أفضل بودكاسات Hard Tackle (2024)

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S1E20: What is working in F1’s Red Bull Racing team like? 22:38

2M ago22:38

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Two Singaporeans share their experiences working for Red Bull racing. Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. The 2024 Singapore Grand Prix returns on Sept 22 when fans here witness exhilarating action over 62 laps of the 4.94-kilometre Marina Bay Street Circuit. And while the title race …

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S1E19: A look back at Paris Olympics 2024 with Max Maeder 30:01

3M ago30:01

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ST sports reporters and the SG bronze medalist look back at memorable moments in the Paris Olympics. Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. History was made on Aug 9, 2024, when kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder became Singapore’s youngest Olympic medallist after he clinched a bronze in the F…

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S1E18: Why are the Olympics so special? 41:59

4M ago41:59

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Singaporeans who have been to Olympics tell us why it is so important. Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. Whether you are an athlete or a sports enthusiast, it is clear that the Olympics hold a special place in hearts worldwide. From historic achievements to record breaking feats, th…

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S1E17: Raising an Olympian in Singapore 43:16

5M ago43:16

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What does it take for parents to nurture an athlete who wants to reach sport’s pinnacle? Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. The Olympics is just around the corner and come July, several Team Singapore athletes will fly the flag for the Republic in Paris. Two of them, kitefoiler Maxim…

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S1E16: Singapore EPL fans, sports presenter John Dykes debate a thrilling season 1:02:57

6M ago1:02:57

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Join in this passionate post mortem of the recently concluded 2023/24 English Premier League season. Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. As the dust settles on another thrilling English Premier League (EPL) season, the post-campaign analysis has begun at the Hard Tackle. ST Sports rep…

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S1E15: What is the state of the Deloitte Women's Premier League? 55:55

6M ago55:55

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Diving into women’s football in Singapore Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. In this episode of Hard Tackle, we look at the state of women’s football in Singapore and what the Republic needs to do to improve its standards. In the Lionesses’ most recent international friendlies, they …

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S1E14: What Singapore can learn from Joseph Schooling's retirement 44:39

7M ago44:39

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Did Singapore let its golden boy down in any way? Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. In this episode of Hard Tackle, we delve into the lessons from the recent retirement of Singaporean swimming sensation Joseph Schooling on April 2, 2024, at just 28 years of age. Join ST Sports repor…

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S1E1: Get into the new Hard Tackle Podcast channel from The Straits Times 1:23

7M ago1:23

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Hear the tough questions posed to our sports stars or authorities in our studio, and how they react. Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. The Straits Times' sports podcast has been around for the past few years, in different formats - from Game Of Two Halves, to Sports Talk, and now...…

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S1E13: Olympic champ Joseph Schooling in his own words as he retires 18:24

7M ago18:24

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Eight years after his stunning success at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Singapore’s greatest athlete has called time on his career. Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. In this special episode, we bring you an excerpt of assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath’s interview with Singapore’s Olym…

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S1E12: The Lions’ Tsutomu Ogura era is underway 45:48

8M ago45:48

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Can the Lions roar under Ogura? Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. In this episode of Hard Tackle, Deepanraj Ganesan is joined by former Singapore international Noor Ali and Singapore Premier League commentator and Lions fan Zia-ul Raushan to dissect the Singapore national football …

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S1E80: Singapore sisters making waves with Olympic qualification 21:45

8M ago21:45

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History-making sisters making waves with Olympic relay qualification Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. On Feb 18, Quah Ting Wen, Quah Jing Wen, Letitia Sim and Levenia Sim clocked 4 minutes and 2.88 seconds at the World Aquatics Championships to not just set a new women's 4x100m me…

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S1E11: New Lions head coach Tsutomu Ogura talks his vision for SG football 44:46

9M ago44:46

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So why do the Lions have yet another Japanese coach? Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives into a sports topic and tackles the hard questions with its guests on Hard Tackle. In this episode of Hard Tackle, Deepanraj Ganesan is joined by Football Association of Singapore president, Bernard Tan and the newly appointed…

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S1E79: Jowen Lim and Vera Tan on their love for wushu and each other 15:21

9M ago15:21

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Love is in the air for these wushu athletes. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. In this episode of Sports Talk, Deepanraj Ganesan gets into the Valentine’s Day mood and spoke to a sporting couple in wushu exponents Jowen Lim and Vera Tan. The pair started dating in 2015 and have sin…

