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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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24:21

Sports Minutes: Surprises in the Singapore Premier...

Sports Minutes with Zia-ul Raushan ·

2026/03/16

Surprises galore this Singapore Premier League weekend - with Geylang snapping a 4-game winless streak, coaches opting to be experimental in their team selections and a refereeing decision that left fans scratching their heads We unpack it all, plus cast our eye on potential nominees for season-ending awards on Sports Minutes. Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:43

Sports Minutes: Sušak makes history in added time to...

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2026/03/02

History was made this past weekend as a goalkeeper scored for the first time in the Singapore Premier League - rescuing a late point for the league-leading Lion City Sailors. But beyond history, there was yet more refereeing calls that had implications on results and outcomes that had ramifications on the title race. Sports Minutes unpacks it all, in the company of Deepanraj Ganesan of The Straits Times.Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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32:17

Sports Minutes: Aleksandar Ranković on on Sailors...

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2026/02/27

Silverware galore at home. A landmark run in Asia. But ultimately, not enough. Aleksandar Rankovic joins Sports Minutes to reflect on his departure as head coach from Lion City Sailors - discussing continental ambitions, squad evolution, and the moment he knew his time at the club might be coming to an end.Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:50

Sports Minutes: Another SPL weekend marred by...

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2026/02/23

When the referee becomes the headline (again), you know there’s a problem. Kyoga Nakamura’s elbow went unpunished, while weeks ago Madhu Mohana was sanctioned for a similar incident. Sports Minutes speaks exclusively to Madhu himself, plus Deepanraj Ganesan weighs in as we - uncover the consistently inconsistent levels of officiating in the Singapore Premier League. Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:15

Sports Minutes: Shah Shahiran on the Stags’...

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2026/02/20

Quarter-finals secured in the ACL Two, and now a blockbuster clash with league leaders Lion City Sailors awaits. Add in a recent coaching change and a relentless February schedule, and BG Tampines Rovers have plenty on their plate. Vice-captain Shah Shahiran joins Sports Minutes to discuss momentum, mindset, and what it’ll take to keep the Stags charging on all fronts. Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:59

Sports Minutes: Hougang United 2.0 taking shape under...

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2026/01/23

When change happens behind the scenes and silence follows online, speculation fills the void. So with Hougang United in flux, Sports Minutes sits down with Panarai “Otto” Pansiri and Walid Lounis to separate fact from fiction. Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:47

Sports Minutes: Abdil Qaiyyim on joining the Young...

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2026/01/21

In a season crying out for change, the Young Lions have doubled down on experience...again. Veterans Izwan Mahbud and Abdil Qaiyyim have been drafted in by Coach Firdaus Kassim, to guide a youthful squad on and off the pitch. And with nearly 200 league appearances under his belt, 'Abang Abdil' joins Sports Minutes to talk leadership, responsibility, and fixing a fragile back line. Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:35

Sports Minutes: Izwan endures nightmare debut while...

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2026/01/19

4 matches, 21 goals, 2 Red Cards, a host of debuts and a ton of talking points! The Singapore Premier League is well and truly back, and it takes centre stage on Sports Minutes! Zia-ul Raushan and Deepanraj Ganesan unpack all that went down across the weekend - including contentious decisions and cracking goals.Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:33

Sports Minutes: Lion City Sailors win third Singapore...

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2026/01/12

The Lion City Sailors secured a third consecutive Singapore Cup title, beating BG Tampines Rovers 2-0 after extra time. But beyond the Sailors' historic three-peat - the match was marred by an administrative error by the Stags, who now face forfeiting the match due to a rule breach. Sports Minutes has the details as Zia-ul Raushan speaks to Deepanraj Ganesan of The Straits Times.READ

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28:01

Sports Minutes: With an AFC Pro License secured, what...

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2026/01/07

As Singapore football enters a new era, local coaches are finally being trusted with bigger responsibilities. Jaswinder Singh, assistant coach at Albirex Jurong, joins Sports Minutes to discuss his coaching journey, the grind behind earning the AFC Pro Licence, and the realities of carving a career around the beautiful game. Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:23

Sports Minutes: Andrea Verolino on lifts the lid of...

