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.


APR 12, 2023
12/04/23 - Sports Minutes: Is Tiger's time up?
At the place where it all began, the end has never seemed closer for Tiger Woods. 16 years on since he dominated Augusta to clinch his maiden Masters, the 47-year old's participation at the 2023 edition came to an agonising end as he was forced to withdraw from the tournament due to an injury. So where to from here for the 15-time major winner? What does he have left to prove, and what will be his legacy IF he does call it a day? Timothy Low, international golf commentator, joins Elliott and Raushan to share his thoughts.  Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg raushan@sph.com.sg
13:51

APR 11, 2023
11/04/23 - Sports Minutes: Revolutionizing the game of golf!
The Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore plays host to LIV Golf from 28th to 30th April, marking the league’s first visit to the Lion City. What can fans expect when the world's best golfers take to the course? Well Elliott and Raushan ventured to find out! We hear from Su-Ann Heng, LIV Golf on-course commentator, & Andrew Johnston, Director of Agronomy with Sentosa Golf Club. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg raushan@sph.com.sg
12:37

APR 10, 2023
10/04/23 - Sports Minutes: Dwight Yorke on Manchester United
Speaking to Elliott & Raushan on the sidelines of the JSSL Singapore Professional Academy 7’s 2023, Manchester United treble-winner Dwight Yorke shares his thoughts on the red devils season far - including Marcus Rashford's "phenomenal" 2023 and Erik ten Hag "encouraging" start to life at Old Trafford.  Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us: edanker@sph.com.sg raushan@sph.com.sg
11:10

APR 6, 2023
06/04/23 - Sports Minutes: Would you go back to your ex?
With Chelsea going back to the future by appointing Frank Lampard (just over two years after the club sacked him) as interim manager until the end of the season, Elliott and Raushan weigh out the pros and cons of rekindling old flames. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us at: edanker@sph.com.sg raushan@sph.com.sg
12:35

APR 5, 2023
05/04/23 - Sports Minutes: Oh, what could have been!
With Fulham's Aleksandar Mitrovic being banned for eight games pushing the referee in a match against Manchester United, Elliott and Raushan take a deep dive into the issues surround discipline and dedication in the world of sport. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! edanker@sph.com.sg raushan@sph.com.sg
14:17

APR 4, 2023
04/04/23 - Sports Minutes: Chelsea & Leicester wield the Axe, who should step in?
With Chelsea and Leicester City wielding the proverbial axe on Graham Potter and Brendan Rodgers respectively - Elliot and Raushan are in conversation with Shehzad Haque, International Sports Commentator, to discuss the possible alternatives for the hotseat. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! edanker@sph.com.sg raushan@sph.com.sg
13:13

APR 3, 2023
03/04/23 - Sports Minutes: Is Formula 1 getting too predictable?
With Max Verstappen clinching his second win in 3 races this year and his 18th win in the last 25 grand prix, we wonder if F1 is getting a tad too predictable? Not quite the case if the 2023 Australian Grand Prix is anything to go by argues Matthew Marsh, ex-racing driver and F1 analyst. 
14:28

MAR 31, 2023
31/03/23 - Sports Minutes: The Singapore PR in the running to own Manchester United
Singapore permanent resident Thomas Zilliacus has raised eyebrows by entering the race to buy English Premier League giants Manchester United alonside Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe. So, who is this 69-year-old Finnish entrepreneur who may go from managing Geylang International to running the show at Old Trafford? Elliott & Raushan are in conversation with Thomas Zilliacus to find out more! READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-man-united-bidder-thomas-zilliacus
14:05

MAR 30, 2023
30/03/23 - Sports Minutes: What makes a good boss?
With former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and ex-Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame - Elliott and Raushan ponder on what makes a good boss.
13:50

MAR 29, 2023
29/03/23 - Sports Minites: Singapore Powerlifter Farhanna Farid, in her own words
From overcoming stereotypes and breaking glass ceilings, to representing Singapore and setting World Records - Farhanna Farid, national powerlifter and world record holder, tells us about her journey to the turning her passion into something professional. Farhanna has also been nominated for 2022 ST Athlete of the Year award.  READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/st-athlete-of-the-year-nominee-farhanna-farid-s-letter-to-her-younger-self
12:07

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