Sports Minutes with Zia-ul Raushan

With 109 caps for Singapore and counting, Safuwan Baharudin is a household name in the local game. But having had to miss out on being a part of the National Team after he was not cleared by the Football Association of Singapore’s (FAS) medical team following successive head injuries - the 32-year old has made a return to the fold with a point to prove. What are his motivations, aims and ambitions? Tune in as he tells us.

READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/back-after-more-than-a-year-out-safuwan-baharudin-eager-to-make-up-for-lost-time

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Could we see a Singaporean in Formula 1, the pinnacle of motorsport, very soon? We certainly could, with 17-year old Christian Ho blazing a trail in the Spanish F4 Championship, and soon set to make the step up to Eurocup-3 series with Campos Racing. We catch up with the man himself on his 2023 exploits, and what the future holds!

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The highly anticipated 2023 Singapore Squash Open, which returns to the Lion City after its resounding success last year, will feature 48 of the world’s top squash athletes vying for a combined prize purse of US$220,000,  This tournament marks one of the first major competitions since squash was officially included in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. 

World No.1 Ali Farag & Singapore squash player Marcus Phua are in the hotseat to tell us more.

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Football took centre stage (thankfully!), as Chelsea and City player out an 8-goal thriller. But with VAR still being debated across the grounds, Elliott caught up with Gary Neville - who was in Singapore this past weekend!

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When you think football fashion, who is the first footballer that springs to mind? Be it flamboyant hairstyles or outlandish outfits, Elliott and Raushan take a trip down memory lane uncovering some head turners in the beautiful game!

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Described by her peers and coaches as ‘Champagne Charmaine’, Charmaine Soh has 128 appearances for the Singapore Netball team and FOUR gold medals to boot. Having represented the nation for more than a decade, the 33-year old recently announced her retirement from the sport - after clinching the Nations Cup on home soil. She sat down to look back on her stellar career, and look ahead to what the future holds.

READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/after-128-games-for-singapore-netballer-charmaine-soh-retires-with-a-gold-medal

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The Singapore national football team has been buoyed by the timely return of Safuwan Baharudin and Ikhsan Fandi - after both were named in the Lions' 24-man squad by Takayuki Nishigaya for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers second round fixtures against South Korea and Thailand. Having last played for the national team in June 2022, Safuwan has had to miss out due to concerns over medical clearance following successive head injuries. How has he worked his way back into the fold? Deepanraj Ganesan, sports reporter with The Straits Times, has the answers!

READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/safuwan-baharudin-ikhsan-fandi-return-for-lions-clash-with-south-korea-and-thailand

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VAR continued to take centre stage, as the London Derby won 4-1 by Chelsea against Tottenham - was marred by yet more controversy. The use of technology was required on NINE occasions in the first half alone! With the men in the middle facing severe scrutiny, we check in with Spurs boss Ange Postecoglu, pundit Gary Neville and Arsenal fan Eddy Hirono on this one!

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Arsenal said they "wholeheartedly support" manager Mikel Arteta after he criticised the officiating in Saturday's Premier League defeat by Newcastle United. The Magpies goal was allowed to stand after VAR took several minutes to check if the ball went out of play, whether there was a foul in the build-up and for offside as Arsenal fell to their first league defeat of the season. Do the Gunners have a case? Elliott and Raushan discuss!

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This is the inspiring story of 66-year old Xanthe Khatoon, a cancer survivor who overcame adversity to complete TWO marathons. And she's only getting started! We speak to Xanthe to learn more about journey through adversity, her mindset and her motivations.

READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/cancer-survivor-66-overcomes-obstacles-to-complete-5km-at-great-eastern-women-s-run

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