footballing giants of Asia, despite crashing out of the group-stages after displaying a resilient performance that resulted in a 2-1 defeat to Daegu on Saturday night (April 30) at the Buriram Stadium. The Sailors finished third in Group F, notching up a total of seven points out of a possible 18 in Asia’s premiere competition including a massive 3-0 win over Daegu in Matchday 2 – the first victory by a Singaporean side in the tournament since 2010. Renamed as the Lion City Sailors in 2020 and previously known as ‘Home United’, the club’s only previous experience in the AFC Champions League was a second-round exit in 2001. The Sailors celebrate Song's goal that put them in the lead against Daegu FC. PHOTO: LION CITY SAILORS The Sailors fell 4-1 and 6-0 to two-time ACL champions Urawa Red Diamonds and defeated Chinese club Shandong Taishan 3-2 after drawing 0-0 with them previously in their other group-stage fixtures. Head coach Kim Do-Hoon stuck with a 3-4-3 formation despite a disheartening 6-0 loss to Urawa Red Diamonds on Wednesday (April 27). The trio of Song Ui-Young, Diego Lopes and Maxime Lestienne came in for Adam Swandi, Haiqal Pashia and Amiruldin Asraf respectively. Both sides needed a win to progress but began the game by constructing their attacks meticulously; focused on not giving the ball away cheaply. It was Daegu who had the game’s first chances courtesy of a pair of free headers in the opening minutes – first from Brazilian forward Zeca straight into Hassan Sunny’s gloves in the six-yard box, then defender Jo Jinwoo’s header over the crossbar from a Bruno Lamas corner. Maxime Lestienne in action for the Sailors against Daegu FC, who avenged their match day 2 defeat to the Sailors. PHOTO: LION CITY SAILORS The Sailors had the slight advantage in possession but were struggling to penetrate a rigid Daegu defence – also set up in a 3-4-3 shape – with sterile sideways passing, until the breakthrough came from a moment of brilliance in the 26th minute. Song Ui-Young pounced on a headed clearance, using his chest to bring the ball down into his path, before unleashing a venomous volley from 30 yards out that swerved past goalkeeper Oh Seunghoon’s reach into the bottom corner of the net. It was the Singapore international’s third goal of the tournament. Club CEO Chew Chun Liang raised both his arms into the air and punched for joy, sent into delirium alongside the Sailors supporters in the stands. It was a case of deja vu. The Sailors were in front by the half hour mark courtesy of a Song goal and held on until the half-time interval. Daegu came out flying after the break following the introduction of former South-Korean international Lee Keun-ho, who has 84 appearances for his country. Faris Ramli attempts a shot against Daegu FC in the AFC Champions League. PHOTO: LION CITY SAILORS It was the 37-year-old substitute who levelled proceedings just nine minutes after the restart. A whipped cross from deep by left wing-back Hong Chul, also a Korean international, evaded the grasps of Hassan Sunny to leave Lee Keun-ho the opportunity to apply the finishing touch at the far post. Just as things were starting to look ominous for the Sailors, pouring rain came crashing down as if on cue at the Buriram Stadium. Players started to slip and slide on the turf as conditions worsened, with a waterlogged pitch adding to the unpredictability of the game. With 14 minutes left on the clock, referee Ahmed Faisal Alali made the decision to suspend the game in light of unplayable conditions – ground passes, shots and clearances were trickling to a stop in many areas of the pitch due to surface water. After an hour’s delay, Daegu were raring to go and won themselves a controversial penalty in the 79th minute when Sailors defender Amirul Adli was deemed to have hauled down Daegu captain Kim Jinhyuk in the penalty area whilst defending a cross. Song Ui-Young takes a shot at goal against Daegu FC in the AFC Champions League. PHOTO: LION CITY SAILORS Up stepped Zeca, who made no mistake dispatching the resulting spot-kick, sending Hassan Sunny the wrong way to give Daegu the lead. Crestfallen after their impressive start, the Sailors failed to create further chances to restore parity as Daegu saw out the match after an enthralling encounter. Sailors head coach Kim Do-Hoon said: “It was a very emotional evening, my boys did amazing. Under the difficult circumstances, they gave everything. It is a very proud moment as a coach. We’re going to move on, play better football and get better.” “It was a massive experience, we learnt a lot from our maiden campaign. We are going to continue to develop in the domestic league. Hopefully the Sailors’ name will be in the top-tier competition of the continent again very