Kimberly Kwek

The local sailing community believes Max Maeder's Olympic bronze medal can be a game changer for the sport in Singapore. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG

Singaporean kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder has been inundated by well wishes and messages of support after he clinched bronze at the Paris Olympics.

PARIS – In the lead-up to the Paris Olympics, there were many doubts over whether the French capital would be able to pull off hosting the world's biggest sporting spectacle.

Singaporean kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder (right) and his technician and co-pilot Daniel Leow at the Paris Olympics. PHOTO: COURTESY OF DANIEL LEOW

Singapore defender Jamie Lim (in blue) blocking a shot during the Republic's 62-52 win over Ireland at the Nations Cup. ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

Kenyan goalkeeper Jackline Adhiambo Auro (left) and Singapore's Amandeep Chahal fighting for the ball in the Republic's 49-36 loss at the Mirxes Nations Cup on Sept 3.

Former Australia vice-captain Steph Fretwell believes having netball at the Olympics will help the sport grow globally. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE

National sprinter Shanti Pereira poses for a photo with a fan, Jerome Ng, at Changi Airport Terminal 3, on Sept 5. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

National netball coach Annette Bishop is stepping down from her role after nearly four years in charge. ST FILE PHOTO

Kenya's netballers lifting their head coach Ali Mugisha after winning the Mirxes Nations Cup on Sept 7. ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI