{
  "id": 3692585,
  "title": "Former swimming coach gets jail and caning for molesting 10-year-old student repeatedly",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/former-swimming-coach-gets-jail-and-caning-for-molesting-10-year-old",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T07:23:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Singapore",
    "slug": "cna-singapore",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/swimming-coach-jail-molest-10-student-6344626"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A former Singapore swimming coach, Quek Yeong Kang, has been sentenced to two years in jail and three canings for repeatedly molesting a 10-year-old student over the course of a month. Quek, a 49-year-old coach with 20 years of experience, was convicted of three charges of molestation after his students testified about his unusual actions during lessons.\n\nThe victim, who was 12 at the time, reported that Quek molested her three times between October 14th and 28th, 2023. She initially thought the incidents were accidents, but they continued to occur. On three separate occasions, Quek tickled the victim while she was swimming laps and resting in the pool. The victim later sought help from her parents after her brother noticed and encouraged her to share her experiences with her father.\n\nQuek claimed trial to the charges, arguing that the victim had fabricated the allegations to change coaches. However, the court rejected his claims and found him guilty. The judge noted the victim's convincing testimony, noting that she had no motive to accuse Quek falsely and was candid about not wanting to make false allegations. Quek's own evidence was found to be unconvincing, as he denied physical contact initially but later conceded to the footage showing his actions. The judge emphasized that the footage provided significant evidential value, despite the underwater setting, confirming Quek's physical contact with the victim.",
  "summary": "Four other students gave statements to the police, with three of them observing how Quek Yeong Kang tickled students during lessons, which they found unusual.",
  "key_points": [
    "Former Singapore swimming coach Quek Yeong Kang sentenced to two years in jail and three canings.",
    "10-year-old student repeatedly molested over a month by Quek in 2023.",
    "Quek's conviction based on victim's convincing testimony and video evidence."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Former swimming coach gets jail and caning for molesting 10-year-old student repeatedly",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/former-swimming-coach-gets-jail-and-caning-for-molesting-10-year-old-3693889",
        "published": "2026-08-27T07:23:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}