soon.” Kim Do Hoon's charges will have to regroup for the Singapore Premier League when they take on Hougang United in the next match. PHOTO: LION CITY SAILORS “There is still a big gap to the rest of Asia – in terms of the performance, attitude and players’ personality on the pitch – but we have reduced the gap even though there is a long way to go. We know what we need to do to get there,” he added. Coach Kim lavished praise on goalscorer Song Ui-Young for his ‘absolutely brilliant’ performance: “Honestly he showed a much improved performance than in the domestic league. He scored a superb goal tonight. As a coach this is when you realise you are doing your job well when players shine on the pitch in such an important tournament. I’m proud and I want to say thank you to him and the rest of the boys.” Song Ui-Young who has been the Sailors’ stand-out performer throughout the competition was indignant in defeat. “I just wanted to do my best for my team but unfortunately, we lost. It is frustrating but it is what it is. It was a hard fight and I’m really proud of my teammates. If we have the opportunity to play in this competition next time, we will do our best to qualify from the group stages,” he said. Daegu FC are group F winners following their 2-1 win over the Sailors, who finish third. PHOTO: LION CITY SAILORS The Sailors will regroup for the Singapore Premier League which resumes next Friday (May 6), when they will take on Hougang United at the Hougang Stadium at 7.45pm local time. #SportPlusSG #Football #AFCChampionsLeague #SingaporeFootball

Elevate Performance Gym is an inclusive gym in town that builds on Elevate Performance Coaching's Training philosophies for Triathletes Elevate Performance Gym founder Arthur Tong (right) guides a gym participant. PHOTO: CHERYL TAY, SPORTPLUS.SG It didn’t seem too long ago when I was having a conversation with Elevate Performance founder Arthur Tong, about his dream of starting his own multisport coaching business. He had a great vision of building a community that is inclusive, where he could impart his knowledge and have that safe space. However, it wasn’t just about resigning from a job. Yes, there is always a risk when you leave something stable to start your own thing, but this was Arthur having to make a decision to leave a career he was very passionate about. He was serving his country in the military and was a respected soldier and leader in the force. Elevate Performance Gym founder Nigel (right) guides a gym participant. PHOTO: CHERYL TAY, SPORTPLUS.SG The Hong Kong-born Arthur moved to Singapore when he was a toddler and got into competitive swimming. He moved again, to Vancouver, when he was of secondary school age and returned when he had to do his National Service. That was when he fell in love with “the purpose of being in uniform”; hence he chose to sign on to the army. Awarded the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) scholarship, he then headed to Australia for his engineering degree. Elevate Performance Gym is an inclusive gym. PHOTO: CHERYL TAY, SPORTPLUS.SG Back in the force, Arthur was preparing soldiers to be operationally ready and he saw the similarities between a soldier and an athlete. Thus, in his own time, he did lots of reading on training methodologies and coaching philosophies, as well as took up courses in sports science. Together with his wife Elaine Young – whom he encouraged to pick up the sport of triathlon – they experimented and explored different programming and training approaches for her Ironman pursuits over several years. The Elevate Performance Gym is located at 3 Neil Road and ready to receive fitness enthusiasts and triathletes. PHOTO: CHERYL TAY, SPORTPLUS.SG When Elaine qualified for the prestigious Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, for the first time in 2017, the realisation that he could become a coach to help others became real. In a similar vein of how he used to “mould young men into fighting fit soldiers and responsible citizens”, Arthur enjoys working with athletes to understand their needs and equip them for their races or build their fitness. Elevate Performance Gym goers at a workout session. PHOTO: CHERYL TAY, SPORTPLUS.SG Eventually, Arthur chose to take that leap of faith in March 2019 to set up Elevate Performance Coaching. This was not a rash moment – he had spent months, years even, building his knowledge, taking courses, integrating into the community, exploring his options, before he made the calculated move. Elevate Performance Coaching got off the ground quickly – not without its challenges of course – and he got a system going. I’ve joined some sessions at his track squad and swim squad before, and the people are great. Friendly and