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.
AUG 27, 2025
27/08/25 - Sports Minutes: Sailors continue to look sluggish as the 2025/26 Singapore Premier League season officially gets underway
And so it begins! The 2025/26 Singapore Premier League season is officially up and running - with 6 of the 8 teams in action on MD1. Did the increased number of foreigners truly translate to better quality football? And of the local players, who caught the eye? Deepanraj Ganesan joins Sports Minutes to run the rule on it all.
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AUG 25, 2025
25/08/25 - Sports Minutes: Daniel Goh on leaving Albirex Niigata, returning to Balestier Khalsa and vying for SPL minutes
The SPL season has kicked off, and Balestier’s Daniel Goh is back for his third spell with the Tigers. Fresh from a 2-2 draw against former club Albirex, he joins Sports Minutes to talk comebacks, adapting to Marko Kraljevic’s style, and the challenges locals face amid foreign influx. At 26, is this the make-or-break stage of his career?
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AUG 20, 2025
20/08/25 - Sports Minutes: From an uncertain future to an unexpected lifeline; Shahdan Sulaiman speaks up
Imagine giving your life to football - close to 100 caps for Singapore, 250 club games, countless memories...only to be left without a contract. That was Shahdan Sulaiman’s reality until late July. And his struggle mirrors that of many local players battling rule changes, foreign influx, and uncertain futures. Now handed a lifeline by Geylang International, the 37-year-old is out to prove that experience and leadership still matter.
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AUG 18, 2025
18/08/25 - Sports Minutes: BG Tampines Rovers thump Lion City Sailors to set the tone for the upcoming Singapore Premier League season
After a shock 4-1 defeat in the Community Shield to Tampines Rovers, BIG questions marks have emerged for the Lion City Sailors. A big-money signing that looks out of sync, a head coach who has issued a plea to his management for more players, and a team that generally looks undercooked and under prepared. So will the defending SPL champions get their act together before the league kicks off? We discuss and dissect it all on Sports Minutes.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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AUG 13, 2025
13/08/25 - Sports Minutes: After a standout season for the Lion City Sailors, Hami Syahin is hungry for more
The brand new domestic football season is almost upon us - with the Community Shield kicking off on August 16th. And with a brand new season comes brand new signings, brand new kits and brand new motivation. But what would brand new heights look like for a team like the Lion City Sailors, who achieved so much last campaign? Hami Syahin sits down with Sports Minutes to tell us more.
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AUG 11, 2025
11/08/25 - Sports Minutes: Is Son Heung-Min Asia's greatest ever footballer?
Son Heung-Min’s move from Tottenham to LAFC for a record fee closes one chapter and opens another. On Sports Minutes, journalist Steve Price joins us from Seoul to explore Son’s Premier League legacy, his immense popularity in Korea and the world over, and the marketing and footballing impact he’ll bring to MLS. Plus, two Spurs fans share heartfelt tributes to a player who inspired them far beyond the pitch.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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AUG 7, 2025
07/08/25 - Sports Minutes: Forrest Li & his team share their vision and vigour to resurrect Singapore football
A bombshell SEA Games omission. A league with no sponsor. A national team in transition. On his 100th day in charge, Forrest Li & his team had some hard questions to answer. Reporting from the FAS Media Day, Sports Minutes recaps how Singapore football’s new leadership is plotting a bold revival - and why the road ahead will need more than just vision and vigour.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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AUG 6, 2025
06/08/25 - Sports Minutes: Not all heroes hold trophies, some hold cameras. Ashok Kumar is one of them
With National Day looming large, Sports Minutes celebrates the everyday heroes who shape our sporting culture. Meet Ashok Kumar, the photographer who captures joy, pain and glory, then disappears into the background. Hear what it takes to shoot at the highest level, why trust matters more than fame, and what keeps him coming back for more.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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AUG 4, 2025
04/08/25 - Sports Minutes: Harhys Stewart on choosing Kosovo over comfort zones, Ogura's impact and paving the way for other Singaporeans
Leaving home isn’t just about distance - it’s about daring. Harhys Stewart’s journey from Singapore to Kosovo (via Thailand) is a story of bravery, belief, and breaking the mould. And speaking to Sports Minutes - he reflects on his late start, adapting to the unknown, and why he hopes his bold move inspires the next wave of Singaporean footballers.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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AUG 1, 2025
01/08/25 - Sports Minutes: More foreign players; Setback for local talent or step up for the SPL?
Change is never easy, especially when controversial. The SPL’s new rule allowing seven foreign players per match has sparked uproar, with many fearing it threatens local players’ chances. Yet, this influx could also boost the league’s standards and competitiveness. So, which matters more? Local legend Abbas Saad and former Welsh international Rob Earnshaw join Sports Minutes to share their views.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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