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.
FEB 15, 2024
15/02/24 - Sports Minutes: Derby day awaits for Netball Singapore!
The Singapore National Netball team takes on cross-border rival Malaysia in a three-match test series scheduled for 15, 17 and 18 February 2024. Bragging rights are up for stake as the causeway rivals clash, so how is the host nation getting ready? We caught up with Aqilah Andin, vice-captain & K Mishalenee, to find out!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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FEB 14, 2024
14/02/24 - Sports Minutes: From Mattar to Melbourne, Singapore's Venetia Lim on her move to Australia
With two Deloitte Women’s Premier League titles for the Lion City Sailors' in the bag, Venetia Lim is no stranger to success. Buoyed by her exploits on home soil, the 20-year old is now embarking on a brave new adventure to Australia - to join Boroondara-Carey Eagles FC for the 2024 National Premier League Women’s Victoria (NPLW) season. How did the move down under come about, and how is she feeling ahead of the biggest challenge of her career to date? We caught up with her to find out!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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FEB 13, 2024
13/02/24 - Sports Minutes: Blue cards, Arsenal's title tilt & Alonso's audition for Liverpool job
With football’s lawmakers looking to introduce blue cards and sin-bins, with trials expected later this year - we discuss the merits of this latest 'innovation'. Also could Arteta's Arsenal crash the Manchester City-Liverpool Premier League duopoly?
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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FEB 9, 2024
09/02/24 - Sports Minutes: Nostalgia is the name of the game as Over-35 World Cup takes shape!
Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry & Mesut Ozil are amongst the stars who are set to headline a blockbuster line-up for an Over-35s World Cup, which is set to be hosted in England this June. The competition is set to feature eight past champions of the FIFA World Cup: England, Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Uruguay.
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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FEB 8, 2024
08/02/24 - Sports Minutes: Pochettino 'buys time' with FA Cup win, but will he last the season at Chelsea?
Chelsea responded to a troubling week that has mounted the pressure on Pochettino by beating Aston Villa 3-1 in the FA Cup. But will it be a catalyst for the Blues' to turn their fortunes around? If not, will Pochettino last the rest of the season? We discuss that, and also preview the upcoming football fixtures with the Asian Cup and AFCON finals on the calendar for this weekend.
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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FEB 6, 2024
06/02/24 - Sports Minutes: Will the Ferrari gamble pay off for Lewis Hamilton?
Having shocked the world with the decision to swap the Silverarrows for the Scuderia in 2025, Lewis Hamilton has taken a massive gamble in search of a sensational swansong. Was this a calculated punt, and what were the deciding factors? And will the 7-time World Champion clinch that elusive 8th title in the famous red of Ferrari? Matthew Marsh, ex-racing driver and F1 analyst, weighs in!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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FEB 5, 2024
05/02/24 - Sports Minutes: Arsenal blow Premier league title race wide open; Chelsea go from bad to worst
Arsenal's 3-1 win over Liverpool has blown the Premier League title race - with 3 teams now in the mix. Reigning champions Manchester City, who have a couple of games in hand, remain the favourites amongst bookmakers - but can the Gunners spring a surprise? Plus Chelsea's season hit a brand new low after yet another defeat. Will Pochettino last the season?
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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FEB 2, 2024
02/02/24 - Sports Minutes: Will Tsutoma Ogura shake off 'the baggage' from his fellow Japanese predecessors?
Unveiled as the new director for both Singapore’s senior and Under-22 men’s teams, Tsutoma Ogura will be looking to buck the trend of his two compatriots who last filled the hot seat. So why have FAS got down the Japanese route again? And what are the challenges that lie ahead for the 57-year old? Deepanraj Ganesan from The Straits Times weighs in!
READ MORE:
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/lions-turn-to-japan-again-tsutomu-ogura-to-coach-singapore-national-football-team
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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FEB 1, 2024
01/02/24 - Sports Minutes: Have FFP rules ruined transfer windows forever?
With greater policing of FFP & Profitability and Sustainability, clubs across Europe have had their purse strings tightened. Heading into the final day of the window, only 17 players have been signed by Premier League clubs in January, with 10 permanent transfers, seven loan deals and disclosed fees of about £50m. The outlay in January 2023? A a record-breaking £843m! We speak to James Walton, Sports Business Group Leader with Deloitte Asia, to find out more!
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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JAN 31, 2024
31/01/24 - Sports Minutes: Peter de Roo on his philosophy, plans for 2024 & the state of Singapore football
Having led Balestier Khalsa to a top-four finish in the Singapore Premier League, equaling the team's highest ever finishing position, in his first full season at the helm - Tigers' head coach Peter de Roo is already plotting to do better in 2024. We caught up with the Dutchman on how his revolution is taking shape, new signings for the new season and on the vacant managerial position of the Singapore National team.
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edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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