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2026/01/05

They’re blamed, booed, and rarely praised, but what’s it really like to be a referee? Former Singapore Premier League official Andrea Verolino joins Sports Minutes to tackle VAR debates, referee reviews, and fan misconceptions head-on. From “referee kayu” chants to high-pressure nights at the National Stadium, this is an unfiltered look at football’s most scrutinised role.Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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21:24

Sports Minutes: How 8-year old Singaporean skater...

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2025/12/02

She’s all of eight years of age, but she’s fearless, and she’s made Singapore proud on home soil. Skater Chloe Chua wowed the crowd at a recent international event here in Singapore, and today Chloe’s coach Lucas Ng and Koh Chee Wah non-executive chairman from KIN Productions join Sports Minutes to reflect on her performance and what her story means for the next generation of local athletes as well as the Singapore sports scene.Got a story to tell? Get in

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16:09

Sports Minutes: Gavin Lee officially named Singapore...

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2025/11/28

It’s official - 35-year-old Singaporean Gavin Lee has been named head coach of the Singapore Men’s National Team, just a week after guiding the Lions to historic Asian Cup qualification. Fresh off signing an 18-month deal that takes him through the 2026 Asean Championship and the 2027 Asian Cup, Gavin joins Sports Minutes to discuss his rise from interim to in-charge, from failed footballer to in-demand tactician, and from managing Tampines to taking on the biggest job in Singapore

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16:12

Sports Minutes: Singapore’s Ethan Brown on serving a...

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2025/11/24

Just months ago, Ethan Brown was serving NS. Today, he’s back from Misano after battling some of the world’s top young drivers. He joins Sports Minutes to talk national service, national pride and the belief that a Singaporean can make it all the way to the pinnacle of GT racing. Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:40

Sports Minutes: Ilhan-inspired Lions make history,...

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2025/11/18

An historic night, an historic feat. Singapore are through to the 2027 Asian Cup after securing a 2-1 win away in Hong Kong. We hear from the jubilant camp post-match, and also wonder if Gavin Lee and Hariss Harun will be the ones to lead our Lions at the 2027 Asian Cup. Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:26

Sports Minutes: Glenn Kweh on Thai exploits, finding...

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2025/11/16

He’s found scoring form for club and country, secured his spot on the wing for the National Team, and is running at defenders with confidence. Now,Glenn Kweh joins Sports Minutes for an heartfelt chat about goals, growth, Gavin’s demands and the dream of making history with the Lions. Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:00

Sports Minutes: Lessons learnt from Singapore's 3-2...

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2025/11/13

Ahead of the 'winner-takes-all' assignment in Hong Kong on November 18, Singapore fell to a 3-2 defeat in a friendly against Thailand. Scoreline aside, what did we learn from the performance? And how are things shaping up in the Lions' den ahead of next week's clash? Deepanraj Ganesan weighs in on Sports Minutes. Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:19

Sports Minutes: History-making Sailors Women inspired...

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2025/11/12

They’ve seen the men’s team make history...now it’s their turn! Ahead of their AFC Women’s Champions League group stage debut, Lion City Sailors captain Umairah Hamdan and striker Raeka Ee sit down with Sports Minutes to share their excitement, lessons from their qualifying campaign, and how they’re drawing inspiration from the Sailors’ continental journey to chart their own.READ

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27:59

Sports Minutes: Tajeli Salamat on mistakes, missed...

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2025/11/10

A career marked by brilliance and blemishes. Tajeli Salamat’s story is one of talent, turmoil, turning points and tough lessons. On this Sports Minutes EXCLUSIVE, Tajeli offers his most candid interview yet - unpacking what really happened, what he’s learned, and what comes next for one of Singapore’s most polarising footballers.Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:43

Sports Minutes: How Netball Singapore is uniting...

Sports Minutes with Zia-ul Raushan ·

2025/10/27

What does bigger, bolder, better really mean? Sports Minutes finds out from Netball Singapore's CEO Daniel Ho and Singlife's chief marketing officer Debra Soon - as they reveal how the 2025 Singlife Nations Cup will raise the bar for the sport in Singapore. Event information and tickets:https://ticketmaster.sg/activity/detail/25sg_nationscup Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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