Podcast appearances and mentions of nicole chia

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 98: Where next for Messi; what next for Singapore Athletics 11:52 mins  Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports journalists Nicole Chia and David Lee to discuss the following topics. Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi continues to angle for a move after falling out with his employers, but who can afford him and what are the potential obstacles? Singapore Athletics president Tang Weng Fei will step down after a tumultuous term. What are some of the ongoing disputes and what does the future hold for Singapore Athletics? Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts every Tuesday and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRR Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 98: Where next for Messi; what next for Singapore Athletics 11:52 mins  Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports journalists Nicole Chia and David Lee to discuss the following topics. Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi continues to angle for a move after falling out with his employers, but who can afford him and what are the potential obstacles? Singapore Athletics president Tang Weng Fei will step down after a tumultuous term. What are some of the ongoing disputes and what does the future hold for Singapore Athletics? Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts every Tuesday and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88 Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore Athletics president Tang Weng Fei announced he will not be seeking re-election at the association's AGM next month and Lionel Messi's plans to leave Barcelona.  We caught up on this and more with Straits Times Sports Podcasters, Nicole Chia and David Lee.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 94: Athlete abuse in Singapore and world sport; are Man United returning to glory days 11:48 mins Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports reporter Nicole Chia and sports corresponden David Lee to discuss the following topics: A deeper look at athlete abuse in Singapore and world sport. Why has former national skater Yu Shuran and former national gymnastics coach Gerrit Beltman come out respectively to talk about being abused and being an abusive coach?  The English Premier League is done and dusted. What were the big stories on the final day and how far are Manchester United away from their glory days? Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts every Tuesday and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRR Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 94: Athlete abuse in Singapore and world sport; are Man United returning to glory days 11:48 mins Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports reporter Nicole Chia and sports corresponden David Lee to discuss the following topics: A deeper look at athlete abuse in Singapore and world sport. Why has former national skater Yu Shuran and former national gymnastics coach Gerrit Beltman come out respectively to talk about being abused and being an abusive coach?  The English Premier League is done and dusted. What were the big stories on the final day and how far are Manchester United away from their glory days? Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts every Tuesday and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRR Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Straits Times sports journalists Nicole Chia and David Lee shared updates on the sombre topic of athlete abuse, which has been trending again recently after former national figure skater Yu Shuran's allegations of abuse while training in China.  And - we discuss the latest English Premier League news. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 89: Sporting Singapore's Phase 2 reactions 13:04 mins Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is a weekly Tuesday sports podcast by the Straits Times' sports desk. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports reporter Nicole Chia. They discuss the following topics: 1. Singapore moved to phase two of post-circuit breaker measures last Friday, and this meant sports facilities also reopened after more than two months. What kind of precautions or safety measures did some of the facilities have in place?  2. The English Premier League returned last week, with 12 games played over four days. What are the key takeaway points? Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 90: What Liverpool's first league title in 30 years means to fans 13:40 mins Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up digital editor of The New Paper Jonathan Roberts, ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports reporter Nicole Chia. They discuss the following topics: 1. Liverpool's English Premier League title win and what it means for the team and its fans. 2. Men's tennis world No. 1 Novak Djokovic has come under fire for his involvement in the Adria Tour, an exhibition series meant to bring some of the world's top players to the Balkans. Several tennis players, including Djokovic himself, and their coaches have contracted Covid-19. Safety measures at the event were lax, with physical distancing not practised and the absence of required testing for Covid-19. Why is the criticism valid and how should athletes be using their influence and voice in these times? 3. Why the ActiveSG indoor sports halls were closed on Sunday and how SportSG is stepping up measures to prevent users from flouting the rules.  Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 91: Singaporean cager Ariel Loiter nets prestigious NCAA basketball scholarship 12:39 mins Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. In the first half, Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up national cager Ariel Loiter, the first Singaporean to earn a full scholarship to play NCAA's Division 1 basketball in the United States. The Colgate University-bound Loiter talks about how she fell in love with basketball, her long-term targets and shares advice for other young, aspiring local female athletes. In the second half, ST sports reporters Nicole Chia and Kimberly Kwek talk about the fates of two major local sports events: the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens and the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon. The Oct 10-11 Singapore Sevens was cancelled last week owing to the coronavirus pandemic, while it remains to be seen whether the Dec 5-6 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon will go ahead as planned. Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will the Standard Chartered Marathon take place this year? What does the the cancellation of the rugby sevens mean for Singapore? In our regular sports show Game Of Two Halves, Rachel Kelly spoke to sports reporters Nicole Chia and Kimberly Kwek to find out. We're also joined by a special guest, national cager Ariel Loiter, who is the first Singaporean to earn a full scholarship to play NCAA's Division 1 basketball. 

