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Runninghour and Singapore Turf Club Collaborate to Foster an Inclusive Sports Community for Persons with Special Needs, Bringing Back Signature Running Event Image via Runninghour 21 September 2021, Singapore - Run For Inclusion (RFI) is back this year and will feature hybrid offerings - participants can either take part in-person or virtually at their own pace and comfort. The seventh edition of the signature event, the largest inclusive running event in Singapore where participants run alongside runners with special needs, including the hearing, intellectually, physically and visually-challenged, will happen on 21 November 2021, with President Halimah Yacob as Guest-of-Honour. Held at Singapore Turf Club, the physical event offers all three categories of run, walk and cycle, with the ability to customise each participant's run distance according to their preference and ability (3km, 5km or 10km run or walk), as well as a 20km cycling category. Image via Runninghour For cycling, there is also a tandem cycling option to cater to persons with special needs. In light of the pandemic, all participants are required to be vaccinated in order to join the physical event. On-site participants will be in for a treat as they explore the lush greenery and best kept secrets of Singapore’s only world-class horse racing club. Attendees can also look forward to insta-worthy and memorable sights such as the STC Riding Centre Arena, home of the 2010 Youth Olympic Games Equestrian Jumping event. Image via Singapore Turf Club Those who opt for the virtual event can join in the event with the 0-10km running and 0-20km cycling categories. Unique to this year’s RFI are the race medals, with used horseshoes being given a new shine and recycled to be given away as limited-edition commemorative medals for those who take part in the physical event. Image via Singapore Turf Club Following the tradition of previous years’ runs, Runninghour will offer complimentary entries to all PWSN and their caregivers for the event, limited to one caregiver per PWSN, to encourage more PWSN to participate in the event and to promote inclusivity and an active lifestyle within the community. Registration for the physical and virtual events close on 31 October 2021 and 4 December 2021 respectively. Interested parties can head on to sign up at www.runninghour.com. Runninghour is supported by SportCares and Central Singapore Community Development Council. #SportPlusSG #Running #SgRunners #RunForInclusion #Runninghour

White Swans remain in drivers seat for 2021 AIA Singapore Premier League Title Race Image via AIA Singapore Premier League LION CITY SAILORS 1-1 ALBIREX NIIGATA: LATE TANIGUCHI GOAL DENIES SAILORS In what was billed as a title decider in this top of the table clash, a late goal by Ryoya Taniguchi denied Lion City Sailors victory at Jalan Besar Stadium and kept Albirex Niigata in the drivers' seat for the 2021 AIA Singapore Premier League title. Trailing the White Swans by 5 points heading into this match with a game in hand, the Sailors needed victory to wrestle control of the title race back into their own hands, and looked set to do so when Haiqal Pashia broke the deadlock on 23 minutes to put the Sailors ahead, running in at the near post to meet Faris Ramli's low cross after the latter had been set free on the right by Gabriel Quak's pass. In a match that provided end to end free flowing football, chances were aplenty at both ends, with Albirex Niigata keeping Hassan Sunny busy in the Lion City Sailors goal with a series of chances, but the Singapore national custodian proved equal to the task denying efforts by Hashioka and Taniguchi. The Sailors should have doubled the lead 5 minutes before the break when Faris Ramli squared the ball across goal again for Haiqal Pashia, but the latter somehow this time managed to drag his shot wide with a gaping goal at his mercy. 3 minutes after the break it would be Gabriel Quak's turn to miss a guilt edged opportunity when good build up play by the Sailors carved open a chance with Faris Ramli brought down in the box by Takahiro Koga, but with the advantage played, Quak's shot struck the underside of the bar before bouncing to safty - much to the relief of Albirex Niigata. Image via AIA Singapore Premier League Both Koga and Sunny were in the thick of the action with chances aplenty at both ends for Hafiz Nor and Taniguchi but the Sailors' earlier misses would prove costly as the White Swans levelled the match in stoppage time when Ryo Taniguchi met Shuya Yamashita's flick on with a header that trickled past a static Sailors defence into goal to rescue a point for Albirex. TAMPINES ROVERS 2-1 YOUNG LIONS: STAGS REVIVAL Image via AIA Singapore Premier League Tampines Rovers are finally back to winning ways after a hard earned 2-1 win over Young Lions at Our Tampines Hub on Saturday. With pressure mounting on Tampines Rovers entering this fixture, Gavin Lee and his charges knew that nothing other than a win against an improved Young Lions side would be enough with the season entering its final three weeks. Leading scorer Boris Kopitovic almost found the opening for the Stags on the quarter of an hour mark, racing half the length of the pitch before getting goalside of Danish Irfan and Jacob Mahler, but squandered the chance by sending his shot straight at Ridhwan Fikri from his weaker left foot. Mehmedovic continued his recent rich scoring vein and made it back to back games with a goal on the half hour with a deflected free kick finding the back of the Young Lions net to put the Stags one up. Tampines Rovers then squandered a series of chances with Kyoga Nakamura and Kopitovic both sending their shots from range wide of the Young Lions goal. Image via AIA Singapore Premier League The Stags profligacy almost proved costly when the Young Lions leveled the match on 71 minutes through Jacob Mahler after Zulqarnaen Suzliman was adjudged to have been felled in the box by Mahdu Mohana, but had Taufiq Suparno to thank when the super sub found the net just a minute later, drilling his shot past Ridhwan Fikri off a creative backheel pass by Mehmedovic to seal all three points for the Stags. TANJONG PAGAR UNITED 1-1 HOUGANG UNITED: JURONG EAST STALEMATE Khairul Amri's second half goal for Tanjong Pagar United rescued a point for the Jaguars and denied third placed Hougang United a victory at Jurong East Stadium. Image via AIA Singapore Premier League Leading fourth placed Tampines Rovers by 9 points, Hougang United have already all but cemented third place for the season, but fifth placed Tanjong Pagar United still has plenty to play for in their efforts to stay ahead of Balestier Khalsa and Geylang International. Things couldn't have started any worse for the Jaguars with Gilberto Fortunato opening the scoring for Hougang United inside 10 minutes with a delightful lob over Zharfan Rohaizad. The Jaguars grew in confidence as the match wore on however, an were finally rewarded 7 minutes into the second half when Reo Nishiguchi's cross to the far post was met by Khairul Amri's volley which left Izwan Mahbud with no chance in the Hougang goal. Looking to bounce back, the Cheetahs piled on the pressure but efforts by Gilberto, Tomoyuki Doi were denied by a resilient Tanjong Pagar rearguard as both teams were forced to take a share of the spoils. Image via AIA Singapore Premier League #SportPlusSG #Football #SingaporePremierLeague #SingaporeFootball

New additions to EDIFICE line of high-performance chronographs are based on the brand concept of “Speed and Intelligence”, and are the third set of collaboration models designed with the Formula OneTM team Image via Casio Singapore 15 September 2021, SINGAPORE – Casio EDIFICE announced today the release of new additions to the EDIFICE line of high-performance chronographs based on the brand concept of “Speed and Intelligence.” The EQB-1200AT, EFS-S580AT, and EFR-571AT employ a dial made from 6K carbon* and are the third set of collaboration models designed with the Formula OneTM team Scuderia AlphaTauri. Scuderia AlphaTauri is a racing team with many young, up-and-coming drivers. The team’s cutting-edge technologies and passionate pursuit of speed are a great match for the EDIFICE brand concept, and Casio has been an official partner since 2016, when the team was known as Scuderia Toro Rosso. The new EQB-1200AT, EFS-S580AT, and EFR-571AT watches feature a dial made from 6K carbon fiber, inherited from the second collaboration with Scuderia AlphaTauri, which has been well-received. The watches incorporate Formula OneTM technology with watch designs that use the same kind of high-strength carbon fiber as used in racing car wings and floors. The team’s navy blue color sets the overall tone, and fluorescent yellow — the color of the clothing worn by crew mechanics after races — highlights key components