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.
JUL 3, 2024
03/07/24 - Sports Minutes: From Buangkok to Brunei, the FIRST Singaporean team to compete in a regional futsal league
The Kampung Buangkok futsal team is set to make history as the first Singaporean futsal team to compete in an overseas league. The team will compete in the Brunei Futsal League 2024, which is expected to kick off in August 2024. Impressed? Wait, there's more! Their participation will be completely self-funded and is expected to cost approximately SGD$90,000. So why are this team putting their money where their mouth is, hoping to "showcase the potential of futsal in Singapore and inspire others to take up the sport"? We speak to Luis Lim, team captain and Kenneth Kwang, team goalkeeper & spokesperson, to find out!
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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JUL 1, 2024
01/07/24 - Sports Minutes: Running the rule on the ‘challengers’ at the Euros & the Singapore Premier League
Another weekend of football action at the Euros as well as the Singapore Premier League has sieved out the contenders from the pretenders. Can England ‘pretend’ their way through the comeptition to bring it home? Or will the swashbuckling Spainish team reingn supreme? Closer to home, Tampines and Geylang continue to take the fight to the star-studded Lion City Sailors…but is the East side truly the best side? Deepanraj Ganesan, sports reporter with The Straits Times, is in the Sports Minutes hot seat to answer those questions and more!
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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JUN 28, 2024
28/06/24 - Sports Minutes: Are foreign coaches the answer to Singapore football's woes?
Former Lions stalwarts turned coaches Noh Alam Shah and Isa Halim have been awarded a coaching attachment stint with top-tier J-League club Tokyo Verdy until the end of the year. Under the 'Unleash The Roar!' initiative's newly-launched Coaches Overseas attachment programme, this opportunity is aimed at helping local coaches gain experience and further develop their capabilities. So how and why will this have a positive effect for Singapore footbal? The duo join Sports Minutes to tell us!
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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JUN 26, 2024
26/06/24 - Sports Minutes: Irfan Fandi on his struggles with injuries, move to Port FC & time with BG Pathum
The eldest son of arguably Singapore's most famous footballer Fandi Ahmad, Irfan Fandi joins Sports Minutes to talk about his imminent transfer from BG Pathum to Port FC, revealing the moment he knew his contract wouldn't be renewed and his initial disappointment. Having played in Thailand since 2019, the 26-year old reflects on his five years at BG, expressing what he'll miss most and addressing the "what if" factor related to his recent injury struggles. Now close to peak fitness, Irfan also discusses the excitement of joining Port FC, his goals for the future, and his aspirations of playing in Europe.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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JUN 24, 2024
24/06/24 - Sports Minutes: From Champs to Chumps, can Albirex salvage their SPL season?
From Champs to Chumps? That's what reigning Singapore Premier League champions Albirex Niigata are being accused of after the suffered a 7-1 thumping at the hands of the Lion City Sailors on Sunday. With just one win thus far, is the 2024/25 season already a write off for Coach Kazu and co.? Deepanraj Ganesan, sports reporter with The Straits Times, is in the Sports Minutes hot seat to dissect and discuss all the SPL action from the weekend.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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JUN 21, 2024
21/06/24 - Sports Minutes: Hassan Sunny on his new found fame in China, Singaapore's goalkeeping future and Albirex's struggles
Singapore's goalkeeper Hassan Sunny, known for his agility and reflexes, is seldom caught off guard. But the Lions' custodian was certainly caught by surprise when he became an overnight sensation in China after his heroics against Thailand. Hailed for his crucial saves in goal, Hassan and his food stall Dapur Hassan was the talk of the town as Chinese fans flocked to show their appreciation by sending him money and patronising his food stall. So what's his take on his new found fame? He joins Zia-ul Raushan on Sports Minutes to tell us!
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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JUN 19, 2024
19/06/24 - Sports Minutes: Basketball in Shopping Malls? Why? Or rather, why not!
When you think of shopping malls in Singapore - you'd probably think of food courts, supermarkets or flagship department stores. But what if I told you that these malls are being used for basketball tournaments?! That's right, the Singapore National 3X3 League (NXL) - launched by the Basketball Association of Singapore - is revolutionising the sport of basketball. Team Singapore's Tay Ding Loong & NXL organiser New Wei Sheng join us to tell us all about it!
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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JUN 14, 2024
14/06/24 - Sports Minutes: Finding strength from struggle; a Father's Day special
It’s a Father’s Day special on Sports Minutes..ahead of the day dedicated to celebrating dads on 16 June. Delwinder Singh is a household name for fans of local football, but did you know that his dad - Ranjit Singh, was once a drug-addict who was incarcerated in the early 90s? How did that affect Delwinder’s upbringing, and how did Ranjit turn over a new leaf to become a responsible dad? The father-son duo speak to Zia-ul Raushan on Sports Minutes in a candid, frank and honest conversation ahead of Father’s Day.
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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JUN 12, 2024
12/06/24 - Sports Minutes: Is it ACTUALLY coming home in 2024? Wes Brown weighs in on England's chances of Euro 2024 glory
58 years since England last tasted success in an international tournament, the Three Lions will embark on their latest attempt to end their decades at Euro 2024 - which starts in Germany on 14 June 2024. Will Gareth's ‘golden generation’ finally fulfil their potential or will the burden of expectation weigh them down once again? With 23 senior caps for England that include appearances at the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Korea and Japan, Wes Brown knows a thing or two about dealing with pressure and he spoke to Zia-ul Raushan ahead of the European Championships!
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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JUN 10, 2024
10/06/24 - Sports Minutes: Making plans this June holidays? How about watching hockey at Sengkang?
Today’s Sports Minutes is one for parents! The June Holidays are in full flow and your kids have finished all their assessment books, and all scrolled out from Social Media. They’re getting restless at home and you’re wondering what you can do keep them occupied! Well, how about to watch some LIVE sporting action for FREE? The Asian Hockey Federation cup is happening June 14 to 23 and Desmond Ang, vice-president and Competition’s committee Chair of Sg Hockey Federation tells us why it's the place to be!
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raushan@sph.com.sg
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