non-intimidating, encouraging and positive. Elevate Performance Gym founder Arthur Tong (right) with wife Elaine Young and daughter. PHOTO: CHERYL TAY, SPORTPLUS.SG Then COVID-19 hit us and the world came to a screeching halt. But now that we are opening up again, Arthur has hit the ground running with his latest initiative – Elevate Performance Gym – with three other co-founders. Before you shrug it off as just another gym, this is a little different. Focusing on inclusivity, the functional fitness classes here are designed to work as part of a bigger ecosystem. While Elevate Performance Gym does offer HIIT workouts, what sets it apart are its different program offerings catered for different training days, designed around a Triathlete's schedule. PHOTO: CHERYL TAY, SPORTPLUS.SG There are different types of classes on different days; for example Monday is for strength, Tuesday for cardio and Wednesday for power. These work in tandem with his track and swim squad sessions as well, so you get the best of many worlds. They also have in-house sports therapy and physiotherapy, Sunday boot camps by the beach, and workout sessions in Hard Rock Café. While Elevate Performance might sound like it’s primarily a triathlon coaching programme for competitive people, you don’t have to be a triathlete to join his sessions. Neither do you need to be actively taking part in races. Perhaps you want to learn how to swim, maybe you want to run faster, or you just want to get stronger. Surely there is something that can help you. SportPlus.sg was invited to try out the Elevate Performance Gym last weekend. PHOTO: CHERYL TAY, SPORTPLUS.SG The best part though, is how Arthur is truly making this an inclusive gym. Other than the regular classes for people like you and me, he also has classes for seniors and those with special needs. In fact, he is also providing employment opportunities at his front desk for those with special needs. This is not something new for him and his team of coaches – Arthur has been actively involved in leading Runninghour, an inclusive running club for people with special needs. I really love how this is truly a gym for everyone, so if you’re wanting to swim or run better, or just get fit, give this place a chance. P.S. Comes with rain showers and carefully handpicked body soap so you leave the gym smelling awesome. Elevate Performance Gym is open at 3 Neil Road (S)088805. More at www.elevateperformancegym.com #SportPlusSG #ElevatePerformanceGym #Fitness

TRI-Factor Vietnam 2022 race held in Vung Tau on 10 April witnessed 300 participants from 28 countries, with Winners of selected categories earning a spot at TRI-Factor World Championship 2022 Daniel Le Nhat Tai, overall male winner of the Enduro category. PHOTO: ORANGE ROOM ASIA Singapore, 19 April 2022 – The 2022 TRI-Factor race season kicked off proper on Sunday, 10 April 2022 with TRI-Factor Vietnam in the beautiful port city of Vung Tau. More than 300 triathletes representing 28 countries such as the Netherlands, Taiwan, Canada, France, Denmark, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States of America, took part in the biggest mass participation international triathlon event in Vietnam since the COVID-19 pandemic started. True to its hot and humid nature, the multisport athletes braved the heat of the scenic course that took them into the waters of Back Beach (Bai Sau) for the swim, a ride on the smooth, well-paved roads of Thuy Van streets and a flat run along the picturesque Thuy Van – Ha Long street. Race participants in the swim leg of TRI-Factor Vietnam in the beautiful port city of Vung Tau. PHOTO: ORANGE ROOM ASIA “This event certainly quenched my thirst for racing. I was very much looking forward to this and I am overjoyed to meet my like-minded friends of the community. I set a goal to test my limits, on top of balancing work and life, and I hope to become a role model for my children. What I achieved was beyond my expectations and I’m very proud with my win!” said Daniel Le Nhat Tai, overall male winner of the Enduro category. “I just recovered from COVID-19 a week before the race, so I had to be careful not to push myself too hard in the race. My intention was just to have fun, so honestly a second place finish is beyond what I expected. It has been a long time without travel and races, so from here I hope to take part in overseas races and interact with foreign athletes,” said Nguyen Tuan Anh, who came in overall male second for the Sprint category. Cycling leg of TRI-Factor Vietnam held on 10 April 2022. PHOTO: ORANGE ROOM ASIA “We are excited to start the 2022 season with new race locations and formats to serve the community. It was heartwarming to see the athletes, supporters and fans come together physically. This