such as the dial ring, second hand, indicator hand, and stopwatch button, providing the high visibility required for safe work in the paddock and pits. All three models are water-resistant down to 100 meters. The EQB-1200AT and EFS-S580AT feature a glass made from high-strength sapphire crystal, delivering peace of mind even in the most grueling race conditions. Image via Casio Singapore The EQB-1200AT is also equipped with Mobile Link functions that automatically adjust to the correct time when paired with a smartphone using the dedicated app, providing the precise timekeeping required by team personnel who schedule their days down to the minute. The app features some 300 cities to choose from for setting World Time with ease — ideal for a team that travels the world. All three watches will be available at Edifice Retailers and the EFS-S580AT-1ADR and EFR-571AT-1ADR models will also be available at all G-SHOCK stores from 24 September 2021. #SportPlusSG #ActiveWear #CasioSG #SportsWatch

JomRun, a Leading Running App in Southeast Asia, brings Virtual Fun Runs to Singapore in partnership with Nickelodeon and Animation International Image via JomRun 9 September 2021, Singapore - Fans of Crayon Sinchan, Garfield and Spongebob Squarepants can now look forward to running their hearts out with the incentive of receiving an array of limited edition Garfield, Spongebob Squarepants and Sinchan merchandise upon completing their runs. In an announcement shared with the media yesterday, organisers JomRun, a leading running app in Southeast Asia, shared that the virtual fun runs have been brought to Singapore in partnership with Nickelodeon and Animation International, and will span the month and will be held until February 2022. Image via JomRun Participants can choose from a range of distances: a half marathon (21km) or a 5km run. Runners can also choose to break their runs up into shorter stretches to make up the full distance, or complete the full distance at one go. These can be done by incorporating a step counter, a GPS tracking wearable, a treadmill or other cardio exercises such as jogging in place. The virtual fun run series kicks off with the Crayon Shinchan Virtual Run Series which will be launched in three parts. Image via JomRun The Crayon Shinchan Virtual Run, from 8 September until 30 September 2021; the Shinchan Biu Biu Virtual Run, from 1 October until the 30 November 2021; and the Crayon ShinChan Joyful Time, from 1 December 2021 until 31 January 2022. The Garfield Virtual Run Singapore is an ongoing event that spans the month of November to January 2022, while the Spongebob Squarepants Virtual Run will take place from the 1 December until 20 February 2022. Registrations are now open and early bird sign ups will be able to enjoy discounts of up to 50%. Image via JomRun With the gyms and fitness still operating in limited capacities, it is small wonder that Singaporeans are looking for a wider array of interesting and innovative ways to stay fit and active. While most runners are still looking forward to the return of physical road racing, virtual racing has taken on a popular alternative, giving greater meaning to weekly and monthly runs while trying to clock regular mileage. Said Chang Yi Hern, Founder and Managing Director of JomRun: "Thematically, Garfield deals with a lot of things that everyone can identify with, feeling lethargic being one of them, especially during the on and off lockdowns." Image via JomRun "But, if Garfield can step out of his comfort zone, then so can you! That’s the message we at JomRun want to amplify. Also, this is one of the most effective ways that people can stay safe while keeping their heart rates up." Those who successfully complete their run will be rewarded exciting prizes including a finisher medal (21km finishers will receive a Gold medal), a dry-fit shirt, a finisher t-shirt, tattoo stickers, a drawstring bag, a premium cyclist jersey, a face mask, keychain and a tote bag. The Garfield Virtual Run will also allow the participants to choose their merchandise from three different themes: Foodie Garfield, Sleepy Garfield or Playful Garfield, whilst runners participating in the Crayon Shinchan Virtual Run Series will receive entitlements according to the run they register for. Image via JomRun To participate, simply download and register on the JomRun app which is available on Apple AppStore and Google Play. The public can sign up for the virtual run of their choice, pick the distance category and choose the entitlements. Activate the JomRun app tracker and run to receive those limited-edition goodies. Running results will be automatically recorded and the entitlements will be posted after the running period. Those interested can visit the microsite for the Crayon Shinchan and Garfield Virtual Runs Series for more information. #SportPlusSG #Running #SgRunners #VirtualRuns #JomRun #GarfieldRun #CrayonSinchanRun #SpongebobRun

