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Singapore Olympic Games swimming champion Joseph Schooling ‘really sorry’ for Malaysia jibe

The 22-year-old promised to “teach them a thing or two” at the Southeast Asian Games, but later said the remarks were taken out of context

Joseph Schooling will feature for Singapore at the Southeast Asian Games. Photo: EPA

Singapore’s Olympic Games swimming champion Joseph Schooling has apologised to Malaysians after he raised hackles by promising to “teach them a thing or two” at the Southeast Asian Games.

The 22-year-old said he was “really sorry” for his unguarded comments, which made him a target for Malaysian fans.