is only the beginning as we aim to roll out the rest of the season across the region!” said Elvin Ting, co-founder of Orange Room Asia, who created and owns the TRI-Factor brand. The TRI-Factor Asian Championship Series, which first started in 2009, will be held in 9 countries this year – Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Korea and China – including a brand new TRI-Factor World Championship race location that will be revealed soon. Race participants at the running leg of TRI-Factor Vietnam receiving hydration at a water point. PHOTO: ORANGE ROOM ASIA TRI-FACTOR VIETNAM 2022 RESULTS ENDURO (1500m swim, 80km bike, 21km run) 1st, Male – Daniel Lê Nhật Tài 2nd, Male – Tuna Đặng Quốc Tuấn 3rd, Male – Võ Anh Tuấn 1st, Female – Phạm Tố Phương 2nd, Female – Nguyễn Đặng Quỳnh Như 3rd, Female – Nguyễn Phương Hoa STANDARD (1500m swim, 40km bike, 10km run) 1st, Male – Lâm Quang Nhật 2nd, Male – Trịnh Vũ Anh Huy 3rd, Male – Kristof Van Houdt 1st, Female – Nguyễn Thị Trà My 2nd, Female – Mary Mcaloon 3rd, Female – Đào Trà My SPRINT (750m swim, 25km bike, 5km run) 1st, Male – Nguyễn Tùng 2nd, Male – Nguyễn Tuấn Anh 3rd, Male – Friso Klok 1st, Female – Phạm Thuý Vi 2nd, Female – Nguyễn Thị Thuỳ Mỵ 3rd, Female – Nguyễn Thị Thiên Minh ENDURO RELAY 1st, Team – Nguyễn Mạnh Thường, Phan Tuấn Vũ, Mao Quốc Tới 2nd, Team – Lâm Trang Hoàng Thanh, Huỳnh Đức Huy, Võ Chí Hiếu 3rd, Team – Trương Quang An, Nguyễn Lê Huy, Nguyễn Đăng Khoa DUATHLON STANDARD 1st, Male – Hà Văn Nhật 2nd, Male – Florian Deichmann 3rd, Male – Phạm Tiến Sản 1st, Female – Nguyễn Thị Phương Trinh 2nd, Female – Đoàn Thị Cẩm Tú 3rd, Female – Nguyễn Thị Hiệp #SportPlusSG #Triathlon #TRIFactorSeries #TRIFactorVietnam

Watch any one of this fan’s vlogs of a Lion City Sailors game and you might just want to experience it for yourself Lion City Sailors fan Aiman Rifqi in the stands of Jalan Besar Stadium. PHOTO: FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE At every Lion City Sailors game, you’ll most likely spot Aiman Rifqi decked out in the club’s colours, with his GoPro in hand, giving all his energy and support to his favourite team. The 22 year-old has been supporting the Lion City Sailors since 2015, when they were formerly known as Home United Football Club* and he was invited to join a football clinic hosted by them. *We note that Lion City Sailors prefer to be known as a new club without a prior affiliation to Home United, but this is taken from the context of a fan, with many still relating to the club in that way. “Immediately after the first clinic, we got to watch the club play against Geylang International at Jalan Besar stadium. Although they lost 1- 0, they won my heart and I grew to love Singapore Football immediately after that memorable day.” He then joined the supporters group for Home United in 2018 and continued to be a loyal supporter of the club even after a change of ownership and name to Lion City Sailors in 2020. “They mean so much to me as they have made a statement and changed the view of local football in Singapore.” Aiman at the bottom left of the photo holding his trusty GoPro. PHOTO: FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE “I was there when there were only less than a hundred fans watching the game, and to see how the amount of fans have increased to thousands really amazes me and I’m very proud to say that I was truly there for my favourite local club through the highs and lows. They will always hear me roar regardless if we win, lose or draw!” Aiman was inspired by other YouTubers he follows to start his own channel and make a name for himself in the YouTube community by combining his love and passion for content creation and football. After a few series changes, equipment upgrades, and coming out of the pandemic, Aiman has finally settled into his element with the Lion City Sailors Adventure vlogs. “It was a rough start, but with each video, the quality became better and I was being myself the most through these vlogs which resulted in casual viewers enjoying my vlogs as they were seeing a unique supporter of local football.” Aiman with a fellow Lion City Sailors fan at Jalan Besar Stadium. PHOTO: AIMAN RIFQI YOUTUBE CHANNEL Aiman manages his content and channel by himself. He can spend up to a week producing and editing a Lion City Sailors Adventure vlog while matchday videos take more time due the size of the video. He also has a strong support system with his family and friends encouraging and advising him when he needs it. Through his videos, he hopes to contribute as much as he can to Singapore football. He described being able to witness the roar of his fellow Lion City Sailors supporters, and also being able to replay and relive the games through his vlogs as some of