Sports

THE FINISH LINE

World Cup co-hosts Mexico and Canada eager to shine as the big kickoff looms

Five-time champions Brazil should easily top a group that includes Haiti and Scotland, but Morocco could prove tricky

While golf has historically been the premier networking sport, pickleball is emerging as a fresh alternative as corporates and business people warm to its social, fast-paced nature.
BRUNCH

From fairways to courts: Is pickleball the new golf?

More companies and entrepreneurs are turning to the racquet sport for client engagement and networking

The Cushman & Wakefield golfers are all smiles at Orchid Country Club, the venue for the fourth leg of the ST-BT Corporate Golf League.

From social to competitive: Cushman & Wakefield golfers ready to level up at ST-BT Corporate League

The Hugo Boss and Orchid Country Club teams will take their battle to the final leg on May 8

In this sequence of three photos, SPH Media CEO Chan Yeng Kit (left) was the fastest to react as the Singapore Open champion Ham Jeong-woo was about to lose his grip on the trophy during the presentation ceremony.

A swinging success: Singapore Open a hit on and off the course

There were many top moments at the US$2 million event, and here is a selection of some of the best photos.

SGA president Tan Chong Huat (second from right) together with Singapore Open 2026 champion Ham Jeong-woo (with trophy) and other VIPs at Sentosa Golf Club on Apr 26.
COMMENTARY

Why golf’s Singapore Open matters more than ever

The sport has often been viewed as exclusive here, but that perception is gradually changing

Audi's Mattia Binotto notes: “If you look at the start of our season, it has been OK fighting in the midfield. Big competitors are doing worse than us.”

Audi F1 CEO tries to turn also-ran legacy team into a winner

Mattia Binotto says that the races in Miami, Las Vegas and Austin are vital for the carmaker to perform given the size of the US market

A report released earlier this month by The Knoble forecast that the World Cup would fuel more than 28,500 suspicious financial transactions globally.

Watchdog warns World Cup ticket prices increase risk of scams

The main areas of fraud are expected to be around ticketing, travel and online scams

While F1 executives currently have plans in place to manage these increases, Domenicali acknowledged that further market volatility could force the organisation to reevaluate its strategy.

Formula 1 CEO says rescheduling one Middle East race is an option

The cancellation of two of the season’s 24 races dealt a financial blow to the sport

The World Cup begins on Jun 11, with games being held in 11 US cities and five others in Canada and Mexico.

New York City to host free outdoor World Cup viewing sites

The announcement comes as fans have expressed frustration over the high cost of attending the games

The 2026 Singapore Open winner Ham Jeong-woo from South Korea (left) and the runner-up Cameron John of Australia. Both players will compete at The British Open in July.
COMMENTARY

As golf sees resurgence in Singapore, more should be done to make the sport accessible and affordable

There are many young and talented players here who need the opportunity and space to hone their skills