Much Ado About Sports Podcast

Singaporean Tennis player Sarah Pang describes her eventful journey, from humble beginnings culminating in a breakthrough against all odds. She talks about her relationship with God, her cheat meals and how she's kept herself occupied during the Covid-19 pandemic.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Borussia Dortmund were meant to tour Asia before the Covid-19 pandemic struck, making stops in Singapore, Shanghai and Tokyo. However, they pressed ahead with their plans and became the first club to carry out a virtual pre-season tour and gave the fans a completely different experience. Suresh Letchmanan, Managing Director of Borussia Dortmund, Asia Pacific describes how the club put together the virtual Asia tour and highlights key takeaways from a memorable experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Broadcaster Shehzad Haque recaps an eventful Premier League season that saw Liverpool claim their first English League title in 30 years. Manchester United went on a stunning run to pip Chelsea to third as both clubs qualified for next season’s UEFA Champions League. Disappointment in North London as both Arsenal and Tottenham had a season to forget and it’s curtains for Bournemouth, Watford and Norwich City as they were relegated to the Championship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iskandar Shahril,  Marketing Partner of Kemtai in South East Asia explains what makes the fitness app unique compared to its competitors.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In tales of the 65, Fútbolita founder and football agent Ashikin Hashim elaborates on her company, the challenges she’s encountered in the industry and how she’s kept herself occupied during the Covid-19 pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Goalkeeping coach and sports scientist Ng Wei Xian who most recently interned at AFC Bournemouth explains how he went about landing that internship, training alongside a young Aaron Ramsdale and what it was like meeting his goalkeeping idol Artur Boruc.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming up in tales of the 65, Team Singapore Athlete Alan Lee explains how he got into compound archery and why the 2017 South East Asian Games will always have a special place in his heart.   In part two, Sports Broadcaster Shehzad Haque joins me to talk about Liverpool ending 30 years of hurt, by wrapping up the Premier League title in record time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In tales of the 65 , Former Singapore International cricketer and coach Arjun Menon takes us on a journey of growing up playing cricket in the Republic and how his passion for the sport took him to Malawi where he is currently based. In Part 2, Sports Broadcaster Shehzad Haque joins me to talk about some important events that we witnessed on the opening weekend of the Premier League restart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In tales of the 65,  Sports Broadcaster and Entrepreneur Shehzad Haque explains the challenges of being a freelance broadcast journalist during the Covid-19 pandemic and offers insightful advice for fresh graduates who want to break into the industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ivan Codina, Managing Director for La Liga in South East Asia, Australia, Japan and South Korea explains the different challenges the organisation has faced in the region and elaborates on an interesting partnership that has helped the brand grow in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suresh Letchmanan, Managing Director of Borussia Dortmund, Asia Pacific describes how the club identifies key sponsorships in the region and how digital media has helped the club take its fanbase to the next level. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.