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Singapore's sporting playground will remain open through the festive period, with sporting activities and exclusive Chinese New Year promotions all available under one roof PHOTO: SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB 26 January 2022, Singapore - From the annual HUAT Run to exclusive promotions at Kallang Wave Mall, welcome the Year of the Tiger with an exciting line-up of auspicious activities at #MySgSportsHub . Whether you are looking to run, swim, row or shop your way into the year of the tiger, Singapore Sports Hub has a range of fun activities you can dig your claws into. You can even watch the National Stadium roar to life in a dazzling festive light display of auspicious red and gold. PHOTO: SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB Get a Running Start with Singapore Sports Hub’s Annual Huat Run Huat better way to celebrate Chinese New Year than with Singapore Sports Hub's annual HUAT Run? Back for its second edition from 1-15 February, head down to the 100PLUS Promenade and run on the 888-metre red ‘prosperity’ track. Next, snap a photo with the HUAT standee and stand a chance to win $468, $268 or $168 worth of vouchers! The Singapore Sports Hub is looking for the 3 most creative entries. You can be one of the lucky winners simply by posting on Instagram, tagging @sgsportshub and @100plus_singapore, and hashtagging #MySgSportsHub. Be sure to make your profile public in order to be eligible. More details are available here. PHOTO: SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB Paddling Tiger, Rowing Dragon Paddle into the Year of the Tiger with an exciting Dragon Boat challenge! Whether you’re a veteran or novice paddler, head to the Water Sports Centre with four friends for the ultimate battle of strength and stamina. For more details, visit here. PHOTO: SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB Exclusive Chinese New Year Promotions To help you manage the hustle and bustle of Chinese New Year preparations, the Sports Hub has got everything under one roof at Kallang Wave Mall! From stocking up your groceries for reunion dinner, or getting some new outfits for the family, or even indulging in a bit of new year self-care at the spa, there's plenty for some tiger-ific celebrations. As a plus, you can even look forward to extra goodies when you spend at Kallang Wave Mall. Spend a minimum of $48* to redeem an exclusive set of Kallang Wave Mall red packets, and a minimum of $168* ($188 for FairPrice Xtra receipts) to redeem a limited edition Tayo The Little Bus umbrella and a $10 Kallang Wave Mall voucher. Terms and conditions apply. Find out more here. PHOTO: SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB National Stadium Dresses-up in Auspicious Red and Brilliant Gold Dressing up in something new to welcome the Lunar New Year? So is the National Stadium! This Chinese New Year, our National Stadium will be fully dressed in auspicious red and brilliant gold lights as a shining symbol of prosperity. Catch the special display on 1 February, from 8-9pm. Singapore Sports Hub facilities are open throughout Chinese New Year. #SportPlusSG #MySgSportsHub #LunarNewYear #Sports #Fitness #ThingsToDo

Celebrate with Singapore Sports Hub at its first Stadium Waterfront Carnival, with sumptuous Asian fare, LED lion & dragon dance performances and return of the annual Huat Run PHOTO: SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB Singapore, 13 January 2022 - Singapore Sports Hub is pushing forth on providing greater access for all to live sporting, entertainment and community activities with its very first Stadium Waterfront Carnival. PHOTO: SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB Come celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with us at our live events perfect for all ages, such as our annual #HUATRUN, energising Prosperity Race and innovative spins on traditional performances across two fun-filled weekends! PHOTO: SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB Tuck into Sumptuous Asian Fare and Uniquely Singapore Sports Hub Cocktails Food is central in every celebration and especially festive occasions such as Chinese New Year. From treasured gatherings, reunion dinners to munching on decadent goodies and snacks during family visits. PHOTO: SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB This year, you can carry on feasting at our very own Asian Food Street where it’s choices galore! Look out for sushi aburi, an open flame sushi with your choice of topping, espuma durian chendol which is a spin on traditional chendol, as well as a plant-based Guac Stack Burger and all-time indulgent favourites like laksa, roti john and satay. We've designed this with the whole family in mind, and for parents coming with little ones, don’t miss the meatballs in a bucket – meatballs served with mash and twister fries, and topped with house gravy, cheese and cranberry jam. PHOTO: SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB The adults, on the other hand, can savour uniquely Singaporean cocktail and mocktail concoctions, featuring local flavours we grew up with and hold close to our heart. And for the first time ever, we will be revealing Stadium Top, a special-edition cocktail designed just for Singapore Sports Hub and served only at our food fest! Incorporating Bohemian Lager from Singapore’s very own Archipelago Brewery, it is flavoured with local and tropical ingredients lemongrass, and lychee. PHOTO: SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB Consider it a Singaporean version of a shandy, fit for our sunny island’s climate! The little ones or