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Hard Tackle

The Straits Times

Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. Podcaster: Deepanraj Ganesan Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis & The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust.

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S1E57: An on-the-ground take of the ‘shock and awe’...

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2022/12/05

Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second and fourth week of the month.Seismic shocks, upsets, last-minute winners and former champions crashing out. In terms of the football on show, the World Cup in Qatar has already been one of the most memorable and incredible tournaments in its 92-year history - and it's not done yet. In this episode, Straits Times sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz, reporting from the ground in Doha, sits down at Qatar's famous Souq Waqif

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13:46

S1E56: French World Cup legend Lilian Thuram on his...

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2022/11/22

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport. Assistant sports editor Jonathan Wong sits down with Lilian Thuram, former World Cup winner-turned-human rights activist and author. Thuram is regarded as one of the finest defenders of his generation and Les Bleus' most capped player. He chats about his latest book, White Thinking, which focuses on racial identity, as well as defending champions France's chances at the ongoing Qatar

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17:55

S1E55: Messi and Ronaldo dream of World Cup glory,...

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2022/11/15

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport. With the World Cup kicking off on Nov 20, ST Sports Talk looks at what you can expect in Qatar.Sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz - who will be on the ground covering the tournament - chats with features editor for ST Video, Jonathan Roberts, and sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan about the favourites, dark horses, players to look out for, and whether Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo

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S1E54: Chris Froome: I love the ‘suffering’ involved...

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2022/10/22

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport. ST Sports Talk welcomes sporting royalty in this episode in the form of four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome, widely regarded as one of the greatest cyclists of all time. Speaking to Sazali Abdul Aziz and Kimberly Kwek from his residence in Monaco, Froome talks about his road to recovery from an awful crash in 2019, what keeps him going at the ripe age of 37, as well as the Tour

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20:37

S1E53: Taqi Jahari’s 20-year journey from teen...

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2022/10/14

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport. In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and Singapore referee Muhammad Taqi Jahari discuss his journey in officiating, milestones and sacrifices along the way, and what he is looking forward to at the Qatar World Cup (Nov 20-Dec 18). Highlights (click/tap above): 1:17 Being a “babyfaced” referee at 18 4:48 International milestones and an 80,000 crowd 9:22 His VAR duties

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24:30

S1E52: F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali on Singapore GP's...

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2022/09/29

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport. In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and assistant sports editor Jonathan Wong chat with Formula One chief executive officer Stefano Domenicali, who is in town for the 2022 Singapore Grand Prix which makes its return after two years. Domenicali discusses the Singapore GP’s status and place on the F1 calendar, how Asia remains a big part of its global strategy, and

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5:59

S1E51: Will Roger Federer's retirement pave way for...

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2022/09/19

Synopsis: This ST video livestream was hosted by Cheow Sue-Ann on Sept 16. One of the most legendary careers in sports is coming to an end as tennis icon Roger Federer announced he will retire after the Laver Cup in London. In a statement released on social media, 41-year-old Federer cites age and recurring injuries as the reasons for his decision. Assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath weighs in on Federer's retirement announcement. Produced by: ST Video team Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope

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S1E50: Singapore's netball star Charmaine Soh on...

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2022/09/06

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport. In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and reporter Laura Chia talk to Singapore’s most-capped netball player Charmaine Soh, who returns to international action at the Asian Netball Championships at the OCBC Arena.Soh, 29, talks about the decision to work her way back into contention for the national team just months after giving birth, the “toughest month” in her life

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S1E49: Treatment of Olympic gold medallist Joseph...

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2022/09/01

Synopsis: This ST video livestream was hosted by Cheow Sue-Ann on Aug 31. In the aftermath of Joseph Schooling's confession to having consumed cannabis overseas, netizens have had mixed responses - with some questioning if the Olympic gold medallist has been treated fairly. ST journalist Jean Lau talks about the penalties when one is caught consuming drugs overseas. She also discusses if Schooling's punishment is exceptional. Produced by: ST Video team Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope

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S1E48: Can Joseph Schooling make a comeback after...

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2022/08/31

Synopsis: This ST video livestream was hosted by Lynlee Foo on Aug 31. Singapore's first and only Olympic gold medallist Joseph Schooling has confessed to consuming cannabis in Hanoi in May 2022, while he was on short-term disruption from full-time national service. The Straits Times' Deepanraj Ganesan and Rohit Brijnath speak with host Lynlee Foo about what might have happened and whether Singapore's golden boy can bounce back after this. Produced by: ST Video Edited by: ST Video & Penelope

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S1E47: MMA star Demetrious Johnson talks travel,...

