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The birth of champions – the Victoria Junior College football girls’ story (Part 1)

When the final whistle sounded at this yearâ€™s A Division Girlsâ€™ Football Championship final, Azrulnizam Shah was coach of the first junior college side to retain the title since the tournamentâ€™s inception. He was also the architect of three gold medals and one silver since the start of his tenure in 2005.

By Lai Jun Wei|2009-07-15T20:39:04+08:00May 31st, 2009|features, football, The Red Sports Interview|13 Comments

S.League sponsorship – a good marketing play or national service?

In its 14-year history, the S.League has struggled to establish an emotional connection with Singaporeans. While there are sponsors willing to come on board, the league needs a regional expansion plan for it to take off and come out from under the shadow of the English Premier League.

By Les Tan|2010-07-11T00:15:10+08:00February 17th, 2009|features, football, Industry in Motion, RED out loud, Sports Marketing|18 Comments

The changed face of the national football scene

Over the last few years, the Singapore national football team has evolved to look more like a club than a traditional national team. That probably has its roots in the ethnic relations on the ground.

By Les Tan|2010-02-26T15:54:58+08:00February 2nd, 2009|features, football, Nation in Motion|15 Comments

“It is not often that one gets to write about being last” – A Singaporean reflects on the Lucerne Marathon

It is not often that one gets to write about being last. The Lucerne Marathon was all plans gone wrong, but what an incredible turn of events and experience it became. This is my story...

By Lai Jun Wei|2008-12-14T22:13:16+08:00December 14th, 2008|features, Nation in Motion, running|1 Comment

What is handball all about?

YouÃ¢â‚¬â„¢re standing in a court, surrounding with players, waiting for a small object to come flying in your direction. Suddenly you see it, and you quickly run out to it and try to catch it before sprinting three more steps and throwing it with all your might.Ã¢â‚¬Â¨ Are you playing basketball? Futsal? Captain's ball?

By Les Tan|2010-01-01T03:50:54+08:00November 8th, 2008|features, handball|5 Comments

Lifesaving: a sport?

The first thought that comes into most peopleÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s mind about lifesaving is a lifeguard saving someone in distress. Actually, thatÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s just part of lifesaving. Lifesaving is now a sport has become one of the largest sporting events in Australia and other countries.

By Les Tan|2008-07-30T22:54:23+08:00July 17th, 2008|features, lifesaving|1 Comment

RGS basketballers cause teacher to lose his hair

Red Sports salutes the dedication of Raffles Girls SchoolÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s PE teacher Mr James Ong, who pledged to shave off his hair should his B Division basketball girls bring home the 2008 Championship title. The amiable Mr Ong speaks to Red Sports about his involvement with the RGS Basketball Team.

By Jan Lin|2008-04-25T11:12:10+08:00April 24th, 2008|basketball, features, Youth in Motion|4 Comments