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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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Is Mediacorp’s 2026 World Cup deal a ‘national service’ or commercial strategy?

Argentina supporters at the OCBC Square celebrating during the public screening of the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France.
Argentina supporters at the OCBC Square celebrating during the public screening of the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France.

How World Cup broadcast rights fees, subscriptions have gone up

Football fans in Singapore will get to watch more free-to-air matches during the 2026 World Cup, after Mediacorp announced that it had secured media rights to the event.
Football fans in Singapore will get to watch more free-to-air matches during the 2026 World Cup, after Mediacorp announced that it had secured media rights to the event.

BG Tampines Rovers could benefit from possible Cong An Ha Noi gaffe in AFC Champions League Two

A brace from Cong An Ha Noi captain Nguyen Quang Hai (left) sinks BG Tampines Rovers in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Two round of 16 tie.
A brace from Cong An Ha Noi captain Nguyen Quang Hai (left) sinks BG Tampines Rovers in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Two round of 16 tie.

Is women’s sport the next big thing?

US tennis player Coco Gauff was the highest-paid female athlete in 2025. According to Forbes, she earned US$33 million last year.
US tennis player Coco Gauff was the highest-paid female athlete in 2025. According to Forbes, she earned US$33 million last year.

Young Lions and Lionesses will not be at 2026 Asian Games, says FAS

The Singapore men's Under-22s will be looking for an improved 2026, after they lost both their group-stage matches at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand in December.
The Singapore men's Under-22s will be looking for an improved 2026, after they lost both their group-stage matches at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand in December.

National track athlete Thiruben Thana Rajan goes full time as he eyes history and medals

Thiruben Thana Rajan at the Sport Singapore gym on Feb 5, 2026.
Thiruben Thana Rajan at the Sport Singapore gym on Feb 5, 2026.

Lions to play Faroe Islands in March friendly; first European opponents in over a decade

National head coach Gavin Lee at a training session at Kallang Football Hub on Aug 28, 2025.
National head coach Gavin Lee at a training session at Kallang Football Hub on Aug 28, 2025.

Mediacorp secures broadcast rights to 2026 World Cup; 28 matches will be free to air

The 2026 World Cup will see a record 48 teams competing across three countries, Canada, Mexico and the United States.
The 2026 World Cup will see a record 48 teams competing across three countries, Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Welsh footballer Kai Whitmore, who has Singaporean heritage, in talks to join Young Lions

dgsoc12 - Kai Whitmore, whose grandfather was born in Singapore, is hoping to represent the Lions


Credit: Courtesy of Kai Whitmore
dgsoc12 - Kai Whitmore, whose grandfather was born in Singapore, is hoping to represent the Lions


Credit: Courtesy of Kai Whitmore

Tragedy back home spurs New Zealand’s Black Ferns to Sevens title defence in Singapore

New Zealand’s Jazmin Felix-Hotham in action against Australia in the HSBC SVNS women’s final in Singapore on Feb 1, 2026.
New Zealand’s Jazmin Felix-Hotham in action against Australia in the HSBC SVNS women’s final in Singapore on Feb 1, 2026.

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