Formerly known as the Green Corridor Run, PUB Green Run will fund the rewilding of the Rail Corridor Image credit: PUB Green Run 19 August 2021, Singapore - Formerly known as the Green Corridor Run, the PUB Green Run is making its return this year with a real purpose - to fund the rewilding of the Rail Corridor in support of Singapore's sustainability drive. An annual 10km run between 2013 and 2016 that sold out each year attracting 12,000 runners at its peak, the run was subsequently stopped with the southern stretch of the corridor closed for the construction of an underground 22km-long water pipe (Murnane Pipeline), to meet future water demands in the city area. Virtual Run for PUB Green Run 2021 Those taking part in the PUB Green Run will be able to do so virtually unlike mass participation runs in previous editions. Runners will also be able to run at a time and location of their choice, from 18 September to 31 October 2021. Race Categories There are two race categories – a 10km run and a 3km Family Run. Entry fees for individual sign-ups are $39* + GST for the 3KM run and $43 + GST for the 10KM run, with kids under 18 years of age receiving an additional 10% discount. Image credit: PUB Green Run Race Entitlements All participants will receive a premium lightweight running cap, designed with breathable panels, a soft brim and natural tones, while all finishers are entitled to a finisher medal to celebrate their efforts. What is the PUB Green Run? The Rail Corridor is a 24km-long nature trail along the former Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) railway line connecting Singapore and Malaysia. For this year's virtual run, in keeping with the theme of the PUB Green Run, participants are encouraged to run in open spaces and park connectors, including many of PUB’s picturesque reservoir parks. They are required to record their run route and timing using the PUB Green Run mobile application. As part of the run pack, participants will receive a premium running cap and a uniquely designed eco-friendly finisher's medal, featuring PUB's twin mascots Water Wally and Sally. Image credit: PUB Green Run Running for a green cause Not only will participants be enjoying a good run among nature, they would also be indirectly contributing towards overall efforts to go green, as for every for every person who signs up for the PUB Green Run, $10 will be donated to the Nature Society (Singapore), for its role in rewilding the Rail Corridor. It is an attempt to enhance the natural habitat along the Rail Corridor, to improve its ecological connectivity and cool the area for recreational users. Ben Williams, Director of PUB Green Run organiser Groundswell Events, said: "From the first moment I stepped onto the Rail Corridor, I was captivated by this unique stretch of greenery that cuts through the entire length of urbanised Singapore, mostly uninterrupted by roads." He added: "As the years have passed, my appreciation for the Rail Corridor continued to grow and we are thrilled to support its rewilding by holding a virtual run." His sentiments were echoed by Shawn Lum, President of the Nature Society (Singapore). "By rewilding some stretches of the Rail Corridor and creating a continuous green canopy along it, we aim to enhance the conservation value of the corridor," shared Lum. "The effort will also yield a cooler, greener experience for visitors as well as the rare native wildlife species that will travel along it." Image credit: PUB Green Run PUB as Main Partner for the Event PUB supported the popular running event during its 2015 and 2016 editions, back then known as the Green Corridor Run, which were held in conjunction with Singapore World Water Day to promote water conservation. However, for the first time this year, PUB is coming on board as the PUB Green Run’s main partner. Image credit: PUB Green Run Ms Chong Mien Ling, Chief Sustainability Officer, PUB, said: "Partnering Groundswell to organise this eco-friendly virtual run extends from PUB’s commitment towards creating a Sustainable and Green Singapore." "At PUB, we are conscientiously practising environmentally friendly habits such as reducing water wastage as well as single-use plastics, increasing solar energy usage and supporting more tree planting, with the aim to reduce our carbon footprint." More information and how to sign up for the run can be found on www.greenrun.com.sg. #SportPlusSG #Running #SgRunners #PUBGreenRun #GreenCorridorRun

