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.
JAN 22, 2024
22/01/24 - New year, New me: Singapore rower Saiyidah Aisyah reveals the reasons for her 'surprise' comeback to chase her Olympic dream
Singaporean rower Saiyidah Aisyah reflects on her 2016 Olympic debut and THAT return to Rio de Janeiro - the one that sparked her comeback to professional rowing. Why is she mounting this comeback at the age of 35? And what are the challenges that lie ahead as she seeks to qualify for Paris 2024? Tune in to find out!
READ MORE:
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/eight-years-after-rio-olympics-singaporean-rower-saiyidah-aisyah-rafa-ee-aims-for-another-shot-in-paris-2024
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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JAN 18, 2024
18/01/24 - Sports Minutes: Jose sacked AGAIN; Is Mourinho losing his Midas touch?
With AS Roma becoming the SIXTH club to sack Mourinho, questions are being raised about Jose’s credentials. Where to from here for the once self-proclaimed 'Special One'? International management? Saudi Pro League?
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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JAN 17, 2024
17/01/24 - Sports Minutes: Did Singapore skipper Hariss Harun vote for Lionel Messi in the FIFA Men's Best awards?
Lionel Messi pipped Erling Haaland to clinch the FIFA BEST men's player of the year award, with the final decision falling to national team captains the world over. So who did Singapore skipper Hariss Harun root for? And is Messi deserving of the award if it's meant to EXCLUDE the 2022 World Cup triumph? Tune in to find out!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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JAN 16, 2024
16/01/24 - New year, New me: National Swimmer Toh Wei Soong on the lack of support for para-athletes here in Singapore
Having clinched MULTIPLE gold medals representing Team Singapore, you'd think national swimmer Toh Wei Soong gets the recognition he deserves for his heroics. Not quite. Tune in as he tells us about his battle overcoming transverse myelitis to emerge as a champion in the pool, the lack of support for para-athletes like himself and his aspirations for 2024!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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JAN 15, 2024
15/01/24 - Sports Minutes: Will KDB's return be the catalyst for City's title charge?
Kevin De Bruyne marked his return to full fitness with a sublime showing off the bench to inspire City's 3-2 comeback win against Newcastle. Could the Citizen's talisman returning click the reigning champions into the next gear? We discuss this and all the rest of the weekend's results!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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JAN 12, 2024
12/01/24 - Sports Minutes: Did you play void deck football growing up in Singapore?
A town council’s decision to partially cordon off the void deck of a public housing block in Singapore to prevent ball-playing has caused quite the stir on social media. A staple of most of us who grew up in the 90s, what are kids of today being robbed off - beyond just outdoor play? Sazali Abdul Aziz, assistant editor with The Straits Times, joins us to discuss this trending debate.
READ MORE:
https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/no-football-signs-leave-a-void-in-the-void-deck
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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JAN 11, 2024
11/01/24 - Sports Minutes: ‘Drive to Survive’ star & F1 Team Principal Guenther Steiner leaves HAAS
Haas team principal & Netflix's 'Drive to Survive' star Guenther Steiner has left his role after 10 years leading the US-based team. The 58-year-old Italian, who will be replaced by the team's former director of engineering Ayao Komatsu, leaves an immeasurable void in the F1 Paddock - with his charisma and candid comments. So could we see him make a return, if not for the purpose of racing but for some punditry instead?
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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JAN 10, 2024
10/01/24 - Sports Minutes: What can Singapore learn from Malaysia, who are heading to the 2024 Asian Cup after a 17-year hiatus?
It's a mixture of excitement and anticipation in the air across the causeway, as Malaysia prepare to make a long-awaited return to compete with the continent's best in the Asian Cup. We caught up with Keeshaanan Sundaresan aka Keeshmatstats, Malaysian broadcaster to get up to speed with everything we need to know...and also ponder aboutwhat can Singapore learn from our arch causeway rivals?
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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JAN 9, 2024
09/01/24 - New year, New me: Ikhsan Fandi on overcoming an injury-ridden 2023, and his resolutions for 2024
Having lost the most part of 2023 due to an injury, Ikhsan Fandi tells us all about the lessons he learnt that has equipped him with fresh new vigour for 2024. He also weighs in on his aims, aspirations & resolutions for the year ahead.
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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JAN 8, 2024
08/01/24 - Sports Minutes: Who needs to splash the cash in the January transfer window, and on who?
With the transfer window open, we discuss the potential ins and outs in the Premier League. Will Arsenal get the additional firepower they crave? And will we see the INEOS takeover take effect at Manchester United?
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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