Nation in Motion – Page 331

Tap into sports industry's "hypergrowth stage", says government

When Richard Seow, Chairman of Parkway Holdings, was a student at Anglo-Chinese School, he was a sprinter who was Ã¢â‚¬Å“very fast, and also got all the girls,Ã¢â‚¬Â recalled Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister of Community Development, Youth and Sports.

By Dawn Yip|2008-04-18T00:06:08+08:00April 17th, 2008|Nation in Motion|0 Comments

Marlins maintain unbeaten record to remain top of Netball Super League

The Marlins beat the Vipers 46-42 and were held to a 42-42 draw by the Stingrays in last weekend's Round 5 and 6 matchups. They now have a 5-wins-1-draw-0-losses record. They are followed in second place by the Malaysian team, the Arowanas, who won both their games over the weekend, beating the Mannas (37-28) and the Vipers (49-31). Mannas, who were second before Round 5, slipped to third on the back of the loss to the Arowanas and a 52-33 win over the Sharks.

By Les Tan|2008-04-17T13:08:36+08:00April 17th, 2008|Nation in Motion, netball|4 Comments

Wheelchair basketball? It’s not just for the disabled

Wheelchair Basketball need not be a sport just for disabled athletes. Basketball athletes need not necessarily be tall and aggressive. Even if one is on a wheelchair, an equally exciting game can be played.

By Lai Jun Wei|2021-04-14T15:54:33+08:00April 14th, 2008|basketball, Nation in Motion|2 Comments

Roundup of Netball Super League – Rounds 3 & 4

Defending champions Marlins lead the Netball Super League (NSL) table after posting consecutive wins over the Sharks and Arowanas last weekend for a 4-wins-0-losses record. Arowanas, who impressed everyone with their size and shooting in the opening rounds, dropped to third after going down to the Stingrays and the Marlins last weekend, dropping to 1-3.

By Les Tan|2008-04-18T17:17:47+08:00April 9th, 2008|Nation in Motion, netball|0 Comments

Roundup of Dragon Boat Master Series 1st Leg

The Nanyang Technological University of Singapore men's team took first place followed by the Singapore Institute of Management and Singapore Polytechnic. In the women's category, National Junior College were first while the National University of Singapore and NTUC were second and third respectively.

By Les Tan|2008-05-01T18:21:39+08:00April 8th, 2008|dragon boat, Nation in Motion|1 Comment

Best of swimming fraternity honoured

It was a celebration of achievement as 29 awards were presented to athletes, coaches and other swimming officials in the inaugural Manulife Singapore Swimming Association Awards dinner.

By Dawn Yip|2009-03-17T14:41:03+08:00April 7th, 2008|Nation in Motion, swimming, synchronised swimming, water polo|0 Comments

Justin Han wins The Flying Club Challenge on OAAG Golf Tour

The final day of The Flying Club Challenge produced a new champion on the OAAG Golf Tour - host club amateur Justin Han. Justin finished seven under par (70-66-70) to lift the trophy and beat 36 other golfers in the final field leaving the closest contender four shots behind.

By Les Tan|2008-04-14T13:04:41+08:00April 7th, 2008|golf, Nation in Motion|3 Comments

Netball Super League tips off for the season

The Arowanas and Marlins showed they were favourites for the Netball Super League title with two straight wins after the opening two rounds at Toa Payoh Sports Hall last weekend.

By Les Tan|2008-04-18T17:18:31+08:00April 3rd, 2008|Nation in Motion, netball|3 Comments