Sports Minutes: Onwards and upwards for the Singapore Lionesses?

The Singapore Women's National team recently clinched third-place at the 2024 AFF Cup, which secured qualification for the 2025 ASEAN Women’s Championship. But despite the main objective being met, observers have questioned the performances. So what are the challenges that plague the women's game, …

Sports Minutes: Singapore’s qualification hopes hang in the balance after 4-2 defeat to Thailand

It's all to play for heading into the final round of Group A fixtures in the ASEAN Championship after Singapore's 4-2 loss to Thailand. But does the endeavour shown in the opening half, coupled by a sizeable turnout of 22,611 fans give the Lions fresh optimism and impetus to secure a spot in the se…

Sports Minutes: Shahdan Sulaiman on ‘surprise’ call-up, AFF Championship so far, assignment against Thailand and his future

Sports Minutes heads into the Lions Den for this episode, as we check in with Shahdan Sulaiman ahead of Singapore's match against Thailand on 17th December. Has 6 points from the opening 2 matches papered over the cracks, and could this be the 36-year old's final hurrah for the National Team? All t…

Sports Minutes: Fans lament "toothless" showing despite Singapore's 2-1 win over Cambodia

A win is a win, but what did we learn from Singapore's AFF Championship 2-1 win over Cambodia on opening day? And will the Lions last the cause if they continue to remain toothless? Deepanraj Ganesan weighs in on Sports Minutes! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

Sports Minutes: How football provided a sanctuary and gave hope to 17-year old Denilson

What if football was more than just a game? On Sports Minutes, 17-year-old Denilson - a footballer with Geylang International - shares how the beautiful game became his safe haven from life’s challenges. From growing up without his parents to training in Japan, he talks about resilience, grit, and …

Sports Minutes: Blake Ricciuto on Tanjong Pagar’s troubles, life after leaving Singapore and more

Ever heard of the saying “you only realise what you’ve lost when it’s gone”? Well that has certainly been the case for Tanjong Pagar United this season - with a host of high profile exits, both within their coaching team and playing personnel culminating in the team languishing at the bottom of the…

Sports Minutes: An athlete’s playbook for corporate success

What happens when medal-winning athletes exchange the thrill of victory for the challenges of the corporate world? Sports Minutes delves into the inspiring journeys of champions who’ve channeled their resilience and passion to excel beyond the world of sports - in conversation with Wendy Koh, Manag…

Sports Minutes: Singapore's AFF Championship preparations hit a speed bump, but what did we learn from the two friendlies?

So, what went wrong for our Lions? Just days after a thrilling win over Myanmar, Singapore stumbled in a 3-2 defeat to Chinese Taipei, leaving fans frustrated and questioning the team’s readiness ahead of the upcoming AFF Championship. We hear from various players within the camp as well as Deepanr…

Sports Minutes: How this 48-year old redefined ageing to be crowned a world champion

Think your age holds you back? Think again, Because aged 48, Tham Boon Kit became a world champion in martial arts - proving that active aging unlocks strength, purpose, and possibility. Tune in to hear his journey and get inspired to rethink what age can mean for you. Got a story to tell? Get in …

Sports Minutes: Singapore rev up AFF Championship preparations with 3-2 win over Myanmar

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 availabi…