Sports Minutes with Zia-ul Raushan

Unveiled as the new director for both Singapore’s senior and Under-22 men’s teams, Tsutoma Ogura will be looking to buck the trend of his two compatriots who last filled the hot seat. So why have FAS got down the Japanese route again? And what are the challenges that lie ahead for the 57-year old? Deepanraj Ganesan from The Straits Times weighs in!

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With greater policing of FFP & Profitability and Sustainability, clubs across Europe have had their purse strings tightened. Heading into the final day of the window, only 17 players have been signed by Premier League clubs in January, with 10 permanent transfers, seven loan deals and disclosed fees of about £50m. The outlay in January 2023? A a record-breaking £843m! We speak to James Walton, Sports Business Group Leader with Deloitte Asia, to find out more!

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Having led Balestier Khalsa to a top-four finish in the Singapore Premier League, equaling the team's highest ever finishing position, in his first full season at the helm - Tigers' head coach Peter de Roo is already plotting to do better in 2024. We caught up with the Dutchman on how his revolution is taking shape, new signings for the new season and on the vacant managerial position of the Singapore National team.

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In 2023, Nathan Mao became the youngest player to make his debut in the Singapore Premier League - aged just 15 years and 5 days old. And since then he's been earmarked as one of the brightest talents to emerge from the Lion City, even before completing his secondary school education! So what is in the works for Nathan in 2024? We spoke to him to find all about his aims, aspirations & resolutions.

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The news that Jurgen Klopp is set to leave Liverpool at the end of this season has undoubtedly rocked the football world. What is the legacy the enigmatic German leaves, will his team finish the season strong to give him a fitting farewell, and how will the Reds' hierachy replace their seemingly irreplaceable manager? We caught up with Liverpool legend John Arne Riise to canvass his thoughts!

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For those looking to get active as part of their new year’s resolutions for 2024, there is a nagging worry as they return to the gym, football field and badminton hall. The risk of injury looms for all, whether they are student-athletes or weekend warriors. We speak to Dr Cormac O’Muircheartaigh, medical director of the Sports Medicine Lab, for his expert insights into common sports injuries and how to prevent them.

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The HSBC Women's World Championship returns to Singapore in February 2024 for a 16th edition. Featuring the world's best, the four-day festival of golf will be a platform to celebrate the sport of golf, all the brilliant women competing, and many inspirational women from all facets of life around the world. We speak to Becky Harding, Tournament Director of HSBC Women’s World Championship & local qualifier Chen Xing Tong to find out more!

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Manchester United have persuaded Omar Berrada - one of the architects of Manchester City's success under Pep Guardiola - away from the Etihad to become their new CEO. But who is the 46-year old Spaniard? And what will he bring to the table to rescue the ailing red half of Manchester? We speak to ex-Singapore footballer Sasikumar, who worked with Berrada during his time in Spain, to find out more!

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Having secured her card on the prestigious Ladies European Tour in 2024, Singaporean Shannon Tan has made a remarkable start to live as a professional golfer - finishing runner-up in her maiden event. So what next for the hotshot, who at just 19 years of age seems to be on the fast track to success? We spoke to her to find out!

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Singaporean rower Saiyidah Aisyah reflects on her 2016 Olympic debut and THAT return to Rio de Janeiro - the one that sparked her comeback to professional rowing. Why is she mounting this comeback at the age of 35? And what are the challenges that lie ahead as she seeks to qualify for Paris 2024? Tune in to find out!

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