Sports Minutes with Zia-ul Raushan

Both have represented Singapore. Both have made sacrifices. Yet their sporting experiences couldn't be more different. Siblings Sara and Jeffery Lightfoot join us to discuss national pride, funding disparities, athlete welfare and the challenges of pursuing sporting excellence in Singapore. When some sports enjoy greater resources than others, what does "equal footing" really mean? Got a story to tell? Get in [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The SPL title may seemingly be heading the Sailors way, but the race to finish fourth is far from over. 3 points separate Balestier Khalsa in 4th and Geylang International in 5th - with 3 games to go, two of which are against each other. So a grandstand finish on the cards, and one man who could play a pivotal role for the Tigers is Jakov Katuša. He sits down with Sports Minutes to tell us all about his past, his present and his future.Got a story to tell? Get in [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The finish line is in sight for the Singapore Premier League, with the Sailors moving another step closer to defend their crown. But could there yet be more twists and turns? Plus, the end of season brings coronation for players too. So who's in the running for the individuals awards? Zia-ul Raushan and Deepanraj Ganesan run the rule on Sports Minutes.Got a story to tell? Get in [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you heard of the Rugby Sevens? You must have! But forget what you know because they're doing things a little differently this year. How different? Well tune in to find out as Sam Pinder, General Manager, Sevens - World Rugby, joins us to tell us why this upcoming edition is set to revolutionise the event as we know it! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with [email protected] | [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with [email protected] | [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From overcoming stereotypes and breaking glass ceilings, to representing Singapore and setting World Records - Farhanna Farid, national powerlifter and world record holder, tells us about her journey to the turning her passion into something professional. Farhanna has also been nominated for 2022 ST Athlete of the Year award.  READ MORE:https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/st-athlete-of-the-year-nominee-farhanna-farid-s-letter-to-her-younger-self  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.