Singapore: Journey to SEA Games 2015

Naypyidaw, Myanmar - It was a closing ceremony performance befitting the high energy levels that has typified the 27th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. 

As the curtain dropped on what has been a marvellous spectacle over the last 12 days in Myanmar, all eyes now turn to Singapore as the next host of the region’s biggest multi-sport event.

On Sunday evening, the SEA Games flag was formally handed over by His Excellency U Tint Hsan, Chairman of the Myanmar SEA Games Organising Committee to Mr Tan Chuan-Jin, Acting Minister for Manpower and Singapore National Olympic Council Executive Committee Member.

Lawrence Wong: Preparations for 2015 SEA Games Underway

SINGAPORE UPDATED — The organisers of the 28th Southeast Asian Games to be held in Singapore in 2015 have entered a detailed phase of preparations, said Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Lawrence Wong.

He also said that some 15,000 volunteers will be roped in for the event.

In just 18 months’ time, Singapore will play host to the region’s biggest sporting spectacle, and organisers will begin to announce details of the event from mid-February next year.

Bronze on Singapore Young Lions’ Minds

SINGAPORE UPDATED. Following their 1-0 semi-final loss to Thailand in the SEA Games football competition, the Singapore Under-23 boys who did not play in Thursday’s match at Zeyarthiri Stadium took a morning practice session at the Lewe training field.

Several may fancy their chances of being named in the starting XI for the bronze-medal match tonight against Malaysia, with coach Aide Iskandar open to the possibility of blooding the bench-warmers, although he insists the final line-up is still under consideration.

Football: Malaysia vs Singapore SEA Games Report

SINGAPORE UPDATED. Singapore’s footballers ended their SEA Games campaign with a bronze medal after defeating Malaysia on Saturday evening in Naypyidaw, Myanmar.

It might not have been the colour they wanted to come home with, but Aide Iskandar’s charges will be happy to have finished their campaign with victory following a limp 1-0 defeat to Thailand in the semi-finals two days earlier.

Thais Take Football Gold With 1-0 Win Over Indonesia

THAILAND UPDATED. Thailand beat Indonesia 1-0 to take gold in the men's under-23 football final at the Southeast Asian Games in Myanmar on Saturday.

A clever finish by forward Sarawut Masuk on 21 minutes was enough to hold off the hard-working Indonesians -- who were runners-up and silver medalists for the second tournament in a row.

Singapore earlier took bronze after beating defending champions Malaysia 2-1.

Singapore Sailors Bag 5 Golds, 2 Silvers & 5 Bronzes

SINGAPORE UPDATED. Singapore's sailors have clinched at least four titles at the ongoing SEA Games, held at the Ngwe Saung beach in Myanmar.

The team's Optimist sailors made a comeback after losing the team title to Thailand earlier in the week, taking both the individual titles. Edward Tan bagged the boys' trophy while Fathin Rasyiqin won the girls' event.

Singapore Beat Malaysia 2-1 to Clinch Football Bronze

SINGAPORE UPDATED. A two-minute brace by Hariss Harun against Malaysia gave Singapore's football team a bronze medal at the Myanmar SEA Games on Saturday.

Singapore won bronze after defeating Malaysia 2-1.

Hariss bundled home his first goal with 13 minutes gone, after the Malaysian goalkeeper fluffed his lines at a corner.

The 23-year-old then struck his second goal moments later, following great work down the flanks by Sahil Suhaimi.

Singapore Earn Football Bronze After 2-1 Win Over Malaysia

SINGAPORE UPDATED. Singapore's men's football team clinched the bronze medal at the South-east Asia (SEA) Games in Myanmar, after beating rivals Malaysia 2-1 in their third-place play-off match on Saturday.

Football SEA Games Heartbreak for Singapore

SINGAPORE UPDATED. A first-half penalty was enough for Thailand to overcome the Young Lions and end their hopes of a first-ever Gold medal.

Praweenwat Boonyong's 23rd minute penalty proved to be enough to send Thailand through to the SEA Games final and keep the War Elephants in the hunt for a Gold medal, as they overcame Singapore 1-0.

The Young Lions started off the strongest with Hafiz Sujad passing on a very good opportunity in the third minute. Played through on goal by Zulfahmi Ariffin, with no one near to challenge, Hafiz dragged his shot wide despite having time and space.

Thailand Edge Singapore 1-0 in SEA Games Semi-Final

THAILAND UPDATED. Singapore have failed to meet their target of reaching the finals of the football competition at the 2013 SEA Games after Thailand beat them 1-0 in the semi-final.

In SEA Games football, Singapore have failed to meet their target of reaching the finals of the competition after Thailand beat them 1-0 in the semi-final.

Football: Thailand vs Singapore Preview

SINGAPORE UPDATED. Singapore is one step away from achieving their goal set by Football Association of Singapore (FAS) president Zainudin Nordin to reach the final, but Southeast Asian giants Thailand stand in their way.

The Young Lions started their SEA Games campaign in disappointing fashion after being able to muster only a 1-1 draw against 10-man Laos in the opening match of the group stages. They spurned a host of chances and were eventually punished by a late set-piece equaliser after a lapse of concentration in defense.

Singapore: Road to 2013 SEA Games Final

SINGAPORE UPDATED. The Goal team takes a look at the paths of the remaining four sides and analyse their chances of clinching the coveted Gold medal

Path to Semi-Final
The Young Lions started their SEA Games campaign in disappointing fashion after being able to muster only a 1-1 draw against 10-man Laos in the opening match of the group stages. They spurned a host of chances and were eventually punished by a late set-piece equaliser after a lapse of concentration in defense.

Tired Canoeists' Fire 'Not Strong'

SINGAPORE UPDATED. Singapor's canoeists bagged their second gold at the SEA Games yesterday through the K2 200m duo of Suzanne Seah and Stephenie Chen.

But after three gruelling days, the team left the Ngalike Dam in quiet disappointment after failing to better their previous two gold, three silver, one bronze showing at the 2011 Games, or hit their target of three golds. Their 2013 campaign ended with a 2-2-2 tally.

Team Singapore's Home Away From Home at SEA Games

In the same way that Myanmar's capital city of Naypyidaw is sprawled out over lush greenery, the SEA Games' Athletes Village is also a collection of two-storey blocks dotted sparsely over an expansive countryside.

While some Games villages comprise densely-packed flats that resemble Singapore's condominiums, like that at last year's London Olympics, this version is grouped into 10 clusters of blocks flung out across a hilly terrain.