teetotallers can look forward to Stadium Top Down, a non-alcoholic version with club soda that is just as refreshing! Health is Wealth: #HUATRUN is Back! If you’re looking for something fun to do, or want to sweat off some of your Chinese New Year “gains”, there’s no better way to usher in the new year than a healthy start! From 22 Jan to 5 Feb, our annual #HUATRUN makes a return. Participate in an auspicious run on our instagrammable 888-metre red track at the 100PLUS Promenade and snap a photo at the booths along the route. Post it, tag our socials and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. The participant with the post that has the most “likes” stands to win a pair of tickets to a concert or event of their choice. PHOTO: SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB Alternatively, if you are game for an adventure, make a date with us on 5 February. Pair up with friends or loved ones and challenge yourself to our Prosperity Race! After putting on your thinking caps to solve missions at selected landmarks, participants can also look forward to rewards for completing the race. Be sure to make your way down and welcome the new year with a big bang! For those who prefer a slightly more relaxing way of celebrations, grab a bite and a drink, and stroll along the Stadium Waterfront to catch live performances including Singapore Sports Hub’s first-ever LED Lion and Dragon Dance performance. #SportPlusSG #MySgSportsHub #ChineseNewYear #ThingsToDo

Team Singapore put on brave fight as Sweden are crowned Women's World Floorball Champions This is a feature article written by SportPlus.sg for Kallang Alive Sports Management. For more sports events, programmes and human stories of Singapore Sports Hub, visit the Singapore Sports Hub website here, and subscribe to their e-Newsletter here. Almost two decades after Singapore first played host to the event, the world’s best floorballers returned to battle it out for the Women’s World Floorball Championships (WFC) title. Off the back of a thrilling 12 months and the celebration of its first anniversary under the new Kallang Alive Sports Management, the Singapore Sports Hub welcomed another world-class event. Flexing its versatility, the OCBC Arena and Singapore Indoor Stadium set the stage for the top 16 female floorball national teams to vie for the sport’s biggest prize. Local floorball enthusiasts had the opportunity to watch the very best in action up close as they witnessed the intensity of the top-ranked teams competing live in front of them. Round-up of WFC Action The biennial tournament’s group stage was contested between 16 countries divided into four groups. The top two teams of Groups A and B earned automatic placements in the quarterfinals, while the remaining teams played for their place in the knockout stages through a series of playoffs. Sweden, who led the world ranking, earned an automatic spot in the quarterfinals after dominating Group B. Similar to the Swedes, though not as merciless was the Czech Republic, who racked up their goals, scoring nine in each of their two wins. In Group A, Finland emerged as the first to qualify for the quarterfinals as they won all three of their group stage games while the Swiss, resilient and relentless, secured their quarter-final spot after hard-fought victories against Latvia and Norway. Not all roads to the quarterfinals were paved with certainty as the teams in Group C and D put up a slew of thrilling matches for a spot in the final eight. In Group D, Japan finished top by the slimmest of margins with five points, leaving Denmark in second place with their hopes in the hands of the Estonians. It boiled down to the last day of the group stage games when the Japanese overcame Estonia to secure the top spot. The match was a tight one, with Japan having to come back thrice to ensure a 3-3 draw. Despite finishing top in both their groups, Japan and Germany failed to progress to the quarterfinals as they lost to Latvia and Poland respectively in the playoffs. Denmark, the 10th ranked team defied the odds in an epic showdown against Norway as the two fought for a spot in the quarterfinals. Ranked three rungs higher, Norway were favourites but Denmark did not go down without a fight as they levelled the scores three times. It was Lina Voldby whose golden goal in overtime put Denmark through to the quarterfinals eventually. All four quarterfinal matches were relatively one-sided as the lower ranked teams were no match for their powerhouse opponents. Eventual finalists Finland defeated Poland 11-2 while the Swedes beat Latvia 13-3. Denmark may have miraculously made it to the quarters, but their run ended in the hands of the Czech Republic. Switzerland downed Slovakia 8-4. In the first semi-final, Finland thrashed the Czech Republic 8-2 as Veera Kaupi, one of a pair of twins, electrified the Singapore Indoor Stadium by scoring four goals. Favourites, Sweden were victorious against Switzerland in the second semi-final of the day. With Sweden set to face Finland, all that was left was a fight for third place honours. The battle between the Czech Republic and Switzerland for third place kept the crowd on the edge of their seats as they watched the Czechs come from two goals behind to eventually win it 4-5. While the Swedes started in merciless fashion, the final was not a close affair. In the first period, Sweden put six past goalie Noora Vuorela with a commanding lead. There was a shift in the tide however, when Finland started clawing their way back. Sara Piispa got the ball rolling as she scored in the second period as Finland then went on to score three goals in the third period. The Finnish fans waved their