Nation in Motion – Page 337

Rugby girls play with heart and honour to win silver

Korat, Thailand, December 12th, 2007 - The final score between Singapore and Thailand was 5-19. Thailand, making full use of their speed, broke through twice in the first half and at half time, the score was 12-0. A lapse in concentration in the Singapore defense resulted in another try by the golden girls.

By Les Tan|2007-12-20T15:32:50+08:00December 20th, 2007|Nation in Motion, rugby|2 Comments

Big dreams so that we can dream big

We play sports for the pleasure of it. Even though some of us are blessed with more talent than others, we can all enjoy sports in equal measure. One fine day, some of you who are talented and hardworking enough may find yourself standing in front of tens of thousands in the new Sports Hub that will come up in 2010. The rest of us? We will buy tickets to watch you.

By Les Tan|2008-03-15T20:34:15+08:00December 17th, 2007|Nation in Motion|2 Comments

Thanks for showing your support for our country’s bid to host the Youth Olympic Games

A big "Thank you!" to the 667 sports fans who showed their support for Singapore's successful bid for the Youth Olympic Games in 2010. You showed them, Singapore!

By Les Tan|2010-03-23T10:01:35+08:00December 15th, 2007|Nation in Motion|680 Comments

Singapore retain Asia Pacific floorball championship title

Woodlands Sports Hall, December 9, 2007 - Singapore, featuring players still in school, defended their Asia Pacific Floorball Championship title by trouncing South Korea 7-3 on Sunday.

By Red Sports reader|2011-12-15T13:12:30+08:00December 11th, 2007|floorball, Nation in Motion|3 Comments

Reflections on the 2007 Singapore Marathon

City Hall, December 2, 2007 - In my quiet little corner in the east of Singapore, thousands of sweaty, exhausted and determined people run by once (or twice) a year on a pilgrimage to satisfy their craving for a runners' high, plodding along roads and concrete paths on their journey to victory.

By Les Tan|2011-10-28T21:31:48+08:00December 11th, 2007|Nation in Motion, running|12 Comments

Singapore ruggers beat Cambodia to qualify for semi-finals

The Singapore women's rugby 7s team took a step closer to the gold medal today when they ran over Cambodia 29-0 in the second and last day of the pool games. Met with a fiery Cambodian side who were set on a game of pick-and-go, Singapore held their defensive lines with aplomb. Winger Angela Zheng, who made her debut start, opened the account with a try shortly after the kick-off.

By Les Tan|2007-12-15T15:20:58+08:00December 11th, 2007|Nation in Motion, rugby|2 Comments

Mountbatten CSC dragon boat team to hold memorial

The Mountbatten CSC Dragon Boat Team is planning to hold an event on Sunday, 16 December to commemorate the five deceased dragon boaters.

By Les Tan|2008-12-06T16:39:02+08:00December 10th, 2007|dragon boat, Nation in Motion|4 Comments

7s team get off to a cracking start

The Singapore Women's Rugby 7s team beat Laos 36-0 to get their SEA Games campaign off to a winning start. Led by captain Serena Yeoh and vice-captain Aslinda Abdullah, the girls scored six tries against Laos in their opening pool game. Standoff Eunice Tay began the onslaught with the opening try and proceeded to convert her own try. Turning over possession at rucks, scrums and line-outs, Jeslyn Lim and Derelyn Chua scored two tries a piece. Prop Kristy Teh added a final try just before the final whistle.

By Les Tan|2011-10-30T11:53:05+08:00December 10th, 2007|Nation in Motion, rugby|2 Comments