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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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Swiss team Lugano overcome upset by Singapore to become 3x3 champions

Lugano's Westher Molteni goes for a point during the 3x3.EXE Super Premier final on March 29.
Lugano's Westher Molteni goes for a point during the 3x3.EXE Super Premier final on March 29.

Right time for Mohamed Salah to go, says ex-Liverpool defender John Arne Riise

Profile of former Liverpool defender John Arne Riise, 45, at the Padang on March 27, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
Profile of former Liverpool defender John Arne Riise, 45, at the Padang on March 27, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Lions forward Ikhsan Fandi’s career on the upswing again – with some help from the golf course

Lions forward Ikhsan Fandi finds that golf is something that can "calm you down".
Lions forward Ikhsan Fandi finds that golf is something that can "calm you down".

Jordan Emaviwe hails Lions’ team support for bouncing back from worst moment of his career

Profile of Singaporean footballer Jordan Emaviwe at PARKROYAL on Beach Road on March 25, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
Profile of Singaporean footballer Jordan Emaviwe at PARKROYAL on Beach Road on March 25, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

New national youth development programme set to give Singapore basketball a shot in the arm

Elessa Angel Emily (middle) transferred from Yishun Secondary School to the Singapore Sports School (SSP) in 2026 and is part of both NYDP U19 and 3x3 basketball programmes.
Credit: Sport Singapore 
caption: Elessa Angel Emily (middle) transferred from Yishun Secondary School to the Singapore Sports School (SSP) in 2026 and is part of both NYDP U19 and 3x3 basketball programmes.
Elessa Angel Emily (middle) transferred from Yishun Secondary School to the Singapore Sports School (SSP) in 2026 and is part of both NYDP U19 and 3x3 basketball programmes.
Credit: Sport Singapore 
caption: Elessa Angel Emily (middle) transferred from Yishun Secondary School to the Singapore Sports School (SSP) in 2026 and is part of both NYDP U19 and 3x3 basketball programmes.

Fifa Asean Cup in September and October could disrupt Lions’ plans

Singapore players and fans celebrating after drawing 0-0 to Malaysia and going through to the semi finals of the AFF Asean Championship at Bukit Jalil Stadium on Dec 20, 2024.
Singapore players and fans celebrating after drawing 0-0 to Malaysia and going through to the semi finals of the AFF Asean Championship at Bukit Jalil Stadium on Dec 20, 2024.

Singaporean fans press ahead with World Cup plans despite uncertainty caused by Middle East war

1896 Travel founder Aaron Kok (right), with a friend and some Brazil fans outside Lusail Stadium in Qatar at the 2022 World Cup.
1896 Travel founder Aaron Kok (right), with a friend and some Brazil fans outside Lusail Stadium in Qatar at the 2022 World Cup.

Singapore ski body sets target of five Winter Olympians for 2030 after Faiz Basha’s debut

Singapore alpine skiers Morgan Celley (left) and Faiz Basha attending the special screening of SKI Dreams at National Gallery Singapore on March 16, 2026. The feature documentary chronicles the journey of Singaporean athletes, including Faiz Basha, pursuing excellence on the global winter sports stage. Faiz became Singapore?s second athlete ever at the Winter Olympics recently, at the Feb 6-22 edition in Milan.
Singapore alpine skiers Morgan Celley (left) and Faiz Basha attending the special screening of SKI Dreams at National Gallery Singapore on March 16, 2026. The feature documentary chronicles the journey of Singaporean athletes, including Faiz Basha, pursuing excellence on the global winter sports stage. Faiz became Singapore?s second athlete ever at the Winter Olympics recently, at the Feb 6-22 edition in Milan.

Diogo Costa’s move from left is right decision for Lion City Sailors

Lion City Sailors’ Diogo Costa (white, 29) scores the first goal against Balestier Khalsa during the Singapore Premier League match at Bishan Stadium on March 15, 2026.
Lion City Sailors’ Diogo Costa (white, 29) scores the first goal against Balestier Khalsa during the Singapore Premier League match at Bishan Stadium on March 15, 2026.

Making history: Singapore youth water polo team beat China to win their first Asian U-18 c’ship

Singapore's U-18 water polo players with head coach Rio Shirahama (front row, right), assistant coach Kenta Shirahama (front row, left) and Singapore Aquatics president Kenneth Goh (front row, centre).
Singapore's U-18 water polo players with head coach Rio Shirahama (front row, right), assistant coach Kenta Shirahama (front row, left) and Singapore Aquatics president Kenneth Goh (front row, centre).

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