Latest news with #Pereira
The Star
8 hours ago
- Sport
- The Star
Singapore's Shanti Pereira pipped to 200m gold by Chinese ace at Asian athletic meet
Singapore's Shanti Pereira (centre) en route to winning a silver in the 200m event at the Asian Athletics Championships.-- PHOTO: SINGAPORE ATHLETICS SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Singapore's sprint queen Shanti Pereira clinched silver in the women's 200m at the Asian Athletics Championships on May 31. At the Gumi Civic Stadium in South Korea, the 28-year-old clocked a season-best time of 22.98sec, just 0.01sec behind gold medallist Chen Yujie (22.97) and ahead of Li Yuting (23.23) both of China. Defending champion Pereira had qualified second quickest in the field of 20 after clocking 23.59sec. Japan's Remi Tsuruta topped the heats with 23.37sec, while China's Chen (23.60) was third. Pereira, who won a 100m and 200m double in the 2023 edition in Thailand, had also settled for silver in the 100m final on May 28 after clocking 11.41sec, losing out to China's Liang Xiaojing by just 0.04sec. Besides the two creditable silver medals, Pereira ended her campaign in Gumi with a national record, after teaming up with Elizabeth-Ann Tan, Shannon Tan and Laavinia Jaiganth to set a new mark of 44.66sec in the women's 4x100m relay. The Singaporeans, who finished fifth out of seven teams, surpassed the previous time of 44.96sec set in 2017 by Pereira, Dipna Lim, Wendy Enn and Nur Izlyn Zaini. China won the race with a 43.28sec effort, ahead of India (43.86sec) and Thailand (44.26sec). Singapore Athletics (SA) president Lien Choong Luen praised Pereira for her performances. He said: 'Shanti's back-to-back silver medals over 100m and 200m in Korea is an incredible feat in field packed with lots of talent. 'While her performance at the 2023 edition saw different medal colours, the ability to stay consistent over multiple years is a testament to her determination and that of coach Luis (Cunha) and her team. 'Her longevity and performance is an inspiration for our young athletes.' In other results, Singapore's 400m hurdler Calvin Quek clocked 50.94sec to finish last in the field of seven runners. The event was won by Qatar's Abderrahman Samba (48.00sec), with Chinese Taipei's Lin Chung-wei (49.73) and Japan's Shunta Inoue (50.02) finishing in the minor podium spots. Meanwhile, in the men's 4x100m relay, despite a promising start, Singaporeans Daryl Tan, Yan Teo, Xander Ho and Marc Louis finished last out of seven teams in a time of 40.96sec. Hosts South Korea claimed the gold with a meet record of 38.49sec, ahead of Thailand (38.78sec) and China (38.82sec). - The Straits Times/ANN
Online Citizen
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Online Citizen
Shanti Pereira wins silver and narrowly misses 200m gold at Asian Championships in Gumi
Singapore sprinter Shanti Pereira came agonisingly close to defending her 200m crown at the Asian Athletics Championships, missing out by a mere 0.01 seconds in a thrilling final on 31 May in Gumi, South Korea. Pereira clocked a time of 22.98 seconds, just behind China's Chen Yujie, who clinched gold in 22.97 seconds. China's Li Yuting claimed the bronze with a time of 23.23 seconds. This marked Pereira's second silver medal of the championships, having also finished runner-up in the women's 100m final earlier in the week. In that event, she recorded a time of 11.41 seconds, narrowly behind China's Liang Xiaojing who clocked 11.37 seconds. Vietnam's Tran Thi Nhi Yen completed the podium in 11.54 seconds. Pereira had qualified for the 200m final by finishing second overall in the heats on 30 May. Her performance maintained her presence among Asia's elite sprinters despite a challenging year. The 2025 season has been one of both promise and setbacks for Pereira. She entered the championships looking to replicate her exceptional form from 2023, when she achieved a historic sprint double. At the 2023 edition of the Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok, Pereira won gold in both the 100m and 200m events. In the 100m, she set a new Singapore national record with a time of 11.20 seconds. She followed that by dominating the 200m field, clocking 22.70 seconds — a meet record that remains unbroken. That same year, she went on to win gold in the 200m and silver in the 100m at the Hangzhou Asian Games, solidifying her position as one of Asia's premier sprinters. However, 2024 posed unexpected challenges for Pereira. After an intensive training stint in Florida early in the year, she suffered a stress injury in her fibula. The injury forced her to withdraw from high-profile competitions including her planned Diamond League debut in Xiamen and Shanghai, as well as two major meets in Japan. These disruptions impacted her Olympic preparation. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Pereira competed in both the 100m and 200m but did not advance past the heats. In the 100m, she finished 55th overall with a time of 11.63 seconds. In the 200m, she managed 23.21 seconds in the initial heats and 23.45 seconds in the repechage round. Despite these difficulties, Pereira's performance in Gumi signals a resilient return to form. Her times in both the 100m and 200m finals suggest she remains competitive among the region's best, even as she continues her comeback from injury. Pereira still holds the Singapore national records in both sprint events — 11.20 seconds in the 100m and 22.57 seconds in the 200m — a testament to her elite calibre. As the 2025 season progresses, all eyes will be on how Pereira builds from this performance, with attention likely turning toward future continental meets and potential Diamond League entries, health permitting.
Straits Times
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Singapore's Shanti Pereira pipped to 200m gold by a whisker at the Asian c'ships
Shanti Pereira at the Singapore Open Track & Field Championships in April. She clinched silver in the women's 200m at the Asian Athletics Championships on May 31. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE Singapore's Shanti Pereira pipped to 200m gold by a whisker at the Asian c'ships SINGAPORE – Singapore's sprint queen Shanti Pereira clinched silver in the women's 200m at the Asian Athletics Championships on May 31. At the Gumi Civic Stadium in South Korea, the 28-year-old clocked 22.98sec for a season best, just 0.01sec behind gold medallist Chen Yujie (22.97) and ahead of Li Yuting (23.23) both of China. Defending champion Pereira was second quickest in a field of 20 in qualifying, clocking 23.59sec sprinters in the heats. Japan's Remi Tsuruta qualified first in 23.37sec, while China's Chen (23.60sec) was third. Pereira, who won a 100m and 200m double in the 2023 edition in Thailand, had also settled for silver in the 100m final on May 28 after clocking 11.41sec, losing out to China's Liang Xiaojing by just 0.04sec. She will next compete in the 4x100m relay later on May 31. Full report to follow. Melvyn Teoh is a sports journalist at The Straits Times. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
USA Today
21 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Israel Adesanya: Alex Pereira 'exponentially getting better,' can beat Magomed Ankalaev
Israel Adesanya: Alex Pereira 'exponentially getting better,' can beat Magomed Ankalaev Israel Adesanya has faith that Alex Pereira can bounce back in a title-fight rematch against Magomed Ankalaev. After three light heavyweight title defenses, Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) was dethroned by Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) in the UFC 313 main event in March. Although he stuffed all 12 of Ankalaev's takedowns in the fight, he was ultimately outstruck in a unanimous decision loss. The expectation was for Ankalaev and Pereira to run things back, but according to Ankalaev, "Poatan" isn't ready for a rematch just yet. If Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 is indeed next, Adesanya thinks his former foe can avenge the loss. "I'm so proud of the guy, what he's done," Adesanya said on his YouTube channel. "It's like I created a monster. He showed why he is who he is across two weight classes. I can't wait to see the next fight with him and Ankalaev again. I think it'll be another hard one, but I think he can get it done, because it wasn't a complete washout for that fight. He's exponentially getting better, as well." Adesanya knows a thing or two about avenging losses. Pereira was the one to put a stop to his first middleweight title reign when he knocked him out at UFC 281, but Adesanya was able to exact his revenge by scoring a knockout of his own in their rematch at UFC 287. Two kickboxing matches, and two MMA fights later, Adesanya and Pereira have since buried the hatchet.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Singapore sprint queen Shanti Pereira wins 100m silver at Asian Athletics Championships; First tranche of GE2025 candidate expenses published: Singapore live news
Singapore sprint queen Shanti Pereira has won a silver medal in the 100m at the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea. The defending champion clocked a time of 11.41s to finish behind China's Liang Xiaojing (11.37s) who is the new champion in the event. Pereira will next compete on Friday in the 200m heats where she won gold in 2023 as part of her historic sprint double at the championships. Read more in our live blog below, including the latest local and international news and updates. Shanti Pereira did Singapore proud once again as she blazed to a silver medal in the 100m at the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea. The Singapore sprint queen was the defending champion in the event having blitzed the competition for gold last time out in 2023 by setting a new national record of 11.20s. On Wednesday (28 May), she clocked a time of 11.41s to finish behind China's Liang Xiaojing (11.37s) while Vietnam's Tran Thi Nhi Yen (11.54s) finished third. Pereira will next compete on Friday in the 200m heats where she is also the champion to beat. At the Asian Athletics Championships in 2023, she won the 200m gold with a time of 22.70s. Pereira's feats in 2023 – including medals at the Asian Games and SEA Games – earned her widespread recognition and praise. Shanti Pereira did Singapore proud once again as she blazed to a silver medal in the 100m at the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea. The Singapore sprint queen was the defending champion in the event having blitzed the competition for gold last time out in 2023 by setting a new national record of 11.20s. On Wednesday (28 May), she clocked a time of 11.41s to finish behind China's Liang Xiaojing (11.37s) while Vietnam's Tran Thi Nhi Yen (11.54s) finished third. Pereira will next compete on Friday in the 200m heats where she is also the champion to beat. At the Asian Athletics Championships in 2023, she won the 200m gold with a time of 22.70s. Pereira's feats in 2023 – including medals at the Asian Games and SEA Games – earned her widespread recognition and praise.
