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Lucas Tan and Andy Wong suffer defeats on opening day, while fellow Singapore stars Beh Kun Ting and Ser Lin Qian will also feature in qualifying rounds of Singapore Smash Lucas Tan in action in the qualifying round of Singapore Smash 2022 on Day 1. PHOTO: WORLD TABLE TENNIS Singapore, 8 March 2022 - Singapore table tennis athletes Lucas Tan and Andy Wong suffered defeats on the opening day of Singapore Smash 2022 at OCBC Arena of Singapore Sports Hub, a WTT Grand Smash as part of the WTT Series, and the first of four new pillars of professional table tennis. Lucas Tan fell 0-3 (9-11, 2-11, 2-11) to Cedric Nuytinck of Belgium, while compatriot Andy Wong lost 1-3 (11-9, 6-11, 9-11, 5-11) to Frenchman Andrea Landrieu. Singapore's table tennis player Andy Wong at Singapore Smash 2022. PHOTO: WORLD TABLE TENNIS Wong, 19, said: "I was playing very well at the start but my opponent changed up the rhythm and I couldn’t get it back. I was nervous initially because the Singapore Smash is a big event and this is the first time I’m competing on such a big stage with the professional players, but I got over the nerves eventually." Team-mate Tan, 22, also admitted he was nervous entering the match. "I’m not used to (the opponent’s) serves and returns too, so I panicked a little towards the end," he added. Lucas Tan getting ready to receive a serve on Day 1 of Singapore Smash 2022 at the OCBC Arena. PHOTO: WORLD TABLE TENNIS "The first game was still all right, but once there was a huge difference in scores for the subsequent games, it became quite hard to manage. I’m not satisfied, I think I could’ve performed better. But I still have doubles to play, so I’ll rest for today and continue practising tomorrow." Singapore Smash 2022 Opening Day The first day of the inaugural Singapore Smash kicked off with the men’s and women’s singles qualifiers (Round of 64) taking place at the OCBC Arena. Players in action included two-time world youth champion Xiang Peng of China, who held off a resurgent Noshad Alamiyan to prevail 3-2 (11-8, 11-8, 9-11, 9-11, 11-8). Singapore's Andy Wong in action at Singapore Smash 2022. PHOTO: WORLD TABLE TENNIS The 19-year-old Xiang trailed 2-7 in the fifth game before staging a comeback to defeat his Iranian opponent. Xiang, who won the Under-19 Boys’ Singles title at the 2021 ITTF World Youth Championships, said of his performance: "I was pretty confident after winning the first two games. But after that, things changed a little in terms of tactical play. I was nervous after the third and fourth games but I managed to come back even though I was trailing 2-7. I really fought for it and didn’t give up." China's Xiang Peng survived a scare on the opening day of the inaugural Singapore Smash 2022. PHOTO: WORLD TABLE TENNIS The most important thing I’ve learnt (from this match) is that even if you’re leading, you have to approach it point by point and not get ahead of yourself. It’s still important to control my mind, play a strong mental game and ensure that I play to the best of my ability to seal the win.” WTT Grand Smashes form the foundation of the WTT Series and the Singapore Smash is the first of the four new pillars of professional table tennis. The event boasts US$2,000,000 in prize money, the biggest prize purse at an officially-sanctioned table tennis event. Singapore Smash qualifying matches are ongoing from now till 9 March, with the top eight winners in the men’s and women’s qualifying competition advancing to the main draw. Tickets to the qualifying matches are on sale starting from $10. Main draw matches will be played from 11 to 20 March, and tickets are priced from $18. Ticket packages including day passes for the main draw are available from $35. More information can be found at www.sistic.com.sg. #SportPlusSG #TableTennis #SingaporeSmash2022

Singapore's Quah swimming family have booked their tickets to the 2022 Asian Games off the back of sterling performances on Day 1 of the Liberty Insurance 52nd SNAG Major Games Qualifiers Quah Jing Wen in action on Day 1 of the Liberty Insurance 52nd SNAG Major Games Qualifier. PHOTO: SINGAPORE SWIMMING ASSOCIATION Singapore, 16 March 2022 - Singapore's Quah swimming trio have all qualified for the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games on the same day, after the completion of the first day of competition at the Liberty Insurance 52nd SNAG Major Games qualifiers at the OCBC Aquatic Centre, Singapore Sports Hub. The event serves as an opportunity for Singapore's national swimmers to qualify for this year's Commonwealth Games and Asian Games. Although satisfied with qualification for the Asian Games, the Quahs felt there was still much room for improvement. "After the race, I was quite disappointed with how I went, but after hearing that I made the 'A' cut, it was quite relieving. I was not really thinking about the cut at all, just more of my personal goals – which was trying to hit my best times," said Jing Wen. She is the youngest of the Quah swimming trio, booking her ticket to the Asian Games when she won the Women’s 200m Butterfly final with a time of 2:12.23s, narrowly bettering the "A" qualifying mark of 2:12.61s. Something to Learn from Every Race "There’s something to learn from every single race, usually after every meet I will reflect on it and talk to my coaches about it, but I don’t think about it during the meet because there are still many days of racing left, but definitely there are positives to take away from my races", added the 22-year-old rising star. Her sister Ting Wen, 30-year-old Swimfast Aquatic Club (SAC) star, shared similar sentiments and was more focused on her catch as her shoulder has been giving her issues since the start of the year. She made the cut too clocking a time of 55.72s in the morning heats of the 100m Freestyle, going under the Asian Games "A" qualifying mark of 56.07s. She later clocked 55.88s in the final. Quah Zheng Wen in swimming action. FILE PHOTO: SPORT SINGAPORE Lowering Timings Further Having qualified for the Asian Games, the aim now is to get lower timings than those in the January and February swimming series. Meanwile, Quah Zheng Wen led from start to finish in the Men’s 100m Backstroke final, touching home first in a time of 55.64s, which was 0.08s under the Asian Games “A” qualifying mark of 55.72s. Day 2 of the Liberty Insurance 52nd SNAG Major Games Qualifier will see the Men’s 50m Butterfly, 100m Freestyle and 400m Individual Medley, and the Women’s 50m Backstroke, 200m Individual Medley and 800m Freestyle. #SportPlusSG #Swimming #SNAG2022

