Sports Minutes with Zia-ul Raushan
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Delve beyond the headlines in the world of sport to suss out the synergy between sport and daily life by tuning in daily for all the big sporting stories, quirky anecdotes and hot takes on Sports Minutes.
JUN 18, 2026
18/06/26 - Sports Minutes: One family, two national athletes. But varying levels of support. Why so?
Both have represented Singapore. Both have made sacrifices. Yet their sporting experiences couldn't be more different. Siblings Sara and Jeffery Lightfoot join us to discuss national pride, funding disparities, athlete welfare and the challenges of pursuing sporting excellence in Singapore. When some sports enjoy greater resources than others, what does "equal footing" really mean?
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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JUN 11, 2026
11/06/26 - Sports Minutes: Danelle Tan & Yuvika Suresh on Indonesia win, Coach Mihoko Ishida’s impact and more
A historic win, a debut to remember, and a new coach leading the charge. The Singapore Women's National Team clearly are undergoing a renaissance of sorts - and Sports Minutes has all the details, in converstion with Danelle Tan and Yuvika Suresh.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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JUN 9, 2026
09/06/26 - Sports Minutes: The inspiring story of Gemma Rose Foo; Premature to Podium
What does it take to turn adversity into ambition? Team Singapore’s Gemma Rose Foo joins Sports Minutes to share her remarkable story - from surviving against the odds as a premature baby diagnosed with cerebral palsy, to becoming one of our country's leading para-equestrian athletes - representing the nation on the world stage at multiple Paralympic Games.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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JUN 2, 2026
02/06/26 - Sports Minutes: Hariss Harun hits a landmark 148 caps; All change at Tanjong Pagar United
On a night when Hariss Harun hit a landmark 148th appearance for Singapore to become the most-capped player in history, we wonder if the Lions' skipper is the GREATEST ever to represent the nation? Plus, all change at Tanjong Pagar United. Deepanraj Ganesan, sports reporter with The Straits Times, has the details on Sports Minutes.
READ MORE:
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/tanjong-pagar-united-set-for-a-new-era-with-change-in-chairman-and-club-management
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAY 29, 2026
29/05/26 - Sports Minutes: Ryhan and Harhys Stewart on club future, Lions' ambition and the road to Asian Cup
When it comes to the Singapore National Team we often hear the Fandi brothers mentioned. But what about the Stewart brothers? Arguably less heralded, but most certainly just as important to the Lions - Ryhan & Harhys Stewart sit down with Sports Minutes to talk about club, country and much more.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAY 26, 2026
26/05/26 - Sports Minutes: Firdaus Kassim on the Young Lions; realities, reflections and regrets
Bad signings. Bad results. Bad reputation. A dire assessment of the Young Lions. But is it a fair one considering the realities of Singapore football? Sports Minutes ventures to find out, in conversation with Young Lions head coach Firdaus Kassim.
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MAY 21, 2026
21/05/26 - Sports Minutes: Vincent Bezecourt on Geylang departure, injury struggles and regrets
The end of the 2025/26 Singapore Premier League season marks farewells across the league, but Geylang International will feel this one in particular - Vincent Bezecourt. Having arrived on our shores in 2021, the Frenchman went on to make more than a century of appearances in the famous green. Now, as he approaches 33, he steps away from the Eagles..and potentially the beautiful game, entirely. What led to this decision? We find out on Sports Minutes.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAY 20, 2026
20/05/26 - Sports Minutes: Tampines pip Albirex to ACL2 qualification; Tanjong Pagar delight long-suffering fans with late win
The 2025/26 Singapore Premier League season drew to a dramatic close this past weekend - with BG Tampines Rovers leaving it late to seal ACL Two qualification. As ever, Sports Minutes dives beyond the standings and stats to get you up to speed with all the headlines, heroes and villains.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAY 19, 2026
19/05/26 - Sports Minutes: The 'band of brothers' who served as the unsung heroes during Desmond Ong's tenure at Tampines Rovers
We know all about head coaches and club chairmen. But beyond them, who actually contributes to the running of a Singapore Premier League club? Sports Minutes checks in with four members of BG Tampines Rovers Management committee - 3 outgoing and an incumbent - to find out more.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAY 14, 2026
14/05/26 - Sports Minutes: Jovia & Jovie Teo - the twin sisters driving Nanyang Girls’ dominance in ‘B’ division basketball
Nanyang Girls’ High School are champions...once again, and at the heart of their 4th consecutive school title are 16-year old twins - Jovia and Jovie Teo. The B Division basketball stars join Sports Minutes to look back on a title-winning campaign filled with pressure, resilience, and special moments shared together on court. They also speak candidly about balancing academics, training, and life beyond basketball.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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