Nation in Motion – Page 333

Run for marriage!

Marriage is like a long-distance run, says the organiser of the "Head Over Heels" Couples Run. Find out why on 6 April at East Coast Park.

By Dawn Yip|2008-03-22T01:01:10+08:00March 22nd, 2008|Nation in Motion, running|0 Comments

Singapore says no to boycott of Beijing Olympics

Singapore has joined others like the US, European Union and Australia in rejecting calls for a boycott of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

By Dawn Yip|2008-03-18T21:35:32+08:00March 18th, 2008|Nation in Motion|0 Comments

Keep Youth Olympic Games in perspective, says US sports expert

Robert Malina, Professor Emeritus at the University of Texas at Austin, shares his thoughts on sports in childhood and the Youth Olympic Games to be hosted by Singapore in 2010.

By Dawn Yip|2008-03-18T21:53:29+08:00March 15th, 2008|Nation in Motion|0 Comments

Singapore Sports Conference 2008: A Sports Industry Showcase

The inaugural Singapore Sports Conference was held at Republic Polytechnic on 8 and 9 March 2008. Drawing about 200 participants including students, teachers, sports administrators and industry players, the conference covered the full spectrum of the sports sector, and showcased an industry on the path to maturity.

By Dawn Yip|2012-02-02T20:39:44+08:00March 15th, 2008|Nation in Motion|1 Comment

Biathletes hit the waters off East Coast for Singapore Biathlon 2008

1,941 biathletes participated in the 2008 Singapore Biathlon on a drizzly and overcast Saturday at East Coast Park last weekend. The Singapore Biathlon, into its eight edition, saw a record 2,152 register, a 12% increase over 2007 (1,924) and a 25% increase over 2006 (1,721).

By Les Tan|2009-03-08T21:29:45+08:00March 5th, 2008|biathlon, Nation in Motion|1 Comment

Get ahead of the game at the Singapore Sports Conference

With all the excitement packed into the Singapore sporting calendar, we figure some of you might well be considering a career in the sports industry. If so, the inaugural Singapore Sports Conference will be well worth your time.

By Dawn Yip|2008-11-30T22:34:33+08:00March 4th, 2008|Nation in Motion|2 Comments

Play futsal and win a ticket to the English FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium

Can Singapore set a new record for the longest futsal match? WeÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ll find out soon at the Community Sports Festival@Northeast. Organised by the PeopleÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Association, Community Development Councils and grassroots organisations, the aim is to have over 200 teams playing futsal continuously for 56 hours.

By Dawn Yip|2008-05-10T21:37:07+08:00March 1st, 2008|football, Nation in Motion|11 Comments

Amelia Yong goes 4-over-par on second day of HSBC Women’s Champions

Singapore's Amelia Yong finished 4-over-par on the second day of the HSBC Women's Champions and is now 9-over-par over two rounds. Amelia had two birdies and two doubles, with the birdies coming on the last and 14th hole. She bogeyed the par-4 first hole and the par-5 fifth.

By Les Tan|2008-02-29T22:40:16+08:00February 29th, 2008|golf, Nation in Motion|0 Comments