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Sports Minutes with Zia-ul Raushan

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.
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27 Nov 2024 · 17m 23s
Sports Minutes: How football provided a sanctuary and gave hope to 17-year old Denilson
What if football was more than just a game? On Sports Minutes, 17-year-old Denilson - a footballer with Geylang International - shares how the beautiful game became his safe haven from life’s challenges. From growing up without his parents to training in Japan, he talks about resilience, grit, and chasing a dream against all odds. READ MORE:https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/football-gives-geylang-international-youth-player-denilson-purpose-and-new-experiences Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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25 Nov 2024 · 19m 46s
Sports Minutes: Blake Ricciuto on Tanjong Pagar’s troubles, life after leaving Singapore and more
Ever heard of the saying “you only realise what you’ve lost when it’s gone”? Well that has certainly been the case for Tanjong Pagar United this season - with a host of high profile exits, both within their coaching team and playing personnel culminating in the team languishing at the bottom of the Singapore Premier League table. Why and how has it amounted to this? And was it a case of jumping ship before sinking for those who have departed? Former Jaguar Blake Ricciuto spills the beans Sports Minutes. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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22 Nov 2024 · 12m 56s
Sports Minutes: An athlete’s playbook for corporate success
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 vaulter who set national records despite a career-threatening spinal injury, now a senior consultant at Capgemini & Angelina Liu, a Capgemini Women in Rugby Leadership Programme member. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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19 Nov 2024 · 14m 18s
Sports Minutes: Singapore's AFF Championship preparations hit a speed bump, but what did we learn from the two friendlies?
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.straitstimes.com/sport/football/lions-flunk-final-test-before-aff-championship-campaign-losing-3-2-to-chinese-taipei Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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18 Nov 2024 · 12m 26s
Sports Minutes: How this 48-year old redefined ageing to be crowned a world champion
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.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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15 Nov 2024 · 14m 32s
Sports Minutes: Singapore rev up AFF Championship preparations with 3-2 win over Myanmar
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-comeback-sees-singapore-beat-myanmar-in-warmup-match-for-mitsubishi-electric-cup Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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13 Nov 2024 · 14m 26s
Sports Minutes: Safuwan Baharudin on Singapore's striking conundrum and AFF Championship preparations
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? Safuwan Baharudin sits down with Sports Minutes ahead of the Lions' double-header to discuss this and much more. READ MORE:https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/lions-on-the-hunt-for-hitmen-with-fandi-brothers-set-to-miss-mitsubishi-electric-cup Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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11 Nov 2024 · 16m 15s
Sports Minutes: From cancer survivor to competitive swimmer, Annie Yam's story of resilience
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-victoryGot a story to tell? Get in touch with us!raushan@sph.com.sg    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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8 Nov 2024 · 14m
Sports Minutes: All you need to know ahead of the Singapore Squash Open
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 squash team is on the rise! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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6 Nov 2024 · 13m 39s
Sports Minutes: How the 'SGX Cares' initiative is working towards giving back to the community
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@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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