SGBasketball Sapphire takes second place and will join Siglap Team 1 in Super League SGBasketball Sapphire (in white) takes on Siglap Team 1 in the East Zone Final. PHOTO: KIN PRODUCTIONS 13 March 2022, Singapore - Siglap Team 1 took first place in the U16 Boys East Zone Finals of the ActiveSG Cup 2022 Basketball 3x3 competition after a thrilling final match against SGBasketball Sapphire, helping both teams to qualify for the Super League that's set to take place next weekend in the process. In line with their strong form shown in the previous three weeks of the competition, Siglap Team 1 achieved their feat without dropping a single game. On the other hand, SGBasketball Sapphire suffered two defeats—though both were at the hands of the zonal champions, due to the competition format. SGBasketball Sapphire (in white) takes on Siglap Team 1 in the East Zone Final. PHOTO: KIN PRODUCTIONS The teams were nip and tuck in the initial stages of the match with the score level at five-all nearing the halfway point. However, the level required of SGBasketball Sapphire to hold off Siglap Team 1 proved to be unsustainable, and the latter gained the upper hand for the rest of the match, eventually winning 21-12. “I think we did quite a good job within the first three to four minutes—we held out, we stayed disciplined and managed to get good shots,” said Ong Yi Xun from SGBasketball Sapphire, regarding how the final match panned out for his team. Both teams now face new challenges in the Super League next week, where they will come up against the rest of Singapore’s top teams. Despite this, they are confident in their ability to put up a good fight. SGBasketball Sapphire (in white) takes on Siglap Team 1 in the East Zone Final. PHOTO: KIN PRODUCTIONS “First is definitely the goal. But most importantly: do our best, get out there, and learn,” said SGBasketball Sapphire’s Jared Gonong on the aims of his team for the Super League. Similarly, in response to the question of what their goal for the Super League was, the players of Siglap Team 1 responded with a unanimous declaration to finish in “first”. Elaborating further on their goals, Jeryl Gan from the team added, “We feel very honoured to be able to get into the Super League. There, we will continue to put in our best—to improve and play to the best of our capabilities, and hopefully be able to claim something.” SGBasketball Sapphire (in white) takes on Siglap Team 1 in the East Zone Final. PHOTO: KIN PRODUCTIONS After four weeks of zonal competitions, the players were thoughtful in their reflections on how their teams had developed and improved. “I think progressively our team chemistry got a bit better, so our performance also got better,” said Lee Ziwoo for Siglap Team 1, “the first week we were a bit raw because it was the first time we played with each other in a 3x3 environment. Then subsequently over the next few weeks, we understood the way each other plays, so it suited us better.” ActiveSG Cup 2022 Basketball 3x3 winners medals. PHOTO: KIN PRODUCTIONS For SGBasketball Sapphire, Ong Yi Xun said, “I’m actually very satisfied with how the last four weeks went. We never played a single week with a complete team—we always had one guy out—so the fact that we managed to get this far is a testament to how hard my team works, and I’m just very thankful to play alongside these people.” For the U19 Boys East Zone, Seafood and NPSI Jaguar will be heading to the Super League after finishing first and second respectively in their finals held on 12 Mar. The boys will be looking to rest well before heading to the ActiveSG Clementi Sport Hall next week where the Super League will be held. SGBasketball Sapphire (in white) takes on Siglap Team 1 in the East Zone Final. PHOTO: KIN PRODUCTIONS ActiveSG Cup 2022 Basketball 3x3 Full Results from Sun, 13 March 2022 Central Zone, Boys U16 Group A ActiveSG Clementi Sport Hall Siglap Team 1 21-3 Strikers The Imported Ones 16-11 Siglap CSC U16 Boys Maker Ballers 8-21 SGBasketball Sapphire Not So Fantastic 4 7-17 Dream Team Strikers 6-8 Siglap CSC U16 Boys Maker Ballers 19-8 Not So Fantastic 4 Siglap Team 1 21-13 The Imported Ones SGBasketball Sapphire 18-14 Dream Team Maker Ballers 15-19 The Imported Ones Siglap CSC U16 Boys 13-17 Dream Team Siglap Team 1 21-15 SGBasketball Sapphire Maker Ballers 9-8 Siglap CSC U16 Boys - 5th/6th Placing The Imported Ones 20-21 Dream Team - 4th Placing Dream Team 12-15 SGBasketball Sapphire - 3rd Placing Siglap Team 1 21-12 SGBasketball Sapphire - Finals About Basketball 3x3, ActiveSG Cup 2022 The ActiveSG Cup 2022 is a basketball tournament for youths 15-19 years-old. The Central and East Zones are organised by KIN Productions, with a centralised venue playing host to the qualifiers in each zone. ActiveSG Clementi Sport Centre is the centralised venue for the Central Zone and ActiveSG Pasir Ris Sport Centre is the official venue for the East Zone. The top two teams from each zone will qualify for the Super League, while the teams that rank third and fourth will qualify for the Prime League, with these taking place on 18 and 19 March, before a Grand Final to finish off the ActiveSG Cup action at Our Tampines Hub on 20 March. #SportPlusSG #ActiveSGCup2022 #Basketball #SportsEvents

OCBC Cycle will make a return to Singapore Sports Hub after a two-year hiatus, with both competitive and non-competitive rides available while keeping its virtual component OCBC Cycle 2019 participants posing at Benjamin Sheares Bridge. PHOTO: OCBC CYCLE SINGAPORE Singapore, 14 March 2022 – OCBC Cycle will once again feature in-person rides on closed roads, after it adopted a virtual format for two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The two in-person rides – the OCBC Cycle Speedway Championships and a new 20km City Ride – will take place on 7 and 8 May 2022 at the Singapore Sports Hub. The virtual rides will take place from 7 May to 6 June 2022. There is a new category, the Team Challenge Virtual Ride, where teams of four comprising family members, friends or colleagues can compete for the honour of riding the longest distance. Each team member can ride up to four times and the teams’ combined distances are used to determine the winner. The top three teams will be awarded shopping vouchers worth $800, $600 and $400 respectively. OCBC Cycle will welcome the return of physical racing after a 2 year hiatus. PHOTO: OCBC CYCLE SINGAPORE The popular 100km and 200km virtual rides, meanwhile, are back again. The Straits Times Virtual Ride has been lengthened from 23km to 60km based on feedback. The Mighty Savers® Kids Virtual Ride remains at 5km. A new indoor rhythmic cycling category – Spin Ride by CRU – has also been rolled out in partnership with homegrown fitness group CRU to cater to the growing spin community. Participants of this category will get to attend three 50-minute-long spin classes at CRU studios from 7 May to 6 June. OCBC Cycle 2019 participants crossing the finish line. PHOTO: OCBC CYCLE SINGAPORE Bringing Back In-Person Cycling on Closed Roads Safely Safe management measures will be put in place to safeguard the health and safety of all participants of the Speedway Championships and the 20km City Ride on 7 and 8 May. Only participants are allowed into the event venue over the two days. They must either be fully vaccinated, certified to be medically ineligible for vaccination or have recovered from Covid-19 within the last 180 days from the day of the ride. There will be limited slots in both rides. OCBC Cycle 2019 participants cycling inside the National Stadium of the Singapore Sports Hub. PHOTO: OCBC CYCLE SINGAPORE For the Speedway Championships, only 28 teams, 4 fewer than the last edition in 2019, are expected to compete across the three categories – Club, Corporate and Women. The 20km City Ride, which ends inside the National Stadium, will be capped at 2,000 participants. They are spilt equally into two groups that will be flagged off in waves of 100, with five cyclists moving off every five seconds. An OCBC Cycle participant waves to the camera while cycling inside MCE in the 2019 edition of the event. PHOTO: OCBC CYCLE SINGAPORE Online registration for OCBC Cycle 2022 commences on 14 March, 9am and will end on 25 April, or when all slots are taken up. Participants who sign up for the event between 14 March and 10 April will stand a chance to win a Birdy R20 foldable bicycle worth $4,549. All participants will receive a complimentary 30-day access (usual subscription fee: $49) to CRU’s suite of workout videos via its CRU TV app. The videos feature various workouts including cycling, boxing, HIIT, yoga and meditation. Up to 2,000 OCBC Cycle participants will be allowed to take part in this year's physical edition of the event on closed roads. PHOTO: OCBC CYCLE SINGAPORE #SportPlusSG #Cycling #OCBCCycle

