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Straits Times
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- Sport
- Straits Times
Maximilian Maeder and Zeanne Law gunning for rare double at Singapore Sports Awards
Kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder and wushu exponent Zeanne Law are among the finalists for the Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year gongs. PHOTOS: ST FILE, CHEAH CHENG POH SINGAPORE – A year after winning the Sportsboy and Sportsgirl of the Year awards, kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder and wushu exponent Zeanne Law are taking a step up to the big leagues for the 2025 Singapore Sports Awards. The nominees for the annual awards were announced by the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) on June 2, and the teenage duo are among the finalists for the Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year gongs. Both athletes have a chance to score back-to-back junior and senior accolades – a feat not seen in the last two decades. Swimmer Mark Chay was the last male athlete to be crowned the 2001 Sportsboy of the Year and 2002 Sportsman of the Year, while sailor Joan Huang claimed the 1998 Sportsgirl of the Year and 1999 Sportswoman of the Year awards. Maeder told The Straits Times: 'I'm very happy that my achievements are being affirmed and people are not bored of me yet. 'But more seriously and importantly, it's great that there is an event like this to recognise and celebrate the success and hard work of those who are involved in Singapore sports, and I'm thankful and honoured that I get to be part of this exercise.' Winner of the Sportsboy of the Year award for three consecutive years, the 18-year-old and had an outstanding 2024 season in which he won nine out of 10 events to retain his world title, claim the Asian Championship, and a bronze at the Paris Oympics. He will face stiff competition from silat world champion Sheik Farhan Sheik Alau'ddin, Reyes Cup and International 9-Ball Open champion Aloysius Yapp, Olympic badminton quarter-finalist and Madrid Spain Masters winner Loh Kean Yew, and Taolu World Cup silver medallist Jowen Lim. Law said she had a 'transformative' year after winning the 2024 Sportsgirl of the Year accolade, noting that she became a more mature and experienced athlete. In 2024, Law won gold in the women's taijiquan and optional taijishan events at the World Taijiquan Championships in Singapore, in addition to a women's optional taijiquan gold at the Asian Wushu Championships. The 19-year-old added: 'It helped me gain more opportunities to introduce wushu to the general public and also encourage more youths to pursue this sport. 'I was glad that I could perform well for the subsequent competitions, demonstrating consistency despite having more pressure now as a Spex scholar and Sportsgirl of the Year.' Pointing out that the nomination reminds her of the support from the wushu federation and High Performance Sport Institute, Law said she was 'thankful for it and just being nominated is already a blessing for me'. The other nominees for the accolade are: Asian Tenpin Championships women's singles winner Daphne Tan, kickboxing World Cup triple-gold medallist Valencia Yip, World Pencak Silat Championships bronze medallist Nurdianna Sidek, Olympic pistol shooter Teh Xiu Hong, and swimmer Gan Ching Hwee, who set national records in the 800m and 1,500m freestyle at Paris 2024. The main awards selection committee was chaired by SNOC president Grace Fu, while vice-president Jessie Phua headed the selection committee for the Sportsboy and Sportsgirl awards. National sports associations submitted candidates for the main award categories based on a set of eligibility criteria, including their achievements for the year. The selection committees then decided on the finalists and cast their votes via a secret ballot to determine the winners. Independent auditing firm KPMG will then tabulate the results for the June 20 announcement. Twelve awards will be presented at the ceremony on June 20 at Swissotel The Stamford. Meritorious awards will also be presented to individual and team performances in the senior and junior categories. The Straits Times has three finalists for the Most Inspiring Sports Story of the Year award, with the other two nominees from Lianhe Zaobao and Mothership. Singapore Sports Awards organising committee chairman Lau Kok Keng said: 'The year 2025 marks a bold new chapter in Singapore sport – a time when we continue shaping new horizons through the passion, resilience, dedication and efforts of Team Singapore. 'From regional championships to the Olympic Games, our athletes have inspired us with their outstanding performances. 'As we celebrate their achievements, we also recognise the many individuals – coaches, teams, media professionals, and organisers – whose contributions have in one way or other injected our sporting landscape with fresh energy and vision.' David Lee is senior sports correspondent at The Straits Times focusing on aquatics, badminton, basketball, cue sports, football and table tennis. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Sharjah 24
27-05-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
SNOC launches energy, environment & innovation fund with AUS
With a pledge of 10 million AED over 10 years, SNOC will support impactful research, promote innovation and drive sustainable initiatives that address critical global challenges. This collaboration merges SNOC's industry expertise with AUS' academic excellence and global impact, creating a powerful synergy to develop solutions at the intersection of energy and environmental sustainability. "This contribution underscores SNOC's dedication towards investing in people and supporting education,' said Khamis Al Mazrouei, CEO of SNOC and AUS alumnus. 'By enabling research at AUS, we aim to drive innovation and ensure that talented individuals have the resources they need to excel. Our partnership with AUS is built on mutual respect and a shared commitment to shaping the future of our region and beyond through knowledge and collaboration." The SNOC Energy, Environment & Innovation Fund is dedicated to advancing groundbreaking research aimed at addressing critical challenges in energy, environmental sustainability and innovation. It also provides sponsorship for academic conferences and workshops, while establishing an endowment to ensure the fund's long-term sustainability. Dr. Tod Laursen, Chancellor of AUS, said: 'AUS has long been a hub for cutting-edge research in energy and sustainability. The launch of the SNOC Energy, Environment & Innovation Fund significantly strengthens our ability to scale that impact. This strategic partnership ensures that our faculty and students are empowered to pursue high-impact solutions—advancing knowledge, shaping policy and driving innovation that aligns with national and global priorities.' This landmark collaboration between SNOC and AUS marks a significant investment in the UAE's knowledge economy and the global sustainability agenda. By combining academic excellence with industry insight, the SNOC Energy, Environment & Innovation Fund will empower the next generation of researchers and innovators to tackle urgent environmental and energy challenges—reinforcing Sharjah's role as a leader in responsible development and future-focused partnerships.
