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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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Football fraternity rallies to help stroke-hit ex-Lions goalkeeper Rezal Hassan

Friends and former teammates of Rezal Hassan (centre, in green) came together for a charity football match between social teams Sporting Tampines and Club Sukan Dramatis Singapura at Our Tampines Hub on April 18


CREDIT: COURTESY OF YAZRUL RAHMAN MOHAMED YASSIN
Friends and former teammates of Rezal Hassan (centre, in green) came together for a charity football match between social teams Sporting Tampines and Club Sukan Dramatis Singapura at Our Tampines Hub on April 18


CREDIT: COURTESY OF YAZRUL RAHMAN MOHAMED YASSIN

National long jumper Tia Rozario eyes fresh milestone at Asian Games

Singapore's Tia Rozario leaping her way to a silver medal at the Singapore Open Track & Field Championships on April 16, 2026.
Singapore's Tia Rozario leaping her way to a silver medal at the Singapore Open Track & Field Championships on April 16, 2026.

Kerstin Ong breaks national record, Shanti Pereira pulls up at Singapore Open track & field c’ships

(From left) Hong Kong's Ivy Liu, Singapore's Kerstin Ong, Hong Kong's Lau Tsz Yan and Jelly Dianne Paragile of the Philippines competing in the women's 100m hurdles final at the Singapore Open Track and Field Championships on April 15.
(From left) Hong Kong's Ivy Liu, Singapore's Kerstin Ong, Hong Kong's Lau Tsz Yan and Jelly Dianne Paragile of the Philippines competing in the women's 100m hurdles final at the Singapore Open Track and Field Championships on April 15.

Hello, goodbye: BG Tampines Rovers coach Katsuhito Kinoshi resigns just 12 days after appointment

Katsuhito Kinoshi (centre) at the match against Geylang International at Our Tampines Hub on April 11, 2026. BG Tampines Rovers came from behind to win 4-3.
Katsuhito Kinoshi (centre) at the match against Geylang International at Our Tampines Hub on April 11, 2026. BG Tampines Rovers came from behind to win 4-3.

Welsh midfielder Kai Whitmore to play in Singapore after signing with Young Lions

Kai Whitmore is excited to start a new chapter in Singapore, his first time playing outside of England.
Kai Whitmore is excited to start a new chapter in Singapore, his first time playing outside of England.

Stoppage-time goals rescue BG Tampines Rovers’ Singapore Premier League title hopes

BG Tampines Rovers forward Hide Higashikawa (right) against Geylang International at Our Tampines Hub on April 11.
BG Tampines Rovers forward Hide Higashikawa (right) against Geylang International at Our Tampines Hub on April 11.

BG Tampines Rovers new coach Katsuhito Kinoshi wants to ‘unite the fans’

Interview with new BG Tampines Rovers coach Katsuhito Kinoshi at his office in Our Tampines Hub on April 8, 2026.
Interview with new BG Tampines Rovers coach Katsuhito Kinoshi at his office in Our Tampines Hub on April 8, 2026.

Mardan Mamat, Nicklaus Chiam among local golfers competing in S’pore Open

Nicklaus Chiam of Singapore pictured during round five at the 2025 Asian Tour final stage qualifying school at Lake View Resort and Golf Club, Hua Hin, Thailand. 


CREDIT: ASIAN TOUR
Nicklaus Chiam of Singapore pictured during round five at the 2025 Asian Tour final stage qualifying school at Lake View Resort and Golf Club, Hua Hin, Thailand. 


CREDIT: ASIAN TOUR

BG Tampines Rovers, Tanjong Pagar United fined $2,000 each for breaching rules

BG Tampines Rovers coach Katsuhito Kinoshi watches on with his arms folded during his team's 3-2 loss against Albirex Niigata at the Jurong East Stadium on Apr 4, 2026.
BG Tampines Rovers coach Katsuhito Kinoshi watches on with his arms folded during his team's 3-2 loss against Albirex Niigata at the Jurong East Stadium on Apr 4, 2026.

On-loan Abdul Rasaq downs Stags to score double boost for two clubs

Abdul Rasaq celebrates after scoring the winning goal for Albirex Niigata against BG Tampines Rovers at the Jurong East Stadium on Apr 4, 2026.
Abdul Rasaq celebrates after scoring the winning goal for Albirex Niigata against BG Tampines Rovers at the Jurong East Stadium on Apr 4, 2026.

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