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S1E78: Xabi Alonso my pick to succeed Klopp: Former Liverpool great Riise 12:28

9M ago12:28

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Xabi Alonso is now head coach for Bayer Leverkusen in the German Bundesliga. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. This is a special episode featuring a former Liverpool legend John Arne Riise. In this episode of Sports Talk, ST's Deepanraj Ganesan speaks to former Liverpool and Norway…

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S1E10: Outlining 2024 in Singapore sports with SportSG and SSI 38:45

10M ago38:45

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Top Singapore sports administrators take the hot seat in our studio. Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives into a sports topic and tackles the hard questions with its guests on Hard Tackle. In this episode of Hard Tackle, Deepanraj Ganesan speaks to Sport Singapore CEO Alan Goh and Singapore Sport Institute chief Dr…

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S1E77: How 1.94m Viktor Axelsen become a badminton giant 8:49

10M ago8:49

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Standing tall with badminton world No. 1 Viktor Axelsen Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. One Olympic gold, two senior world titles, one Thomas Cup triumph, 27 Badminton World Federation World Tour and Superseries titles, and more than 100 consecutive weeks as world No. 1, there's …

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S1E9: What awaits Singapore sports in 2024? 40:19

11M ago40:19

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We look at the nation's prospects in sailing, athletics and football. Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives into a sports topic and tackles the hard questions with its guests on Hard Tackle. As the curtain comes down on an incredible year for Singapore sports in 2023, The Straits Times sports desk is already excited…

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S1E76: After successful 2023, Maximilian Maeder dreams of Olympic gold 18:20

11M ago18:20

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We speak to national sailor Maximilian Maeder about his year of wins. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. National sailor Maximilian Maeder has enjoyed a bountiful 2023 where the accolades have kept coming for the kitefoiling star. The 17-year-old became the first Singaporean nominat…

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S1E8: Can Singapore host an Asian Games or a World Cup? 32:15

12M ago32:15

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We discuss if Singapore is capable of hosting a major sporting event. Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives into a sports topic and tackles the hard questions with its guests on Hard Tackle. A Fifa World Cup or perhaps a Commonwealth Games being hosted in Singapore in the future, have been discussion points in the l…

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S1E75: Special: In conversation with German football legend Jurgen Klinsmann 12:00

12M ago12:00

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He also shares simple lifelong advice for parents and children on how to nurture striker skills at an early age. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. Not many know their way to goal like Jurgen Klinsmann does. The German football legend has scored goals aplenty on the world's biggest …

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S1E74: A new dawn for Singapore after Mirxes Nations Cup win 19:16

1y ago19:16

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A rejuvenated Singapore netball team aims to be best in Asia. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. A new era of Singapore netball arrived on Oct 28 when the Republic ended a 16-year wait to claim its third netball Nations Cup title. The breakthrough win was delivered by a young side f…

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S1E73: The Angela Lee interview: MMA fighter opens up about mental health 22:57

1y ago22:57

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In an emotional interview, MMA star Angela Lee champions mental health. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. The following podcast contains conversations on self harm and suicide. Audience discretion is advised. In a recent article, MMA fighter Angela Lee recently opened up about her …

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S1E72: A ‘successful’ Asian Games for Singapore - We ask: Really? 34:23

1y ago34:23

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We analyse Team Singapore's performance at the recent Hangzhou Asian Games. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. After 15 days of competition, Team Singapore came away from the Hangzhou Asian Games with three golds, six silvers and seven bronzes. From Shanti Pereira’s history-making 2…

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S1E1: Hear our podcasts on The Straits Times' app, besides Apple Podcasts & Spotify 2:25

1y ago2:25

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Each follow on the audio apps below and a rating really helps us! Happy listening! Synopsis: A brand new feature is within The Straits Times app, which you can download from the Apple app store or the Google Play store. For those of you who already have it, the latest version update now has a dedicated Podcast Section, where you can listen to our l…

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S1E7: FAS president role a "poisoned chalice"? Bernard Tan on SG football 38:39

1y ago38:39

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Hear why he decided to step up, and what the scene needs to do to measure up to others in the region. Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives into a sports topic and tackles the hard questions with its guests on Hard Tackle. A 4-1 loss to Malaysia at the national level, a 7-0 thumping at the hands of their Malaysian c…