Hassan Sunny rescues Sailors, Tanjong Pagar Utd thrash Hougang Utd, Amy Recha double seals points for Geylang Image credit: Singapore Premier League ALBIREX NIIGATA 1-1 LION CITY SAILORS: HASSAN SUNNY HEROICS RESCUE SAILORS 24 July 2021, Singapore - Goalkeeper Hassan Sunny delivered a man-of-the-match performance for Lion City Sailors in the top of the table clash with champions Albirex Niigata, with the two title chasing clubs settling for a point at Jurong East Stadium. In a match which saw new Sailors Head Coach Kim Do-hoon make his Singapore Premier League bow, the Sailors were slow out of the blocks and spent much of the first half chasing shadows. Image credit: Lion City Sailors Facebook Albirex Niigata were industrious as always, and created several guilt edge chances but were thwarted each time by the heroics of Singapore national custodian Hassan Sunny in the Lion City Sailors goal, with his finger tip save on 32 minutes to deny Nagasawa's 25-yard effort the pick of the bunch. The White Swans would not be denied however, and duly went ahead through Ryoya Taniguchi who converted from the penalty spot after Yu Tokiwa was felled by Aqhari Abdullah. The Sailors came out a more creative side after the break with the introduction of Brazilian playmaker Diego Lopes, and their pressure told eventually with Lopes releasing Hafiz Nor down the left before the latter's cutback was fired into the roof of the net by hitman Stipe Plazibat. Image credit: Singapore Premier League HOUGANG UNITED 1 - 4 TANJONG PAGAR UNITED: HISTORIC WIN FOR JAGUARS Tanjong Pagar United scored only their second league win of the season, and their first over third placed Hougang United since 2013 when they hammered the Cheetahs 4-1 at home. After a goal-less first half, the floodgates opened in the two minutes into the second period with Tanjong Pagar United drawing first blood through Anaqi Ismit, who got on the end of a teasing cross by Reo Nishiguchi to put the Jaguars in front. Image credit: Singapore Premier League Not looking to be outdone on their home patch, Hougang United duly drew level through Japanese hitman Tomoyuki Doi's 15th goal of the season. The league's top scorer bent his free kick on the edge of the area into the far corner of Zharfan Rohaizad's goal, leaving the custodian rooted to the spot to level the scores. Reo Nishiguchi added a third for Tanjong Pagar United in the 88th minute when he cut aside and let fly a clever left footed finish that went in off Izwan Mahbud's right hand post to put it beyond the Cheetahs, before Khairul Amri fired home from close range after being set up by fellow substitute Suhairi Sabri. GEYLANG INTERNATIONAL 3-1 BALESTIER KHALSA: EAGLES BATTLE BACK Geylang International recovered from going behind to register three goals and seal all 3 points in their first match after the SPL hiatus. A defensive mistake cost Geylang International dear inside the opening 11 minutes and Sime Zuzul made no mistake from the edge of the area, rifling home after outmuscling Eagles skipper Ichikawa. Image credit: Singapore Premier League The goal came much against the run of play as Geylang had dominated the earlier exchanges with high pressing play, forcing the Balestier into rushed clearances. They eventually found their breakthrough on 39 minutes through a swift counterattack that was started by Barry Maguire, who picked out Moresche's clever overlapping run down the left, who in turn set up Amy Recha to finish with aplomb past an onrushing Riki Kumura in the Balestier goal. Image credit: Singapore Premier League The Brazilian provider then turned goalscorer when he scored his 9th goal of the season 8 minutes into the second half, timing his run perfectly to reach Maguire's pass and dink it over Kumura for Geylang's second. The Eagles doubled their lead just 5 minutes later when from a similar position Barry Maguire picked out Amy Recha, who found himself in oceans of space, and duly turned his marker for fire home his second and seal the points for the Eagles. #SportPlusSG #Football #SingaporePremierLeague #SingaporeFootball

