Singapore kitefoiler Max Maeder wins maiden SEA Games gold with a day to spare
With the sails down on this year's SEA Games regatta, Singapore's sailors have surpassed their haul from the 2023 edition. They finished with four gold, four silver and two bronze — a strong showing against regional rivals in sunny Pattaya. Olympic medallist Max Maeder capped off his kitefoiling campaign in emphatic fashion, winning all 16 of his races. The 19-year-old had sealed the gold with a day to spare on his SEA Games debut. Nikhil Khattar reports, while Max Maeder shares more about his feat at the Games.
With the sails down on this year's SEA Games regatta, Singapore's sailors have surpassed their haul from the 2023 edition. They finished with four gold, four silver and two bronze — a strong showing against regional rivals in sunny Pattaya. Olympic medallist Max Maeder capped off his kitefoiling campaign in emphatic fashion, winning all 16 of his races. The 19-year-old had sealed the gold with a day to spare on his SEA Games debut. Nikhil Khattar reports, while Max Maeder shares more about his feat at the Games.