Sports Minutes with Zia-ul Raushan

What happens when medal-winning athletes exchange the thrill of victory for the challenges of the corporate world? Sports Minutes delves into the inspiring journeys of champions who’ve channeled their resilience and passion to excel beyond the world of sports - in conversation with Wendy Koh, Managing Director & Executive Vice President of Capgemini SEA, Rachel Yang, a retired national pole va...

So, what went wrong for our Lions? Just days after a thrilling win over Myanmar, Singapore stumbled in a 3-2 defeat to Chinese Taipei, leaving fans frustrated and questioning the team’s readiness ahead of the upcoming AFF Championship. We hear from various players within the camp as well as Deepanraj Ganesan - unpacking the lessons learnt and the road ahead for Ogura and co. READ MORE: https://www...

Think your age holds you back? Think again, Because aged 48, Tham Boon Kit became a world champion in martial arts - proving that active aging unlocks strength, purpose, and possibility. Tune in to hear his journey and get inspired to rethink what age can mean for you. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A late comeback clinched Singapore a 3-2 victory over Myanmar - their first win in over a year. But can the Lions keep this momentum heading into the AFF Championship? We hear from the goal scorers and Faris Ramli, who doesn’t hold back on the team’s flaws – plus, Safuwan Baharudin - who's availability for selection is now in question.  READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/late-c...

Heading into the year-end AFF Championship, Singapore's head coach Tstuomo Ogura is still searching for his first win at the helm of the Lions. So how important will the upcoming friendlies against Myanmar and Chinese Taipei be, to build momentum ahead of the regional competition? And how big an issue will the striking conundrum be for Singapore, with Ikhsan and Ilhan Fandi set to miss out? Safuwa...

Few have faced what Annie Yam has, and come out stronger. Twice a cancer survivor, Annie returned to competitive swimming, proving her spirit is as strong as her strokes. And on Sports Minutes today, she shares her emotional journey of survival, hope, and resilience. READ MORE:  https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/for-masters-swimmer-and-cancer-survivor-annie-yam-being-in-the-pool-is-already-a-vict...

As the Singapore Squash Open returns to the Lion City, Alex Wan, general manager of Singapore Squash, and Jerome Aw, a local wildcard, join us to share insights on the prestigious tournament. Jerome opens up about his imminent debut and training, while Alex explains what makes this event so significant. And with the sport’s inclusion for the 2028 Olympic games, tune in to see why Team Singapore's...

What is the ‘SGX Cares’ initiative, and how it aims to bring the financial industry together to uplift and empower our communities? Pol de Win, SGX Cares Bull Charge organising chairperson & senior managing director and head of global sales and origination at SGX, tells us more about this inspiring initiative that sees money meet a mission! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sp...

With 32 goals already to his name, could Geylang International's Tomoyuki Doi be on course to break the all-time record of MOST goals in a domestic season? And where does the Japanese hitman rank in terms of all-time strikers in Singapore? Deepanraj Ganesan joins Zia-ul Raushan to weigh in on Sports Minutes! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener...

Sweat, strategy, and sheer willpower. The 10-year wait is over as the Singapore Vandas were crowned Asian Netball Champions earlier this week. And Sports Minutes is in conversation with two members of the winning team - as co-captain Toh Kai Wei and Tan Yi Jie unpack the intense journey to reclaiming the continental crown! READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/singapore-beat-sri-lanka-67-6...

Hindsight is often 20/20. But if both Tanjong Pagar United and Manchester United could go back in time, should they still have made their respective managerial appointments? In the Singapore Premier League, Hyrizan Jufri arrived promising "attacking football". Yet the Jaguars have lost 4 in 4 under his tutelage, conceding 22 and scoring just 3. Over in England, the Red Devils parted company with t...

Is Singapore ready for the future of football? Raphael Reich and Robbie Lyons, from Dejavu Football, reveal their vision behind the Singapore Pangolins, reflecting on their Asia 7’s journey and the power of 7-a-side football to engage fans. Discover how they plan to grow the sport and promote conservation in tandem. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/l...

What does it take to revolutionize a sport? Steve Dainton , Chief Executive Officer of World Table Tennis , takes us behind the scenes of their 2019 launch, reflecting on challenges, milestones, and the road to global success. From the Paris Olympics buzz surrounding the sport of table tennis to sold-out 'smash' hit events and skyrocketing sponsorships, discover how WTT is shaping the future of ta...

