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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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 &amp; resolutions.
Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! <a href="mailto:edanker@sph.com.sg">edanker@sph.com.sg</a> | <a href="mailto:raushan@sph.com.sg">raushan@sph.com.sg</a>

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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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New year, New me: Nathan Mao, the 15-year old Singaporean wonder kid,  on why the future is here and now

A late comeback clinched Singapore a 3-2 victory over Myanmar - their first win in over a year. But can the Lions keep this momentum heading into the AFF Championship? We hear from the goal scorers and Faris Ramli, who doesn’t hold back on the team’s flaws – plus, Safuwan Baharudin - who's availability for selection is now in question. 

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https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/late-comeback-sees-singapore-beat-myanmar-in-warmup-match-for-mitsubishi-electric-cup

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A late comeback clinched Singapore a 3-2 victory over Myanmar - their first win in over a year. But can the Lions keep this momentum heading into the AFF Championship? We hear from the goal scorers and Faris Ramli, who doesn’t hold back on the team’s flaws – plus, Safuwan Baharudin - who's availability for selection is now in question. 
READ MORE: <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/late-comeback-sees-singapore-beat-myanmar-in-warmup-match-for-mitsubishi-electric-cup">https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/late-comeback-sees-singapore-beat-myanmar-in-warmup-match-for-mitsubishi-electric-cup</a>
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Sports Minutes: Singapore rev up AFF Championship preparations with 3-2 win over Myanmar

Heading into the year-end AFF Championship, Singapore's head coach Tstuomo Ogura is still searching for his first win at the helm of the Lions. So how important will the upcoming friendlies against Myanmar and Chinese Taipei be, to build momentum ahead of the regional competition? And how big an issue will the striking conundrum be for Singapore, with Ikhsan and Ilhan Fandi set to miss out? Safuwan Baharudin sits down with Sports Minutes ahead of the Lions' double-header to discuss this and much more.

READ MORE:
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/lions-on-the-hunt-for-hitmen-with-fandi-brothers-set-to-miss-mitsubishi-electric-cup

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raushan@sph.com.sg

Heading into the year-end AFF Championship, Singapore's head coach Tstuomo Ogura is still searching for his first win at the helm of the Lions. So how important will the upcoming friendlies against Myanmar and Chinese Taipei be, to build momentum ahead of the regional competition? And how big an issue will the striking conundrum be for Singapore, with Ikhsan and Ilhan Fandi set to miss out? Safuwan Baharudin sits down with Sports Minutes ahead of the Lions' double-header to discuss this and much more.
READ MORE: <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/lions-on-the-hunt-for-hitmen-with-fandi-brothers-set-to-miss-mitsubishi-electric-cup">https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/lions-on-the-hunt-for-hitmen-with-fandi-brothers-set-to-miss-mitsubishi-electric-cup</a>
Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! <a href="mailto:raushan@sph.com.sg">raushan@sph.com.sg</a>

Sports Minutes: Safuwan Baharudin on Singapore's striking conundrum and AFF Championship preparations

Few have faced what Annie Yam has, and come out stronger. Twice a cancer survivor, Annie returned to competitive swimming, proving her spirit is as strong as her strokes. And on Sports Minutes today, she shares her emotional journey of survival, hope, and resilience.

READ MORE: 
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/for-masters-swimmer-and-cancer-survivor-annie-yam-being-in-the-pool-is-already-a-victory

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raushan@sph.com.sg

Few have faced what Annie Yam has, and come out stronger. Twice a cancer survivor, Annie returned to competitive swimming, proving her spirit is as strong as her strokes. And on Sports Minutes today, she shares her emotional journey of survival, hope, and resilience.
READ MORE:  <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/for-masters-swimmer-and-cancer-survivor-annie-yam-being-in-the-pool-is-already-a-victory">https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/for-masters-swimmer-and-cancer-survivor-annie-yam-being-in-the-pool-is-already-a-victory</a> Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! <a href="mailto:raushan@sph.com.sg">raushan@sph.com.sg</a>

New year, New me: Nathan Mao, the 15-year old Singaporean wonder kid, on why the future is here and now

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