Even the fittest need 3 weeks to adjust to Mt Everest’s altitude, says doc
Rapid ascent, ascent to higher altitudes, strenuous physical exertion are all factors that can increase the chances of developing acute mountain sickness.
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Fighting through the darkness
"Before I took up this sport, I spent most days at school and then at work. I knew very few people", Chinese judoka Li Peng said.
Turning scrap into works of art
Li Zhi would pick up discarded items and transformed these seemingly worthless objects into raw materials of limitless potential.
42 promising young individuals from S’pore in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia list
Of the 42 representatives from Singapore, 18 are non-Singaporeans who are based in and operate from Singapore.
Trailblazer Rio Waida hoping to trigger Indonesia surfing wave
With bronzed athletes competing at stunning destinations across the globe, the sport can seem a glamorous pursuit.
SEA Games 2023: Being called a ‘has-been’ hurt, but Shanti Pereira is smiling now
She rewrote her 100m national record thrice and her 200m national mark twice in less than a month before the historic two-gold haul in Phnom Penh.
Chinese teacher quits job after 1 TikTok video nets 10 years’ salary
The woman from Hubei province gained popularity after videos of her teaching students to sing nursery rhymes went viral on social media platform TikTok.
World Bank president hopeful Ajay Banga’s plateful of challenges
One of the first things Banga would have to tackle is reforming and modernising the institution, something that stakeholders have asked for across sectors.
Quah Zheng Wen’s fighting spirit shines; Singapore win four swimming golds
He has won the 100m backstroke at five straight Games, a commendable record given he currently has to balance training while undergoing national service.
Prawit unfazed by plunging ratings as PM candidate, eyes 300 seats
The Palang Pracharath Party leader remains upbeat despite falling out of the top 10, survey reveals.