News and developments in Singapore sports
The Brazil Olympic football team beat a Singapore Selection side 3-0 in the last match at the National Stadium last night. Goals from Diego, Ronaldinho and Jo were enough to seal the defeat for Singapore. For the most part, the Singapore Selection held their own against the Samba boys while a red card for defender Alex Silva near the end of the match gave fans another talking point.
After seven rounds, Singapore players are emerging as medal prospects in the 4th World Schools Chess Championships being held in Singapore.
Singapore players have taken lead positions as the 4th World Schools Chess Championships enters its third round.
Singapore players are doing well on Day Two of the 4th World Schools Chess Championships held in Singapore.
Top Singapore youth chess players are off to a good start in the 4th World Schools Chess Championships. This tournament is being hosted by Singapore and features 250 of the world's best young players from 23 countries.
Singapore students from several local schools donated enough unused or almost-new sports attire to fill 120 boxes in support of the "Giving is Winning" campaign sponsored by the International Olympic Committee. The clothing will be transported for free to refugees in Bujumbura, Burundi by DHL Express.
