We talk endlessly about how to fix Singapore football. But are we overlooking a potential solution?Women's football appears to be making strides, developing its own talent pipeline and unearthing gems like Amelia Tan, who at just 15, has already broken into senior football. So, is the women's game getting something right that the men's game can learn from?

Izz Haziq Izan, Programme Lead for Lion City Sailors' Women & Girls division, and Amelia herself join Sports Minutes to tell us more.

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We talk endlessly about how to fix Singapore football. But are we overlooking a potential solution?Women's football appears to be making strides, developing its own talent pipeline and unearthing gems like Amelia Tan, who at just 15, has already broken into senior football. So, is the women's game getting something right that the men's game can learn from?
Izz Haziq Izan, Programme Lead for Lion City Sailors' Women &amp; Girls division, and Amelia herself join Sports Minutes to tell us more. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! <a href="mailto:raushan@sph.com.sg">raushan@sph.com.sg</a>

Sports Minutes: Could Women's football be the fix for Singapore's sporting ambitions?

A father who once wore Singapore’s colours. A son now rising through Atletico Madrid’s academy. And a family that bet it all on a footballing dream..all the way in Spain. Now, Kyen Sasikumar is on the cusp of representing Singapore at the Under-15 World Cup. But what does it take to chase the dream - and what does it cost? We bring Kyen and former Lion R. Sasikumar together to talk ambition, sacrifice, pride and legacy.

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A father who once wore Singapore&rsquo;s colours. A son now rising through Atletico Madrid&rsquo;s academy. And a family that bet it all on a footballing dream..all the way in Spain. Now, Kyen Sasikumar is on the cusp of representing Singapore at the Under-15 World Cup. But what does it take to chase the dream - and what does it cost? We bring Kyen and former Lion R. Sasikumar together to talk ambition, sacrifice, pride and legacy. READ MORE: <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/madrid-based-kyen-sasikumar-looking-to-deliver-for-spore-u-15s-at-fifa-youth-world-cup-and-festival">https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/madrid-based-kyen-sasikumar-looking-to-deliver-for-spore-u-15s-at-fifa-youth-world-cup-and-festival</a>
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Sports Minutes: A father's gamble, a son's gain? R. Sasikumar and Baku-bound son Kyen on chasing goals and chasing dreams

Back-to-back Asian championship crowns? Check. World Cup-bound? Check. The Singapore Women’s Netball Team aka the Vandas have delivered on court, winning back-to-back continental titles and qualifying for the 2027 Netball World Cup. Yet, why does it feel like they deserve more attention? Head coach Tara Steel and vice-captain Angelina Lim join us to discuss the team’s ambitions, the team's challenges and whether Singaporeans are doing enough to support our champions.

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Back-to-back Asian championship crowns? Check. World Cup-bound? Check. The Singapore Women&rsquo;s Netball Team aka the Vandas have delivered on court, winning back-to-back continental titles and qualifying for the 2027 Netball World Cup. Yet, why does it feel like they deserve more attention? Head coach Tara Steel and vice-captain Angelina Lim join us to discuss the team&rsquo;s ambitions, the team's challenges and whether Singaporeans are doing enough to support our champions. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! <a href="mailto:raushan@sph.com.sg">raushan@sph.com.sg</a>

Sports Minutes: From Asia to the World, Singapore Netball is on the rise...but are we meeting them halfway?

Millions watch the drivers on race day. But what about the man calling the shots behind the scenes? At the Singapore Grand Prix, Sports Minutes sits down with Ayao Komatsu, Team Principal of TGR Haas F1, to reflect on his journey from engineer to team leader, the search for the next generation of talent, and the ambition driving the team forward.

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Millions watch the drivers on race day. But what about the man calling the shots behind the scenes? At the Singapore Grand Prix, Sports Minutes sits down with Ayao Komatsu, Team Principal of TGR Haas F1, to reflect on his journey from engineer to team leader, the search for the next generation of talent, and the ambition driving the team forward. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! <a href="mailto:raushan@sph.com.sg">raushan@sph.com.sg</a>

Sports Minutes: What does it take to be a Formula 1 team principal?

“Trust the Process.” It’s a phrase Gavin Lee has repeated time and again, since taking charge of the Lions in November 2025. But after that sobering 6-0 hammering by Malaysia, what exactly are we trusting? Nearly a week on from that painful night in Bandung, Gavin joins us to address the result, the reaction, the criticism, his squad - and whether Singapore’s footballing project is still on track.

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&ldquo;Trust the Process.&rdquo; It&rsquo;s a phrase Gavin Lee has repeated time and again, since taking charge of the Lions in November 2025. But after that sobering 6-0 hammering by Malaysia, what exactly are we trusting? Nearly a week on from that painful night in Bandung, Gavin joins us to address the result, the reaction, the criticism, his squad - and whether Singapore&rsquo;s footballing project is still on track. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! <a href="mailto:raushan@sph.com.sg">raushan@sph.com.sg</a>

Sports Minutes: Gavin Lee on picking up the pieces after the pain inflicted by Malaysia, lessons learnt from the FIFA ASEAN Cup and the road ahead to the Asian Cup

So it all comes down to this. Singapore need a result against Malaysia in their final group game to stay alive in the FIFA ASEAN Cup, and Safuwan Baharudin joins Sports Minutes ahead of the crunch Causeway clash. He looks back on Indonesia, THAT red card and the subsequent win over Bangladesh, while discussing Gavin Lee, Perry Ng and the road to the Asian Cup. Will the Lions rise to the occasion once again?

