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.
OCT 28, 2024
28/10/24 - Sports Minutes: Could the 7-a-side format be the way forward for Singapore football?
Is Singapore ready for the future of football? Raphael Reich and Robbie Lyons, from Dejavu Football, reveal their vision behind the Singapore Pangolins, reflecting on their Asia 7’s journey and the power of 7-a-side football to engage fans. Discover how they plan to grow the sport and promote conservation in tandem.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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OCT 25, 2024
25/10/24 - Sports Minutes: Startup to smash hit, how WTT has revolutionized table tennis?
What does it take to revolutionize a sport? Steve Dainton, Chief Executive Officer of World Table Tennis, takes us behind the scenes of their 2019 launch, reflecting on challenges, milestones, and the road to global success. From the Paris Olympics buzz surrounding the sport of table tennis to sold-out 'smash' hit events and skyrocketing sponsorships, discover how WTT is shaping the future of table tennis.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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OCT 23, 2024
23/10/24 - Sports Minutes: With the Eagles flying high, does Noor Ali get the credit he deserves?
Geylang International are undeniably the hottest team in the Singapore Premier League right now. Riding a 3-match winning streak and boasting a league-high 63 goals in just 17 games, they remain within striking distance of the big-spending leaders, Lion City Sailors. But how much of this success is down to Noor Ali? And is his past reputation holding him back from receiving the credit he truly deserves? Deepanraj Ganesan joins Zia-ul Raushan on Sports Minutes to dive into these questions—and more!
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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OCT 21, 2024
21/10/24 - Sports Minutes: From grassroots to grand slams, powering athletes through partnerships
Does it really take a village to build an athlete? Singaporean golfing sensation Shannon Tan, who recently competed in the 2024 Paris olympics, and Albert Chiu, executive chairman of the EFG Bank in Asia join Sports Minutes to discuss the partnerships that power athletes from grassroots to grand slams.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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OCT 18, 2024
18/10/24 - Sports Minutes: Two defeats from two at the Lion City Cup, but not all doom and gloom?
The Lion City Cup didn’t go as planned for the Singapore U16s—two matches, two losses, and a frustrated fanbase saying ‘same old story.’ Yet, amidst the harsh headlines and social media outcries branding the state of local football as ‘a mess in need of fixing,’ we sit down with the man at the helm - as Angel Toledano Flores, head coach of the Singapore U16s, sits down with Sports Minutes.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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OCT 16, 2024
16/10/24 - Sports Minutes: Lion City Sailors’ Aleksandar Rankovic on his team’s identity, managing expectations & his will to win
“Pressure is a privilege” - that’s a mantra for many in the world of sports. But is it really? Well we’ll aim to find out - in conversation with the head coach of the Lion City Sailors, Aleksandar Rankovic - the man guiding the Sailors through a season full of high stakes and even higher expectations.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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OCT 11, 2024
11/10/24 - Sports Minutes: Kickboxer Valencia Yip's story of resolve and resilience
Football often takes centre stage on this show, but for this Friday…we’re putting football aside for a feel good story..and nothing feels better than a comeback story. From being wheelchair bound to winning multiple medals on the world stage, Singaporean kickboxer Valencia Yip tells us all about her story of resilience and resolve on Sports Minutes.
READ MORE:
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/from-wheelchair-to-podium-singapore-kickboxer-valencia-yip-fights-back-from-injury
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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OCT 9, 2024
09/10/24 - Sports Minutes: 14-year old Singaporean go-karter Kareen Kaur on her dreams of racing in F1
Ever dreamed of being a race driver, drawn by the speed and adrenaline? But what about the risks of pushing limits at breakneck speeds? Despite the dangers, 14-year-old Singaporean Kareen Kaur is already making waves in go-karting, with her sights set on Formula 1. Join us on Sports Minutes as we chat with Kareen and her dad, Kuldeep Singh, to learn more about her journey!
READ MORE:
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/singapore-go-karter-kareen-kaur-14-dreams-of-racing-in-all-women-f1-academy
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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OCT 4, 2024
04/10/24 - Sports Minutes: From Bristol to Brunei, meet Jamie Mcallister!
The Singapore Premier League is known for many thing. It’s known for it’s high-scoring matches, fleet-footed foreigners, and spectacular goals. But one thing it’s not often known for is mid-season managerial changes. So when Brunei DPMM parted ways with head coach Rui Capela after just 6 games, it inevitably peaked people’s interest. Why? Why now? And who is Jamie Mcallister, the 46-year old Scotsman brought in to take over. Well the head coach of Brunei DPMM himself is the latest guest on the Sports Minutes hot seat.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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OCT 2, 2024
02/10/24 - Sports Minutes: All you need to know ahead of the 2024 Lion City Cup!
The 28th edition of the fabled Lion City Cup, Singapore’s premier youth football tournament, takes place on 4th & 6th October 2024 at the Jalan Besar Stadium. With a stellar cast of regional powerhouses including Japan's Tokyo Verdy FC, Malaysia’s Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT), Thailand’s BG Pathum United - the Singapore U16s will have their work cut out despite home advantage. So how are they preparing for the baptism of fire? Shahir Hamzah, assistant team manager of the Singapore Under-16s, speaks to Sports Minutes to tell us more.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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