Sports Minutes with Zia-ul Raushan

With Antonio Conte's Tottenham tenure coming to a (predictable) end after just 16 months, where to from here for Spurs?  James Walton, Sports Business Leader for Deloitte Singapore and Southeast Asia & Shehzad Haque, International Sports Commentator weigh in on the past, present and future of Tottenham's travails. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since it's inception in 2021, 'Unleash the Roar!' is a national movement which aims to raise the levels of Singapore football and rally the nation behind a shared dream. With an onus on youth development and foreign exchange programs, could this pave the way for future footballing success in Singapore? Deepanraj Ganesan, Sports Reporter with The Straits Times, joins Elliott and Raushan to discuss...

With Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo in the headlines for breaking records - Elliott and Raushan chat with Shehzad Haque, International Sports Commentator, on the legacies of both these footballers and their reputations despite breaking records. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Futsal may just be a game for some, but it can also be a form of escapism from the monotony of life or personal woes for others. And that's exactly what the inaugural Migrant Domestic Workers Futsal League aims to provide. We speak to Rasvinder Singh, Executive Director of D2D Sports - the company behind this inspiring initiative - to find out more. READ MORE: https://str.sg/futsal GET IN TOUCH: h...

Have you ever been overlooked for a promotion? If so this one's for you, as Elliott and Raushan discuss the pain of not getting something you think you deserve in the professional world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Antonio Conte dominating the headlines for losing his cool in a post-match press conference, Elliott and Raushan discuss some high-profile implosions and it's implications. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where do we draw the line between football and politics? Are us fans to blame for football's increasing influence? European football writer, Kaustubh Panday joins Elliot & Raushan to discuss this and much more. Read more here: https://sportskhabri.com/why-footballs-increasing-influence-is-not-good-for-the-fans/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saudi Arabia is in the spotlight on this episode, with Lewis Hamilton indicating his unease over return to the country for the Jeddah Grand Prix - after the 2022 edition was marred by missile strikes on an oil facility near the circuit. Gianni Infantino has also been speaking about the gulf-state, with the FIFA President discussing Saudi sponsorship for football events.   See omnystudio.com/listen...

With Zlatan Ibrahimovic being called up to the Sweden National Team at the age of 41, we wonder is old truly gold?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Singapore set to host the Olympic Esports Week between 22 to 25 June 2023 - we speak to Mark Chay, co-chair of the Singapore Organising Committee of the Olympic Esports Week.  Find out more here: https://olympics.com/ioc/news/ioc-confirms-singapore-as-host-of-first-olympic-esports-week-in-june-2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should one's social media be policed? If yes, by who? If no, why not? Elliott and Raushan discuss the pros and cons of the Social Media space See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In October 2014, Valencia were taken over by Peter Lim, making the Singaporean businessman the first foreign owner in the club’s history. Then lauded as a hero who saved the well-established La Liga club from bankruptcy, Lim's stock has  drastically dropped to an all-time low in 2023 - with Valencia mired in a relegation battle, and fans unhappy with the way Lim operates at the club. James Walton,...

For the first time since his 2011 debut, Joseph Schooling will not represent Singapore at the biennial SEA Games. Saddled by National Service commitments and matters away from the pool, is this the end of the road for Singapore's only Olympic champion? Nicholas Fang, Managing Director at Black Dot & a well-known sportsman who has represented Singapore in both fencing and triathlon weighs in. ...

How can criticism be constructive? And how should one react to being criticised, both in sports and in life?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To commemorate International Women's Day , Elliott and Raushan are in conversation with Singaporean sporting royalty Yip Pin Xiu. The 5-time Paralympic gold medallist shares her tale on overcoming adversity, fighting for diversity and pushing for a more inclusive society. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is your stand on punishments at the work place? Can the strawberry generation deal with it? Elliott and Raushan discuss this and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Liverpool's historic 7-0 win over Manchester United dominating the headlines, Elliott & Raushan discuss how one can cope with loss - be it in football or in life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Yoong, former Formula 1 Driver and teammate of Fernando Alonso, joins Elliott Danker and Zia-ul Raushan to look ahead to the 2023 F1 season. Will Max Verstappen maintain his stranglehold on supremacy or will Lewis Hamilton return with a vengeance? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When fashion meets football...or not!  What do women think of men dressing up in football kits for dates? Is sportswear considered formal wear? Featuring opinions from the public, Elliott & Raushan tackle the tough questions on this episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award-winning sports broadcaster Colette Wong joins us on this episode to talk about parenting in Singapore. Do parents prioritise studies over sports? And does the Singapore academic eco-system provide a nurturing environment for kids to pursue high-level sports? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are sports fans wired differently? And if so, how does being a sport fan help you in your daily life? Elliott Danker and Zia-ul Raushan explore this and much more on today's episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The inaugural Migrant Workers’ Centre (MWC) Bodybuilding Championship takes centre stage on this episode as we speak to Nakulan Tinagaran, Assistant Director, RC operations, Migrant Workers' Centre  about the event organised to  promote bodybuilding and fitness to migrant workers. We also explore the duty of Sport to care for the under-represented segments of our population. See omnystudio.com/lis...

We look ahead to the English League Cup final between Manchester United & Newcastle - and check in with fans from both camps ahead of Sunday's showpiece event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss and preview the new Singapore Premier League season with ST Sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss one's willingness to suffer as a sports fan and how much benefit of the doubt do you give your club manager.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.