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S1E71: What to expect at 2023 F1 Singapore Grand Prix; life in motorsport 19:35

1y ago19:35

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Local race driver Yuey Tan previews the race and reveals what it takes to be in motorsport. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. It’s that time of the year where the sound of engines roaring, the sight of race cars zooming past the Marina Bay Circuit and the smell of burnt tyres are i…

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S1E6: Dissecting Saudi Arabia's splurge in world football 37:35

1y ago37:35

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Should fans welcome it or be concerned? And why? Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives into a sports topic and tackles the hard questions with its guests on Hard Tackle. A new dawn for football in the Gulf kingdom kicked off in August 2023, as the league took its first bold steps towards becoming a force to be recko…

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S1E70: Joanna Jedrzejczyk: MMA is beautiful but brutal 25:23

1+ y ago25:23

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How high-level women's MMA and the respect for women in sport is growing globally. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. Regarded by many as the greatest female strawweight mixed martial arts athlete of all time, Joanna Jedrzejczyk has given fans a number of memorable moments inside th…

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S1E5: Why European football matters more to Singaporeans: Hard Tackle 31:04

1+ y ago31:04

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Hear why the European eco-system is more relatable to Singaporeans than the local scene. Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives into a sports topic and tackles the hard questions with its guests on Hard Tackle. The Festival of Football is in town as Tottenham Hotspur, Leicester City, Liverpool and Bayern Munich play …

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S1E69: Analysing the importance of school sports in Singapore 23:41

1+ y ago23:41

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Victoria School's floorball team shares how to help student-athletes achieve on and off the court. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. It is not quite the Olympics or the Fifa World Cup but the National School Games (NSG) in Singapore captures the imagination and frenzy all the same.…

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S1E4: Football ownership: Should you care? - Hard Tackle 38:49

1+ y ago38:49

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Are football's super-rich owners killing the game? We discuss if fans should care. Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives into a sports topic and tackles the hard questions with its guests on Hard Tackle. Manchester United fans around the world are mostly ecstatic that the Glazers may finally sell the club. The Ameri…

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S1E68: What’s next for Man City, Man United and Arsenal? 33:24

1+ y ago33:24

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Our expert guests recap the season and look at what Man City's rivals can do to depose them. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. The 2022/2023 English Premier League (EPL) campaign concluded with Manchester City successfully defending their crown. Arsenal had a lot to shout about dur…

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S1E67: How Shanti Pereira overcame her biggest battle 20:32

1+ y ago20:32

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Shanti reflects on her own personal identity and purpose, regardless of whether she's a sprint queen or not. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. Sprint queen Shanti Pereira was back in Singapore after her achievements in Cambodia at the 2023 SEA Games and she has finally had time to …

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S1E66: On the ground at the 2023 SEA Games 12:53

1+ y ago12:53

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Hear from medallists Teh May Yong and Noah Lim too, in this podcast. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. The region’s biggest sporting event kicked off on May 5th in Cambodia and the biennial event - which runs till May 17th - has already brought the Republic some unforgettable momen…

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S1E3: 'Kampung Games'? Are the SEA Games still relevant today? - Hard Tackle 37:39

1+ y ago37:39

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Join our discussion to hear if the biennial event is still relevant in 2023? Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives into a sports topic and tackles the hard questions with its guests on Hard Tackle. The region’s biggest sporting event will get underway in Cambodia as athletes from South-east Asia battle for top honou…

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S1E65: Can Singapore football really Unleash The Roar? 25:30

1+ y ago25:30

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Why change in mindset and culture is needed from players, coaches, administrators, and even parents and schools. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. The Unleash The Roar! (UTR) project was announced in 2021 with various long-term initiatives to uplift Singapore football, and help ral…

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S1E2: Is it over for Joseph Schooling? - Hard Tackle 26:43

1+ y ago26:43

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Can Singapore's only Olympic champion ever make a comeback? Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives into a sports topic and tackles the hard questions with its guests on Hard Tackle. For the first time since his 2011 debut, Joseph Schooling will not represent Singapore at the Cambodia SEA Games in May. After withdrawi…

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S1E64: Michelle Wie West on her rise to fame and the stereotypes women face in sport 15:37