Geylang International are undeniably the hottest team in the Singapore Premier League right now. Riding a 3-match winning streak and boasting a league-high 63 goals in just 17 games, they remain within striking distance of the big-spending leaders, Lion City Sailors. But how much of this success is down to Noor Ali? And is his past reputation holding him back from receiving the credit he truly des...

Does it really take a village to build an athlete? Singaporean golfing sensation Shannon Tan, who recently competed in the 2024 Paris olympics, and Albert Chiu, executive chairman of the EFG Bank in Asia join Sports Minutes to discuss the partnerships that power athletes from grassroots to grand slams. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

The Lion City Cup didn’t go as planned for the Singapore U16s—two matches, two losses, and a frustrated fanbase saying ‘same old story.’   Yet, amidst the harsh headlines and social media outcries branding the state of local football as ‘a mess in need of fixing,’ we sit down with the man at the helm - as Angel Toledano Flores, head coach of the Singapore U16s, sits down with Sports Minutes. Got a...

“Pressure is a privilege” - that’s a mantra for many in the world of sports. But is it really? Well we’ll aim to find out - in conversation with the head coach of the Lion City Sailors, Aleksandar Rankovic - the man guiding the Sailors through a season full of high stakes and even higher expectations. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Football often takes centre stage on this show, but for this Friday…we’re putting football aside for a feel good story..and nothing feels better than a comeback story. From being wheelchair bound to winning multiple medals on the world stage, Singaporean kickboxer Valencia Yip tells us all about her story of resilience and resolve on Sports Minutes. READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/fr...

Ever dreamed of being a race driver, drawn by the speed and adrenaline? But what about the risks of pushing limits at breakneck speeds? Despite the dangers, 14-year-old Singaporean Kareen Kaur is already making waves in go-karting, with her sights set on Formula 1. Join us on Sports Minutes as we chat with Kareen and her dad, Kuldeep Singh, to learn more about her journey! READ MORE: https://www.s...

The Singapore Premier League is known for many thing. It’s known for it’s high-scoring matches, fleet-footed foreigners, and spectacular goals. But one thing it’s not often known for is mid-season managerial changes. So when Brunei DPMM parted ways with head coach Rui Capela after just 6 games, it inevitably peaked people’s interest. Why? Why now? And who is Jamie Mcallister, the 46-year old Scots...

The 28th edition of the fabled Lion City Cup, Singapore’s premier youth football tournament, takes place on 4th & 6th October 2024 at the Jalan Besar Stadium. With a stellar cast of regional powerhouses including Japan's Tokyo Verdy FC, Malaysia’s Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT), Thailand’s BG Pathum United - the Singapore U16s will have their work cut out despite home advantage. So how are they prep...

22 goals over 4 matches in Matchweek 18 of the Singapore Premier League and that included a top of the table clash between the Sailors and the Stags. But although it was raining goals, who was left celebrating apart from the neutrals? Well Deepanraj Ganesan and Zia-ul Raushan run the rule on Sports Minutes! READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football-lions-shawal-goes-from-cleaning-glas...

This time last week, Formula 1 took centre stage in Singapore….with the streets abuzz with the revving of engines, and fanfare to welcome the stars of the paddock. But beyond that, did you know the city was also the venue for the F1 Academy race - a series which champions the next generation of female talents to explore their own motorsport journeys. Currently in it's second year, is the F1 Academ...

Having embarked on an ambitious attempt to secure a move to a European football club, Ryhan Stewart was recently surprisingly unveiled as a new signing for Singapore Premier League team Albirex Niigata instead. So how and why did this happen? And just how close was Ryhan to joining a club in Europe? He joins us on Sports Minutes to shed light on this and much more. Got a story to tell? Get in touc...

Formula 1 fever is undoubtedly in the air with the recently concluded Singapore Grand Prix lighting up the night sky. And while sports fan quench the need for speed by welcoming the fastest cars in the world, there’s a certain Singaporean plotting his way to get a chance to fill one of those 20 coveted seats! If you’re not already aware, remember the name...Christian Ho! The 17-year old speaks to...