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 91: Singaporean cager Ariel Loiter nets prestigious NCAA basketball scholarship 12:39 mins Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. In the first half, Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up national cager Ariel Loiter, the first Singaporean to earn a full scholarship to play NCAA's Division 1 basketball in the United States. The Colgate University-bound Loiter talks about how she fell in love with basketball, her long-term targets and shares advice for other young, aspiring local female athletes. In the second half, ST sports reporters Nicole Chia and Kimberly Kwek talk about the fates of two major local sports events: the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens and the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon. The Oct 10-11 Singapore Sevens was cancelled last week owing to the coronavirus pandemic, while it remains to be seen whether the Dec 5-6 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon will go ahead as planned. Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRR Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 91: Singaporean cager Ariel Loiter nets prestigious NCAA basketball scholarship 12:39 mins Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. In the first half, Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up national cager Ariel Loiter, the first Singaporean to earn a full scholarship to play NCAA's Division 1 basketball in the United States. The Colgate University-bound Loiter talks about how she fell in love with basketball, her long-term targets and shares advice for other young, aspiring local female athletes. In the second half, ST sports reporters Nicole Chia and Kimberly Kwek talk about the fates of two major local sports events: the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens and the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon. The Oct 10-11 Singapore Sevens was cancelled last week owing to the coronavirus pandemic, while it remains to be seen whether the Dec 5-6 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon will go ahead as planned. Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRR Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 90: What Liverpool's first league title in 30 years means to fans 13:40 mins Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up digital editor of The New Paper Jonathan Roberts, ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports reporter Nicole Chia. They discuss the following topics: 1. Liverpool's English Premier League title win and what it means for the team and its fans. 2. Men's tennis world No. 1 Novak Djokovic has come under fire for his involvement in the Adria Tour, an exhibition series meant to bring some of the world's top players to the Balkans. Several tennis players, including Djokovic himself, and their coaches have contracted Covid-19. Safety measures at the event were lax, with physical distancing not practised and the absence of required testing for Covid-19. Why is the criticism valid and how should athletes be using their influence and voice in these times? 3. Why the ActiveSG indoor sports halls were closed on Sunday and how SportSG is stepping up measures to prevent users from flouting the rules.  Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRR Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 90: What Liverpool's first league title in 30 years means to fans 13:40 mins Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up digital editor of The New Paper Jonathan Roberts, ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports reporter Nicole Chia. They discuss the following topics: 1. Liverpool's English Premier League title win and what it means for the team and its fans. 2. Men's tennis world No. 1 Novak Djokovic has come under fire for his involvement in the Adria Tour, an exhibition series meant to bring some of the world's top players to the Balkans. Several tennis players, including Djokovic himself, and their coaches have contracted Covid-19. Safety measures at the event were lax, with physical distancing not practised and the absence of required testing for Covid-19. Why is the criticism valid and how should athletes be using their influence and voice in these times? 3. Why the ActiveSG indoor sports halls were closed on Sunday and how SportSG is stepping up measures to prevent users from flouting the rules.  Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRR Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our regular sports show Game Of Two Halves, Rachel Kelly spoke to The Straits Times assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports reporter Nicole Chia for all the latest updates from the sporting world.  This week, we're also joined by a special guest, digital editor of The New Paper and Liverpool fan, Jonathan Roberts.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 89: Sporting Singapore's Phase 2 reactions 13:04 mins Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is a weekly Tuesday sports podcast by the Straits Times' sports desk. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports reporter Nicole Chia. They discuss the following topics: 1. Singapore moved to phase two of post-circuit breaker measures last Friday, and this meant sports facilities also reopened after more than two months. What kind of precautions or safety measures did some of the facilities have in place?  2. The English Premier League returned last week, with 12 games played over four days. What are the key takeaway points? Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRR Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 89: Sporting Singapore's Phase 2 reactions 13:04 mins Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is a weekly Tuesday sports podcast by the Straits Times' sports desk. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports reporter Nicole Chia. They discuss the following topics: 1. Singapore moved to phase two of post-circuit breaker measures last Friday, and this meant sports facilities also reopened after more than two months. What kind of precautions or safety measures did some of the facilities have in place?  2. The English Premier League returned last week, with 12 games played over four days. What are the key takeaway points? Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRR Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 87: Difficulties faced as sports begin to restart around the world 11:22 mins Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports reporter Nicole Chia and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz. They discuss the following topics in the first and second halves of this episode: 1. Singapore sport is beginning to emerge from the Covid-19 break with some of the country's Olympics and Paralympics-bound athletes resuming training last week. How different were the training conditions for the athletes fortunate enough to get back into action last week? What was their reaction to the safe distancing measures in place and were there any other difficulties that the athletes faced? 2. The football fraternity faces a list of challenges as it tries to get the SPL restarted. What are some of the main challenges and what are players and officials saying about the resumption? Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRR Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 87: Difficulties faced as sports begin to restart around the world 11:22 mins Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports reporter Nicole Chia and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz. They discuss the following topics in the first and second halves of this episode: 1. Singapore sport is beginning to emerge from the Covid-19 break with some of the country's Olympics and Paralympics-bound athletes resuming training last week. How different were the training conditions for the athletes fortunate enough to get back into action last week? What was their reaction to the safe distancing measures in place and were there any other difficulties that the athletes faced? 2. The football fraternity faces a list of challenges as it tries to get the SPL restarted. What are some of the main challenges and what are players and officials saying about the resumption? Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: https://str.sg/ovjR Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MK Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Playlist: https://str.sg/Ji3k Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg

