Sports

30 Years of the Great Singapore Workout

Launched in 1993, the Great Singapore Workout helped spread the message that being physically active was important.

Gloved Gods: Battling Key, Yeo Choon Song and the Roaring 20s of Singapore Boxing

A Quick History of the Singapore Speedway

The history of the Singapore Speedway was as fast and furious as the races it hosted.

Chia Boon Leong: The Twinkle-Toed Olympian

Although short in stature, footballer Chia Boon Leong was a force to be reckoned with.

Conquering Everest, the World’s Tallest Mountain

David Lim led the first Singapore expedition team that successfully scaled Mount Everest on 25 May 1998. This is an excerpt from his book, Mountain to Climb: The Quest from Everest and Beyond.

The 1973 SEAP Games in Singapore

The 7th SEAP Games marked the first time that Singapore hosted an international sporting event since gaining independence in 1965.

Forgotten Heroes of the Malaya Cup (1921–1941)

We remember some legendary players of the interwar years who left an indelible mark on the local football scene.

Coach Choo Seng Quee, A Giant of Singapore Football

Uncle Choo masterminded Singapore’s famous Malaysia Cup victory in 1977. Four decades after his death, we remember his many contributions to the sport.

Khoo Hooi Hye, Lim Bong Soo and the Heyday of Malayan Tennis

Two remarkable athletes served up a storm to make Malaya a tennis power to contend with during the interwar years.

Sporting Glory

Sharen Chua shares highlights of commemorative sports publications from the National Library’s Legal Deposit Collection.

Singapore’s Sporting Greats

Chua Chong Jin recalls the glory and achievements of some of Singapore’s greatest athletes.