the highlights of producing the content that he does. Bringing the cheers into Jalan Besar Stadium. PHOTO: AIMAN RIFQI YOUTUBE CHANNEL “It gives me the chills when almost thousands of supporters clap and sing along to the chants and it makes me feel emotional that we are able to build something amazing like this.” Another highlight for Aiman is being approached by fans of his channel. “It’s amazing to find out that people enjoy the vlogs and that some even try to come to these games because they want to experience the same passion that I have for local football.” Aiman Rifqi cheering on the Sailors from the stands of Jalan Besar Stadium. PHOTO: FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE While Aiman feels that the football culture has improved in Singapore in the past few years, he also hopes to see more new fans in the spectator stands watching and supporting the AIA Singapore Premier League and our new generation of football players. “Young stars like Nur Adam Abdullah, Nicky Melvin Singh, Iman Hakim, Ong Yu En & Hilman Norhisam are not to be missed, they will be representing our country in the foreseeable future and I want everyone to witness their journey to the top. Other than that, I am grateful that I get to witness such an amazing change of view to local football and I hope it continues on.” #SportPlusSG #Football #SingaporePremierLeague #SingaporeFootball

Singapore Women's 4 x 100m sprinters look ahead to return of international competition at 82nd Singapore Open Track and Field Championships Singapore women's 4 x 100m sprinters Clara Goh (left), Bernice Liew (centre) and Elizabeth Ann Tan. PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG Her journey into sprinting began at the age of 10. An adrenaline junkie, Singapore sprinter Clara Goh said sprinting gives her an "excitement that only competition can bring" and continues to fuel her on her journey as a national sprinter. The former Temasek Polytechnic athlete is no stranger to the Singapore Open Track and Field Championships, having featured at the last edition that took place in 2019 before Covid-19 swept across the globe, cancelling most sports events. Two years without international competition have made many athletes restless, and Goh is no different, champing at the bit ahead of the first Singapore Open in three years which is due to take place on 16-17 April 2022 at the Home of Athletics. Clara Goh warming-up ahead of training at Home of Athletics. PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG She said: "My favourite memory of the Singapore Open has to be running with all the international athletes who fight their hardest for their country. It is really an honour to be able to run with them." In 2019, Goh was part of a talented quartet of young female sprinters who set a new national junior record for the women's 4x100m event in Clark, Philippines as part of a 30th SEA Games test event. Their timing of 46.68sec lowered the previous record set by Jannah Wong, Kugapriya Chandran, Eugenia Tan and Shanti Pereira at the 2014 Asian Junior Championships in Taiwan by 0.1 sec, and they were rewarded with a place at the 30th SEA Games that December. Singapore sprinter Elizabeth Ann Tan in action at Home of Athletics. PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG As for Singapore Open debutants Bernice Liew and Elizabeth-Ann Tan, it is all about hitting their personal bests and remaining injury free. The pair share an inseparable bond which begun from primary school, with the former Nanyang Girls making a name for themselves on the track in the National School Games, setting new records and bagging a multidue of titles for their school. Elizabeth-Ann Tan shared: "It is something very special to be able to share my sprinting journey with Bernice since Primary School." "To then go to the same Secondary School and Junior College and now be in the same National Team is incredible. We keep pushing each other to better timings and achievements." Singapore sprinter Bernice Liew lacing up ahead of training. PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG Clara Goh, 22, could also relate, citing the ability to forge lasting friendships as the reason that she keeps going in her journey on the track. When asked what their personal targets for next weekend's Singapore Open were, the trio chose to focus on their own performances instead of setting overly ambitious goals. "We are both very excited, it's been a while since we've had international competition," exclaimed Elizabeth-Ann Tan. Liew was in agreement, adding: "Even though we are very thrilled we are also very nervous, and we just hope we can do our best." "So I hope to hit my personal best (PB) but also to take note of my form and concentrate on the race, so that I will have no regrets." "Likewise, I hope to be able to execute my race plan well and stay injury free. If I can hit my PB that would be an added bonus," Tan finished. The 82nd Singapore Open Track and Field Championships will take place from 16-17 April 2022 at the Home of Athletics, Stadium Boulevard, Singapore 397804. The competition will be streamed live on Singapore Athletics' Facebook page, while specators are also allowed inside the venue to support and cheer on the athletes. #SportPlusSG #Athletics #TrackAndField #Sprinting #100m #4x100m