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So it all comes down to this. Singapore need a result against Malaysia in their final group game to stay alive in the FIFA ASEAN Cup, and Safuwan Baharudin joins Sports Minutes ahead of the crunch Causeway clash. He looks back on Indonesia, THAT red card and the subsequent win over Bangladesh, while discussing Gavin Lee, Perry Ng and the road to the Asian Cup. Will the Lions rise to the occasion once again? Got a story to tell? Get in touch! <a href="mailto:raushan@sph.com.sg">raushan@sph.com.sg</a>

Sports Minutes: Safuwan Baharudin on ‘do-or-die’ Malaysia clash, Indonesia red card & Lions’ caps dream

From Jurong to Jakarta - Haziq Kamarudin’s football journey has taken another major step. The FC Jurong midfielder has earned his maiden Singapore call-up for the FIFA ASEAN Cup. We get to know the man behind the moment. From his reaction to the call-up and that timely goal against Hougang, to the Japanese influence at Jurong and what he hopes to bring to the Lions.

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From Jurong to Jakarta - Haziq Kamarudin&rsquo;s football journey has taken another major step. The FC Jurong midfielder has earned his maiden Singapore call-up for the FIFA ASEAN Cup. We get to know the man behind the moment. From his reaction to the call-up and that timely goal against Hougang, to the Japanese influence at Jurong and what he hopes to bring to the Lions. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! <a href="mailto:raushan@sph.com.sg">raushan@sph.com.sg</a>

Sports Minutes: Haziq Kamarudin on Jurong goals and Jakarta dreams after maiden call-up to Gavin Lee's squad

27 goals, six red cards...and after just two matchweeks, questions are already being raised about the standard of officiating in the Singapore Premier League. Speaking of standards, FC Jurong & Geylang International lead the way after 2 games, while Firdaus Kassim’s Young Lions remain winless (and frankly look listless), as they still search for a spark.

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27 goals, six red cards...and after just two matchweeks, questions are already being raised about the standard of officiating in the Singapore Premier League. Speaking of standards, FC Jurong &amp; Geylang International lead the way after 2 games, while Firdaus Kassim&rsquo;s Young Lions remain winless (and frankly look listless), as they still search for a spark.
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Sports Minutes: Referees under fire (again) as red cards raise questions | 26/27 Singapore Premier League

How do you build a great football stadium? Singapore may soon get another chance to find out, with plans for a new South Stand at Jalan Besar. But could The Kallang be doing more? Zia-ul Raushan went behind the scenes at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and sat down with Spurs commercial director Alex Scotcher to explore what makes a modern football venue, one that is regarded as Europe's finest, tick - and what lessons Singapore can take home.

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How do you build a great football stadium? Singapore may soon get another chance to find out, with plans for a new South Stand at Jalan Besar. But could The Kallang be doing more? Zia-ul Raushan went behind the scenes at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and sat down with Spurs commercial director Alex Scotcher to explore what makes a modern football venue, one that is regarded as Europe's finest, tick - and what lessons Singapore can take home. READ MORE:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/jalan-besar-stadium-could-get-a-new-south-stand-additional-1500-seats?ref=latest-headlines">https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/jalan-besar-stadium-could-get-a-new-south-stand-additional-1500-seats?ref=latest-headlines</a> Got a story to tell? Get in touch! <a href="mailto:raushan@sph.com.sg">raushan@sph.com.sg</a>

Sports Minutes: The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a blueprint for sporting venues in Singapore?

Kai Whitmore has done the sightseeing, (tried to) learn Singlish and watched plenty of Singapore football. Now, it’s time to play. With Young Lions desperately hoping to improve on their sorry showings - Kai arrives with ambition, experience, pedigree and a rather obvious long-term target - the national team. But first, will the Young Lions roar in the season ahead?

🎧🇸🇬 Tune in as Sports Minutes builds you to the 26/27 Singapore Premier League season!

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Kai Whitmore has done the sightseeing, (tried to) learn Singlish and watched plenty of Singapore football. Now, it&rsquo;s time to play. With Young Lions desperately hoping to improve on their sorry showings - Kai arrives with ambition, experience, pedigree and a rather obvious long-term target - the national team. But first, will the Young Lions roar in the season ahead?
🎧🇸🇬 Tune in as Sports Minutes builds you to the 26/27 Singapore Premier League season!
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Sports Minutes: Kai Whitmore is a Young Lion now, but will he eventually be a part of Gavin's pride?

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.

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.

Sports Minutes with Zia-ul Raushan

In the world of sport, delve beyond the headlines to discover the synergies between sports and daily life. Big stories, quirky anecdotes, and hot takes.

Sports Minutes puts Singapore football at its core, bringing to life the stories beyond the scoreboard - the people, the pressure, and the purpose that drive the beautiful game.

Beyond football, it expands beyond the pitch into the wider world of Singapore sport - spotlighting defining journeys and building deeper connections with the athletes who carry national pride. More than sport, Sports Minutes is about identity, belief, and what it means to represent Singapore.

Sports Minutes puts Singapore football at its core, bringing to life the stories beyond the scoreboard - the people, the pressure, and the purpose that drive the beautiful game.
Beyond football, it expands beyond the pitch into the wider world of Singapore sport - spotlighting defining journeys and building deeper connections with the athletes who carry national pride. More than sport, Sports Minutes is about identity, belief, and what it means to represent Singapore.

Sports Minutes with Zia-ul Raushan

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