1+ y ago15:37

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Discover the journey of a five-time LPGA Tour winner. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. The HSBC Women’s World Championship was back in Singapore at the start of the month where most of the world’s top 20 golfers – and all of last season’s Major champions – battled for honours in t…

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S1E1: Does Singapore football need foreign talents? - Hard Tackle 31:58

1+ y ago31:58

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Find out why the local talent pipeline has failed for now. Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives into a sports topic and tackles the hard questions with its guests on Hard Tackle. In the first episode of a brand new spin-off series called Hard Tackle, ST Sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan is joined by former Singapor…

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S1E63: Tchoukball? History-making Singapore women’s team propels unknown sport into spotlight: Sports Talk 12:23

2y ago12:23

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Will reaching this summit change how tchoukball is received in Singapore? Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. In this episode, ST Sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan chats with Tchoukball Association of Singapore president Delane Lim and women’s team captain Irene Tan. On Jan 1, the Singap…

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S1E62: What it’s like at the Australian Open 17:40

2y ago17:40

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How does this event set up the year of tennis ahead? Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. In this episode, Sazali Abdul Aziz chats with ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath, who is on the ground at Melbourne Park covering the Australian Open. Rohit discusses the tournam…

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S1E61: Legendary British sailor Ben Ainslie: I love the 'freedom' in sailing 8:41

2y ago8:41

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Ben Ainslie, the most successful Olympic sailor of all time, chats with us in Singapore. Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. In this episode, ST’s assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath chats with Ben Ainslie, a legendary sailor with five successive Olympic medals from 1996…

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S1E60: Dissecting yet another AFF Championship failure for Singapore's Lions 15:36

2y ago15:36

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Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second and fourth week of the month. In this episode, ST’s Sazali Abdul Aziz chats with sports desk colleagues David Lee and Deepanraj Ganesan as they dissect Singapore’s group stage exit at the recent Asean Football Federation Championship - their fourth in five editions - and w…

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S1E58: World Cup over, 2022 AFF C'ship up next for Asean fans 16:08

2y ago16:08

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Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second and fourth week of the month. Fans from across Asean will shift their attention from events in Qatar to South-east Asia's premier football tournament when the 2022 AFF Championship gets underway from Dec 20 till Jan 16, 2023. The biennial football competition is organised …

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S1E59: World Cup coronation of King - or should that be Emir - Messi 21:46

2y ago21:46

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Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second and fourth week of the month. In this episode, ST’s sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz, reporting from the ground at the World Cup in Doha, chats with ST football columnist John Brewin, based in London. They review Lionel Messi and Argentina’s incredible final win over…

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S1E57: An on-the-ground take of the ‘shock and awe’ World Cup 22:33

2y ago22:33

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Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second and fourth week of the month. Seismic shocks, upsets, last-minute winners and former champions crashing out. In terms of the football on show, the World Cup in Qatar has already been one of the most memorable and incredible tournaments in its 92-year history - and it's not…

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S1E56: French World Cup legend Lilian Thuram on his book White Thinking, racism in sport 13:46

2y ago13:46

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Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport. Assistant sports editor Jonathan Wong sits down with Lilian Thuram, former World Cup winner-turned-human rights activist and author. Thuram is regarded as one of the finest defenders of his generation and Les Bleus' most capped player. H…

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S1E55: Messi and Ronaldo dream of World Cup glory, but could it 'Come Home'? 17:55

2y ago17:55

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Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport. With the World Cup kicking off on Nov 20, ST Sports Talk looks at what you can expect in Qatar. Sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz - who will be on the ground covering the tournament - chats with features editor for ST Video, Jonatha…

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S1E54: Chris Froome: I love the ‘suffering’ involved in pro cycling 9:37

2y ago9:37

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Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport. ST Sports Talk welcomes sporting royalty in this episode in the form of four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome, widely regarded as one of the greatest cyclists of all time. Speaking to Sazali Abdul Aziz and Kimberly Kwek from his r…

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S1E53: Taqi Jahari’s 20-year journey from teen S-League ref to Qatar World Cup 20:37

2y ago20:37

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Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport. In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and Singapore referee Muhammad Taqi Jahari discuss his journey in officiating, milestones and sacrifices along the way, and what he is looking forward to at the Qatar World Cup (…

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