Inaugural World Table Tennis Series in Singapore moves into second week, as Round of 16 action continues Singapore's Ethan Poh smashes the ball in the men's doubles match against 2019 World Championship finalists Alvaro Robles and Ovidiu Ionescu. PHOTO: WORLD TABLE TENNIS Singapore, 14 March 2022 – Singapore fans had reason to celebrate at the Singapore Smash World Table Tennis series yesterday with men’s doubles pair Clarence Chew and Ethan Poh defeating the 2019 World Championship finalists, Spaniard Alvaro Robles and Romanian Ovidiu Ionescu, 3-0 (11-3, 11-9, 13-11). Singapore's Goi Rui Xuan (left) and Wong Xin Ru in action against compatriots Zhou Jingyi and Ser Lin Qian in the Women's Doubles. PHOTO: WORLD TABLE TENNIS Goi Rui Xuan and Wong Xin Ru were also triumphant, defeating compatriots Zhou Jingyi and Ser Lin Qian 3-0 (11-6, 11-5, 11-9) in the women’s doubles. Poh, 23, said: "We didn’t have much expectation coming into the match, we just wanted to play our game. They were once the World Championship finalists, so we knew we had nothing to lose; we just had to be aggressive and play our game, and I think it worked out well for us." Singapore's Clarence Chew, first local born table tennis olympian, in action in the Men's Doubles at Singapore Smash 2022. PHOTO: WORLD TABLE TENNIS Singapore's Zeng Jian to face Olympic Champion Singapore’s Zeng Jian take on Olympic champion Chen Meng in the women’s singles today, while Zeng and compatriot Lin Ye will also feature in the women’s doubles Round of 16 against Ni Xia Lian and Sarah De Nutte of Luxembourg. Men’s world No. 1 Fan Zhendong of China will be in action as well, against Japan’s Masataka Morizono. The mixed doubles quarterfinalists for Singapore Smash were also confirmed after the Round of 16 matches on Sunday (13 March). The mixed doubles final will take place on Wednesday, 16 March. Singapore's Wong Xin Ru in action in the Women's Doubles at Singapore Smash 2022. PHOTO: WORLD TABLE TENNIS Thrilling Contests Meanwhile, there were other thrilling table tennis contests on show at Singapore Smash yesterday too at the OCBC Arena, as world No. 12 Darko Jorgic of Slovenia prevailed 3-2 (10-12, 11-6, 7-11, 11-7, 12-10) over young Chinese rising star Lin Shidong in an action-packed encounter. World No. 42 Benedikt Duda recorded an upset over world No. 14 Truls Moregard, defeating the World Championship runner-up 3-2 (8-11, 11-3, 11-9, 9-11, 11-7). Darko Jorgic of Slovenia prevailed 3-2 over young Chinese Rising Star Lin Shidong at the Singapore Smash 2022. PHOTO: WORLD TABLE TENNIS Jorgic, 23, will next face Lin Yun-Ju of Chinese Taipei. He said: "I always believed (I could win) from the beginning. But when (Lin Shidong) was 2-1 up, I told my coach I had to change something, I was playing passively and putting the ball on the table, and I had to be more aggressive as well. (For my next match) I will just watch some videos, speak with my coach and try to relax as well, and then we will see. I’ll give my best and try to win." Benedikt Duda scored an upset over World No. 14 Truls Moregard at Singapore Smash 2022. PHOTO: WORLD TABLE TENNIS Duda, 27, said of his achievement: "Truls is a very talented guy. He improved a lot over the past years – I think four years ago at the German Open, I lost 4-0 to him and he was a junior then; he was also runner-up at the World Championships a few months ago in Houston. I wanted to avenge that loss as I’ve also improved a lot, and luckily I won today." The German’s next opponent is Swede Kristian Karlsson, who defeated giant killer Joao Geraldo of Portugal with a 3-1 (12-14, 12-10, 11-9, 12-10) win. World No. 62 Geraldo had earlier staged an upset over world No. 3 Hugo Calderano on the first day of the event. Karlsson, the world No. 28, said: "It was a tough match against a very strong opponent — he beat the World No. 3. He seems to be in good shape and it was a very tactical match from both sides. The one who managed to attack and press the balls had an advantage. All four sets were very close and I managed to win three. The small margins were on my side today, so I’m very happy." The match schedule for Infinity Arena (Hall 1) on Mon, 14 March is as follows: From 2pm WS – TAKAHASHI Bruna (BRA) vs CHENG I-Ching (TPE) MS – WONG Chun Ting (HKG) vs FRANZISKA Patrick (GER) WS – CHEN Szu-Yu (TPE) vs (3) ITO Mima (JPN) MS – (1) FAN Zhendong (CHN) vs MORIZONO Masataka (JPN) From 7pm WS – ZENG Jian (SGP) vs (2) CHEN Meng (CHN) MS – PERSSON Jon (SWE) vs (8) XU Xin (CHN) WS – (5) WANG Yidi (CHN) vs HIRANO Miu (JPN) MS – UDA Yukiya (JPN) vs (7) BOLL Timo (GER) Full results, draws and match schedules are available at www.worldtabletennis.com. Main draw matches are ongoing till 20 March, with tickets priced from $18. Ticket packages including day passes for the main draw are available from $35. More information can be found at www.sistic.com.sg. #SportPlusSG #TableTennis #SingaporeSmash2022

Team Titans looking ahead to next stage of competition after conquering Zonal Finals Team 828 lifting the Zonal Championship Trophy. PHOTO: KIN PRODUCTIONS 12 March 2022, Singapore - Do not worry; there isn’t a lemur out on the loose, but there was a crowning ceremony as Team 828, better known as Team Titans, who claimed first place in this year’s ActiveSG Cup 2022 3x3 Basketball tournament held at the Clementi Sports Hall. Julian Lin (centre) barging his way to the rim against Proform Gold. PHOTO: KIN PRODUCTIONS The player that stole the spotlight was Julian Lin, with no affiliation to Jeremy Lin. Without their team captain, Kellen, Julian took on the reigns and displayed a workshop on free throws and ways to manoeuvre through defences for a lay-up. The boys in blue and white saw no difficulty in sweeping past their opponents even before the final buzzer could sound off by reaching the limit of 21 points in every single match – 21-8 (The Nubs) 21-4 (The Skyscrapers) 21-8 (Proform Gold) 21-8 (Proform Gold – Final). When asked what they thought about their performance, Julian cheekily replied, “We just had easy opponents, and we didn’t want to wait for the whole ten minutes”. After conquering the zone title, Team Titans look forward to the proper finals next week, and with performances like these, don’t be surprised to see King Julian’s Titans beating the timer all over again. Heathe “Master Shredder” Billingslea giving Ninja Turtles a fright. PHOTO: KIN PRODUCTIONS There were other clashes during the zonal knockout stages, with many surrounding the theme of revenge as most teams got to play against opponents from