Singapore's new generation of sprinters from the men's team are set to make their debuts at the 82nd Singapore Open Track and Field Championships after a three-year hiatus Singapore sprinters Marc Brian Louis (left) and Sing Hui will be using the 82nd Singapore Open as preparation for the 31st SEA Games next month. PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG He is the third fastest runner in the men's 100m on Singapore's all-time list, and gunning to become the fastest of all time. At just 20 years of age, Marc Brian Louis has already won gold for the 400m hurdles at the Asian Youth Athletics Championships, rewritten multiple national records for the 110m hurdles and 100m sprint, and competed at the World Athletics U20 Championships in 2021. So with the 82nd Singapore Open Track and Field Championships just around the corner and the 31st SEA Games coming up in Hanoi next month, just what exactly is this Singapore track star looking forward to the most? Rising star Marc Brian Louis is the third fastest Singaporean man in the all-time 100m list. PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG "I'm excited to be able to run with some of Singapore's best runners again. It excites me that most of them are going to be fast because when I go into local competitions, I don't always have many runners who can really push me," said Louis with a smile. His timing of 10.39sec set on 11 December 2021 broke the men's U20 100m record, and was just 0.02sec shy of the senior mark - a 20 year-old Singapore record held by UK Shyam. His time was also just 0.04sec off Malaysian Muhammad Haiqal Hanafi's 2019 SEA Games winning time. Marc Brian Louis is targeting to break Singapore's 20 year-old 100m record held by UK Shyam at the upcoming SEA Games in Hanoi. PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG Louis will be making his Singapore Open debut next week in the 100m and 200m events at the Home of Athletics, and while he is not certain he will go under the all-time 100m mark next week, he hopes to be able to do so by the time the Southeast Asian Games rolls around next month. "I feel that I will probably me more hyped up for the SEA Games, so I am a bit more confident that it might happen then (breaking the record), but not so much for the Singapore Open." His team mate Sing Hui on the other hand, also making his Singapore Open debut, considers himself a late developer and only started sprinting during his university days. "Back in NUS I stayed in Kent Ridge Hall, and in order to stay in hall for subsequent years you have to join multiple CCAs. Track and field was one of those CCAs, and I guess I've not looked back since." Sing Hui considers himself a late bloomer, having only picked up sprinting during his university days. PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG Five years Louis' senior, Sing Hui will be competing in the 100m and 4 x 100m events at the 82nd Singapore Open, and is also making his SEA Games bow in Hanoi next month. Said the 25 year-old, "I'm really excited to be making my debut at the Singapore Open and SEA Games." "Singapore has went through a lot the last two years, and the Singapore Open is a great opportunity for us to rekindle the fire for Singapore sports in the nation." Sprinter Sing Hui will be competing in the men's 100m and 4 x 100m events at the Singapore Open. PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG Choosing to focus on himself instead of his competitors, Sing Hui added: "Athletics is a very personal and unique sport. Going into every race, I just aim to give my best and hope to achieve my personal best." Sing Hui's uniquely interesting story of how he began his sprinting journey has turned a few heads, and certainly gives hope to many that it is never too late to begin on your journey. The 82nd Singapore Open Track and Field Championships will take place from 16-17 April 2022 at the Home of Athletics, Stadium Boulevard, Singapore 397804. The competition will be streamed live on Singapore Athletics' Facebook page, while specators are also allowed inside the venue to support and cheer on the athletes. #SportPlusSG #Athletics #TrackAndField #Sprinting #100m #4x100m