Jeremiah Ong

Following their recent upset of BG Pathum, Tampines Rovers continued their giant-killing run in the ACL2 with a 1-0 win over five-time K League champions Pohang Steelers on Thursday (Oct 23) night. Absorbing relentless pressure from the Korean giants, Tampines held firm at the back to see out a famous victory at the Bishan Stadium.

An early title test looms as the in-form Sailors host unbeaten Albirex, while Tampines aim to keep pace and Geylang eye a winning streak in an action-packed Gameweek 5 of the Singapore Premier League (SPL).

Croatian forward Tin Matic held his nerve from the spot deep into stoppage time as Balestier Khalsa snatched a 3-3 draw against BG Tampines Rovers in a chaotic clash dominated by VAR reviews and late drama.

Singapore came from behind to beat India 2-1 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, with Song Ui-young scoring twice to secure a comeback victory. The result lifts the Lions level with Hong Kong atop Group C, while India remain on two points.

Singapore were made to settle for a 1-1 draw against 10-man India in their AFC Asian Cup qualifier, after a late defensive lapse cancelled out Ikhsan Fandi’s first-half opener.

Captain Hariss Harun and striker Ikhsan Fandi are banking on experience and renewed momentum as Singapore host India on Thursday in a crucial AFC Asian Cup qualifier, with interim coach Gavin Lee taking charge for the first time in the qualifying campaign.

Brazilian forward Anderson Lopes struck four times as Lion City Sailors marked their Bishan Stadium homecoming with a 4-2 win over Selangor FC, moving top of their AFC Asian Champions League Two group.

Singapore’s Yip Pin Xiu stormed home to win her eighth world title in the 50m backstroke S2, edging rival Diana Koltsova in front of a jubilant home crowd at the World Para Swimming Championships.

Yip Pin Xiu’s bid for an eighth world title ended in silver, as 17-year-old Diana Koltsova surged to victory in the 100m backstroke at the World Para Swimming Championships.

Para swimming greats Ellie Simmonds and Daniel Dias once sparked dreams that propelled Gabriel Araujo and Alice Tai to global glory. As Singapore hosts the 2025 World Para Swimming Championships, local star Toh Wei Soong hopes the same spark will ignite for five homegrown debutants and other budding para athletes.