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.
FEB 22, 2024
22/02/24 - Sports Minutes: Who is Tengah FC, and why their bid to join the Singapore Premier League hangs in the balance
Having garnered headlines for their social media post about an “in-principle approval by FAS” to become the 10th team in the 2024 Singapore Premier League season, Tengah FC have come under scrutiny regarding their eligibility. So who are they? And how close are they to securing a spot in the domestic league? Deepanraj Ganesen, sports reporter with The Straits Times, has the details.
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https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/fas-still-assessing-applicants-who-have-submitted-proposals-to-join-singapore-premier-league
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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FEB 21, 2024
21/02/24 - Sports Minutes: How the Budget 2024 financial boost will help emerging sports in Singapore
Emerging sports like tchoukball and powerlifting having been boosted by DPM Wong’s pledge of up to $20 million top-up at Budget 2024. How will this help these sports, and how much more needs to be done? To find out more, we hear from Singapore powerlifter Farhanna Farid, and are in conversation with Delane Lim, Tchoukball Association of Singapore president.
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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FEB 20, 2024
20/02/24 - Sports Minutes: Could Solskjaer be the one to rescue Bayern? And why are Newcastle inflating Ash('s)worth?
Reports have emerged that ex-Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a shock potential interim solution should Bayern Munich part ways with the underfire Thomas Tuchel mid-season. Would it the right move? We hear from a Bayern fan to get their thoughts! Plus, Dan Ashworth's imminent arrival at Manchester United takes shape with Newcastle putting him on 'gardening leave' while both clubs negotiate a deal. If Ashworth is the answer to United's woes, what are the questions at hand? We discuss!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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FEB 19, 2024
19/02/24 - Sports Minutes: Times up for Thomas Tuchel?
Bayern Munich’s latest 3-2 loss to Bochum capped off a nightmare week of three consecutive defeats for Thomas Tuchel. With Harry Kane under scrutiny and an 8-point game to Bundesliga leaders Leverkusen, the perennial German champions have plunged into deep crisis. Will Tuchel survive the season?
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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FEB 15, 2024
15/02/24 - Sports Minutes: Derby day awaits for Netball Singapore!
The Singapore National Netball team takes on cross-border rival Malaysia in a three-match test series scheduled for 15, 17 and 18 February 2024. Bragging rights are up for stake as the causeway rivals clash, so how is the host nation getting ready? We caught up with Aqilah Andin, vice-captain & K Mishalenee, to find out!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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FEB 14, 2024
14/02/24 - Sports Minutes: From Mattar to Melbourne, Singapore's Venetia Lim on her move to Australia
With two Deloitte Women’s Premier League titles for the Lion City Sailors' in the bag, Venetia Lim is no stranger to success. Buoyed by her exploits on home soil, the 20-year old is now embarking on a brave new adventure to Australia - to join Boroondara-Carey Eagles FC for the 2024 National Premier League Women’s Victoria (NPLW) season. How did the move down under come about, and how is she feeling ahead of the biggest challenge of her career to date? We caught up with her to find out!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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FEB 13, 2024
13/02/24 - Sports Minutes: Blue cards, Arsenal's title tilt & Alonso's audition for Liverpool job
With football’s lawmakers looking to introduce blue cards and sin-bins, with trials expected later this year - we discuss the merits of this latest 'innovation'. Also could Arteta's Arsenal crash the Manchester City-Liverpool Premier League duopoly?
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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FEB 9, 2024
09/02/24 - Sports Minutes: Nostalgia is the name of the game as Over-35 World Cup takes shape!
Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry & Mesut Ozil are amongst the stars who are set to headline a blockbuster line-up for an Over-35s World Cup, which is set to be hosted in England this June. The competition is set to feature eight past champions of the FIFA World Cup: England, Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Uruguay.
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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FEB 8, 2024
08/02/24 - Sports Minutes: Pochettino 'buys time' with FA Cup win, but will he last the season at Chelsea?
Chelsea responded to a troubling week that has mounted the pressure on Pochettino by beating Aston Villa 3-1 in the FA Cup. But will it be a catalyst for the Blues' to turn their fortunes around? If not, will Pochettino last the rest of the season? We discuss that, and also preview the upcoming football fixtures with the Asian Cup and AFCON finals on the calendar for this weekend.
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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FEB 6, 2024
06/02/24 - Sports Minutes: Will the Ferrari gamble pay off for Lewis Hamilton?
Having shocked the world with the decision to swap the Silverarrows for the Scuderia in 2025, Lewis Hamilton has taken a massive gamble in search of a sensational swansong. Was this a calculated punt, and what were the deciding factors? And will the 7-time World Champion clinch that elusive 8th title in the famous red of Ferrari? Matthew Marsh, ex-racing driver and F1 analyst, weighs in!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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