flags as chants of “Suomig” rang around the stadium. Sweden, however, were not to be undone, and proved they were number one in the world for a reason. Hope turned to despair for the Finnish players as Sweden held onto their lead and won 6-4. Team Singapore’s Brave Battle As the world giants clashed, Team Singapore etched their own narrative on the global stage. With two wins and two defeats, they matched their best-ever finish, securing the twelfth place. The hosts got their campaign off to a strong start in Group C, downing France 5-2 and Australia 4-2 in front of their fans, friends and family at the OCBC Arena. The Singaporeans put up a good fight against the Germans who sat three rungs higher in the world rankings. It was an end-to-end match that ended 3-2 to the Germans, as Jerelee Ong put Singapore in the lead after starting the third period all square at 1-1. The lead only held for about 20 seconds when Pauline Baumgerten equalised and teammate, Winona Jurgens delivered the final blow with six minutes to go. The loss meant that Singapore finished second in Group C. Team Singapore’s chances of progressing to the quarterfinals were bleak as they were drawn against world number six, Slovakia. Siti Nurhaliza Khairul Anuar took the lead in the 10th minute before it came crashing down for the home side. The Slovaks put 11 past the Singaporeans with Mindy Lim being the other goalscorer for Singapore. With that, Singapore was left to fight for a 9th-12th finish. After losing to Japan by a single goal, they then had to face Norway for an 11th place finish. Despite the roar of the fans in the Singapore Indoor Stadium, the hosts were no match for the Norwegians as they fell 13-1 in their final match of the tournament. With the 12th place finish, Singapore has now climbed one spot higher in the world rankings. The game also marked the retirement of Singapore’s Amanda Yeap and Yee Yun Shawn. Before the tournament, the two teammates carried over 100 caps combined, with Amanda having 61 and Shawn gathering 44. Beyond the Courts Off the court, the WFC brought plenty of cheer and excitement for the fans. Not even the bleak weather could dampen their spirits or stop fans from flocking to the Singapore Sports Hub to cheer on their favourite teams and players. The popularity of floorball in Singapore was underscored by its participation, as the sport boasts over 100 clubs and 200 schools providing opportunities for over 10,000 active players today. Fans, friends and families of Team Singapore capitalised on the opportunity to support their loved ones in a prestigious international tournament on home soil, huddling in the OCBC Arena and Singapore Indoor Stadium – trying out the fringe activities and promotional booths including Unihoc products, while the WFC merchandise booth also proved a firm fan favourite as t-shirts and bottles were snapped up quickly. As the thrills of the WFC are still ringing with Sweden crowned as World Champions once again, top class international sporting action continues as the Singapore Sports Hub hosts top rhythmic gymnasts from over 14 countries from 20th to 22nd December for the Bianka Panova International Cup at the OCBC Arena. #SportPlusSG#Floorball#WomensWorldFloorballChampionships

"Comfort" and "Support" are key considerations behind the redesign of the SUPERNOVA franchise, while material innovations and lessons learnt from developing Lightstrike Pro served as main inspirations behind new Superfoam In an exclusive interview with SportPlus.sg, JT Newcomb, Category Director, adidas Running Footwear, shared that the design and development of the new adidas SUPERNOVA silhouettes and category of shoes were motivated by the findings in a survey with 1,300 women who shared that "comfort" and "support" were what they needed most in a daily trainer. Sharing that the brand has recognised its need to re-establish the strong relationship they had with runners from the advent of SUPERNOVA in 1997, when the franchise was a go-to daily trainer for runners, Newcomb added that the adidas SUPERNOVA family of shoes is created with the everyday runner in mind. He said, "We are building the SUPERNOVA shoes first and foremost for normal runners - everyday runners. I would like to think of more the runners who are in the middle to the back of the pack, who see running as part of their lifestyle but are not obsessed with running. They know that you don't need the fastest equipment all of the time." "We knew we wanted to build something that's very different from anything that's been in the range before, certainly very different from the last couple of shoes that have been part of the adidas SUPERNOVA family - so RISE is a completely different model," he added. "SUPERNOVA RISE is the beginning of a new chapter, a new family of SUPERNOVA shoes. And in February when we release SUPERNOVA SOLUTION and SUPERNOVA STRIDE you will start to see that family built out, kind of like how adizero comes together as a family with specific models," Newcomb explained So what helped with the redesign of the SUPERNOVA series and how similar is it to the adidas ADIZERO family? This was the question SportPlus.sg asked adidas. The answer? The foam used in SUPERNOVA is an evolution from the Lightstrike Pro, which is found in the ADIZERO family of shoes. "RISE is something that is totally new - what's new about it is that we saw an opportunity to pull in the technology of superfoams into everyday running - building on the material innovations, the lessons learnt, the things that we did in building Lightstrike Pro," shared Newcomb. "We knew that while superfoams are used in racing first and foremost for comfort, the lightness and energy