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.
MAR 15, 2024
15/03/24 - Sports Minutes: Is this Southgate's final England shot, with Mourinho lurking?
England take on Brazil and Belgium at Wembley this month in the last fixtures before manager Gareth Southgate names his squad for Euro 2024. With some eye-catching inclusions and omissions, we assess the Three Lion's chances ahead of the showpiece event happening in June. Is this Southgate's final chance..especially with one Jose Mourinho lurking?
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAR 14, 2024
14/03/24 - Sports Minutes: Swinging for success in Singapore!
With a handsome bounty of US$2,500,000, the Porsche Singapore Classic will take centre stage at the Laguna National Golf Resort Club from 21-24 March - featuring the likes of Rasmus Højgaard, Tom McKibbin and Yannik Paul. Returning with a bang after a prolonged hiatus, what will the event offer? We caught up with Patrick Bowers, Executive Championship Director of the Porsche Singapore Classic, to find out more.
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAR 13, 2024
13/03/24 - Sports Minutes: Gavin Lee "very honoured" to join Ogura's backroom staff
The inclusion of BG Tampines Rovers head coach Gavin Lee to the National Team backroom staff has got fans of the local game talking! Known for his distinct brand of football in the domestic league, what will the 33-year old coach bring the table as new Lions head coach Tsutomu Ogura looks revive the fortunes of Singapore football? We spoke to Gavin to find out!
READ MORE:
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/singapore-football-head-coach-brings-in-two-new-staff-ahead-of-world-cup-qualifiers
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAR 12, 2024
12/03/24 - Sports Minutes: How a 14-year old Singaporean is taking the e-racing world by storm
What were you doing at 14-years old? Well chances are you weren't clinching multiple world titles, showcasing your extraordinary talent with a steering wheel! That's exactly what Singaporean Dillan Tan has achieved at such a young age, and we spoke to him to find out more about his meteoric rise!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAR 11, 2024
11/03/24 - Sports Minutes: An era-defining rivalry; Klopp versus Guardiola
The Premier League's recent history has been defined by the managerial rivalry between Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola. And if this was its final chapter, then Liverpool and Manchester City closed the book in fitting fashion with an Anfield classic in a pulsating 1-1 draw. With the three-way title fight well and truly on, who has the edge? We discuss!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAR 8, 2024
08/03/24 - Sports Minutes: Hype to heartbreak, footballers who failed to live up to their potential
Paul Pogba has been banned for four years for charges of doping. And that got us thinking...who else joins the enigmatic frenchman as footballers who failed to follow through on their promise? We check in with the fans to discuss the 'what could have been' tales of some of football's brightest talents!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAR 7, 2024
07/03/24 - Sports Minutes: Singapore long jumper Tia Rozario on her leap of faith
Tia Rozario is only 23 years young, but she already has broken TWO national records in long jumping. If you thought that was impressive, wait till you realise she did this while pursuing a master’s in biomedical science at Duke University after completing your four-year degree in neuroscience at Princeton University. So how does the Singaporean track and field hotshot balance athletics with academics? We spoke to her to find out.
READ MORE:
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/singapore-s-tia-rozario-soaring-in-year-of-the-dragon-with-another-two-indoor-jump-records
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAR 6, 2024
06/03/24 - Sports Minutes: Simona Halep's 4-year doping ban reduced to 9 months. What next?
Simona Halep has vowed to return to tennis with "renewed vigour and an invigorated spirit" after a four-year doping ban was reduced to nine months. The 2-time Grandslam winner has not played competitively since the US Open in August 2022 - when she failed a doping test. Halep's suspension was backdated to the start of her provisional suspension in October 2022, meaning she is able to return to competition in the coming weeks. How will she fare on her road to redemption? We speak to Tennis Commentator Mousumi Dutt to find out more.
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAR 5, 2024
05/03/24 - Sports Minutes: Why the upcoming Singapore Smash is for more than just table tennis fans
The world’s best Table Tennis stars are coming back to Singapore for the Singapore Smash at Singapore Sports Hub from Thursday 7 to Sunday 17 March. But this year's event will be for more than just lovers of the sport, promises to be bigger and better. Why? We speak to Shaun Nik, Head of Event and Experience at World Table Tennis, to find out!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAR 4, 2024
04/03/24 - Sports Minutes: Three-horse title race gathers pace as City down United to close the gap at the top
It's getting tight at the top as City closed the gap on pace-setters Liverpool with 3-1 win in the Manchester Derby. We review the 'inevitable' nature of their win, plus the rest of the 'inevitable' subplots that took centre stage this past sporting weekend!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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