Liew completes Singapore's Olympic Open Water Marathon Swimming bow, diving debutant Freida Lim misses out on semis Image credit: Kong Chong Yew, SNOC 4 August 2021, Tokyo, Japan - She made it clear that her debut open water swim at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics would also be her last. But having enjoyed it thoroughly today, clocking a time of 2hrs 8min 17.9sec to finish 23rd out of a field of 25 swimmers, Chantal Liew is having second thoughts on retirement, saying instead: "I’m definitely thinking about that but… I think I need a long break, sit on it for a while before I make a final decision.” Image credit: Kong Chong Yew, SNOC The 22 year-old, who is a rookie to Open Water swimming, has had to sacrifice much and do it all together with her coach Marcus Cheah in navigating her journey towards Olympic qualification, dropping some of her university modules and training in hot and humid conditions up to four times a week in the lead up to the Games. But she has no regrets as she "absolutely loves what she does". She told the Singapore media, "Sometimes your best is not good enough, sometimes it is… but you live and you learn, and at the end of the day, I love what I do… and no one can take that away from us.” Image credit: Kong Chong Yew, SNOC DIVING In diving news, Singapore's Freida Lim made her Olympic bow in the women's 10m platform diving preliminary round this afternoon. Her score of 215.90 points means she finished 30th and did not advance to the Semi-Finals. Image credit: Kong Chong Yew, SNOC Lim made history this year when she became the first Singaporean female diver to qualify for an Olympics when she finished eleventh in the 10m women's platform qualifyiers of the FINA Diving World Cup, which was also held in Tokyo. Her teammate and fellow diver Jonathan Chan, who also holds the title of the first Singaporean diver to qualify for an Olympics, will be competing this Friday. #SportPlusSG #Tokyo2020 #OlympicGames #TeamSingapore

Singapore Table Tennis Women's Team lose 0-3 to favourites China in quarters, Sailors Kimberly Lim and Cecilia Loh finish tenth in medal race Image credit: SportSG via AFP 3 August 2021, Tokyo, Japan - There will be no Olympic medals from table tennis, as Team Singapore fell 0-3 in straight sets to favourites China in the Women's Team event for table tennis, but the Team Singapore paddlers have impressed in Tokyo and won the hearts of many new fans. Yu Mengyu in particular exceeded expectations in reaching the women's singles semi-finals, while Lin Ye also put up a spirited display in today's defeat against China. Meanwhile in sailing, Singapore delivered its best ever performance at an Olympic Games as Kimberly Lim and Cecilia Loh qualified for the medal race of the Women's Skiff 49ER FX. Image credit: SportSG via AFP Table Tennis Singapore fell to China in straight sets for the Women's Team Event, which ended hopes of an Olympic medal for Singapore at Tokyo 2020. Yu Mengyu and Lin Ye teamed up in the opening match, but lost 5-11, 7-11, 5-11 to China's Chen Meng and Wang Manyu, before Feng Tianwei was defeated 8-11, 3-11, 8-11 in the subseqent singles match, with a superior Sun Yingsha in imperious form. Lin Ye was did not compete in the women's singles competition, but put in a good shift for her singles match, stretching China's Wang to a third match, but it was not to be as she also fell 1-3 overall (11-6, 9-11, 6-11, 5-11). Image credit: SportSG via AFP Sailing Sailing duo Kimberly Lim and Cecilia Low have had to wait an extra day after their medal race was postponed yesterday due to a lack of wind for the Women's Skiff 49er FX event. The reigning Asian Games champions recorded Singapore's best ever performance at an Olympic Games for sailing, and ended their campaign with a 10th placed finish in a fleet of 21 overall. The duo ended on 117 net points, with points from the medal race worth double, but points from previous races also included in the overall total score. #SportPlusSG #Tokyo2020 #OlympicGames #TeamSingapore