return, because they are very comfortable, can be a huge unlock for us so we briefed our foams team and asked them to develop a version of that is more suitable for everyday running." "And since women in that survey told us they wanted comfort and support for daily training, what we got back was a superfoam based on the formulation of Lightstrike Pro but denser. That doesn't mean it makes the shoe heavy. SUPERNOVA RISE is 50g lighter than the Solar Glide was for reference, so it is a significantly lighter shoe." "But Dreamstrike+, while being the same base compound as Lightstrike Pro, is about 14 per cent more dense, thus offering just enough support for your daily runs." In the SUPERNOVA RISE and SUPERNOVA SOLUTION models, the Dreamstrike+ midsole is complemented by a Support Rod System. Inspired by the physiology of the foot in motion, this new technology is embedded in the outsole to grant harmonised support and transition, as well as stability where it is needed. The Support Rod System in SUPERNOVA SOLUTION slightly differs from that featured in the SUPERNOVA RISE, with the two middle rods splinted together to offer additional support for runners who seek it. With both technologies working in tandem, Dreamstrike+ and the Support Rod System provide runners with a comfortable, yet well-supported running experience. Other key product features include a Comfort Heel Fit, which uses a combination of cushioning foam and soft textile designed for maximum comfort and support. While the engineered sandwich mesh and expertly crafted details ensure that all runners’ needs are accommodated. For the colourway of the SUPERNOVA RISE, the adidas Design team - inspired by nature and the energy of bioluminescence - selected a dark base of Black and Aurora with Semi-Green Spark detailing. The Supernova Rise is priced at S$189 and will be available for purchase from December 1, 2023 at the following select adidas retail stores: • adidas ION Orchard • adidas Brand Centre Orchard • adidas VivoCity Performance (L1) The SUPERNOVA SOLUTION and SUPERNOVA STRIDE will be introduced starting from February 15, 2024. #adidas #adidassg #SUPERNOVA

The 2023 edition of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon featured a new route and new finish line As the dust finally settled on the weekend's largest sporting event and spectacle, SportPlus.sg asked runners about their race experience in this year's Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, back as a World Athletics Gold Label Race for the first time since 2019, before Covid-19 hit our shores. Sebastian Cheong, a run leader and co-founder of Superhero Runners who completed a Double-up Challenge by running in the 10km on Saturday followed by the 21.1km Half-Marathon on Sunday, shared: " I loved the route of the Half-Marathon where we got to head down all the way to West Coast highway and finish off in the iconic National Stadium." "There were also amazing cheers received from friends, supporters, mascots and performers, which was a huge bonus," he added. Chester Seow, who ran the 10km event with Sebastian, echoed his sentiments saying: "I was thrilled by the electrifying ambience, incredible energy all around, and of course that unbeatable rush of crossing the finish line! Finishing inside the iconic National Stadium added so much more value, making this an absolutely unforgettable experience! I will definitely be back for more." Triathlete Kharshan, who recently completed his first IRONMAN 70.3 in Langkawi, signed up for the 42KM Full Marathon but had to call in a DNF for fear of aggravating an injury and completed the half-marathon instead. "Personally, I wasn’t prepared for this marathon," he admitted. "I enjoyed a little too hard after the IRONMAN and didn’t get a proper training block in to make sure I crushed this race. My body actually felt better during the marathon leg of the IRONMAN as compared to the attempt today so I knew I couldn’t get a PB and it wasn’t worth it to aggravate the existing injuries in my legs." Despite the disappointment, Kharshan hopes to take this as a learning lesson and will bounce back again. "This was what I needed; a strong lesson to make sure I never let this happen again. The marathon distance will always be daunting and this humility is something I need to accept before tackling bigger challenges." Despite not completing his Full Marathon as originally planned, Kharshan joined up with his friends to cheer on runners at East Coast Park, something which helped other runners and was a major highlight of this year's race - with several run clubs volunteering on their own to bring down cheer squads and throw in their support for runners along various stretches of the Marathon and Half-Marathon course. John Yeong, an avid running content creator and founder of Sport Plus Media who did the 21.1km Half Marathon and crossed the finish line together with his girlfriend Chermaine, felt the West Coast Highway stretch and new finish line experience inside the National Stadium helped underline the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon's status as a national event. "To finish at the national stadium would not have been possible in previous years, but this iconic finish line underlines the event's status as a national marathon. I also liked the new West Coast Highways stretch, which hasn't been experienced for many many years." Running enthusiast and social media host Haw Jia Xuan thoroughly enjoyed her experience with Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, and got a new found appreciation of the work put behind the event. "This year’s Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon will always be a special