In our regular sports show Game Of Two Halves, The Straits Times sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports reporter Nicole Chia share the lastest updates from the sporting world. 

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 81: SPL footballers get pay cut reprieve; initiatives aiding S'pore sports, fitness and wellness professionals 11:43 mins Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and ST sports reporter Nicole Chia. They discuss the following topics: Almost two weeks after ST reported that some Singapore Premier League (SPL) clubs were mulling pay cuts for players as a result of disrupted revenue during the league's suspension because of coronavirus, the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) announced that all club employee salaries would be retained in full. What led to the call being made? With the entire sports industry grinding to a halt because of the Covid-19 virus, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Grace Fu took some time to speak to the local sporting community over Facebook, and shared initiatives available to those in the sports and health and wellness industry, such as freelance fitness coaches and private gym owners, whose livelihoods have been affected. Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: https://str.sg/ovjR Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MK Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Playlist: https://str.sg/Ji3k Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Thank you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5T See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 81: SPL footballers get pay cut reprieve; initiatives aiding S'pore sports, fitness and wellness professionals 11:43 mins Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and ST sports reporter Nicole Chia. They discuss the following topics: Almost two weeks after ST reported that some Singapore Premier League (SPL) clubs were mulling pay cuts for players as a result of disrupted revenue during the league's suspension because of coronavirus, the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) announced that all club employee salaries would be retained in full. What led to the call being made? With the entire sports industry grinding to a halt because of the Covid-19 virus, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Grace Fu took some time to speak to the local sporting community over Facebook, and shared initiatives available to those in the sports and health and wellness industry, such as freelance fitness coaches and private gym owners, whose livelihoods have been affected. Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: https://str.sg/ovjR Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MK Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Playlist: https://str.sg/Ji3k Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Thank you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5T

In Game of Two Halves, we catch up with the sports podcasters Sazali Abdul Aziz and Nicole Chia from The Straits Times who have the latest from the sporting arena.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 80: How national athletes stay fit at home; coronavirus effects on Singapore athletes 12:46 mins Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Howie Lim calls up ST sports correspondent David Lee, ST sports reporter Nicole Chia and Olympian shooter Jasmine Ser. They discuss the following topics: The Singapore Government's circuit breaker measures have led to national athletes finding creative ways to work out while at home. Find out how the likes of Olympian shooter Jasmine Ser and netball Aqilah Andin are using household items to exercise. How has the coronavirus pandemic affected Singapore athletes both here and overseas?  Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: https://str.sg/ovjR Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MK Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Playlist: https://str.sg/Ji3k Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Thank you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5T See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 80: How national athletes stay fit at home; coronavirus effects on Singapore athletes 12:46 mins Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Howie Lim calls up ST sports correspondent David Lee, ST sports reporter Nicole Chia and Olympian shooter Jasmine Ser. They discuss the following topics: The Singapore Government's circuit breaker measures have led to national athletes finding creative ways to work out while at home. Find out how the likes of Olympian shooter Jasmine Ser and netball Aqilah Andin are using household items to exercise. How has the coronavirus pandemic affected Singapore athletes both here and overseas?  Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: https://str.sg/ovjR Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MK Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Playlist: https://str.sg/Ji3k Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Thank you for your support! ST and BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5T

In A Game of 2 Halves, Howie Lim catches up with The Straits Times sports correspondent, David Lee, sports reporter, Nicole Chia and national shooter Jasmine Ser to get the latest from the sporting arena.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 77: Tokyo Olympics postponed till 2021, local sports virtually grounded 10:50 min Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. In this special edition, The Straits Times' sports editor Lee Yulin hosts sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports journalist Nicole Chia. They discuss the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics as well as the impact of the Ministry of Health's stringent new measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in local sport. Produced by: ST Sports desk Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: https://str.sg/ovjR Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MK Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Playlist: https://str.sg/Ji3k Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5T

