They train together. They travel together. They compete together. And yes… they’re a couple too. Matilda Lai and Nur Aufa Emil join Sports Minutes after representing Singapore at the Commonwealth Games, with another big 3x3 basketball event coming up very soon on home soil. We chat about their journeys, setbacks, injuries, sacrifices and what it’s like having someone beside you who understands exactly what elite sport demands.

Got a story to tell? Get in touch!
raushan@sph.com.sg

They train together. They travel together. They compete together. And yes&hellip; they&rsquo;re a couple too. Matilda Lai and Nur Aufa Emil join Sports Minutes after representing Singapore at the Commonwealth Games, with another big 3x3 basketball event coming up very soon on home soil. We chat about their journeys, setbacks, injuries, sacrifices and what it&rsquo;s like having someone beside you who understands exactly what elite sport demands.
Got a story to tell? Get in touch! <a href="mailto:raushan@sph.com.sg">raushan@sph.com.sg</a>

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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.