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“In a way, I feel like they are cheering for me … Asking me to hang on.” — An interview with Hua Yi’s volleyball team

Posted by: Lai Jun Wei Posted date: June 17, 2011 | comment :

It has almost been two months since the end of the 2011 B Division Volleyball Championship, but the cheers of Hua Yi's B Division Girls' volleyball team still echo through my head whenever the school's name comes to mind. Red Sports catches up with several players of the Hua Yi team to talk to them about their experience. ...

“For years, I ran alone, up to 9km, along ECP.” — An interview with Foreign Minister George Yeo

Posted by: Les Tan Posted date: May 01, 2011 | comment :

George Yeo is Singapore's Foreign Minister and a member of parliament for Aljunied Group Representation Constituency (GRC). Exercise plays a big part in his life and for the last two years, he ran in the 10km category of the Singapore Marathon. In an exclusive interview with Red Sports, Foreign Minister George Yeo shared with us the role of sports and exercise in his life. ...

“At least you know that someone has got your back …” — Ong Weiyu, Dunman Secondary

Posted by: Lai Jun Wei Posted date: April 16, 2011 | comment :

Red Sports speaks to four pairs of volleyball sisters from this year's B Division Volleyball Championship -- Claira and Celine Ng from Dunman Secondary; Ong Weiyu and Vinnie Ong also from Dunman Secondary; Chew Jia Le and Chew Jia Hui from Fairfield Methodist; and Ong Qiuluan and Ong Qiufeng from Jurong Secondary. ...

“It is always an honour to represent your school or country … ” — An interview with MGS tennis player Joy Chia

Posted by: Les Tan Posted date: March 27, 2011 | comment :

Joy Chia, 15, was a member of the Methodist Girls' School B Division team that recently beat Raffles Girls' School 3-2 in the B Division final. Joy is also a national age-group tennis player and has been playing tennis for eight years since the age of seven. ...

“We share a bond that is greater than just friendship …” An interview with MGS tennis captain Rachel Loy

Posted by: Les Tan Posted date: March 27, 2011 | comment :

Rachel Loy, 15, captained the Methodist Girls' School B Division tennis team to the title this year. It was their school's first B Division title since 2005. Their win snapped a four-year winning streak of B Division titles for RGS. ...

“Last year’s winner, Yip Pin Xiu, tells a story of overcoming great adversity …” Oon Jin Teik on the Singapore Youth Award

Posted by: Red Sports reader Posted date: February 17, 2011 | comment :

By Florence Ang Yip Pin Xiu was the winner of the 2010 Singapore Youth Award in the sports and adventure category. (Photo courtesy of National Youth Council) Swimmer Yip Pin Xiu was conferred the 2010 Singapore Youth Award in the sports and adventure category last year. Born with muscular dystrophy, 18-year-old paralympic swimmer Pin Xiu was named “Sports Girl of the Year” from 2005 to 2007 and was conferre ...

Of parents, school and sports — athletes have their say at the 100PLUS Athlete of the Year Awards night

Posted by: Farhan Posted date: February 01, 2011 | comment :

Some of Singapore's most outstanding school athletes showed a light-hearted side to their usual serious game face during the 100PLUS 2010 Athlete of the Year Award party. ...