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.
NOV 26, 2025
26/11/25 - Sports Minutes: “Asian Cup Qualification inspires us!” - Head Coach Firdaus Kassim on the U22 SEA Games Mission
With Singapore football riding high after THAT famous night in Hong Kong, the Lion Cubs now step into the spotlight. Head Coach of the Men's Under-22 team, Firdaus Kassim breaks down how the his charges are aiming to exorcise the ghosts of 2023, rebuild belief, and push towards a SEA Games campaign that could shape the nation’s footballing future.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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NOV 24, 2025
24/11/25 - Sports Minutes: Singapore’s Ethan Brown on serving a different kind of ‘National Service’
Just months ago, Ethan Brown was serving NS. Today, he’s back from Misano after battling some of the world’s top young drivers. He joins Sports Minutes to talk national service, national pride and the belief that a Singaporean can make it all the way to the pinnacle of GT racing.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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NOV 19, 2025
19/11/25 - Sports Minutes: Ilhan-inspired Lions make history, but will Gavin Lee and Hariss Harun be the ones to lead our Lions at the 2027 Asian Cup?
An historic night, an historic feat. Singapore are through to the 2027 Asian Cup after securing a 2-1 win away in Hong Kong. We hear from the jubilant camp post-match, and also wonder if Gavin Lee and Hariss Harun will be the ones to lead our Lions at the 2027 Asian Cup.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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NOV 17, 2025
17/11/25 - Sports Minutes: Hariss Harun & Safuwan Baharudin on leading from the front as Singapore chase history in Hong Kong
With close to 300 caps between them, Hariss Harun and Safuwan Baharudin are undoubtedly the leaders in the Lions' pack. And ahead of Singapore's 'winner-takes-all' AFC Asian Cup qualification clash against Hong Kong at the Kai Tak Stadium, the duo sat down with Sports Minutes to talk about their winding roads of ups and downs that have led them to stand on the cusp of making history.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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NOV 16, 2025
16/11/25 - Sports Minutes: Glenn Kweh on Thai exploits, finding his goal-scoring touch & hong kong clash
He’s found scoring form for club and country, secured his spot on the wing for the National Team, and is running at defenders with confidence. Now, Glenn Kweh joins Sports Minutes for an heartfelt chat about goals, growth, Gavin’s demands and the dream of making history with the Lions.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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NOV 14, 2025
14/11/25 - Sports Minutes: Lessons learnt from Singapore's 3-2 loss to Thailand, ahead of 'winner-takes-all' clash against Hong Kong?
Ahead of the 'winner-takes-all' assignment in Hong Kong on November 18, Singapore fell to a 3-2 defeat in a friendly against Thailand. Scoreline aside, what did we learn from the performance? And how are things shaping up in the Lions' den ahead of next week's clash? Deepanraj Ganesan weighs in on Sports Minutes.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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NOV 12, 2025
12/11/25 - Sports Minutes: History-making Sailors Women inspired by men’s continental heroics ahead of AWCL debut
They’ve seen the men’s team make history...now it’s their turn! Ahead of their AFC Women’s Champions League group stage debut, Lion City Sailors captain Umairah Hamdan and striker Raeka Ee sit down with Sports Minutes to share their excitement, lessons from their qualifying campaign, and how they’re drawing inspiration from the Sailors’ continental journey to chart their own.
READ MORE:
https://www.lioncitysailorsfc.sg/awcl-sailors-women-bullish-ahead-of-stern-melbourne-city-test/
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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NOV 10, 2025
10/11/25 - Sports Minutes: Tajeli Salamat on mistakes, missed opportunities, misunderstandings and misguidance
A career marked by brilliance and blemishes. Tajeli Salamat’s story is one of talent, turmoil, turning points and tough lessons. On this Sports Minutes EXCLUSIVE, Tajeli offers his most candid interview yet - unpacking what really happened, what he’s learned, and what comes next for one of Singapore’s most polarising footballers.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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NOV 7, 2025
07/11/25 - Sports Minutes: When motherhood meets match day; how this family bonds through the beautiful game
It’s the story that captured hearts everywhere - a mother and daughter on opposite sides of the same football match. On Sports Minutes, Siti Nurwati and her daughter Hannah Tasha open up about the day that changed everything, how football deepened their bond, and what they hope for women’s football in Singapore.
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https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/special-mom-ent-for-mother-daughter-pair-in-womens-national-league-match
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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NOV 5, 2025
05/11/25 - Sports Minutes: Cadillac’s preparations for Formula 1 entry; Strategy, Stars, and the road to 2026
A new name, a bold dream - and just 12 months to make it happen. American outift Cadillac are going full throttle toward their 2026 Formula 1 debut. From star signings to behind-the-scenes with Keanu Reeves, Sports Minutes sits down with CEO Dan Towriss to learn about how this team plans to shake up the grid, one lap at a time.
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https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/formula-one/f1s-newbies-cadillac-want-to-hit-the-ground-running-in-2026
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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