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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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Forrest Li urges more support for local football, confirms Lions’ $2m bonus came from his own pocket

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(From left) Football Association of Singapore president Forrest Li and national men's head coach Gavin Lee at the at a press conference to announce Lee’s appointment on Nov 28.. 

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(From left) Football Association of Singapore president Forrest Li and national men's head coach Gavin Lee at the at a press conference to announce Lee’s appointment on Nov 28.. 

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New Lions coach Gavin Lee grateful for dad’s influence as parents beam with pride

(From left) Football Association of Singapore president Forrest Li shaking hands with Lions head coach Gavin Lee and his parents (from left) Ms Nicole Chong, 61, a retiree, and Mr Lawrence Lee, 65, a football coach at Victoria Junior College, after the signing of the national men?s head coach appointment press conference on Nov 28, 2025. 

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(From left) Football Association of Singapore president Forrest Li shaking hands with Lions head coach Gavin Lee and his parents (from left) Ms Nicole Chong, 61, a retiree, and Mr Lawrence Lee, 65, a football coach at Victoria Junior College, after the signing of the national men?s head coach appointment press conference on Nov 28, 2025. 

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Gavin Lee aims to ‘leave Lions shirt in a better place’ after being named permanent national coach

Lions’ head coach Gavin Lee during the signing of the Lions’ head coach appointment press conference on Nov 28.
Lions’ head coach Gavin Lee during the signing of the Lions’ head coach appointment press conference on Nov 28.

‘It’s a privilege’: Gavin Lee set to be announced as Lions coach

Gavin Lee’s first major assignment will be the 2026 Asean Championship, which will take place from July 24 to Aug 26.
Gavin Lee’s first major assignment will be the 2026 Asean Championship, which will take place from July 24 to Aug 26.

S’pore U-22s inspired by Lions’ Asian Cup qualification, hope to apply lessons learnt at SEA Games

(From left) Footballers Amir Syafiz, Raoul Suhaimi, and Jonan Tan during the SEA Games media day for the Under-22 football team at Jalan Besar Stadium on Nov 24.
(From left) Footballers Amir Syafiz, Raoul Suhaimi, and Jonan Tan during the SEA Games media day for the Under-22 football team at Jalan Besar Stadium on Nov 24.

Veteran goalkeeper Hassan Sunny open to Lions recall with eye on 2027 Asian Cup spot

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ST20251123_202597400123/Dgsoc23/Brian Teo/Deepanraj A C Ganesan/Albirex Niigata goalkeeper Hassan Sunny (centre) clearing the ball during the team's match against Tanjong Pagar United in the Singapore Cup at Jurong East Stadium on Nov 23, 2025. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Singaporean gymnast Jovi Loh, 17, breaks new ground with junior world c’ship final qualification

Singapore Gymnastics national coach Park Gi-yong with Jovi Loh at the Junior World Championships in the Philippines.
Singapore Gymnastics national coach Park Gi-yong with Jovi Loh at the Junior World Championships in the Philippines.

Fencers Amita Berthier and Kiria Tikanah want to be ‘big sisters’ to Singapore’s younger athletes

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(From left) Singapore SEA Games fencers Amita Berthier, 24, and Kiria Tikanah, 25, on Nov 21, 2025. 

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(From left) Singapore SEA Games fencers Amita Berthier, 24, and Kiria Tikanah, 25, on Nov 21, 2025. 

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Qualification secured, should Gavin Lee be the next permanent Lions coach?

Lions interim coach Gavin Lee greeting fans at Changi Airport on Nov 18, after returning home from their historic Asian Cup qualification in Hong Kong.
Lions interim coach Gavin Lee greeting fans at Changi Airport on Nov 18, after returning home from their historic Asian Cup qualification in Hong Kong.

The Big Question: Do we really need a Fifa Asean Cup?

Goalless second half between Singapore and Malaysia during the final group A match of the AFF Asean Championship at Bukit Jalil Stadium on Dec 20, 2024.

Singapore goes through to the semi finals.
Goalless second half between Singapore and Malaysia during the final group A match of the AFF Asean Championship at Bukit Jalil Stadium on Dec 20, 2024.

Singapore goes through to the semi finals.

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