one because I got to go behind the scenes thanks to SportPlus.sg Special thanks to John, Hanida, Hana and Keafey for bringing this together." "Thanks to everyone who supported me along my run journey. Thank you all for rooting for me and believing in me." There was also plenty of joy for Ziyi Kuek, model and skate coach, who participated in her first ever running event - taking part in the 5km run on Saturday. Brimming with excitement, she shared post race: "What an experience! I joined the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon for my very first race experience! It was so fun with all the people and the mascots, plus supporters along the way!" "I managed to complete the 5km in 31 minutes inclusive of all my content creation, water stops and people dodging along the way so I would say I am pretty proud of my timing, with it being my first time and also just 40 days post surgery." #SgMarathon #SCSM2023 #InsideSCSM

They brought their energy and their loud cheers from the wee hours of the morning just to give runners running the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon a boost, embodying the community spirit of SCSM Running a marathon is no easy task. Beyond months of training and waking up in the wee hours of the morning, runners also need to get their fueling strategy right for race day. Yet even then many runners find themselves hitting the wall and needing that extra boost before the end of a marathon. While most of World Marathon Majors have streets of supporters lined up to cheer runners on, the humid climate and extremely early starts to races here make it a bit more challenging for many to come out and cheers. It is therefore worth shining the spotlight on a special group of people who made no small effort in encouraging participants along this year's race course of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon. When runners got tired, this group were on hand to give them a much needed boost with their loud cheers and customised signboards, some with witty and cheeky quotes plastered all over them. Some brought out loud hailers, while others waved flags and cheered themselves hoarse just so that runners who hit the wall could have the much needed pick me up to continue with their runs. Cheer Zone 1: Fast and Free Run Club A relatively new running group, Fast and Free Running Club (FFRC) has grown exponentially this year and comprises mostly Gen Zs although the community also welcomes those who are in an older age bracket. FFRC stationed themselves at the 5KM and 15KM markers of this year's Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon before then moving on to the 38km park just before the Benjamin Sheares Bridge to give runners an extra boost before their toughest climb of the course. "This year we put in a lot more effort as you can see. We've learned from the mistakes of last year when we didn't make enough posters so this year we made extra five to eight more," said Azaria Heng, co-founder of FFRC. "All of us are sporting a new prototype t-shirt which we are testing out as well as making sure there is music at there (at the cheer site), the flag is there." He added: "I think SCSM is the biggest race in Singapore and the region, it attracts elite athletes like the Kenyans and all that coming in as well. Being a more professional race gives you that opportunity to see a more diverse participation and drive not only participation from other clubs and locals but also the cheer squads to come out in force as well." FFRC's Lulian Ahn echoed Azaria's sentiments, saying: "What sets this marathon apart is because of its climate. It starts very very early, and despite that you see a whole cheer crowd and all the support crew come out this early in the morning. I think that would be most indicative of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon." "Everyone has gone through their own training blocks because we've all had back-to-back marathons or half marathons. Now that some of us are actually done with our halves I think we could give that positive energy over to the runners that are here today." Cheer Zone 2: Running Department Running Department's Wee Soon Keong said, "It's a bit like a parent waiting for their child at this point in time. We are just keeping our fingers crossed that we will see them. All the hard work that they've been putting in the previous few months would definitely be put into practise as they finish this race strong." When asked who they are most eager to cheer on, Wee replid: "There are pacers from Running Department who are running the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, as well as all the runners who have been attending RD's trainings the previous few months. So we are trying to keep a lookout for them to cheer them on." Running Department's cheer site was situated at the Gardens by the Bay Flower Dome, similar to where they usually set up in preceding years of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon. Cheer Zone 3: The High Panters Another running community, The High Panters, decided to move their cheer zone to Nicoll Highway this year, which was the 18km and 40km markers of the half and full marathons. Eugene Lim, founder of The High Panters, reasoned that it was due to the change in the race route which made it more challenging for THP to cheer on both the half and full marathoners if they were based at their usual location. "We know that 40km is probably a tad late, usually we would have prefered to cheer on the runners at 35km - 38km where most would hit the wall, but having accessed the route this was the best place we felt we could lend our voices," said Lim. Rachel Yee, also of The High Panters, added: "We have quite a number of The High Panters runners running today. Some are running today and cheered yesterday, some cheered yesterday and are running today." "For us it's about the community spirit. It's about sharing. Events like this brings us out to cheer. We have our props and we have our loud cheer." #SgMarathon #SCSM2023 #InsideSCSM

