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Kallang-based Studio offers more than Aerial classes with Yoga, Pilates, HIIT, Zumba & Muay Thai available PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG Conveniently located within walking distance of Lavendar MRT, Trium Fitness boasts some of the most experienced teachers and trainers to guide you on your yoga or your fitness journey, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned Yogi. Placing a huge emphasis on a close-knit community and building relationships, they offer a wide array of classes from Aerial, Hatha, Vinyasa and Restorative Yoga among other disciplines; as well as Muay Thai, Boxing, Piloxing and Pilates Matwork. PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG Situated at the top floor of Aperia Mall, the studio combines great aesthetics offering you a great view overlooking the Kallang and city skyline with that cosy feeling you get from sitting in a quiet cafe on enjoying a cup of coffee and reading a book on a rainy afternoon. Their signature Aerial Yoga classes empower you to twirl and glide across the room with the grace and artistry of circus acrobats, while giving you a great way to tone up those arm and upper body muscles, and an organic core workout with natural resistance that only gravity can provide - cue inversions! PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG Trium Fitness Class Packages Studio 1 Session - $35 for 1 week Studio 10 Sessions (Shareable) - $300 Studio 1 Month Unlimited (non-recurring) - $300 Studio + Online Monthly Unlimited - $250 / Month Online 1 Session (1 week) - $10 Online 10 Sessions (6 months) - $60 Online 1 Month Unlimited (valid for 1 month) - $80 Online Monthly Unlimited (3 months or more) - $80 per month PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG Trium Fitness Website https://triumfitness.com/ Opening Hours Monday: 8am–2pm, 6–8pm Tuesday: 10am–2pm, 5:30–8:30pm Wednesday: 8:30am–2pm, 5:30–8pm Thursday: 8:30am–1pm, 6–8:30pm Friday: 8am–2pm Saturday: 9am–1pm Sunday: 9am–1pm Contact Details Phone: +65 8782-8633 Studio Address: 12 Kallang Ave, Aperia Mall #03-01/02, 339511 #SPORTPlusSG #Yoga #YogaStudios #TriumFitness

From being an introvert at the gym to being a renowned Yoga icon: 2018 SHAPE Fit Girl recounts her roller coaster journey in Yoga PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG She stumbled upon Yoga by accident. In her first year in college, Roxanne Gan struggled between juggling her studies, having a part-time job and healing from heartbreak. So in an effort to cheer her up, Gan's mother decided to share a one-month Yoga pass with her. What she did not expect, was that her daughter would love Yoga so much that she would eventually spend all her time on it. She shared that it took her mom her while to embrace her newfound passion, but she has since become very supportive of Gan and her lifestyle choice. PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG "I immediately fell in love with Yoga because when I went for classes, my mind would be pre-occupied for that one hour - and whatever that is bothering me would immediately stop bothering me," she shared. She wasn't immediately a natural at it however, and recounts how she had very bad muscle aches after her first class, and even struggled getting up and down the bus after. But it was a new challenge she welcomed, and she started noticing how flexible she was getting over the months. "My mom said: 'I regret bringing you to yoga, now you spend all your time there and never study!'", Gan said with a laugh. PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG After graduating from college, she went on a one month training trip in India, an idea her mother was initially reluctant to support, but she went ahead with it anyway. Not wanting a 9 - 6 high heels lifestyle, Gan continued to spend time teaching at various gyms looking to hone her craft. "My mom wanted me to give up everything, and to work in a bank with a good salary which is more stable, but she realised over the years that I really enjoyed what I was doing, that I was doing great and is now very supportive of me." And what of her teaching Yoga? "I was initially an introvert, and wouldn't even say hi to people at the gyms I went to," she admitted. "Teaching didn't come naturally to me but slowly with more experience under my belt I became better at it." When asked why she places a huge emphasis on alignment and on a low teacher to class size ratio for her classes, Gan revealed that she suffered many injuries over the years while learning Yoga because some of the teachers at the studios she was practising at did not correct her as they had too big a class to manage. PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG She said: "I fell trying quite a few things while learning yoga. That's why I think having a good teacher to student ratio is important, and it's not just about having a big class." "Over the years I've had students telling me they have done Yoga for 4-5 years but when I looked at their alignment it was all over the place," she continued. "So that's when I decided to place greater emphasis on alignment as part of my coaching philosophy." She concluded, "To grow stronger, and to protect ourselves in whatever sport we do, alignment is important. The right technique even in fitness: be it for bench press, or for squats... if you don't have the right technique what happens next? You get injured." #SportPlusSG #Yoga #RoxanneGan

