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.
APR 9, 2026
09/04/26 - Sports Minutes: St Andrew’s rejoice after B Division final win secures redemption against ACS(I)
St Andrew’s Secondary School are the B Division rugby champions...at last. On Sports Minutes, captain Joshua Kee and out-centre Wesley Choo relive their nail-biting win over arch rivals Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) in the National School Games. A remarkable story of redemption and coronation, after years of heartbreak.
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https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/schools/redemption-for-wesley-choo-as-saints-defeat-acsi-in-b-division-rugby-final?ref=top-stories
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APR 7, 2026
07/04/26 - Sports Minutes: Albirex Niigata’s stunning comeback derails BG Tampines Rovers' title charge; Alam Shah’s continued struggles at Tanjong Pagar
After Albirex's stunning comeback to defeat Tampines Rovers, could the past weekend in the Singapore Premier League prove to be pivotal in the title race? Plus, with Tanjong Pagar suffering yet more misery...do good players necessarily make good coaches? Plenty of questions, Sports Minutes has the answers in the company of Deepanraj Ganesan, sports reporter with The Straits Times.
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https://spl.sg/news/refereeing-review-incidents-from-two-spl-matches/
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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APR 1, 2026
01/04/26 - Sports Minutes: Forrest Li’s SEA pledges $50 million to Singapore football as the Lions clinch a homecoming win
Finance, football and fireworks - the Lion's homecoming match in celebration of securing qualification to the 2027 Asian Cup had it all. From 3 points to seal an unbeaten group stage campaign, to 30,000 fans in attendance...Plus a landmark $50 million boost to Singapore’s football ecosystem from Forrest Li’s Sea Limited. Sports Minutes has the details! Sports Minutes with Deepanraj Ganesan, sports reporter with The Straits Times, has the details.
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https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/tech-company-sea-donates-50-million-to-support-spore-football-development
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAR 30, 2026
30/03/26 - Sports Minutes: From Footballer to HYROX Athlete, how the finish line has become Shannon Stephen's new final whistle
After seeing his football career curtailed by injury, Shannon Stephen found himself searching for purpose. On Sports Minutes, he opens up about rediscovering that identity through Hyrox, and how the finish line has become his new final whistle.
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MAR 27, 2026
27/03/26 - Sports Minutes: Ikhsan Fandi on bagging the goals, building momentum & Bangladesh clash
Back scoring, back smiling and back on Sports Minutes. Ikhsan Fandi sits down to talk form, confidence, and hitting 50 goals for BG Pathum. With the Lions building momentum and a clash against Bangladesh looming, Ikhsan opens up on competition for the No.9 role, staying grounded through faith, and why this might just be his prime.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAR 25, 2026
25/03/26 - Sports Minutes: Irfan Fandi on return to the Singapore national team, overcoming injuries & club future
Back from a long injury layoff, Irfan Fandi returns to the Singapore national team with unfinished business. He opens up about the grind of recovery, the heartbreak of missing Lion’s historic night, and the motivation driving his comeback - with a 50-cap milestone now firmly in sight.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAR 20, 2026
20/03/26 - Sports Minutes: Jordan Webb on his failed Lions dream, search for Stags closure & starting afresh
Jordan Webb, remember him? He arrived as a fleet-footed winger from Canada in 2010, and spent close to a decade making a mark in the Singapore Premier League - most notably for Tampines Rovers.
6 years since departing in fairly abrupt circumstances, he sits down with Sports Minutes to tell us how close he came to representing his "second home", his regrets on never achieving that goal and how a failing marriage forced him to return back to Canada in 2020.
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MAR 16, 2026
16/03/26 - Sports Minutes: Surprises in the Singapore Premier League as by chance or by choice, several players and clubs experience a renaissance of sorts
Surprises galore this Singapore Premier League weekend - with Geylang snapping a 4-game winless streak, coaches opting to be experimental in their team selections and a refereeing decision that left fans scratching their heads We unpack it all, plus cast our eye on potential nominees for season-ending awards on Sports Minutes.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAR 13, 2026
13/03/26 - Sports Minutes: Raihan Rahman on Tanjong Pagar’s troubles, Alam Shah’s trust & Jaguars’ milestone
Raihan Rahman’s football journey has been anything but straightforward. From losing his place in the professional game to rebuilding his career in the amateur ranks, his return to Tanjong Pagar United is a story of resilience. Now a leader in the squad and approaching 100 appearances, Raihan reflects on his comeback and the Jaguars’ difficult season.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAR 10, 2026
10/03/26 - Sports Minutes: Running the rule over SPL recruits as the domestic title race takes shape
Balestier keep the good times rolling with a fourth straight win, while BG Tampines put five past the Young Lions to keep pace at the top of the table. But beyond the scorelines, Sports Minutes runs the rule over domestic recruitment - from signings that are flourishing, to those flattering to deceive.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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