their group stages. One standout match happened when Team Proform Gold faced their familiar foes Team Ninja Turtles, in the Winner’s Bracket and the Third Placing Playoff, respectively. Back in the group stages, the Ninja Turtles performed admirably took the win against the boys in red. The missing figure in that clash was Heathe Billingslea. “When you can’t beat the Ninja Turtles, you call upon Master Shredder to finish the job”, proclaimed Heathe as he made his way towards the court. He said, “All we want is revenge, and we guarantee it today.” Ninja Turtles Torn Apart by The Shredder Ninja Turtles were ready and pumped, knowing they’d won this team once already. However, unlike in every comic, this one saw the downfall of the turtles, and Billingslea made sure they were shredded apart over two occasions, 21-8 and 21-15. “That’s how you do it,” said Billingslea after he sunk the game-ending three-pointer to give his team bragging rights over Team Ninja Turtles. Team Proform couldn’t follow through on their form and lost in the finals. One can only wonder if revenge would be a reoccurring theme in the grand finals next week. Hien from Team BBB being helped up by teammate, Jay, and Jian Heng from Siglap Team 3. PHOTO: KIN PRODUCTIONS Although the competitive spirit was intense, it was excellent to see team members showing great sportsmanship and even taking their break times together, sharing their views on the games they played and keeping up that basketball fever in the air. Win or lose; I think every participant should be proud to pit themselves against each other and enjoy the competitive nature of the sport. Moving forward, the top four teams from the central zone will face off against the other top four teams in the east zone in the grand final. Judging from the action served up today, we are definitely in store for more enthralling action, so definitely keep on this space. ActiveSG Cup 2022 Basketball 3x3 Full Results from Sat, 12 March 2022 Central Zone, Boys U19 Group B ActiveSG Clementi Sport Hall Proform Gold 17-6 Siglap Team 3 Ninja Turtles 11-9 BBB KKB 10-13 SkyScrapers The Nubs 8-21 Team 828 Siglap Team 3 13-18 BBB KKB 12-11 The Nubs Proform Gold 21-8 Ninja Turtles Skyscrapers 4-21 Team 828 KKB 9-15 Ninja Turtles BBB 10-11 Skyscrapers Proform Gold 8-21 Team 828 KKB 18-19 BBB – 5/6th Placing Ninja Turtles 14-12 Skyscrapers – 4th Placing Ninja Turtles 15-21 Proform Gold – 3rd Placing Team 828 21-8 Proform Gold - Finals About Basketball 3x3, ActiveSG Cup 2022 The ActiveSG Cup 2022 is a basketball tournament for youths 15-19 years-old. The Central and East Zones are organised by KIN Productions, with a centralised venue playing host to the qualifiers in each zone. ActiveSG Clementi Sport Centre is the centralised venue for the Central Zone and ActiveSG Pasir Ris Sport Centre is the official venue for the East Zone. The top two teams from each zone will qualify for the Super League, while the teams that rank third and fourth will qualify for the Prime League, with these taking place on 18 and 19 March, before a Grand Final to finish off the ActiveSG Cup action at Our Tampines Hub on 20 March. #SportPlusSG #ActiveSGCup2022 #Basketball #SportsEvents

Wildcard Goi claims first women's singles win on World Table Tennis Series, two Singapore Doubles Pairs Celebrate Wins Singapore's Goi Rui Xuan jubilant after her surprise win over world No. 60 Cheng Hsien-Tzu of Chinese Taipei at Singapore Smash 2022. PHOTO: WORLD TABLE TENNIS Singapore, 11 March 2022 – The first day of Singapore Smash 2022 action gave local table tennis fans much to cheer for as Singaporean wildcard Goi Rui Xuan defeated world No. 60 Cheng Hsien-Tzu of Chinese Taipei 3-1 (11-9, 9-11, 11-8, 11-8). It was Goi’s first women’s singles win on the World Table Tennis Series and the 21-year-old, who is ranked 180th in the world, said: "Before the match, I was just telling myself to try to enjoy the game because the opponent is much better than me and more experienced. I tried to execute my strategy and it turned out I had the upper hand in my service and attack, and made her uncomfortable when I did different serves." Singapore's Goi Rui Xuan in action against Cheng Hsien-Tzu of Chinese Taipei at Singapore Smash 2022. PHOTO: WORLD TABLE TENNIS Emotions Ran High "My coach also gave me some advice to calm me down, because I didn’t expect to be ahead by such a big gap (8-4) in the last game, so my emotions were running quite high. I tried to calm down and luckily I managed to get the game", she added. "My game plan and strategy (for the next match) will be the same as today, because I believe my next opponent will be even stronger. So I think I need to be prepared and try to fight and win as many points as possible." Japan's World No. 6 Hina Hayata will prove to be a stern test for 21 year-old Goi Rui Xuan in the next round of Singapore Smash 2022. PHOTO: WORLD TABLE TENNIS Japanese Test for Goi Goi’s next opponent is Japanese Hina Hayata, who beat Sarah De Nutte of Luxembourg 3-2 (11-4, 9-11, 11-7, 9-11, 11-1). World No. 6 Hayata, aged 21, said: “It was my first time playing against a player from Europe in a while, so there were a lot of serves and receives that I was not used to, but I managed to adapt to her style while on the court and give it my all, which contributed to my win in today’s match. My next opponent is someone whom I have not played against before, so I would like to prepare for it thoroughly and give my fans something to look forward to in the match.” Japan's World No. 6 Hina Hayata defeated Sarah De Nutte of Luxembourg on the first day of Singapore Smash 2022. PHOTO: WORLD TABLE TENNIS Double Joy for Singaporean Doubles Two Singapore doubles pairs were also triumphant on the first day of main draw play. Clarence Chew and Ethan Poh defeated compatriots Lucas Tan and Beh Kun Ting 3-0 (12-10, 11-3, 11-8) in the men’s doubles, while women’s doubles duo Lin Ye and Zeng Jian beat Brazilians Caroline Kumahara and Bruna Takahashi 3-0 (11-5, 12-10, 11-7). Women’s world No.1 Sun Yingsha won her opening match 3-0 against Sabine Winter of Germany at the newly launched Infinity Arena. The 21-year-old Chinese, who won WTT Cup Finals Singapore last year, said: "Singapore is a familiar ground and I think I’ve played here two or three times. Coming back here, I was able to get into the zone very quickly, including getting used to the speed of ball and the spatial awareness. It went according to how I expected." "I’m very happy to be able to play amongst top players from around the world. I will treasure the opportunity to compete at every match and I hope I can improve my game as I progress." Singapore's Feng Tianwei in action against Kuai Man at Singapore Smash 2022. PHOTO: WORLD TABLE TENNIS Defeat for Feng against World Youth Champion Singapore’s women’s world No. 9 Feng Tianwei lost 3-1 (11-9, 11-5, 9-11, 11-6) to Chinese qualifier Kuai Man, the 19-year-old world youth champion who recently bagged her first senior title at last week’s WTT Contender Muscat 2022. Feng, 35, said: "She knew my tactical game very well and she was very careful playing against me. I think her strategy and tactical game was very good, so it made me feel like she was in control of the whole match. I tried my very best to adapt to the different situations and it proved effective in third game." "I think