Featuring 4 studios across Singapore, Lab Studios offers both Yoga and Barre and recently opened its latest outlet in Holland Village PHOTO: LAB STUDIOS Founded in May 2016, Yoga Lab by Lab Studios now has four outlets across Singapore, with their most recently launched studio in Holland Village adding to the already popular outlets across Duxton, East Coast and Joo Chiat. The chain of Yoga and Barre studios, otherwise known as Lab Studios, was founded by yogi Jasmine Chong, who took a leap of faith to leave her corporate job in the finance sector to pursue her calling in teaching yoga, and her faith in embarking on her new path has been rewarded. Dreaming of a safe space for people from all walks of life to be able to come and explore what was possible, Yoga Lab was born with the help of Chong's previous superior Betty from Updog Studio. To help our readers who are curious about Yoga Lab's offerings, SportPlus.sg decided to reach out to Jasmine to find out more. Image credit: Lab Studios Why Yoga + Barre? Barre and yoga was found to be complementary to each other by Jasmine, who was a yogi for 10 years before she went for her first barre class. She found that barre made her stronger in the muscles that she usually actively or passively stretches in yoga, and her barre practice helped her to improve stability in her yoga asanas, leading to much better joints, and she wished to share this with others. *About 30 to 40 per cent of students who have attended classes at Yoga Lab have also decided to take up Barre. Key Differences between the Four Studios Yoga Lab East (East Coast) offers only yoga classes while Barre Lab Joo Chiat offers only barre classes. Duxton is the first joint Lab Studios concept offering a mixed schedule of both yoga and barre, and the new Holland Village outlet has followed suit. Class Types Yoga Lab has three (3) main types of yoga classes. YOGA 101 for the basic and alignment-focused, POWER for the yogis looking for a space to explore different asanas, with every class being themed, and FLOW for a faster practice. Image credit: Lab Studios From Beginner to Advanced Yoga Lab serves a variety of students and cater to all levels in each class with options and variations available. Signature Classes Yoga Lab's signature classes are the Yoga 101 and Hot Yoga classes. The studios also offer Gentle Flow, Hot Yoga Flow, Vinyasa, Yin among others. Virtual Classes on Demand Yoga Lab offers both Lab TV and Lab On Demand, with the former being a series of free content, and the latter being an online subscription based virtual class offering, which started during the circuit breaker in Singapore in 2020. Lab On Demand offers a comprehensive suite of guided videos led by the instrucors of Lab Studios. Image credit: Lab Studios Studio Instructors Yoga Lab and Barre Lab boasts over 30 trainers, otherwise known as the Lab Team, who come from all walks of life, from engineers to dancers and designers, charity activists and educators, all joined by a love for yoga. Yoga Lab Studio Packages Drop In - $30 5 Class Pack - $125 10 Class Pack - $199 20 Class Pack - $349 Virtual Class Drop In - $20 Lab on Demand Subscription - $29 monthly Yoga Lab & Lab Studios Website https://www.labstudios.com/ Opening Hours 8:30am–5:30pm Contact Details Whatsapp : +65 8181 3476 Yoga Lab - East Address: 135/137 East Coast Road, #03-01 (directly above Zaffron Kitchen), 428820 Lab Studio - Dempsey Address: 27a Loewen Rd, Singapore 248839 Barre Lab - Joo Chiat Address: 437 Joo Chiat Road S427650 Lab Studios - Holland Village Address: Holland Road Shopping Centre (above Cold Storage) 211 Holland Avenue #02-38 S278967 #SPORTPlusSG #Yoga #YogaStudios #YogaLab #LabStudios

A serious back injury led to Yang Jia Min finding her niche in AcroYoga, and the founding of her yoga studio PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG It was during her competitive foray in ballroom dancing that Yang Jia Min suffered from spondylolisthesis, a spinal condition that causes lower back pain. From constantly dancing in an arched position over time, the 29-year-old bubble tea addict fractured her L4 and L5. Non-surgical treatment is said to be able to relieve the symptoms of spondylolisthesis and that was when Jia Min turned to yoga. “I actually started yoga after I was diagnosed with this back injury in 2014. I signed up for a 200-hour yoga teacher training (YTT) and after half a year of dedicated practice, I was healed and no longer in pain, and even went back to dance,” she said. PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG Right after she completed her YTT, Jia Min started teaching private yoga classes, especially those with back pain and scoliosis to help them like how the practice helped her. “Through yoga, I started building on my physical ability like my strength and my flexibility, and then my practice shifted from yoga to acrobatic yoga,” she explained. After teaching yoga and AcroYoga for a few years, Jia Min started her own studio in 2019 – Jyan Yoga Studio – to build on her passion of helping people heal through yoga. PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG AcroYoga is a combination of yoga and acrobatics, a partner yoga practice that requires trust, strength and connection. Whether you’re the base (the one lifting your partner off the ground) or the flyer (the one being lifted), both positions seem challenging and even intimidating. Jia Min’s biggest tip for people who would like to try acro yoga for the first time is to get rid of the fear in your head. PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG “That’s what everybody thinks, right? Like it’s very tough and I won’t be able to lift someone up and stuff like that. But actually the first thing that you have to get rid of is the fear in your head,” she added. For her size, Jia Min has based someone as heavy as 156kg before. It’s about the technique and not just about the strength! PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG Also, our Studio Plus hosts Cheryl Tay and John Yeong headed down to Jyan Yoga Studio to try acro yoga – stay tuned for that episode to find out how we did. AcroYoga is a type of yoga that combines traditional Hatha or Vinyasa Flow yoga with acrobatics. It may also include elements of healing arts. It originated in the late 1990s and has quickly become popular, with AcroYoga schools now all over the world. Jyan Yoga Studio is located at 64A Prinsep Street, Singapore 188667. To find out more about the studio you may visit their official website here. #SportPlusSG #Yoga #YangJiamin #AcroYoga #JyanYoga

Having experienced how yoga benefited his sporting lifestyle, becoming a yoga teacher felt like the most natural next step for this Freedom Yoga instructor PHOTO: FREEDOM YOGA Ang Shao Jie’s journey with yoga began as a way to complement his active sporting pursuits. A mix of high impact sports like handball, running and football over the years resulted in him accumulating a series of niggling injuries. Realising that he needed to address these issues if he wanted to keep up with his active lifestyle, he read up on what could help his body and signed up for his first yoga class. Three years after attending yoga classes regularly, signing up for Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) felt like the most natural next step. He was curious not just about the physical poses and practice, but also the spiritual and meditative sides of yoga. PHOTO: FREEDOM YOGA Having also experienced how yoga had benefited his sporting lifestyle, he was inspired to share this with other students and friends around him through teaching. He applied for a position at Freedom Yoga and has been teaching there since 2019. Being a male practitioner in a female-dominated practice though initially daunting, did not deter him. He learnt how to be comfortable being the only guy in class sometimes, and later on being one of the few male instructors. Ang recounted being able to tailor a series of classes for specific themes such as strength-based poses, yoga for men and functional movements as one of his earlier highlights as a yoga instructor. He shared that these opportunities given to him at Freedom Yoga were a way for him to further his own teaching experience and grow as an instructor. PHOTO: FREEDOM YOGA What does he enjoy most about teaching yoga? “I enjoy holding space for my students and feel the happiest when students leave the class feeling a bit more than when they entered, both physically and mentally.” He shared that the concept of "holding space" in the context of teaching yoga is where the teacher does not just instruct a set of poses like a personal gym trainer, but also does it mindfully. “What I like to do is to ask my students to observe their breathing as they are moving from pose to pose, and then observe how that makes them feel. Over time, this builds a deeper connection between the mind-body-breath and cultivates a more mindful practice”, said Ang. When asked to describe what yoga meant to him in one word and why, he said, “Discipline. To always put my best foot forward for my students, the studio, community as well as my own practice.” PHOTO: FREEDOM YOGA Ang’s advice for someone thinking of taking up yoga for the first time is to go in without expectations and be mindful of how you feel before class, check in with how you feel after and to keep observing the changes in your body and mind as you continue to attend classes. He added, “Let the results surprise you rather than chase for results”. An important reminder that yoga is a journey that requires practice, patience, being present, and putting your best foot forward. You can catch his classes at Freedom Yoga. Freedom Yoga has two studios at Holland Village and River Valley. The Holland Village studio is located at 25E Lorong Liput, Holland Village, Singapore 277736. The River Valley Studio is located at 407 River Valley Road, Singapore 248305. To find out more about the studio you may visit their official website here. #SportPlusSG #Yoga #AngShaoJie #FreedomYoga