Goh Chui Ling's new timing is 27 seconds faster than her previous 5KM mark, and 44 seconds faster than the previous SEA Games bronze timing Singapore's Goh Chui Ling lowered the previous national mark for the 5KM by 27 seconds, which was also written by her but done on the track. PHOTO: GOH CHUI LING INSTAGRAM Malaga, Spain, 26 April 2022 - Singaporean track and field athlete Goh Chui Ling has rewritten the women's 5km national record, coming in fifth during the META : Time : Trials with a time of 17:08 minutes, averaging 3:25/km for pace. The timing is 27 seconds faster than the previous 5,000m mark of 17:35 which was done on track and also set by Goh, and it is also 44 seconds faster than the 2019 SEA Games bronze medal mark of 17:52. Over 70 elite ASICS athletes took part in the META: Time : Trials in Malaga, Spain. PHOTO: ALBIN DURAND Goh was participating in the World Athletics certified META : Time : Trials over the weekend in Spain, with over 70 elite ASICS athletes taking part in an event that witnessed 27 Personal Bests and four new national records. Apart from Goh, another highlight of the event was Eilish McColgan running a 14:45 in the 5K race, which was also a new British national record. Briton Eilish McColgan set a new British national record with her timing of 14:45 for the 5KM. PHOTO: ALBIN DURAND All athletes particpating in the race were sporting the brand new METASPEED™+ shoes, which were unveiled to members of public for the first time at the event as part of a global launch. #SportPlusSG #METATimeTrials #Running #ASICS

Muhammad Ikbolasen, Lam Quang Nhat and Tahira Najmunisaa break personal bests in adrenaline pumping race in Bangkok, Thailand PHOTO: ASICS THAILAND Bangkok, Thailand, 4 September 2022 - Yesterday ASICS announced the results of athletes around the region who participated in ASICS’ META : Time : Trials Bangkok event. Muhammad Ikbolasen from Malaysia took home first place in the Elite Men’s 10km race, with a winning time of 31:31, while Goh Chui Ling from Singapore took victory with a time of 39:15 in the Elite Women’s 10km race. PHOTO: ASICS THAILAND A total of 28 elite athletes and around 200 participants gathered to take part in the Athletics Association of Thailand (AAT) certified META : Time : Trials Bangkok, South East Asia edition in the capital city of Thailand, Bangkok. The runners were challenged to beat their Personal Best (PBs) over the 10km race distance, unleashing their speed to deliver the record-setting performances. PHOTO: ASICS THAILAND Personal Bests (PBs) were achieved with all runners wearing ASICS’ new METASPEED™+ shoes. Building on the great success of the METASPEED™ series introduced in 2021, ASICS Institute of Sport Science (ISS) has utilized data accumulated through elite athletes in competitions to refine the product design, enabling runners to sprint with greater agility and enhanced comfort. The start-finish point of the race took place at Stadium One, where participants ran through four main roads of Bantadtong road, Rama 4 road, Phayathai road and Rama 1 road. PHOTO: ASICS THAILAND Despite the humid race conditions, 3 personal bests were set by Muhammad Ikbolasen, Lam Quang Nhat and Tahira Najmunissa in the elite categories. Muhammad Ikbolasen celebrated his first trip out of Malaysia with a win and personal best, improving his time by 1 minute and 7 seconds. He was joined by Subas Gurung from Nepal and Nicholas Impey from United Kingdom on the podium for the Elite Men’s event. PHOTO: ASICS THAILAND In the Elite Women’s 10km race, Southeast Asian Games Bronze medallist, Goh Chui Ling was crowned Champion while Woraphan Nuansri from Thailand and Noor Amelia Musa from Malaysia finished second and third respectively. 3 Kenyan runners dominated with blistering pace in their METASPEED+ and were joined by 3 Thai runners on the podium in the Mass Participation category. PHOTO: ASICS THAILAND Through this year’s edition of META: Time : Trials and the improved METASPEED™+ series, ASICS reinforces its position as the pioneer of innovation in the running sector, furthering its continued commitment to provide elite athletes with the ideal platform to unleash their potential. The METASPEED™+ series is now available online at ASICS.com and selected retail partners. PHOTO: ASICS THAILAND Men's 10KM Results Muhammad Ikbolasen (Malaysia) - 31:31 (PB) Subas Gurung (Nepal) - 31:55 Nick Impey (United Kingdom) - 33:13 Trí Nguyễn Anh (Viet Nam) - 33:19 Poo Vasanthan (Malaysia) - 33:47 Muhaizar Mohamad (Malaysia) - 34:21 Nik Fakaruddin (Malaysia) - 34:27 Tony Payne (Thailand) - 35:58 Melvin Wong (Singapore) - 36:01 Jaray Jearanai (Thailand) - 37:39 Podjanawed Changvichien (Thailand) - 38:15 Settawut Thanaaeknithiwat (Thailand) - 38:16 Muhammad Shah Feroz Moheden (Singapore) - 38:39 Jeevaneesh Soundararajah (Singapore) - 39:16 Pongsakorn Mettarikanon (Thailand) - 41:05 Lam Quang Nhat (Viet Nam) - 41:16 (PB) Tanakorn Boonprasitpol (Thailand) - 42:25 Arthit Soda (Thailand) - DNF Robi Syanturi (Indonesia) - DNF Yothin Yaprajan (Thailand) - DNF PHOTO: ASICS THAILAND Women's 10KM Results Chui Ling Goh (Singapore) - 39:15 Woraphan Nuanlsri (Thailand) - 40:43 NOOR AMELIA (Malaysia) - 40:57 Tahira Najmunisaa Muhammad Zaid (Malaysia) - 41:21 (PB) Piyanuch Sukchat (Thailand) - 41:49 Suneeka Prichaprong (Thailand) - 42:14 Trinh Nguyen (Viet Nam) - 43:10 Pretty Sihite (Indonesia) - 50:25 PHOTO: ASICS THAILAND #ASICS #METASPEED #MetaTimeTrials #FindYourSpeed

