Take to the water like a fish! Exactly how important is learning to swim? As island- dwelling Singaporeans, surrounded by water and nothing else, we should be champions of swimming.

From countless Gold medals in the Southeast Asian Games, to the likes of regionally-known names from Ang Peng Siong to Joscelin Yeo, we have deliberately created for ourselves a niche-- in the sporting arena.

And so, we conveniently decided to start young. Compulsory swimming lessons in primary school (to equip all with the skill), and further streaming kids into Beginners, Intermediate and Advance levels have only upped the competition. Good enough for the sports school? Rigorous training alongside academics then, are the way to go.

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Singapore is set to make history! With F1 coming to Singapore, it will likely be the first night race in the 60-year history of F1. The first race is to be held in September or October next year. It was announced yesterday by the Government, which will foot the lion's share (60%) of the cost of staging the race each year, which can reach $150 million. –(1)

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The World Swimming Championships 2007 had just concluded, with American swimmer, Michael Phelps dominating in 7 events.

In conjunction with the World Swimming Championships 2007, we commemorate some of the biggest swimming sensations in Singapore also known as “Singapore’s Golden Girls."

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A mixed bag over the last few days - but the gold for Tao Li and the tender years of some of the Singapore achievers gives hope for future competitions

"A silver for brave Remy"
The Straits Times, December 11, 2006

"Michelle's in final without even trying"
The Straits Times, December 11, 2006

"Give young champs the best money can buy"
The Sunday Times(Singapore) December 10, 2006

"27 seconds and Tao Li's life changed"
Straits Times, The (Singapore) December 9, 2006

"Simon's perfect 5 out of 5"
The Straits Times, December 9, 2006

"Elsie flops despite having a top boat"
The Straits Times, December 9, 2006

"Bronzes for Valerie and the women's bowling team"
The Straits Times, December 9, 2006

Check out the medal tally at Team Singapore

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1. Image: Shahril Ishak of Singapore chases the ball during the 15th Asian Games 2006 Men's Group B first round soccer match against Iraq in Doha
Fadi-al-Assaad
REUTERS courtesy Factiva

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1. "Street vendors wait for customers near an outdoor market in Moscow"
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2. Jian Tong, of China, tosses his partner Qiang Pang during the pairs free program at the World Figure Skating Championships 2001
Reuters Pictures courtesy Factiva

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Shining at shooting, badminton and billiards, taking a table tennis gong and then the crowning glory the gold in the bowls.

Singapore's silver medallist shooters return to hero's welcome
Channel NewsAsia, 17:58, 5 December 2006, 257 words, (English)

Bronze at least for Singapore - Gamble to split top women's doubles pair pays off as team advance into semi-finals
Straits Times, The (Singapore) - December 4, 2006

Singapore's billiards player Peter Gilchrist loses in semi-finals, to play for bronze
Channel NewsAsia, 23:00, 5 December 2006, 77 words, (English)

Singapore wins first gold at Doha through women's doubles bowling team
Channel NewsAsia, 10:32, 5 December 2006, 278 words, (English)

Silver, but Singapore are happy
Straits Times, 4 December 2006, 806 words, (English)

Singapore fall to Japan but win first Asiad badminton medal
Agence France Presse, 19:56, 4 December 2006, 423 words, (English)

Check out the medal tally at Team Singapore

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Straits Times, The (Singapore) - December 4, 2006
Silver, but Singapore are happy - Women paddlers register best Asiad showing despite losing 0-3 to mighty China

Straits Times, The (Singapore) - December 4, 2006
Bronze at least for Singapore - Gamble to split top women's doubles pair pays off as team advance into semi-finals

Sunday Times, The (Singapore) - December 3, 2006
Taufik slammed: On and off the court

Sunday Times, The (Singapore) - December 3, 2006 length: 376 words
S'pore women win despite leak and delay

Sunday Times, The (Singapore) - December 3, 2006 length: 343 words
S'pore's silver Saturday - Schoolgirls bang on target in 10m air rifle, despite the distraction of books

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The 15th Asian Games torch has covered over 50,000km, passed through 15 countries and regions and last night it ignited the astrolabe to signal the formal opening of 15th Asian Games in Doha. Running from December 1 to December 15, the games, billed as "The Games of Your Life," was launched with a flourish of Arabian horses, a train of giant caravans and cultural performances by Qatari children who formed a traditional Qatari sadu carpet as part of the spectacular high tech ceremony celebrating Asia's rich cultures and offering a message of peace.

From its inception in 1951, the Asian Games have become the second largest sporting event in the world, only superseded by the Olympic Summer Games themselves. The 1st Asian Games in New Delhi featured just 11 countries competing in six sports. Doha 2006 will feature 46 disciplines across 39 sports in 424 events, 24 move than the 400 events of the Olympics themselves.

Full of the usual elements which make up a major sporting event, such as the cute Mascot, Orry the Oryx, the Anthem , the games has been fueled by a three million dollar investment. 10,500 athletes from 45 countries will come to the 15th Asian games and the event will be beamed via satellite to a potential worldwide audience of 3 billion viewers. It is the first time since 1974 that the games have been hosted in the MIddle East/Gulf area and Qatar sees this as their opportunity to show that they are up to Olympic standard in terms of facilities and venues.

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SPORTS REFERENCE SERVICE
On-site and remote advisory service for sports reference enquiries. Our reference librarians can provide answers to queries, suggest useful search strategies and guide you to relevant and useful sports resources available in the library.

If you are at the Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, please approach staff at the Information Counter on Level 7.

From your home or office, you can reach us through:

Email: ref@nlb.gov.sg
Phone: 63323255
SMS: 9178 7792
Fax: 63323248

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SPORTDiscus™ with Full Text - - Give it a try!

During the course of "The Beautiful Game" we will be offering a new database for your use. The database as a very particular sports flavour and has a wealth of information on al aspects of sport from a practical as well as a research point of view. It features more than 240 full text titles.

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When Robbie met David

“When I met David Beckham I didn't know whether to shake his hand or lick his face”
Robbie Williams

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