New ASICS FF BLAST technology offers advanced durability and comfort for wearer PHOTO: ASICS SINGAPORE 23 February 2022, Singapore - ASICS today launched the GEL-NIMBUS 24 running shoe, offering the most advanced impact protection yet. Designed to provide new and improved underfoot comfort, the GEL-NIMBUS 24 shoe is the first GEL-NIMBUS iteration to feature FF BLAST PLUS technology, a newly launched ASICS technology that makes the shoe approximately 20 grams lighter than its predecessor while providing a more energised toe-off and softer landing in every step. The upper's soft engineered mesh and flexible midfoot panel make the shoe more breathable and comfortable during long runs. By moving seamlessly with the foot, these features combine to help each stride feel smoother. Other features include a knitted tongue construction that comfortably wraps the foot with a softer and more supportive feel. The use of ASICS LITE rubber outsole material - which is lighter and stronger than standard outsole materials - helps improve its durability and resistance against abrasions. PHOTO: ASICS SINGAPORE Committed to Performance and Protection Tomohiro Nagasue, General Manager, Performance Running Footwear, Product Development at ASICS said: "At ASICS we are committed to providing runners with a high level of performance and protection so they are free to experience the uplifting benefits of movement on the mind." PHOTO: ASICS SINGAPORE "The lightweight yet durable GEL-NIMBUS 24 running shoe is the latest shoe from ASICS that will enable runners to do just that, with the addition of the FF BLAST PLUS technology allowing the wearer to move even more seamlessly and effortlessly." PHOTO: ASICS SINGAPORE Pricing and Availability The GEL-NIMBUS 24 is now available in ASICS retail and online stores. It retails at $259 and is available for purchase at ASICS Jewel, ASICS Plaza Singapura, ASICS Suntec City, ASICS Vivo City, ASICS Nex, ASICS Westgate and on asics.com. #ASICS #ASICSSG #Running #RunningShoes

Running trainers that offer good midfoot support, and an extra bounce to make you feel like you are running lighter PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG The opinions and reviews in this section are entirely that of individual storytellers or creators who have been assigned to try out each product. They are not the opinions of the website, and SportPlus.sg is not obligated to say anything positive or negative about each product, nor is it financially compensated for doing so. Team Singapore national hockey athlete Gene Leck recently had the opportunity to try out the new ASICS Novablast 2 running shoe, one of the shoes from ASICS Singapore's new CELEBRATION OF SPORT COLLECTION. This is what she had to say about the shoes. PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG First and General Impressions When I first took the ASICS Novablast 2 out of its shoe box, I was impressed by how light the shoes were in comparison to my older pair of running shoes. During the run, I felt like my foot steps were lighter than usual and the cushioning makes it a lot easier for me to push my feet off the ground with each step I took. The general feel of the shoe is that it is very secure, it locks my feet in place without unncessary movement in the shoes, so they feel well supported as I run. Even though I have weaker ankles due to an old injury, it did not at all feel shaky nor unstable. PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG How is the overall fit of the shoes? The shoes fit very well. My feet feel well protected and supported, and the shoes are holding them very securely in place as I run. The midfoot area feels well supported, while there is also enough space in the forefoot area for my feet to move a little so that it doesn't feel too restrictive. Overall the shoe's lacing system feels secure and firm, and it didn’t feel as though my feet would shift too much. How about the Toe Box area? I personally have a longer big toe and the space in the toe box area is just nice. A good fit for my feet despite my deformed bunions. Midsole and Outsole of the Shoes Compared to the previous pair of running shoes I was using, the shoe is definitely a lot lighter and bouncier in a sense where it feels like my foot steps are lighter. I understand there is Flytefoam Blast midsole technology used here, it is my first time trying it so it wouldn't be fair to compare to the previous version of it, but it does give softness without losing stability. PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG Are the shoes better for runners who pronate or supinate? I tend to pronate, and these shoes feel good to me. I wouldn't be able to offer an opinion for runners who tend to supinate more. Stack Height I would say the cushioning is still decent, and personally it's a lot more than that of those in other running shoes I have worn. It makes me feel like my runs felt lighter than usual. Heel to Toe Drop There has been a drop from 10mm to 8mm from the previous version of the shoe, but as I have not worn the previous version of this shoe, I don't think I am able to offer a fair comparison on this. PHOTO: SPORTPLUS.SG #SportPlusSG #ActiveWear #ASICS #Novablast2 #CelebrationOfSport