Singapore Management University athlete Suen Wei Zhen shares with us how she has been preparing for her first 10KM Road Race in the ASICS META: Time: Trials Malaysia More accustomed to track in the 800m and 1500m events, Singapore Management University student athlete and ASICS Campus Advocate Suen Wei Zhen will be taking on her first ever 10KM road race in the ASICS META: Time: Trials. With the guidance of her coach, she has adjusted her trainings and is looking forward to the 19 November event in Cyberjaya, Malaysia. Hi Wei Zhen, share with us a bit about your background Wei Zhen: I started training competitively about two years ago where I mainly competed in 800m and 1500m track events and my training programme consists of mainly speed training because the distances required speed endurance. How will you prepare / train for your first 10km run? Wei Zhen: I'm increasing my long run mileage and doing longer intervals to help my body adapt to the longer distance. Never have I thought that one day I'll be standing on a 10KM starting line putting my endurance to the test I work closely with my coach where I communicate my running goals with him and he will tailor my programme accordingly. And previously when I was focusing on speed training, my intervals were mainly 200m to 400m repeat. But with the 10KM in plan my coach started increasing my interval distance so that I can maintain my pace for a longer period of time and as for my long aerobic runs. I started picking up my mileage to help my body adapt to the distance. How will you push yourself to beat your personal best? Wei Zhen: Your mind sets barriers but your heart breaks them. It will be mentally painful but I just have to anticipate and embrace it. Regardless of the results it is definitely a personal best record for me because this is going to be my first 10KM race. But what I'm looking for most is being part of the ASICS Global running committee where people come together regardless of their running stage or their running goals. What's the toughest part about running? Wei Zhen: Toughest part about running is getting yourself out of the door but soon enough running becomes part of your routine. But we come together to support each other in our journey. Join us this November 19, 2023 in our annual ASICS META: Time: Trials in Malaysia. Take on the challenge to beat your personal best in your 10KM road race. Sign up for the ASICS META: Time: Trials Malaysia, happening on Sunday, 19 November 2023 here. #Running #10KM #ASICSMETATimeTrials

Popular Nepalese runner in the Singapore running community Subas Gurung is looking to go one better at this year's ASICS META: Time: Trials, having come second in 2022 He finished second behind Malaysia's Muhammad Ikbolasen with a time of 31:55 minutes in the ASICS META: Time: Trials 10km road race in Bangkok last year. This year, Subas Gurung is looking to go one better and is hopeful of clinching top spot in Cyberjaya, Malaysia on Sunday 19 November 2023. SportPlus.sg recently caught up with the speed demon and his coach David Shum to ask them how Subas' preparations for the ASICS META: Time: Trials in Malaysia next month are going. How are your preparations for the ASICS META: Time: Trials in Malaysia? Subas: My preparations have been progressive and smooth. They comprise speed interval trainings, tempo runs and threshold training in order to maintain my body. David: The preparation has been going on well despite his heavy duty at work. I have incorporated a lot of training and workouts, and we are really looking forward to this ASICS META: Time: Trials. PHOTO: HANIDA HUSSIEN, SPORTPLUS.SG Apart from speedwork and mileage what else has been crucial to your training? Subas: My coach is always supporting me. He advises me for my gym core and strength training. These have been crucial in my preparations to ensure I am in tip top condition. David: Besides speed work and mileage I have also emphasised on strength and conditioning which also helps him in terms of support and also his cardiovascular system especially when we are doing this META: Time: Trials. For 10KM race it's not just speed and mileage we also need workouts to support on his strides for this race. At the same time I also want to incorporate sports massage so that he will probably be fresh for the next training and also for his work duty as well Do you feel any pressure going into this race? What are your expectations for this year? Subas: I don't feel any pressure from this event yet. Hopefully I will defend my championship (as the top Singapore representative) this year. See you guys at the ASICS META: Time: Trials in Malaysia! David: I will expect him to do a safe race number one. Number two I would want him to at least maintain his standing as a defending medalist and if all goes well it’s his bonus that he probably able to do his personal best. Sign up for the ASICS META: Time: Trials Malaysia, happening on Sunday, 19 November 2023 here. #Running #10KM #ASICSMETATimeTrials

