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 19, 2026
19/01/26 - Sports Minutes: Izwan endures nightmare debut while the Sailors continue their dream start
4 matches, 21 goals, 2 Red Cards, a host of debuts and a ton of talking points! The Singapore Premier League is well and truly back, and it takes centre stage on Sports Minutes! Zia-ul Raushan and Deepanraj Ganesan unpack all that went down across the weekend - including contentious decisions and cracking goals.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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JAN 16, 2026
16/01/26 - Sports Minutes: Youssef Ezzejjari on joining Tanjong Pagar, four-goal heroics & targets for 2026
As the Singapore Premier League resumes in earnest, it’s time for Tanjong Pagar United to turn promise into points. With just one win so far, much of the Jaguars’ hopes rest on Spanish striker Youssef Ezzejjari - a journeyman forward with a proven eye for goal. From Catalonia to Indonesia, Thailand to Cambodia, how did “El Matador” end up on Singapore’s shores? Tune in to find out.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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JAN 14, 2026
14/01/26 - Sports Minutes: Inside Singapore's first Wheelchair Rugby ASEAN Para Games journey
As Singapore prepares for its first-ever wheelchair rugby appearance at the ASEAN Para Games, Sports Minutes sits down with the leaders who made it possible. From limited resources to growing belief, this candid conversation reveals the challenges of building a para-sport ecosystem, the pride of finally flying the flag, and what support could mean for the next generation.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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JAN 12, 2026
12/01/26 - Sports Minutes: Lion City Sailors win third Singapore Cup in final marred by BG Tampines Rovers gaffe
The Lion City Sailors secured a third consecutive Singapore Cup title, beating BG Tampines Rovers 2-0 after extra time. But beyond the Sailors' historic three-peat - the match was marred by an administrative error by the Stags, who now face forfeiting the match due to a rule breach. Sports Minutes has the details as Zia-ul Raushan speaks to Deepanraj Ganesan of The Straits Times.
READ MORE:
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/lion-city-sailors-win-third-singapore-cup-in-final-marred-by-bg-tampines-rovers-gaffe
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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JAN 8, 2026
08/01/26 - Sports Minutes: Bailey Wright & Trent Buhagiar ahead of Singapore Cup final between Lion City Sailors & BG Tampines Rovers
Two clubs. One trophy. And plenty of history. As Lion City Sailors and BG Tampines prepare to meet in a repeat Singapore Cup Final, Sports Minutes hosts a pre-match face-off featuring Bailey Wright and Trent Buhagiar. From dressing-room beliefs to changing managers, new signings and old rivalries, the pair lift the lid on what really goes into preparing for the season’s first showpiece event.
Available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hT3-OuMzLUU?si=RUPXapKWSLjtzwao
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JAN 7, 2026
07/01/26 - Sports Minutes: With an AFC Pro License secured, what next for Albirex's assistant coach Jaswinder Singh?
As Singapore football enters a new era, local coaches are finally being trusted with bigger responsibilities. Jaswinder Singh, assistant coach at Albirex Jurong, joins Sports Minutes to discuss his coaching journey, the grind behind earning the AFC Pro Licence, and the realities of carving a career around the beautiful game.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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JAN 5, 2026
05/01/26 - Sports Minutes: Andrea Verolino on lifts the lid of refereeing in Singapore, VAR controversies and overcoming scrutiny
They’re blamed, booed, and rarely praised, but what’s it really like to be a referee? Former Singapore Premier League official Andrea Verolino joins Sports Minutes to tackle VAR debates, referee reviews, and fan misconceptions head-on. From “referee kayu” chants to high-pressure nights at the National Stadium, this is an unfiltered look at football’s most scrutinised role.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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JAN 1, 2026
01/01/26 - Sports Minutes: Recapping the highs & lows of 2025; Revealing our wish list for 2026!
A brand new year offers brand new possibilities - especially when it comes to sport, and particularly Singapore football. So what did the rollercoaster that was 2025 teach us? And what is on the wish list for 2026? Deepanraj Ganesan is back in the Sports Minutes hotseat alongside Zia-ul Raushan to tell us.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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DEC 2, 2025
02/12/25 - Sports Minutes: How 8-year old Singaporean skater Chloe Chua is blazing a trail for the local sports scene
She’s all of eight years of age, but she’s fearless, and she’s made Singapore proud on home soil. Skater Chloe Chua wowed the crowd at a recent international event here in Singapore, and today Chloe’s coach Lucas Ng and Koh Chee Wah non-executive chairman from KIN Productions join Sports Minutes to reflect on her performance and what her story means for the next generation of local athletes as well as the Singapore sports scene.
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NOV 28, 2025
28/11/25 - Sports Minutes: Gavin Lee officially named Singapore Men's National Team Head Coach
It’s official - 35-year-old Singaporean Gavin Lee has been named head coach of the Singapore Men’s National Team, just a week after guiding the Lions to historic Asian Cup qualification. Fresh off signing an 18-month deal that takes him through the 2026 Asean Championship and the 2027 Asian Cup, Gavin joins Sports Minutes to discuss his rise from interim to in-charge, from failed footballer to in-demand tactician, and from managing Tampines to taking on the biggest job in Singapore football.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5F3j38Vuo9k?si=AL5GUQZFI2-pvV05
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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