Combining his love for nature with his passion for the environment, this cyclist is making a difference with each pedal stroke PHOTO: OCBC CYCLE To reduce his carbon footprint, Mr Arshad Jameel started cycling to work daily in 2021. “I work in the DHL Supply Chain, and we are constantly looking to take a more sustainable and green approach. To understand this, I read up on carbon emissions and learned about its harmful effects on the environment. I wanted to make a difference, and that is when I started cycling to work.” Beyond the benefits to the environment, cycling daily has impacted Mr Arshad personally in more ways than one. PHOTO: OCBC CYCLE Mental health and physical well-being Cycling daily has enabled Mr Arshad to lead a more active and healthy lifestyle and has at the same time helped his mental health. “I am investing the same amount of time that it would take for me to travel by bus, which I spend looking at my phone, to do some physical activity instead.” “Many of us are consumed by social media and screens these days. I feel that this is affecting our lives and our health in many ways. Cycling engages my mind to be active, to focus and to be aware of my surroundings.” PHOTO: OCBC CYCLE Through his cycling routine, Mr Arshad has become more disciplined in planning out his day. This way he is not rushing for time or stressing himself out because he might be late for work. “I have to listen to my body, making sure that I have enough rest and a proper diet. I have discovered that it is important to have a healthy routine to follow everyday.” Mr Arshad rides early in the morning to avoid rush hour and uses the Park Connector Network (PCN) for his commutes back home as much as possible. PHOTO: OCBC CYCLE Nature He now has time to appreciate and interact with nature which he would otherwise miss out on if he travelled on public transport. “Even though we live in a garden city, we don’t have a lot of quality time to enjoy the nature around us.” “Since I started cycling, I’ve had the opportunity to ride through the various park connectors. I enjoy listening to the early morning birds humming. The calmness of the dawn and the fresh air gives you natural feelings of being alive.” Some of Mr Arshad’s favourite routes include the Coast-to-Coast Trail and the newly developed Round Island Route. As a nature lover, he has observed how the park connectors in Singapore have their own charming traits and are beautifully decorated with nature. This was also why Mr Arshad felt that the OCBC Cycle Virtual Ride suited him perfectly. PHOTO: OCBC CYCLE OCBC Cycle Virtual Ride “Apart from being able to track my rides during my commutes to work, the virtual ride also allowed me the convenience to explore the routes that I enjoyed the most.” Mr Arshad first participated in the OCBC Cycle event in 2018, and also participated in OCBC Cycle’s virtual rides in 2020. This year, he completed the 100km Virtual Ride across 3 sessions, in a combined time of 4 hrs and 15 mins. “Without the format, I would not have been able to participate in the event this year.” #SportPlusSG #Cycling #OCBCCycle #LetsGoCycle

Latest player entries feature multiple BWF World Champions, Olympics gold medalists and past Singapore Badminton Open champions Local favourite Loh Kean Yew will be headlining a team of six representing Team Singapore at the KFF Singapore Badminton Open. PHOTO: BADMINTON PHOTO 27 April 2023, Singapore – With entries now closed, the best players in the world from across Asia, namely Malaysia, Chinese Taipei, Japan, China, South Korea and Singapore, have all confirmed their participation at the KFF Singapore Badminton Open 2023 presented by JK Technology. Fans can expect top-notch action at the prestigious tournament throughout the week with all the current World No. 1s, along with multiple Tokyo Olympics gold medalists and Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Champions competing when the event takes place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium from 6 to 11 June 2023. Organised by the Singapore Badminton Association (SBA), the KFF Singapore Badminton Open is a BWF World Tour Super 750 series event, where players will be battling it out for top honours and a slice of the US$850,000 prize purse and crucial Olympic ranking points. Terry Hee and Jessica Tan will be looking