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.
MAR 22, 2024
22/03/24 - Sports Minutes: Singapore show signs of renewed belief to steal a point against China
Singapore put up a rallying performance, on head coach Tsutomu Ogura's debut, to come from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 draw against China - securing their first point in the 2026 World Cup Qualifying campaign. Buoyed by close to 30-thousand in attendance at the Singapore Sports Hub, the Lions heeded the call of duty to leave fans feeling optimistic. So what was good, what was bad and what could be better? We speak to Deepanraj Ganesan, sports reporter with The Straits Times, to find out!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAR 21, 2024
21/03/24 - Sports Minutes: Who is your ALL-TIME favourite Singapore footballer?
What defines an all-time great? Trophies? Goals? Clean sheets? Well in conjunction with the Football Association of Singapore, Sports Minutes conducted a special contest to garner the peoples' choice when it comes to that age old question....Who is your all-time favourite footballer? Tune in as we take a trip down memory lane!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAR 20, 2024
20/03/24 - Sports Minutes: Ilhan Fandi on Ogura's impact ahead of Singapore's showdown with China
Having struggled for game time with his club side, Ilhan Fandi is relishing being back in the Lions' den. Under the tutelage of new head coach Tsutomu Ogura, there is renewed optimism ahead of Singapore's crucial WCQ clash against China. Will the off-pitch optimism equate to an uptick in on-pitch fortunes? Ilhan Fandi is certainly bullish as he spills the beans on Sports Minutes.
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAR 18, 2024
18/03/24 - Sports Minutes: The magic of the cup as Manchester United end Liverpool's quadruple hunt!
Manchester United kept their trophy hopes alive for this season and ended Liverpool's quest for four trophies with a dramatic extra-time victory in an FA Cup quarter-final. Amad Diallo was the match-winner right at the death, completing a memorable comeback to set up a semi-final clash against Coventry City. So did Manchester United win it, or did Liverpool lose it? We discuss!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAR 15, 2024
15/03/24 - Sports Minutes: Is this Southgate's final England shot, with Mourinho lurking?
England take on Brazil and Belgium at Wembley this month in the last fixtures before manager Gareth Southgate names his squad for Euro 2024. With some eye-catching inclusions and omissions, we assess the Three Lion's chances ahead of the showpiece event happening in June. Is this Southgate's final chance..especially with one Jose Mourinho lurking?
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAR 14, 2024
14/03/24 - Sports Minutes: Swinging for success in Singapore!
With a handsome bounty of US$2,500,000, the Porsche Singapore Classic will take centre stage at the Laguna National Golf Resort Club from 21-24 March - featuring the likes of Rasmus Højgaard, Tom McKibbin and Yannik Paul. Returning with a bang after a prolonged hiatus, what will the event offer? We caught up with Patrick Bowers, Executive Championship Director of the Porsche Singapore Classic, to find out more.
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAR 13, 2024
13/03/24 - Sports Minutes: Gavin Lee "very honoured" to join Ogura's backroom staff
The inclusion of BG Tampines Rovers head coach Gavin Lee to the National Team backroom staff has got fans of the local game talking! Known for his distinct brand of football in the domestic league, what will the 33-year old coach bring the table as new Lions head coach Tsutomu Ogura looks revive the fortunes of Singapore football? We spoke to Gavin to find out!
READ MORE:
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/singapore-football-head-coach-brings-in-two-new-staff-ahead-of-world-cup-qualifiers
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAR 12, 2024
12/03/24 - Sports Minutes: How a 14-year old Singaporean is taking the e-racing world by storm
What were you doing at 14-years old? Well chances are you weren't clinching multiple world titles, showcasing your extraordinary talent with a steering wheel! That's exactly what Singaporean Dillan Tan has achieved at such a young age, and we spoke to him to find out more about his meteoric rise!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAR 11, 2024
11/03/24 - Sports Minutes: An era-defining rivalry; Klopp versus Guardiola
The Premier League's recent history has been defined by the managerial rivalry between Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola. And if this was its final chapter, then Liverpool and Manchester City closed the book in fitting fashion with an Anfield classic in a pulsating 1-1 draw. With the three-way title fight well and truly on, who has the edge? We discuss!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAR 8, 2024
08/03/24 - Sports Minutes: Hype to heartbreak, footballers who failed to live up to their potential
Paul Pogba has been banned for four years for charges of doping. And that got us thinking...who else joins the enigmatic frenchman as footballers who failed to follow through on their promise? We check in with the fans to discuss the 'what could have been' tales of some of football's brightest talents!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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