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Deepanraj Ganesan

Deepanraj’s first stint with The Straits Times was in 2015 when Singapore hosted the SEA Games. For almost a decade, he has reported on local, regional and international sports. A communications graduate from the Nanyang Technological University, Deepanraj’s keen interest in local football can be seen in his coverage of the grassroots scene, Singapore Premier League and national team.

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Forward Shuhei Hoshino promises to toil for Geylang International

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Geylang International forward Shuhei Hoshino (third left) during training on Oct 30, 2025. 

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Geylang International forward Shuhei Hoshino (third left) during training on Oct 30, 2025. 

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Badminton chief Lawrence Leow appointed Singapore’s chef de mission for SEA Games

Lawrence Leow (second from right) will lead Team Singapore as chef de mission at the 33rd SEA Games with Ng Eng Soon (first from left), Wang Shao Ing (second from left) and Samuel Kang (right).
Lawrence Leow (second from right) will lead Team Singapore as chef de mission at the 33rd SEA Games with Ng Eng Soon (first from left), Wang Shao Ing (second from left) and Samuel Kang (right).

Lennart Thy eager to show he is still Lion City Sailors’ top marksman

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First half of Lion City Sailors (white) against Albirex Niigata (orange) during Singapore Premier League match at Bishan Stadium on Oct 27, 2025. 

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First half of Lion City Sailors (white) against Albirex Niigata (orange) during Singapore Premier League match at Bishan Stadium on Oct 27, 2025. 

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Special MOM-ent for mother-daughter pair in Women’s National League match

Siti Nurwati Dalduri and her daughter Hannah Tasha Abdullahsiraj played in the same match – albeit for opposing sides – in the Women’s National League on Sept 21.
Siti Nurwati Dalduri and her daughter Hannah Tasha Abdullahsiraj played in the same match – albeit for opposing sides – in the Women’s National League on Sept 21.

F1’s newbies Cadillac want to hit the ground running in 2026

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Cadillac chief executive Dan Towriss during on raceday at the Formula 1 2025 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit on Oct 5, 2025. 

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Cadillac chief executive Dan Towriss during on raceday at the Formula 1 2025 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit on Oct 5, 2025. 

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Mercedes’ George Russell wins F1 Singapore Grand Prix, McLaren retain constructors’ title

Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team driver George Russell kissing his trophy after winning the 2025 Formula One Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix on Oct 5.
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team driver George Russell kissing his trophy after winning the 2025 Formula One Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix on Oct 5.

Mercedes’ George Russell clinches surprise pole at F1 Singapore Grand Prix

Under the floodlights of the Marina Bay Street Circuit, Mercedes' George Russell was quickest in 1min 29.158sec.
Under the floodlights of the Marina Bay Street Circuit, Mercedes' George Russell was quickest in 1min 29.158sec.

F1 teams and drivers welcome sprint race at 2026 Singapore Grand Prix

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(From left) Williams Racing team principal James Vowles, BWT Alpine team managing director Steve Nielsen, and Aston Martin Aramco Formula One team principal Andy Cowell, during a press conference the first practice session of the Formula 1 2025 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit on Oct 3, 2025. 

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(From left) Williams Racing team principal James Vowles, BWT Alpine team managing director Steve Nielsen, and Aston Martin Aramco Formula One team principal Andy Cowell, during a press conference the first practice session of the Formula 1 2025 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit on Oct 3, 2025. 

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The Big Question: Why is the Singapore Grand Prix still the hottest ticket in town?

[NOTE: F1 photos are for editorial use only and NOT for sale.]British driver Lando Norris of McLaren F1 Team winning the Formula One Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay street circuit on September 22, 2024.
[NOTE: F1 photos are for editorial use only and NOT for sale.]British driver Lando Norris of McLaren F1 Team winning the Formula One Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay street circuit on September 22, 2024.

Alpine’s Pierre Gasly stays upbeat despite lowly position on F1 grid, as he eyes 2026 changes

Alpine's Pierre Gasly is looking ahead to the 2026 season, when sweeping changes will be introduced to Formula One.
Alpine's Pierre Gasly is looking ahead to the 2026 season, when sweeping changes will be introduced to Formula One.

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