to replicate their Doubles success last year overseas back here in the KFF Singapore Badminton Open. PHOTO: SINGAPORE BADMINTON OPEN In the women’s singles category, reigning World No. 1 Akane Yamaguchi has been in impressive form in the past two years, where she claimed numerous top finishes, including back-to-back titles in the BWF World Championships. Yamaguchi last competed in the Singapore Badminton Open in 2019 and is looking to improve her third-place finish when she returns. The 25-year-old remarked: “I’m excited to return to Singapore after not playing here for the past few years. While I’ve been playing well for the past few months, winning the KFF Singapore Badminton Open will be challenging since so many strong players will be competing.” Looking to derail Yamaguchi’s title charge will be a strong quartet from China, namely Chen Yu Fei (World No. 3 and 2020 Olympics Champion), He Bing Jiao (World No. 5), Wang Zhi Yi (World No. 7) and Han Yue (World No. 9). Malaysia's Lee Zi Jia will be looking to make a mart at the KFF Singapore Badminton Open. PHOTO: SINGAPORE BADMINTON OPEN Some other big names that will be gunning for the women’s singles crown are South Korea’s An Se Young (World No. 2) and Chinese Taipei’s Tai Tzu Ying (World No. 4 and 2019 Singapore Badminton Open Champion). Following the earlier announcements of participation from reigning BWF World Champion Viktor Axelsen, fans can expect some mouth-watering clashes in the men’s singles category, which will feature defending Singapore Badminton Open Champion Anthony Ginting (World No. 2), Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia (World No. 4), Japan’s Kodai Naraoka (World No. 5), Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien Chen and local favourite Loh Kean Yew (World No. 7). China will no doubt be in prime position in the women’s and mixed doubles categories, with the participation of Chen Qing Chen and Jia Yi Fan (World No. 1 and 2022 BWF World Champions) and Zheng Si Wei and Huang Ya Qiong (World No. 1) respectively. Akane Yamaguchi, one to watch at the upcoming KFF Singapore Badminton Open. PHOTO: SINGAPORE BADMINTON OPEN They will also be joined by fellow compatriots, Zhang Shu Xian and Zheng Yu (Women’s Doubles World No. 3) and Huang Dong Ping and Wang Yi Lyu (Mixed Doubles World No. 3 and 2020 Olympics gold medalists). The men’s doubles category will also be fiercely contested with the participation of Indonesia’s men’s doubles duo of Fajar Alfian and Rian Ardianto (World No. 1), Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik (World No. 2 and World Champion), and the evergreen duo of Hendra Setiawan and Mohammad Ahsan (World No. 3). The host nation will be represented by local favourite Loh Kean Yew, reigning Commonwealth Games mixed doubles champions Terry Hee and Jessica Tan, Commonwealth Games bronze medalist Yeo Jia Min and women’s doubles pair Crystal Wong Jia Ying and Jin Yu Jia. Hee is looking forward to competing on home soil in front of the local crowd and is hoping their support throughout the week will help him and Tan go all the way in the tournament. Tai Tzu Ying will prove a tough opponent to beat for most at the KFF Singapore Badminton Open. PHOTO: SINGAPORE BADMINTON OPEN He said: “We started competing in the Singapore Badminton Open together since 2016, and it’s always great to play in front of the home support. Our partnership has come a long way since then, and we’re focused on improving and playing better with each tournament. It will be the same for the upcoming KFF Singapore Badminton Open and hopefully, we’ll be able to put on a great performance for our home crowd fans." Tickets are available via Ticketmaster, with season ticket pricing ranging from S$120 to S$380 for season tickets. #SportPlusSG #Badminton #SingaporeBadmintonOpen

Ten cyclists to represent Singapore at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia in May 2023 Group photo of Team Singapore (Cycling) for the Cambodia SEA Games (From left to right, Back Row: Yeo Boon Kiak, Darren Lim, Tong Khoon Fung, Calvin Sim, Adrian Ng & Junaidi Hashim. Front Row: Chelsie Tan, Arfan Bin Faisal, Luo Yi Wei and Faye Foo) PHOTO: SINGAPORE CYCLING FEDERATION 14 April 2023, Singapore – The Singapore Cycling Federation (SCF) today announced the national cycling team line-up for the upcoming Cambodia Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, happening from 5 - 17 May 2023. There are a total of 10 cyclists representing Team Singapore at the SEA Games (6 men and 4 women) and a support crew of 6 members including the team manager, 3 coaches, 1 mechanic and 1 soigneur. Group photo of Team Singapore (Cycling) for the Cambodia SEA Games (From left to right: Shayne Bannan, Yeo Boon Kiak, Darren Lim, Tong Khoon Fung, Arfan Bin Faisal, Calvin Sim, Chelsie Tan, Faye Foo, Luo Yi Wei, Adrian Ng and Junaidi Hashim) PHOTO: SINGAPORE CYCLING FEDERATION Riyadh Hakim Bin Lukman, 25 - Men Cross County Olympic (XCO), Men Eliminate (XCE), Men Individual Mass Start, Men Criterium