A record high for international participation at the 2023 StanChart Singapore Marathon, as over 8,000 international runners from more than 70 countries flew in to participate Singapore, 3 December 2023 – The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) 2023 concluded an exceptional weekend of world-class racing, setting new benchmarks for endurance races in the region. As the World Athletics Gold Label race and National Championship made their triumphant return, SCSM2023 witnessed over 44,000 runners taking to the streets and finishing at the National Stadium, including more than 8,000 international participants – the highest in the marathon’s history – marking SCSM2023 as a truly global race. SCSM 2023 saw participants from over 70 countries, including elite athletes, passionate runners, and first-timers, complete the marathon and half marathon distances. The total distance clocked amounted to more than 768,800km, equivalent to cover the distance to the moon and back. The event also featured a series of shorter races, including the 10km, 5km, and Kids Dash, ensuring an inclusive event that welcomed runners of all ages and abilities. This year’s event featured spectator and cheer zones, keeping the excitement of the race high, as runners headed to the finish line at the National Stadium, a first-ever for the SCSM. The route had runners pass multiple Singapore landmarks including Singapore Flyer, Marina Bay Sands, War Memorial Park, Esplanade and Gardens by the Bay. Gold Label Elite Marathon: A Display of Exceptional Grit and Determination In the Gold Label Elite Marathon, Kenya’s David Barmasai Tumo emerged victorious in the men's category, with a time of 2:14:15. He finished ahead of Kenya’s Geoffrey Birgen who finished in 2:14:30 while Kenya’s Anderson Seroi was third in 2:15:59 Reflecting on the victory, Tumo said, “Running is my passion. I was aiming to improve my position from my last SCSM race here in 2018, and I focused on my agenda and got on track with my training gradually. Today, I’m getting the fruits of that.” Bahrain's Rose Chelimo claimed the top spot in the women's category with a timing of 2:37:18 just before Beatrice Jelagat Cherop in 2:37:35. Meseret Dinke of Ethiopia finished in 2:37:48 to take the second runner-up spot. Chelimo, who gave birth to her second child in 2021, said, “This is my first marathon win since 2018 and since I went on maternity leave in 2021. There were a lot of challenges to come back from maternity leave and I had to train very hard to do so." "Although this was the most difficult race I have ever done due to the heat and the humidity, it is a great feeling to know I can still compete for championships. I am looking forward to seeing my family back home and I know they will give me a warm welcome.” Winners of the Gold Label Elite Marathon men’s and women’s categories took home prize money of USD $30,000 each Mr Roy Teo, Industry Development, Technology & Innovation Group of Sport Singapore and Mr Patrick Lee, Cluster Chief Executive Officer of Singapore & ASEAN Markets of Standard Chartered were present to congratulate the male elite runners at the Gold Label Elite Marathon finish line. Mr Patrick Lee also joined Ms Ong Ling Lee, Executive Director, Experience Development Group, Sports & Wellness, Singapore Tourism Board, in welcoming the female elite runners as they crossed the finish line. As the race started, Mr Roy Teo commented, “As one of Singapore’s largest mass participation athletic events, SCSM today is a testament to the passion and dedication of Singaporeans for sports and fitness. It was inspiring to see these runners come through the National Stadium this weekend as they pushed their limits and celebrated the joy of running.” #SgMarathon #SCSM2023 #InsideSCSM

SportPlus.sg was at the Standard Chartered Singapore Race Expo to find out what makes runners tick, and why do they want to go beyond Why do runners choose to sign-up for a grueling marathon, and what makes them want to go beyond this weekend with Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon? SportPlus.sg social media host Muhammad Nurakif was at the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon Active Lifestyle Race Expo to do a series of impromptu street interviews from race participants, and here is what some of the participants had to say. When asked what his three running essentials for his runs were, Bayu Patria who hails from Musi Runners, a Running Club from Indonesia, shared: "My three running essentials are music, my Musi Runners t-shirt, and his running shoes." Bayu is running the Full Marathon at SCSM this year. Umar and Hidayah, whose three year-old son Danial Harrith is participating in this year's kids dash, shared that they wanted their son to have the unique experience of joining a marathon. "We don't think it's about winning or losing, it's just for the experience. And we have practised with him for quite a while, but in the end it really is just to encourage him to try this out." Teo Zhihao, a Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon pacer who hails from Running Department, believes that running is a great metaphor of life and teaches people to become more resilient when they encounter challenges in life. When asked why he thinks so, he shared: "National Service has helped the men in Singapore to become tougher than just a run." Adam Cohen and Celia Giorgetti who hail from Luxembourg and will both be running the 10km distance, were dressed to the nines brimmed with excitement. When asked why they came to Singapore to run, Adam said: "I love to run and I love competition, so I said why not?" Celia echoed Adam's sentiments and added: "I love a good challenge and it is my first time. More than anything I also wanted to feel the ambience of what a race in Singapore feels like." Runners of this year's Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon can expect a new route and an exciting new finish line at the National Stadium, Singapore Sports Hub. Some 50,000 runners are expected to descend upon the F1 Pit Building startline this weekend across all events of Singapore's national marathon, as it returns as an IAAF World Athletics Gold Label race. #SportPlusSG #Running #SgRunners #SCSM2023