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2022/08/23

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport. In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz welcomes mixed martial arts (MMA) star Demetrious Johnson into the studio as he prepares to challenge Adriano Moraes for his One Championship flyweight world title bout at the One on Prime 1 event, at 8am, on 27 Aug. The man known as “Mighty Mouse” in the MMA world talks about his traveling halfway around the world to fight in

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S1E46: EPL columnist John Brewin gazes into his...

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2022/08/09

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport. In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz chats with reporter Deepanraj Ganesan and ST’s English Premier League columnist John Brewin on takeaways from the opening weekend of action in the 22/23 season, and what lies ahead. They talk leading contenders, dark horses, early write-offs (hint: it’s Man United) and also possible surprise packages among the new boys in the

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S1E45: Liverpool CEO Billy Hogan on staying at the top

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2022/07/19

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in Singapore sport. In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz chats with Billy Hogan, the chief executive officer of English football giants Liverpool, who was in town when the Reds played the Standard Chartered Singapore Trophy exhibition match with Crystal Palace.On the eve of the game, Hogan talks about the club’s revival and rise to the top since he arrived in 2012, staying at

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S1E44: New Singapore Swimming president Mark Chay on...

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2022/07/06

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in Singapore sport. In this episode, ST sports correspondent David Lee chats with local sports administrator Mark Chay about why he wants to be Singapore Swimming Association's new president despite his burgeoning portfolio. Not only has he been a former national swimmer, swim club director, and Singapore Hockey Federation chief executive officer, he is now a swim coach and Global Esports

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S1E43: Former Valencia president Anil Murthy on his...

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2022/06/28

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in Singapore sport.In this episode, ST sports correspondent David Lee chats with former Valencia president Anil Murthy about his highs and lows running the Spanish football club.The Singaporean was Valencia president for five out of the eight tumultuous seasons under Singaporean tycoon Peter Lim. While they won a King's Cup in 2019 and qualified for the Champions League thrice, there was also a

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S1E42: Teong Tzen Wei’s rise from ‘Old Chang Kee boy’...

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2022/06/21

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in Singapore sport. In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz chats with national swimmer Teong Tzen Wei about his recent milestones in the pool. Teong, 24, talks about becoming only the third Singaporean man to race in the final of a World Championships, becoming the only South-east Asian to go under 22 seconds in the 50m freestyle, and how he experienced a sea change in his

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S1E41: Dana White on UFC's aspirations in Asia and...

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2022/06/09

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles Singapore's national sports talking points. In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz chats with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White about the UFC 275 event in Singapore, which fights excite him most, and the UFC's plans to reach and develop talent in previously uncharted territories. Highlights (click/tap above): 00:49 - Why turn UFC Singapore into a Pay-per-view? 03:30 -

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S1E40: Boxing ropes in 'The Chosen Wan' to turn...

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2022/06/07

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles Singapore's national sports talking points. In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz chats with former top national boxer Muhamad Ridhwan about his new role as co-coach of the national boxing squad, as it aims for improvement at the Cambodia SEA Games taking place in May 2023. Ridhwan also talks about calling time on his professional career - how retirement crept up on him - and what he has been up

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S1E39: Victories, near misses and new stars from the...

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2022/05/24

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles Singapore's national sports talking points.In this episode, the ST sports desk quartet of Sazali Abdul Aziz, Kimberly Kwek, Laura Chia and Deepanraj Ganesan review the Hanoi SEA Games from the Vietnamese capital, where Team Singapore won a good share of the medals that were on offer - with 47 gold, 46 silver and 71 bronze medals - for their third-best showing at an overseas SEA Games. Highlights(click/tap

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S1E38: Team Singapore say hello to the Hanoi SEA...

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2022/05/10

Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles Singapore's national sports talking points. In this episode, SEA Games-bound ST sports desk quartet Sazali Abdul Aziz, Kimberly Kwek, Laura Chia and Deepanraj Ganesan share their thoughts on how Team Singapore will fare at the May 12-23 regional multi-sport competition.Highlights (click/tap above):0:49 Is a medal, or an early return on the cards for football?3:41 Swimmers and paddlers to shine again - maybe athletics

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