Yeo Boon Kiak, 35 - Men Individual Mass Start, Men Criterium Darren Lim Zhen Yu, 25 - Men Individual Mass Start Tong Khoon Fung, 21 - Men Individual Mass Start, Men Criterium Calvin Sim Teck Kwang, 34 - Men Individual Mass Start, Men Criterium Arfan Bin Faisal, 23 - Men Individual Mass Start Chelsie Tan Wei Shi, 33 - Women Criterium, Women Individual Mass Start Luo Yiwei, 33 - Women Criterium, Women Individual Mass Start Elizabeth Liau Le Min, 21 - Women Criterium, Women Individual Mass Start Foo Xiao Faye, 39 - Women Criterium, Women Individual Mass Start National cyclist and SEA Games debutant Faye Foo speaks at the press conference. PHOTO: SINGAPORE CYCLING FEDERATION There will be four road cycling events at the SEA Games: Men Criterium, Women Criterium, Men Individual Mass Start, Women Individual Mass Start A criterium is a bike race consisting of several laps around a closed circuit with the length of each lap or circuit ranging from 400m to 10km. For road cycling mass start events, competitors typically ride a longer distance compared to criteriums over a longer fixed course. Criteriums are short and intensive races, while mass start events are comparatively longer and endurance-based. National Cyclist Yeo Boon Kiak, Bronze Medallist in the Road Criterium at last year's Vietnam SEA Games speaks at the press conference. PHOTO: SINGAPORE CYCLING FEDERATION Team Manager, Coaches and Supporting Crew Shayne Bannan Team Manager Adrian Ng Coach (Road) Mark Chadwick Coach (Road) Junaidi Hashim Coach (MTB) Mohd Faizal B Abd Wahab, Mechanic Muhammad Badrul Hakimi Bin Hamid, Soigneur Dr Hing Siong Chen, SCF President and chef de mission for Team Singapore for the 32nd Southeast Asia (SEA) Games, speaks at the press conference. PHOTO: SINGAPORE CYCLING FEDERATION All of the six male riders are scheduled to participate in the Men Individual Mass Start event and all of the four female riders are scheduled to participate in the Women Individual Mass Start event. For Faye Foo, a mother of two, this will be her maiden participation in the SEA Games. She said: “I am grateful and thankful for the opportunity that SCF has given me from the start, it truly made all the sacrifices, sweat and tears from training worthwhile.” Shayne Bannan, High Performance Director, SCF and Team Manager for the SEA Games Cycling Team, talks about the process that national cyclists go through as they prepare for the SEA Games. PHOTO: SINGAPORE CYCLING FEDERATION “Our riders’ training and preparation for the SEA Games commenced soon after the conclusion of the last SEA Games held in Vietnam in May last year and, will conclude with a final training camp in Chiangmai, Thailand from 16 April to 6 May 2023. Our team is motivated and ready and we are all looking forward to cheer them on to do their best!" said Dr Hing Siong Chen, President, Singapore Cycling Federation. #SportPlusSG #Cycling #SEAGames

27 players in contention to book their spot in the Lionesses squad to travel to Cambodia for 32nd SEA Games FILE PHOTO: HANA BASIR, SPORTPLUS.SG Singapore, 13 April 2023 – Singapore Women’s National Team Head Coach Karim Bencherifa has named a provisional squad of 27 players for the Lionesses’ upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games Group B campaign in Cambodia. Overseas-based players Putri Syaliza (Oakland University), Danelle Tan (London Bees) and Nicole Lim (University of Edinburgh) have been added to the squad, along with 10 Lionesses – Erlinawaty Jaffar, Haziqah Haszman, Afiqah Omar, Rochelle Chan, Sitianiwati Rosielin, Clara Lau, Farah Nurzahirah, Lila Tan, Raudhah Kamis and Alyssa Yazrin – who could be making their first SEA Games appearance this year. FILE PHOTO: HANA BASIR, SPORTPLUS.SG As part of their SEA Games preparations, the Lionesses will embark on a three-day overseas training camp in Kuala Lumpur, starting on 14 April 2022. Back home, the team has also been undergoing training sessions six days a week, coupled with friendly matches against local clubs. Coach Karim said: “We came up with a three-week intensive preparation plan that includes a mix of their standard training sessions and friendly matches once we returned from the Olympic qualifiers in Thailand." FILE PHOTO: HANA BASIR, SPORTPLUS.SG "I believe with a rigorous training schedule coupled with increased match exposure, we can develop all aspects of the players’ game - from physical strength to tactical and technical capabilities – as well as getting them accustomed to differing styles, intensities, and speeds of play in preparation for their Group B matches against Thailand, Cambodia and Laos.” A final squad of 20 players will be named ahead of the team’s departure on Sunday, 30 April 2023. Forward Danelle Tan will link up with the rest of the team directly in Cambodia after completing her school commitments. FILE PHOTO: HANA BASIR, SPORTPLUS.SG This will be the Lionesses’ second run at the SEA Games, having first made their first appearance last year in Vietnam, after 19 years. Singapore Women’s