Club Rainbow looks to raise $600,000 while commemorating Ride For Rainbows' 10th anniversary with new format Image credit: Club Rainbow 12 July 2021, Singapore - Charity cycling event Ride for Rainbows is back for another edition this year, and features a new format with no fixed cycling categories with each participant empowered to ride 1KM for every heart earned or every $10 of donations raised. The event will be held from 8 to 31 October, and funds raised will go towards food rations, education support and therapy intervention for Club Rainbow's beneficiaries. The charity cycling event pivoted to a virtual format for the first time last year and raised close to $600,000 with the strong support of the local cycling community. They are targeting to raise the same amount this year while raising awareness for its cause and encouraging an active lifestyle through cycling. Image credit: Club Rainbow Support from Cycling Community "Although we could not hold a physical event last year, we are heartened that we still received overwhelming support from the cycling community," said Dr Sashikumar Ganapthy, President of Club Rainbow. "Many participants welcomed the flexibility of the virtual event, citing that they could ride at their own convenience and own pace. COVID or not, they are still passionate about supporting our cause.” Ganapthy shared: “The funds raised will enable our families to live with dignity, maximise the developmental potential of our children and develop them towards their fullest potential.” Participating for the fourth time is Thomas Tan whose son, 16-year-old Sage Tan, is a beneficiary of Club Rainbow. Said Tan: “Sage will be riding to raise funds for the second time, having learnt to cycle only 3 years ago. Born with a rare genetic disease, he joined Club Rainbow at the age of two. Over the years, we have seen how Club Rainbow supported him and many other children with the critical services and programmes provided." "We are excited to be part of the event and hope that the funds we raise can benefit more children," he added. "I also look forward to strengthening our father-son bond as we can spend more time together." Image credit: Club Rainbow How to take part To take part, participants can sign up as either as individuals or as teams. Each participant can cycle 1 km with every heart earned, and up to a maximum of 100 km. In order to secure a place in the event, each participant must earn ten hearts or fundraise the minimum amount of $100 by 26 September 2021. For more details, visit the official website at: https://www.rideforrainbows.org/ Event Details Date: 8 - 31 October 2021 Registration: 1 July - 26 September 2021 Time: Anytime within the abovementioned period Venue: Anywhere within Singapore #SportPlusSG #Cycling #RideForRainbows

Strong showing from sailors, as three Singapore athletes wrap up their Tokyo campaigns Image credit: SportSG via AFP 30 July 2021, Tokyo, Japan - There was good news in sailing today, as duo Kimberly Lim and Cecilia Low closed the gap on the leaders with three good races, scoring third, second and seventh to end the day in 13th position, up from 16th the previous sailing day. Elsewhere, Olympic debutant rower Joan Poh ended her Olympic campaign with a strong finish - to finish 28th out of a field of 32 competitors overall. Sailor Ryan Lo and swimmer Quah Ting Wen also ended their competition in Tokyo today with admirable performances. SAILING Lighter winds allowed sailing duo Kimberly Lim and Cecilia Low to play comfortably at the front of the fleet for the first two of today's three races in the Sailing Women's Skiff 49er FX (races 7 to 9). The duo had started the day in 16th position, with 63 net points, but their strong showing today saw them leapfrog into 13th position, ending the day on 75 points. They will finish their qualifying races tomorrow (races 10 - 12) Friday, 31 July 2021. Olympic debutant Ryan Lo also called time on his Tokyo stay with a good finish in the Men's One Person Dinghy Laser, coming in 21st out of a field of 35 after 10 races. It has been a promising campaign for the Singaporean sailor, who is one of 17 debutants making their Olympic bow for Singapore at Tokyo 2020. Image credit: SportSG via AFP ROWING In rowing, Joan Poh clocked a time of 8:21.23 to finish 4th out of 6 competitors in the Finals E for Women's Single Sculls, putting her in 28th position overall out of a field of 32 competitors. The Tan Tock Seng nurse is only the second rower in history to represent Singapore at the Olypmic Games, the first being Saiyidah Aisyah at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Image credit: SportSG via AFP SWIMMING Over at the Tokyo Aquatic Centre, Quah Ting Wen wrapped up her third Olympic Games campaign in the women’s 50m freestyle heats today. She clocked a time of 26.16 sec to finish 40th out of a field of 81 swimmers and did not progress to the semi-finals of the event. Quah made her debut at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games before missing the 2012 edition of the Olympics due to a freak accident. She then qualified for the 2016 and 2020 editions of the Games. She currently holds six national records, three of which are individual: in the 100m and 200m freestyle, and the 400m individual medley. #SportPlusSG #Tokyo2020 #OlympicGames #TeamSingapore

