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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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‘Hungry and humble’: Gavin Lee on the Lions’ mentality as ASEAN Championship semi-finals looms

(From left) Singapore national football team forward Ilhan Fandi, head coach Gavin Lee and FAS deputy president Desmond Ong taking part in an interview with MoneyFM Sports Minutes’ Zia-ul Raushan and The Straits Times’ Deepanraj Ganesan at ParkRoyal Collection Marina Bay on Aug 11.
(From left) Singapore national football team forward Ilhan Fandi, head coach Gavin Lee and FAS deputy president Desmond Ong taking part in an interview with MoneyFM Sports Minutes’ Zia-ul Raushan and The Straits Times’ Deepanraj Ganesan at ParkRoyal Collection Marina Bay on Aug 11.

Tickets to Lions’ ASEAN Championship semi-final, first leg to go on sale on Aug 12

Lions players singing the national anthem during the ASEAN Championship Group A match against Indonesia at Jalan Besar Stadium on Aug 7.
Lions players singing the national anthem during the ASEAN Championship Group A match against Indonesia at Jalan Besar Stadium on Aug 7.

Lions’ ASEAN Championship semi-final, first leg to take place at Jalan Besar Stadium

Lions fans cheering on the team after the ASEAN Championship Group A match against Indonesia at Jalan Besar Stadium on Aug 7.
Lions fans cheering on the team after the ASEAN Championship Group A match against Indonesia at Jalan Besar Stadium on Aug 7.

Lions to face seven-time champions Thailand in ASEAN Championship semi-finals

Lions players singing the national anthem during the ASEAN Championship Group A match against Indonesia at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Aug 7.
Lions players singing the national anthem during the ASEAN Championship Group A match against Indonesia at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Aug 7.

Taking gap year reaps silver for S’pore’s Noah Lim at ju-jitsu world c’ships

Singapore’s Noah Lim clinched a silver in the men’s ne-waza under-69kg at the 2026 world championships.
Singapore’s Noah Lim clinched a silver in the men’s ne-waza under-69kg at the 2026 world championships.

Lions eye ‘something special’ in ASEAN C’ship clash with familiar foes Indonesia

Singapore’s Jacob Mahler says the Lions want to give a performance against Indonesia that the fans can be proud of when both sides meet in an ASEAN Championship match on Aug 7.
Singapore’s Jacob Mahler says the Lions want to give a performance against Indonesia that the fans can be proud of when both sides meet in an ASEAN Championship match on Aug 7.

New-look Geylang International set continental qualification target for new SPL season

Chairman Desmond Gay (left) with head coach Noor Ali during the Geylang International FC meet and greet session for the upcoming Singapore Premier League season at Our Tampines Hub on Aug 5.
Chairman Desmond Gay (left) with head coach Noor Ali during the Geylang International FC meet and greet session for the upcoming Singapore Premier League season at Our Tampines Hub on Aug 5.

Delivery of wrong-sized Lions jerseys leaves fans upset

The new national football jersey collection from Adidas’ new partnership with the Football Association of Singapore.
The new national football jersey collection from Adidas’ new partnership with the Football Association of Singapore.

Small but mighty: Aria Julie Romano, 14, among latest batch of Unleash The Roar! scholarship recipients

(From left) Matteo del Rosario, Aria Julie Romano and Ayden Naim Fakhry Fazrul Nawaz, who are the Unleash the Roar! overseas scholarship recipients for 2026, at the UTR Pathways and Appreciation Ceremony held at the Asian Civilisations Museum on July 26.
(From left) Matteo del Rosario, Aria Julie Romano and Ayden Naim Fakhry Fazrul Nawaz, who are the Unleash the Roar! overseas scholarship recipients for 2026, at the UTR Pathways and Appreciation Ceremony held at the Asian Civilisations Museum on July 26.

Struggling ex-Lion S. Rajagopal gets help from football fraternity with a tribute concert

Former national footballers and friends are organising a fundraising concert for S. Rajagopal, who is pictured at the Singapore Cricket Club on Jan 14.
Former national footballers and friends are organising a fundraising concert for S. Rajagopal, who is pictured at the Singapore Cricket Club on Jan 14.

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