National Team Provisional Squad for 32nd SEA Games Goalkeepers Noor Kusumawati, 46 caps, Lion City Sailors Beatrice Tan, 10 caps, Lion City Sailors Erlinawaty Jaffar, 0 caps, Hougang United Haziqah Haszman, 1 cap, Tanjong Pagar United Defenders Ernie Sulastri, 56 caps, Lion City Sailors Fatin Ridzwan, 14 caps, Lion City Sailors Syazwani Ruzi, 21 caps, Lion City Sailors Umairah Hamdan, 23 caps, Lion City Sailors Rosnani Azman, 33 caps, Hougang United Midfielders Alyssa Yazrin, 0 caps, Tanjong Pagar United Dhaniyah Qasimah, 21 caps, Tanjong Pagar United Khairunnisa Anwar, 6 caps, Lion City Sailors Venetia Lim, 15 caps, Lion City Sailors Farhanah Ruhaizat, 32 caps, Tampines Rovers Rochelle Chan, 3 caps, Hougang United Putri Syaliza, 18 caps, Oakland University Sitianiwati Rosielin, 21 caps, Police Sports Association Stephanie Gigette, 32 caps, Tampines Rovers Ho Hui Xin, 30 caps, Lion City Sailors Afiqah Omar, 8 caps, Tampines Rovers Forwards Clara Lau, 1 cap, Hougang United Danelle Tan, 17 caps, London Bees Farah Nurzahirah, 0 caps, Tanjong Pagar United Lila Tan, 8 caps, Lion City Sailors Izzati Rosni, 27 caps, Lion City Sailors Raudhah Kamis, 22 caps, Hougang United Nicole Lim, 3 caps, University of Edinburgh SEA Games Group B Fixtures Thailand vs Singapore Wed, 3 May 2023, 4.30pm Smart RSN Stadium, Cambodia Singapore vs Cambodia Sat, 6 May 2023 8.30pm Smart RSN Stadium, Cambodia Singapore vs Laos Tue, 9 May 2023, 8.30pm Army Stadium #SportPlusSG #Football #WomensFootball #SingaporeFootball

All Blacks qualify for Olympics with win, as Fiji beat Samoa to claim bronze medal PHOTO: WORLD RUGBY Singapore, 9 April 2023 – New Zealand took home the title of champions at the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens 2023 in an electrifying weekend of spectacular rugby. The All Blacks Sevens reclaimed the Singapore title they once owned in 2005, with a thrilling 19-17 defeat of Argentina. Their undefeated winning streak this weekend also guaranteed their spot at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics, after a pulsating second day at Singapore Sports Hub. Brady Rush scored the decisive try in the Cup final against Argentina as the All Blacks Sevens secured their first HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title in Singapore since 2005. PHOTO: SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB Samoa’s Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina meant the All Blacks Sevens were already assured of their place in Paris before taking the field for their last-four match against Fiji. Buoyed by becoming the first men’s team other than hosts France to book their ticket to the Games, New Zealand won their semi-final 19-10 to set up a third gold medal match of the 2023 Series against Los Pumas Sevens. The teams’ 2023 Cup final head-to-head was tied at 1-1 going into the showpiece match in Singapore, but it was New Zealand who started fastest as they stormed into a 12-0 lead. PHOTO: SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB However, the All Blacks Sevens conceded a try to Joaquin Pellandini and then, with Dylan Collier in the sin-bin, allowed German Schulz to narrow that advantage to just two points. Rush, though, capitalised on an errant Argentine lineout to stretch New Zealand’s lead beyond a converted try with less than six minutes left. Los Pumas Sevens pushed hard for a third try but by the time it came, through Marcos Moneta, it had no impact on the result and the All Blacks Sevens could celebrate a second tournament title in as many weeks. “All the boys know that we represent our families, our friends and everyone back in New Zealand,” Collier said. “It was a huge effort these last two weeks and to go back-to-back is just an awesome effort.” PHOTO: SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB Victory stretches New Zealand’s lead at the top of the standings to 24 points. With a maximum of 42 available in Toulouse and London, it means the All Blacks Sevens would tie up the overall Series title if they reach the Cup final in France next month. Over the past two days, close to 40,000 fans enjoyed the fun-filled air and vibrant energy of the Family Sevens that reverberated across the Singapore Sports Hub. Fans cheered their lungs out for their favourite teams, explored the plethora of family-friendly activities at the 100PLUS Promenade, and even jammed out to live performances at OCBC Square. Fans showcased their creativity through costumes with Teletubbies, giant bumblebees, human hot-dogs, Easter bunnies and many more strutting their stuff in the stands. PHOTO: SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB In addition, as part of the activities, the Titans Ruck and Rumble also saw players of the future having the opportunity to compete on the National Stadium’s world class pitch. In a series of tournaments for under 8s to under 18s we saw young players putting their best boot forward, bringing vigour and power to all their games. #SportPlusSG #Rugby #RugbyLivesHere #SgRugbySevens