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Sports Minutes: Why Singaporean boxer Danisha Mathialagan walked away from a career in healthcare to chase sporting glory

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What would you sacrifice for a dream? For Singaporean boxer Danisha, the answer was everything — breaking a scholarship bond, leaving a stable healthcare career, and stepping into the unknown, all for the love of boxing. And she’s not just chasing medals — she’s fighting for the flag, and fighting to make history. As Singapore’s first boxer in decades to qualify for the Asian Games, Danisha Mathialagan now has her sights set on more. Tune in to hear her incredible journey of grit and glory.

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https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/combat-sports/singapore-boxer-danisha-mathialagan-sacrifices-full-time-job-as-she-eyes-sea-games-medal-in-2025

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