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Deepanraj Ganesan

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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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Swimming ‘blind’ no issue as S’pore’s Mikkel Lee hunts for Commonwealth Games glory

Mikkel Lee, the SEA Games men’s 50m and 100m freestyle gold medallist, is aiming to make a splash at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Mikkel Lee, the SEA Games men’s 50m and 100m freestyle gold medallist, is aiming to make a splash at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Five young players to look out for among Singapore’s Asean Championship rivals

Marselino Ferdinan has emerged as one of the brightest attacking talents in South-east Asia and will likely play a starring role for Indonesia. 
Marselino Ferdinan has emerged as one of the brightest attacking talents in South-east Asia and will likely play a starring role for Indonesia. 

8 moments of 2026 World Cup

Ghana’s Nana Kwaku Bonsam in his witch doctor persona during a group match against Panama on June 17.
Ghana’s Nana Kwaku Bonsam in his witch doctor persona during a group match against Panama on June 17.

The Straits Times’ World Cup 2026 Team of the Tournament

Spain’s Rodri is presented with the Golden Ball award after his team beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.
Spain’s Rodri is presented with the Golden Ball award after his team beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.

Lion City Sailors’ Ilhan Fandi returns to the S’pore Premier League ‘hungrier than ever’

Ilhan Fandi has signed a two-year contract with the Lion City Sailors.
Ilhan Fandi has signed a two-year contract with the Lion City Sailors.

From CHIJMES and Lau Pa Sat to Kallang, Singapore football fans pack venues for World Cup final

Spanish fans reacts to the match during the live screening of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain at CHIJMES on July 20.
Spanish fans reacts to the match during the live screening of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain at CHIJMES on July 20.

The six breakout stars of 2026 World Cup

Cape Verde’s Vozinha was one of the standout players at the 2026 World Cup.
Cape Verde’s Vozinha was one of the standout players at the 2026 World Cup.

Haaland or Ronaldo, who won hearts at the World Cup? ST picks 5 winners and losers

Norway fans do the Viking row outside the stadium before their quarter-final match against England.
Norway fans do the Viking row outside the stadium before their quarter-final match against England.

Did the expanded 48-team World Cup deliver? Yes, but let’s stop here

Haiti fans at the Lincoln Financial Field on June 19 before their team’s match against Brazil. Haiti remained competitive despite a 3-0 loss to the former world champions.
Haiti fans at the Lincoln Financial Field on June 19 before their team’s match against Brazil. Haiti remained competitive despite a 3-0 loss to the former world champions.

Who will win the World Cup final? Singapore’s football fraternity make their picks

The local football fraternity is tipping Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi to be the catalysts for their teams when Spain and Argentina meet in the 2026 World Cup final on July 19.
The local football fraternity is tipping Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi to be the catalysts for their teams when Spain and Argentina meet in the 2026 World Cup final on July 19.

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