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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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SEA Games 2025: Eight of the best and worst moments

Singaporean kitefoiler Max Maeder celebrating on shore after winning the last round of the men's kiteboarding formula kite at the SEA Games, held at the Ambassador City Jomtien Hotel in Chonburi on Dec 16, 2025.
Singaporean kitefoiler Max Maeder celebrating on shore after winning the last round of the men's kiteboarding formula kite at the SEA Games, held at the Ambassador City Jomtien Hotel in Chonburi on Dec 16, 2025.

SEA Games 2025: Behind the scenes – fears, tears, and the rawness of sport

Team Singapore feeling despondent after losing 3-0 to Philippines in the men's softball team final at the SEA Games, held at the Queen Sirikit Sports Center Baseball Stadium in Bangkok on Dec 18, 2025. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
Team Singapore feeling despondent after losing 3-0 to Philippines in the men's softball team final at the SEA Games, held at the Queen Sirikit Sports Center Baseball Stadium in Bangkok on Dec 18, 2025. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

SEA Games 2025: After a colourful and chaotic Games, Thailand says goodbye

CMG20251220-PekYL01白艳琳/陈芷馨/Sea Games Closing ceremony [Rajamangala National Stadium]

Performers take stage at the 33rd SEA Games closing ceremony on Dec 20, 2025.
CMG20251220-PekYL01白艳琳/陈芷馨/Sea Games Closing ceremony [Rajamangala National Stadium]

Performers take stage at the 33rd SEA Games closing ceremony on Dec 20, 2025.

SEA Games 2025: Outmuscled, outpaced and outlasted – SNOC blasts Young Lions

Singapore Men's under-22 football players reacting after the final whistle during the group match at the Rajamangala National Stadium during the Thailand Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok on Dec 6, 2025.
Singapore Men's under-22 football players reacting after the final whistle during the group match at the Rajamangala National Stadium during the Thailand Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok on Dec 6, 2025.

SEA Games 2025: A united Team Singapore deliver record fencing medal haul

Singapore fencer Simon Lee Renjie (front) and the fencing team taking a group picture after the end of the medal ceremony at Fashion Island Shopping Mall during the Thailand SEA Games in Bangkok on Dec 19, 2025.
Singapore fencer Simon Lee Renjie (front) and the fencing team taking a group picture after the end of the medal ceremony at Fashion Island Shopping Mall during the Thailand SEA Games in Bangkok on Dec 19, 2025.

SEA Games 2025: Netflix’s Physical: Asia star Robyn Brown proud to fly Philippine flag

Silver medallist Philippines' Robyn Brown (right) and bronze medallists Philippines' Lauren Alexis Hoffman  celebrate on the podium during the women's 400m hurdles medal ceremony REUTERS/Patipat Janthong
Silver medallist Philippines' Robyn Brown (right) and bronze medallists Philippines' Lauren Alexis Hoffman  celebrate on the podium during the women's 400m hurdles medal ceremony REUTERS/Patipat Janthong

SEA Games 2025: ‘Shadow fencer’ Samuel Robson helps foil team reclaim gold

(From left) Raphael Tan, Julian Soh, Samuel Robson and Jonathan Lim with their gold medals.
(From left) Raphael Tan, Julian Soh, Samuel Robson and Jonathan Lim with their gold medals.

SEA Games 2025: A family surprise inspires fencer Amita Berthier to top of the podium

Amita Berthier (above) defeated compatriot Maxine Wong 15-4 to win the women’s individual foil title.
Amita Berthier (above) defeated compatriot Maxine Wong 15-4 to win the women’s individual foil title.

SEA Games 2025: Dhani Andika Raza steps up to dream world after first silat gold

Dhani Andika (right) in the semi-final against Philippines’ Harold Ralph Ungaya on Dec 16 before he progressed to the final at the SEA Games.
Dhani Andika (right) in the semi-final against Philippines’ Harold Ralph Ungaya on Dec 16 before he progressed to the final at the SEA Games.

SEA Games 2025: Singapore Athletics chief ‘greedy for more’ in 2027

Gold medallist Singapore's Shanti Pereira celebrates on the podium during the women's 100m final medal ceremony with silver medallist Thailand's Jirapat Khanonta and bronze medallist Vietnam's Ha Thi Thu.
Gold medallist Singapore's Shanti Pereira celebrates on the podium during the women's 100m final medal ceremony with silver medallist Thailand's Jirapat Khanonta and bronze medallist Vietnam's Ha Thi Thu.

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