26 year-old fired a closing two-under-par 70 to finish even for the tournament, but wins on countback based on final round score Image credit: SPORTFIVE Tanah Merah Country Club, 16 July 2021 - Singapore’s Marc Ong won for the first time on the Singapore Pro Series Invitational presented by FTAG today. The 26 year-old fired a closing two-under-par 70 to finish even for the tournament, and tie compatriot Greg Foo but win on countback based on the final round score. Foo, joint leader at the start of the day with Singapore’s Mitchell Slorach, closed with a 75 on the Tampines Course. Slorach tied for third, two shots back, with fellow countryman Mardan Mamat and Myanmar’s Zaw Moe. “This is my first win as a pro, so it means so much,” said Ong, who took home the tournament prize money of S$3,850. “It was close all the way and to come out on top against Greg [Foo] and Mardan [Mamat] is really great. I didn’t check the scores for most of the round but when I checked the app I saw we were tied so that put the pressure on.” Image credit: SPORTFIVE Ong, a professional for three years who is based at Tanah Merah, toured the front nine in two under and came home in even par making a crucial birdie on the par-three 16th. Foo had claimed the second leg of the Pro Series here on the Tampines Course – helped by a final round 64 – and was looking to continue that winning streak this week. However, the two-time Singapore Open Amateur champion double bogeyed the 10th and dropped shots on 14, 15 and 18 for a back nine of 42. Despite that, he was still able to move to the top of the Order of Merit with total earnings of S$7,050, while Slorach is in second place and Ong third. Mamat, a five-time winner on the Asian Tour, also struggled home in two over – he made double on the par five 15th - to help hand victory to Ong. “It wasn’t meant to be today, best to let the young ones win,” joked 53-year-old Mamat. In the 73rd Singapore Open Amateur Championship – which was run in parallel with the Pro Series event, on the same course ‒ Singapore’s Ryan Ang emerged victorious. He closed with a 74 to finish four over for the event and beat countryman Justin Kuk by two shots. #SportPlusSG #Golf #TeamSingapore

Choose from five pre-selected courses for runners from North, South, Central, East and West zones of Singapore Image Credit: NUS Run BIG Facebook NUS Run BIG is back, and for the first time ever, the NUS Giving running event will be done virtually. This year, you can own your run with NUS Run BIG's island wide virtual race that allows you to run at your pace or with a group of 4 family or friends, across four categories: 5KM Fun Run 10KM Competitive Run 19.05KM Competitive 190.5KM Individual / Team Challenge Image Credit: NUS Run BIG Facebook Every registered runner will receive a NUS Running Tee, a Finisher Medal, a NUS Recycle Bag and a Digital Certificate as part of race entitlements. An additional Finisher Tee will be given to those who have registered for the 10KM and above categories. Not only can you run for a good cause, but you can also be a part of a greater movement to try to reach 1,905KM collectively, to commemorate the year National University of Singapore (NUS) was established - 1905. In order to participate in the run, registrants can choose their preferred routes from any of the pre-proposed routes that have been set for the North, South, East, West and Central areas. Image Credit: NUS Run BIG Facebook To activate your run, download the recommended GPS-enabled app, MapMyRun. The app allows you to bookmark your selected route and track your run. Follow these steps: 1. Log on to MapMyRun.com 2. Choose Your Route 3. Screenshot for submission Complete your run at your own pace and receive your entitlements at your doorstep. More race details and running information is available on the NUS Run BIG website. #SportPlusSG #Running #RunningEvents