going into the last game, she already got used to some of the changes on my part. I came into this match with the mentality to play and learn from players of the new generation and also to just enjoy the process of competing again. So even though I came in knowing that I was at a disadvantage, I still tried my best and managed to win one game. Overall, it was not too bad." Singapore's Feng Tianwei in action against Kuai Man at Singapore Smash 2022. PHOTO: WORLD TABLE TENNIS Day Two of Competition The second day of Singapore Smash will see men’s world No. 1 Fan Zhendong and Olympic women’s singles champion Chen Meng in action. Singapore’s representatives include Koen Pang, the reigning SEA Games men’s singles champion, Lin Ye, Zeng Jian and Clarence Chew. The match schedule for Infinity Arena (Hall 1) on Sat, 12 March is as follows: From 2pm WS – HAN Ying (GER) vs (3) ITO Mima (JPN) MS – (WC) PANG Yew En Koen (SGP) vs GNANASEKARAN Sathiyan (IND) WS – DIAZ Melanie (PUR) vs (WC) ZENG Jian (SGP) MS – (1) FAN Zhendong (CHN) vs APOLONIA Tiago (POR) From 7pm WS – (8) ISHIKAWA Kasumi (JPN) vs ZHANG Lily (USA) MS – (4) HARIMOTO Tomokazu (JPN) vs JHA Kanak (USA) WS – NI Xia Lian (LUX) vs (WC) HE Zhuojia (CHN) MS – (WC) CHEW Zhe Yu Clarence (SGP) vs (4) XU Xin (CHN) Full results, draws and match schedules are available at www.worldtabletennis.com. Main draw matches are ongoing till 20 March, with tickets priced from $18. Ticket packages including day passes for the main draw are available from $35. More information can be found at www.sistic.com.sg. #SportPlusSG #TableTennis #SingaporeSmash2022

World Class Rugby to make a Return to Singapore's shores after 36 months, with sale of tickets to commence soon Captain's Shoot for the 2019 HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens held at Gardens by the Bay. PHOTO: WORLD RUGBY Singapore, 11 March 2022 – Rugby fans in Singapore can catch live world class rugby action again, with the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens to go ahead as planned on 9 and 10 April 2022. Organisers have confirmed that Singapore will welcome the world’s top rugby sevens players from 16 teams to the National Stadium at Singapore Sports Hub. The Singapore leg is the fifth of nine tournaments in the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022, which started with two events in Dubai in November and December 2021. South Africa has dominated the 2022 season thus far, winning the first four events of the series. World class rugby returns to the Singapore Sports Hub for the first time in 36 months. PHOTO: HSBC SINGAPORE RUGBY SEVENS Spectators can look forward to two days of exhilarating live rugby action at the iconic centrepiece of Singapore Sports Hub. Organisers are working closely with the relevant authorities to stage the event safely in accordance with Singapore’s prevailing safe management measures (SMM). More details on SMMs and ticketing will be announced. Doug Langley, HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series Director said: “We are delighted to be returning to the National Stadium in Singapore for what promises to be a very exciting round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 with the scheduled return to Series action of Olympic Champions Fiji and 2020 Series title winners New Zealand. South Africa and Fiji battle it out in the final at the last edition of the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens. South Africa edged the thriller 20-19. PHOTO: HSBC SINGAPORE RUGBY SEVENS “All stakeholders are working hard in partnership to deliver a spectacular, safe and secure event and the players and teams are looking forward to getting back on the pitch and showcasing the speed, skill and thrills of world class rugby sevens in Singapore.” “HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens has grown to be a crowd favourite over the years and we are excited that this marquee event is returning to Singapore’s shores after a hiatus due to the pandemic. As we prepare to witness some world class rugby action, Sport Singapore will be working with organisers to execute a successful and safe event for both spectators and participants,” said Lim Teck Yin, CEO, Sport Singapore. The HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens is known as the "Family Sevens", and families can once again expect carnivals and festivals to be a part of the event. PHOTO: HSBC SINGAPORE RUGBY SEVENS “We are delighted to welcome the HSBC Rugby Sevens to the Singapore Sports Hub this April. This is another important step towards the return of exciting large-scale live events in Singapore,” said Lionel Yeo, CEO, Singapore Sports Hub. Spectators to the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens can expect yet another year of thrilling action on the field. The Singapore leg has previously featured some of the most memorable moments in the Series. Underdog teams Kenya and Canada won the 2016 and 2017 Singapore titles respectively, while 2018 concluded in dramatic fashion when Fiji triumphed over Australia by the slimmest of margins in what will be remembered as one of the great Sevens matches. At the last edition of the event in 2019, South Africa edged out Fiji 20-19 in a remarkable comeback victory to clinch its first-ever HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens title. Rugby clinics being held by world rugby legends the last time HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens was in town. PHOTO: HSBC SINGAPORE RUGBY SEVENS Tickets which were purchased for the 2020 edition remain valid for the 2022 event. Fans can stay updated with the latest event happenings from the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens official website. #SportPlusSG #Rugby #SgRugby7s

Singapore athletes face tough fixtures against World's Best, but relish the challenge and opportunities Singapore's Feng Tianwei at the draw for Singapore Smash 2022. PHOTO: WORLD TABLE TENNIS Singapore, 9 March 2022 – The stage is set for some mouthwatering clashes at the inaugural Singapore Smash after the men’s and women’s singles draws were conducted at the OCBC Arena. Women’s world No. 1 Sun Yingsha opens her campaign on Friday morning, 11 March, against Sabine Winter of Germany, while Singapore’s top female player Feng Tianwei, ranked No. 9, faces off against a qualifier in the evening. Sun and Feng will play against each other if they win their respective openers. In their quarter is 2019 world champion Liu Shiwen – the world No. 17 faces 10th-ranked Jeon Jihee in the first round on Friday evening. On the other half of the draw, Olympic champion and world No. 2 Chen Meng will face No. 22 Hitomi Sato. Singapore’s Zeng Jian takes on Melanie Diaz of Puerto Rico. World table tennis stars Hugo Calderano and Xu Xin at the draw event for Singapore Smash 2022. PHOTO: WORLD TABLE TENNIS Clarence Chew to face Former World Number 1 Xu Xin The men’s field will see Singapore Olympian Clarence Chew start against former world No.1 Xu Xin, who is now ranked No. 10. Drawn in their half are men’s top player Fan Zhendong and world No. 9 veteran Timo Boll, who face Tiago Apolonia and Gustavo Tsuboi in their respective first round matches. Olympic champion Ma Long, the first male player to win back-to-back Olympic singles titles, will play against Marcos Freitas of