Singapore's Shanti Pereira makes history at Glasgow Commonwealth Games, qualifies for 200m final
Singaporean sprinter Shanti Pereira has made history by qualifying for the individual 200m final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She achieved a season-best time of 22.81s, marking a milestone for Singaporean athletics.
Why it matters
Pereira's performance represents a breakthrough for Singaporean athletes on the international stage, demonstrating growth in regional sprint capabilities.
Pereira clocked a season-best time of 22.81s.
Shanti Pereira competes in the women's 200m semi-finals at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. (Photo: TeamSG/Lim Weixiang)
Matthew Mohan 31 Jul 2026 06:09AM (Updated: 31 Jul 2026 09:14AM) Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Read a summary of this article on FAST. Get bite-sized news via a new cards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST SINGAPORE: Shanti Pereira became the first Singaporean to qualify for an individual sprint final at the Commonwealth Games on Thursday (Jul 30).
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