Gulf Today
17-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed inaugurates HSE Expo
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Head of the Oil Department and President of the Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC), inaugurated the second edition of the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Expo at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre. The two-day event brings together industry leaders, regulatory bodies, and experts to discuss enhancing health, safety, and environmental standards and unifying the efforts of stakeholders around a shared commitment to make workplaces safer and more sustainable across all sectors. The ceremony began with the UAE national anthem. Following this, Hatem Dhiyab Al Mussa, CEO of SNOC, delivered a speech welcoming the President of SNOC and the attendees. He emphasised that health and safety are not just priorities but represent actual values for every project, determining its operation, leadership, and growth. Al Mussa noted that the expo, in its second year, focuses on providing a safe and healthy work environment. He affirmed that while changes in projects worldwide are numerous, health and safety remain constant and evolve to support the growth of projects and their workers across various sectors. The CEO of SNOC explained that sectors operate in a dynamic environment, with partners' aspirations growing. It is the responsibility of specialised institutions to drive progress and effectively implement health and safety measures, ensuring project continuity and growth. He also mentioned that the expo hosts technical workshops discussing ways to enhance health and safety, encouraging innovative thinking to find suitable solutions for sector sustainability, achieving 'zero' injuries at work sites, and investing in human resources to create an environment that improves work quality. The event featured a panel discussion titled 'Project Life Cycle Strategies for Contractor Compliance,' where a group of experts focused on health, safety, and environmental issues and developing and enhancing emergency response stages. They also stressed the importance of conducting studies on the current situation to support the continuity and interests of projects. The speakers emphasised the importance of taking recommendations and communicating with various sectors through field visits and strengthening collaboration with strategic partners. The session discussed several examples of projects in Sharjah that implemented health and safety standards without recording any injuries, accidents, or human and moral losses. The session highlighted the importance of establishing a culture of health and safety within organisations, reviewing various models from both the country and abroad to ensure sustainability. It also stressed the need to raise employee awareness about maintaining health and safety. The session discussed the development of crisis management plans, their practical implementation, and compliance with health specifications and standards, focusing on the safety of workers and the project. It also addressed various challenges facing projects, both material and moral, some of which are beyond control, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The session concluded with a discussion on health, safety, and environmental standards built through reviewing best practices, engaging with partners, and listening to developmental feedback. This contributes to spreading a general culture and commitment to standards while exiting projects without injuries or accidents. The Deputy Ruler of Sharjah toured the accompanying exhibition, getting acquainted with the participation of various governmental and private entities specialised in health, safety, and the environment, as well as the diverse services they offer to the exhibition visitors. The exhibition aims to drive progress by enhancing collaboration, exchanging knowledge, and implementing solutions that benefit institutions, industries, and society as a whole amidst the challenges faced by various sectors. The exhibition encourages companies and institutions to move from mere compliance with laws to establishing a culture of leadership and proactive management in health, safety, and environmental fields. The Health, Safety, and Environment Expo 2025 is organised to set an agenda for the future of safety and environmental responsibility in work environments. The exhibition enjoys support from sponsors and partners, along with several universities nationwide. WAM
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Singapore finswimmers, coaches pledge full cooperation in police probe into falsified SEA Games 2023 results
SINGAPORE, March 20 — Three Singapore finswimmers and two coaches have pledged full cooperation with the police investigation into falsified results submitted during the selection process for the 2023 SEA Games. In a joint statement today, athletes Vanessa Ong, Bernice Ting, and Jamie Ang, along with team manager Faiz Suhaimi and assistant coach Gary Lee, expressed confidence in the authorities and said they trust that 'the truth will prevail.' 'We are committed to cooperating fully with the investigation and respecting its integrity,' they said. Their commitment follows revelations by the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) and Sport Singapore (SportSG) yesterday that the Singapore Underwater Federation (SUF) had submitted fabricated results for an event the swimmers never competed in. Notably absent from the statement were the fourth swimmer in the women's 4x200m surface relay, Jovita Ho, and her father, Desmond Ho, the SUF's former vice-president. Jovita told Channel News Asia (CNA) she had not been aware of a police investigation until the news broke, adding that she assumed the matter had been resolved after being interviewed by SNOC last August. Her father, Desmond, denied any role in submitting the results, stating that the task was handled by team manager Faiz. He also pointed to a divide in the finswimming community, saying attempts to communicate with the other coaches had gone unanswered. As investigations continue, questions remain over accountability, with athletes maintaining they were unaware of the falsified results. Finswimming teammate Lim Yao Xiang, who was not part of the 2023 SEA Games squad, said the sport's reintroduction to Singapore in 2021 had left qualifying standards unclear. However, he stressed that those in leadership positions must take responsibility. 'How can you be a leader or have a high position and claim zero responsibility?' he was quoted as saying by CNA.