Portugal in the first round on Friday evening. World No. 5 Liang Jingkun will also feature at Singapore Smash. Said Xu Xin: “I’m really pleased to be here competing at Singapore Smash. There are so many top players here representing and I’m really glad to be part of the team. I hope we can all perform to the best of our ability and I wish the event a great success." Singapore's Feng Tianwei will face world number 1 Sun Yingsha. PHOTO: WORLD TABLE TENNIS Feng Tianwei to face World No.1 Sun Yingsha Feng Tianwei, Singapore’s most bemedalled Olympian with one silver and two bronzes, said: “I am very happy to be taking part in the inaugural Singapore Smash and I’m thrilled to be at the OCBC Arena again. The second game against Sun Yingsha is a lottery. I hope to enjoy the process of competing with the world number one.” World No. 1 Sun Yingsha, who won the inaugural WTT Cup Finals last year, said: “I’m very thankful for all the support from all my fans in Singapore and I hope I’ll be able to put up my best fight at Singapore Smash.” Singapore's Izaac Quek is one of many young Singapore paddlers who will benefit from exposure at the Singapore Smash 2022 event. PHOTO: INTERNATIONAL TABLE TENNIS FEDERATION Singapore Starlet Izaac Quek in Action on First Day Singapore’s Izaac Quek will also be in action on the first day of main draw play, competing against Benedikt Duda of Germany on Friday morning. Other Singaporeans in the event include Olympian Lin Ye, SEA Games men’s singles champion Koen Pang, Zhou Jingyi, Zeng Jian, Wong Xin Ru, Ethan Poh and Goi Rui Xuan. The men’s and women’s singles qualifiers for Singapore Smash conclude on Wednesday, with the top eight finishers in each field advancing to the main draw. The full draw is available at www.worldtabletennis.com. Presenters hosting the draw for Singapore Smash 2022. PHOTO: WORLD TABLE TENNIS Session 1: Starting at 14:00 WS - SUN, Yingsha (CHN) v WINTER, Sabine (GER) MS - DUDA, Benedikt (GER) V QUEK, Izaak (SGP) WS - DOO, Hoi Kem (HKG) v EERLAND, Britt (NED) MS - FALCK, Mattias (SWE) v WANG, Chuqin (CHN) Session 2: Starting at 19:00 WS - FENG, Tianwei (SGP) v QUALIFIER MS - LIANG, Jingkun (CHN) v GAUZY, Simon (FRA) WS - JEON, Jihee (KOR) v LIU Shiwen (CHN) MS - MA Long (CHN) v FREITAS, Marcos (POR) WTT Grand Smashes form the foundation of the WTT Series and the Singapore Smash is the first of the four new pillars of professional table tennis. The event boasts US$2,000,000 in prize money, the biggest prize purse at an officially-sanctioned table tennis event. All spectators to Singapore Smash 2022 are to abide by the necessary Safe Management Measures. Spectators attending Singapore Smash must be fully vaccinated and submit a negative self-administered ART test result before entry into OCBC Arena. Individuals who are either (1) recovered from a COVID-19 infection within the past 180 days regardless of vaccination status, (2) medically ineligible for COVID-19 vaccination, (3) unvaccinated children aged 12 and below, can attend the event, and will also have to submit a negative self-administered ART test result before entry into OCBC Arena. #SportPlusSG #TableTennis #SingaporeSmash2022

Singapore gym F45 Paya Lebar is giving out free NFTs this International Women’s Day A gym member working out at F45 Paya Lebar. PHOTO: F45 PAYA LEBAR Add fitness to International Women’s Day and you get… NFTs? In an unexpected yet brilliant move to connect fitness to the metaverse, local gym F45 Paya Lebar has paired up with local women empowerment artist, Louisa Raj, to bring 200 free NFTs to the F45 female fitness community’s digital wallets. This initiative is part of the outlet’s genesis collection, ‘45Verse’. “What’s the point of owning a 45Verse NFT?” you may ask. Serving as a unique barcode of sorts, holders of the collection’s NFTs will receive special privileges including discounts at cafes and shops within the Paya Lebar District when they complete their reps with F45 Paya Lebar. By making the NFT collection accessible to female gym-goers, F45 Paya Lebar ultimately hopes to break the perception that cryptocurrency is a man’s world. The F45 Paya Lebar team of fitness trainers. PHOTO: F45 PAYA LEBAR “Merging NFTs and fitness together is a great and fun way to educate and onboard more people who have yet to see the benefits of this amazing blockchain technology.” – Troy See, Owner of F45 Paya Lebar NFTs stand for non-fungible tokens, meaning that each NFT is unique and irreplaceable – similar to a one-of-a-kind pokemon trading card. They are collectables or digital assets that differ from other cryptocurrencies like bitcoin which are fungible. Depending on its creator, NFTs can come with special privileges i.e. the prestigious Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs which only has 10,000 unique copies, also serves as tickets to an online social club that hosts exclusive parties. Sample NFTs created for the 45verse by local artist Louisa Raj. PHOTO: F45 PAYA LEBAR When asked about why NFTs is the chosen medium to drive empowerment this International Women’s Day, Troy quotes Lavinia Osbourne, founder of the community, ‘Women in BlockChain Talks’: “Learning new words such as DeFi, blockchain and crypto wallets, much less understanding these terms, takes up a lot of energy and time. Art, on the other hand, is a lot more engaging. Many people may not understand what an NFT is and how it works, but they know art and they know how to be creative.” Recognising the explosive popularity of NFTs today and its potential to increase interactions in the metaverse, Troy’s decision to expand F45 Paya Lebar’s promotional activities into the cryptocurrency world is an exciting one for both consumers and the business. Merging NFTs and fitness together is a great and fun way to educate people who have yet to experience the benefits of blockchain technology. PHOTO: F45 PAYA LEBAR Engaging local artist, Louisa Raj, the artist behind the notable “Crypto Bengs and Lians” collection, the 45Verse’ collection of artworks encompasses a diversity of female avatars enjoying fitness and local food fare elements. Collaborating with Raj was a conscious decision “because of her passion for empowering women in the Web3 and celebrating our unique Singapore culture through her art.” said Troy. The F45 Genesis Collection project does not just stop here. In fact, 45Verse NFT holders can look forward to upcoming phases of metaverse activities and gym challenges to unlock benefits such as free memberships, F&B or lifestyle rewards, tote bags, fitness apparel, and more. Avatar of local artist Louisa Raj. PHOTO: F45 PAYA LEBAR Challenge examples include the existing F45 challenge, an 8-weeks fitness and dietary programme – participants with the greatest weight loss in terms of body fat percentage or overall weight at the end of the programme will receive special rewards. It could even be as simple as the most pull ups done in 1 minute or the longest plank. Either way, there are a wide variety of fitness challenges to anticipate for 45Verse NFT holders! Easily redeemable at ArtWallst and OpenSea from 1st March 2022 onwards, the F45Verse collection is up for grabs to all women in the fitness community. Join the 45Verse family by redeeming your own unique 45Verse NFT and get rewarded for working up a sweat! A gym member working out at F45 Paya Lebar. PHOTO: F45 PAYA LEBAR #SportPlusSG #Fitness #F45PayaLebar

'Zai' Team Titans flex muscles to progress to Zonal Finals undefeated for Boys U16s while Team Galaxy shoots for the stars as they end the week on a high in the U19s PHOTO: KIN PRODUCTIONS 7 March 2022, Singapore - When you play in an ActiveSG Cup Basketball 3v3 tournament, you base your team around three fundamentals of basketball. For starters, height and strength for someone to get onto rebounds and outmuscle opponents. It would help if you had someone who can have perfect handles and that can weave himself in and out of sticky situations to either get a foul or successful make his way through to the basket for a lay-up. Lastly, you’ll want a shooter. Someone that can sink three-pointers or be able to get jump shots when everyone else watches in awe. Dare I call this the recipe for success? Time stands still when one stops to look and admire Lorcan defying gravity. PHOTO: KIN PRODUCTIONS I’ve yet to be proven wrong. Coming out of Week 3, Team 828, better known as Team Titans, were on the tip of everyone’s tongue. The boys in blue or white were bossing about the U16s in the Central Zone with their array of talents across the team. Formed by Kellen Tor, who was made known about the tournament by word of mouth in his school. He took it upon himself to build a team surrounding his own from friends from his club who he believes are “so Zai” that they are definite challengers for the title as U16s championship. Height Gives Team Titans Aerial Advantage The team consists of 5 players with the likes of Lorcan, whose height is a massive menace in this age group; next up is Julian Lin with his ability to get in and around defenders, Triston Tang, who is always making space for an open shot and Han Loke, in his goggles, who never runs out of energy. Every single one of them are happy to be back playing competitive basketball, and they look forward to the challenges in the upcoming knockout rounds. Do keep an eye out for them. It's not that difficult. Nihal nailing his 3-pointer against Team Siglap 3. PHOTO: KIN PRODUCTIONS Besides the physical aspects, basketball is a team game, and with that, you need great chemistry and a strong sense of teamwork. That is what we can expect to see from Team BBB. Although they are spread out individually all over the island, these five boys make a point to meet up often and practice on their game to ensure that they are no pushovers in this tournament. Other than their loss to Team Titans (8-13), Team BBB were able to pull off victories against 4KTREY(13-10) and Siglap Team 3 (22-10). These are not scores you would expect from a team playing their first-ever tournament together. Jay, who signed this team up for the tournament, came across the invitation on Instagram and shared the idea with the rest of the boys. Team BBB Grateful for Opportunity The team was very grateful for the opportunity to pit themselves against the best in the central zone. There was no way you could pin a star player in this team simply because they fed off each other. Nihal owned the 3 point line while Hien was making sure that his physical presence was making it difficult for his opponents to get onto any rebounds. Kash was very tactical in making himself available for a pass on an offensive rebound. At the same time, Collin completed the team on and off the court by spurring the team on and making himself available to cover any role as a substitute. They might not be undefeated, but with Team BBB’s desire and hard work, they are out to be the dark horses in this competition. Prakash making a jumpshot against Team Proform Gold. PHOTO: KIN PRODUCTIONS In this competition, we come across exciting names surrounding food. Teams like Team Friedfood, Team Seafood and Hanbaobao, but did anybody think about snacks? Thank god for Vijay, Vinith, Prakash, Sriram and Ebi – Team DoubleoOreo. The boys from Bukit Batok decided to name themselves that as it was their favourite snack, but you can think twice if you believe that you would be dunking them in the basketball courts. Team Doubleoreo chanced upon the competition on Instagram, and they wanted to get that competitive edge back after the pandemic. Sticking Together Through Thick and Thin Sriram believes that with more competitors, the team grows stronger through every victory or defeat. The rest of his teammates shared the same sentiments. Prakash expressed how important it is to stick together “through thick or thin, just like an oreo”. Although they are not front runners in the competition, that never took away their excitement in facing every opponent and the lessons they’ve learnt along the way, with their biggest win coming against Proform Red last week being the “highlight of the tournament so far”. They started this week with an easy win via a walkover at the expense of The Outramians, but they couldn’t get a result from their other two games, losing to Proform Gold (3-21) and narrowly losing out to Team TSB (9-11). Win or lose, Team Doubleoreo promises lots of fun and action in and around the courts. Stop and stare as Crouse reaches for the stars against Team MICE. PHOTO: KIN PRODUCTIONS The biggest motivation that can ever spur you on to success is the heart. The heart gives you that belief to defy all odds and reach for the sky, but sometimes it’s easier said than done. However, Team Galaxy might have what it takes. Captained by Crouse, who leaves every game looking like he just left a catfight winning, Team Galaxy are definitely in the running for the title, especially after coming out of this week with all three wins in the bag even though they were missing 2 of their players in the form of, Raghav and Eain. The Boys from United World College With Bazz and Magnenat, the boys from UWC are showing lots of heart and motivation to win every single point out on the court, and they promise lots of “hustle” and “physicality” should you choose to stand in their way. Having played for two years, you can see their chemistry playing out on the courts, and it is no surprise to see them challenging against the likes of Proform Gold and FriedFood. Just like most of the teams, they missed that sense of competition while covid hit, so when ActiveSG released the invitation to the tournament, they were eager to get back into that frame of mind and get that W. Could they cause some big upsets in the knockout rounds? I wouldn’t bet against them. Watch this space. Who’s going to get it? Shakur attempting to block Helzer’s many attempts to dunk. PHOTO: KIN PRODUCTIONS Finally, we round out this week with what could be the pre-Central Zone Final as Team Proform Gold ended their group stages against the team in second place, Team FriedFood. We were not disappointed as we witnessed a basketball game filled with good hustle, great shots and intense defending from both teams. You had individual matchups with Eugimiel going up against Zach while Rajata and Shakur were going on a battle of their own. You did not want this game to end, but when it did, Proform Gold came on top 12-11 continuing their unbeaten form going into the quarters. All I can say is that with a scoreline like that, this one most definitely needs a re-run. ActiveSG Cup 2022 Basketball 3x3 Full Results from Sun, 6 March 2022 Central Zone, Boys U16 Group B ActiveSG Clementi Sport Hall BBB 13–10 4KTREY Proform White 4-16 Team 828 Proform Black 3-8 Siglap Team 3 Team Marcus 6-11 Sky Scrapers USSR 7-14 sg-Lions1 Team 828 13-8 BBB Siglap Team 3 11-7 4KTREY Sky Scrapers 19-8 Proform White sg-Lions1 10-15 Proform Black USSR 2-21 Team Marcus BBB 22-10 Siglap Team 3 Team 828 10-6 Sky Scrapers 4KTREY 17-12 sg-Lions1 Proform White 7-13 USSR Proform Black 9-7 Team Marcus Central Zone, Boys U19 Group B ActiveSG Clementi Sport Hall Team Rhoades 8-10 Rice n Shine Proform Gold 11-3 TSB Doubleoreo 20-0 (WO) The Outramians Friedfood 20-0 (WO) Proform Red Team Rhoades 14-7 TSB sg-Lions1 14-8 cd Proform Gold 21-3 Doubleoreo The Outramians (WO) 0-20 MICE Rice n Shine 20 – 0 (WO) Proform Red Team Rhoades 10-21 Friedfood The Outramians (WO) 0-20 sg-Lions1 Galaxy 13-12 MICE Proform Red (WO) 0-20 Proform Gold cd 9-22 Friedfood Galaxy 15-8 Rice N Shine MICE 14-7 TSB Proform Gold 12-11 Friedfood The Outramians (WO) 0-20 cd TSB 11-9 Doubleoreo Rice N Shine 11-6 sg-Lions1 Team Rhoades 4-11 Galaxy Mice 20-0 (WO) Proform Red About Basketball 3x3, ActiveSG Cup 2022 The ActiveSG Cup 2022 is a basketball tournament for youths 15-19 years-old. The Central and East Zones are organised by KIN Productions, with a centralised venue playing host to the qualifiers in each zone. ActiveSG Clementi Sport Centre is the centralised venue for the Central Zone and ActiveSG Pasir Ris Sport Centre is the official venue for the East Zone. The top two teams from each zone will qualify for the Super League, while the teams that rank third and fourth will qualify for the Prime League, with these taking place on 18 and 19 March, before a Grand Final to finish off the ActiveSG Cup action at Our Tampines Hub on 20 March. #SportPlusSG #ActiveSGCup2022 #Basketball #SportsEvents

World Number One extends her win percentage, notching up an incredible sixth win from her last 10 tournaments Jin Young Ko holds aloft the 2022 HSBC Women's World Championship trophy at Sentosa Golf Club. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES Singapore, 6 March 2022 – Jin Young Ko saved her best until last at Sentosa Golf Club to win the HSBC Women’s World Championship by a two-shot margin over Minjee Lee and In Gee Chun. Once again, the championship went down to the wire, with the world number one tied with fellow South Korean Jeongeun Lee6 at 16-under par as they headed to the 18th. Jin Young Ko speaks to members of media at a press conference after her 2022 HSBC Women's World Championship win. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES Ice-cool under pressure, Ko birdied the last to close for 6-under par 66 and 17-under on aggregate. With Lee6 finding a bunker on her second shot followed by the rough to the edge of the green, Ko knew she had done enough to add one of the most prestigious trophies in Asia to her tally of 12 LPGA Tour wins. Jin Young Ko celebrates her victory at the 2022 HSBC Women's World Championship. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES Ko Extends Win Percentage In her first tournament of the year, Ko extended her win percentage, notching up an incredible sixth win from her last 10 tournaments. In an all-time LPGA record, it was also her 15th consecutive score in the 60s. Ko said of her win: "I'm so happy. I feel amazing right now. It's tough playing with two Korean players. They are amazing players. We are still close friends. It's always hard to be playing in the last group, the last round with the Korean players. But yeah, just happy." Speaking about her new LPGA record, Ko added: "It's a great honor, it's a new record." Minjee Lee celebrating with her caddie Jason Gilroyed on the Final Day of the HSBC Women's World Championship 2022. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES Minjee Lee played herself right into contention in round four, shooting the low score of the tournament, a 9-under par 63 to propel her up the leaderboard. With a haul of seven birdies on the back nine, the Perth-based player continued her impressive showing at the championship. Lee said: "I hit it really well today. I had a lot of really close looks at birdies. And although I made two bogeys, I had 11 birdies. So don't think I can really complain." Lee: 'Nice to Receive Support' Speaking about the return of a limited number of spectators to the course, Lee added: "I think everybody's itching to get out. Just having some support out on the golf course and around the 18th. I think it is really nice." Overnight leader In Gee Chun wasn't able to repeat the form she showed on Saturday to challenge for the title, having to settle for 3-under par 69. The South Korean said: In Gee Chun competing on the Final Day of the HSBC Women's World Championship 2022. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES "It was a tough game for me during this week because I had a spasm in my neck. I'm not happy, but still I'm proud I made the top two because I tried my best. But Jin Young made some really good shots and good putts. She showed me why she's the number one. I was really happy to play with the world's best players like Jin Young and Jeongeun today. "I really like Singapore, it's one of my favorite countries and I love to play at Sentosa. The greenkeepers did a great job!" Thitikul Unable to Maintain Great Start Thai teenager Atthaya Thitikul got off to a storming start, making five birdies on the front nine to open up a one-shot lead over the chasing pack. But luck was against her after the turn as birdie putts refused to drop. A dropped shot on the par-3 17th put paid to her efforts but the prodigious talent will take heart from what has been an outstanding performance over four days in her rookie year on tour. Atthaya Thitikul in action on the Final Day of the 2022 HSBC Women's World Championship. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES Tied in fourth place alongside Lee6, at 14-under par, Thitikul said: “Well, I would say this week is pretty great. As I said all along, it's not my A game but I would say it's good enough for me having changed equipment, started on the LPGA Tour, and then everyone has an eye on me, pressure is on me. But, all good for this week. Good enough." "It always feels amazing to be back here in Singapore. I feel like home. All the winners, people, food, everything. I definitely want to come back here for many more years." Brooke Henderson, Hannah Green and Amy Yang finished tied in sixth, with Green putting in a second consecutive 6-under-par round, no doubt leaving her wondering what might have been if it wasn’t for her opening round of 74. Singapore’s Sock Hwee Koh finished with a respectable 1-over par 73 following a 71 in round three. Speaking about her fourth appearance in the HSBC Women’s World Championship, Koh said: "I didn’t start the tournament well, it was quite disappointing, because I felt good coming into the event. But I guess I made up for it over the weekend." "I shot one under yesterday, one over today. I can’t really say it was nerves, I think I didn’t handle the bad shots well, but overall, even if the results were not what I wanted I still played my heart out to try and get a good round, so I guess I’m quite happy with what I did over the weekend." With the low-round of the tournament, the Singapore Airlines Round of the Day was awarded to Minjee Lee. #SportPlusSG #Golf #HSBCWomensGolf