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 77: Tokyo Olympics postponed till 2021, local sports virtually grounded 10:50 min Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. In this special edition, The Straits Times' sports editor Lee Yulin hosts sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports journalist Nicole Chia. They discuss the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics as well as the impact of the Ministry of Health's stringent new measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in local sport. Produced by: ST Sports desk Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: https://str.sg/ovjR Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MK Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Playlist: https://str.sg/Ji3k Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5T See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 75: World and local sport in meltdown, Singapore cycling's Tour de France dream 13:08 min Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Bernard Lim calls up ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports reporter Nicole Chia. Major sports leagues such as the NBA and English Premier League suspended their competitions as the coronavirus made its impact felt in Europe and North America. Locally, stringent government regulations introduced to stem the spread of the virus were set in place. The ST sports team looks at the impact of these developments. Singapore aims to have a local rider at the Tour de France in 10 years' time. We take a close look at Singapore Cycling's ambitious plans.  Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: https://str.sg/ovjR Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MK Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Playlist: https://str.sg/Ji3k Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5T

In Game Of Two Halves, sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports reporter Nicole Chia breakdown the latest on the impact of COVID-19 on sports.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 75: World and local sport in meltdown, Singapore cycling's Tour de France dream 13:08 min Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Bernard Lim calls up ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports reporter Nicole Chia. Major sports leagues such as the NBA and English Premier League suspended their competitions as the coronavirus made its impact felt in Europe and North America. Locally, stringent government regulations introduced to stem the spread of the virus were set in place. The ST sports team looks at the impact of these developments. Singapore aims to have a local rider at the Tour de France in 10 years' time. We take a close look at Singapore Cycling's ambitious plans.  Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: https://str.sg/ovjR Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MK Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Playlist: https://str.sg/Ji3k Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5T See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 65: Warriors' woes deepen, heartening news amid Australian bush fires tragedy 12:05 mins Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. In this episode, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports journalist Nicole Chia. Sazali Abdul Aziz tells us why he's saddened by the plight of Singapore Premier League club Warriors FC. Nicole Chia salutes the sports community for rallying around victims of the Australian bush fires.  Produced by: Howie Lim, Rohit Brijnath and Sazali Abdul Aziz  Edited by: Olivia Quay & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MK Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Playlist: https://str.sg/Ji3k  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra:  https://str.sg/Jw5T  Watch a video of Podcasts on the rise in Singapore: https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 65: Warriors' woes deepen, heartening news amid Australian bush fires tragedy 12:05 mins Synopsis: #GameOfTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. In this episode, Money FM's Bernard Lim hosts ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports journalist Nicole Chia. Sazali Abdul Aziz tells us why he's saddened by the plight of Singapore Premier League club Warriors FC. Nicole Chia salutes the sports community for rallying around victims of the Australian bush fires.  Produced by: Howie Lim, Rohit Brijnath and Sazali Abdul Aziz  Edited by: Olivia Quay & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MK Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Playlist: https://str.sg/Ji3k  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra:  https://str.sg/Jw5T  Watch a video of Podcasts on the rise in Singapore: https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQ

In Sport On, Bernard Lim and our colleagues from the Straits Times, Sazali Abdul Aziz and Nicole Chia join us to talk about the Spore premier league and how the Australian bush fires are affecting sports.

#GameOfTwoHalves Episode 50: National swimmer Theresa Goh retires, and a Singapore football renaissance? Time: 13:55 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. In this 50th episode, Bernard Lim is joined by national swimmer Theresa Goh, ST sports journalists David Lee and Nicole Chia, as they talk about Goh's career and her legacy in and outside the pool, and what sparked the national football team's recent fine results in the World Cup Qualifiers. Produced by: David Lee, Ernest Luis & Money FM's Bernard Lim Edited by: Penelope Lee & Money FM's Olivia Quay Dear readers, We are conducting consumer research to find out what types of content you like. Please click on the link below to participate in a short survey which will help us serve you better. Respondents stand a chance to win $100 shopping vouchers and get invited to participate in consumer interviews. Link: https://sph.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4MwYEyWCtmRKUHH Subscribe, like and rate #GameoOfTwoHalves podcast on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MK Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg

#GameOfTwoHalves Episode 50: National swimmer Theresa Goh retires, and a Singapore football renaissance? Time: 13:55 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. In this 50th episode, Bernard Lim is joined by national swimmer Theresa Goh, ST sports journalists David Lee and Nicole Chia, as they talk about Goh's career and her legacy in and outside the pool, and what sparked the national football team's recent fine results in the World Cup Qualifiers. Produced by: David Lee, Ernest Luis & Money FM's Bernard Lim Edited by: Penelope Lee & Money FM's Olivia Quay Dear readers, We are conducting consumer research to find out what types of content you like. Please click on the link below to participate in a short survey which will help us serve you better. Respondents stand a chance to win $100 shopping vouchers and get invited to participate in consumer interviews. Link: https://sph.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4MwYEyWCtmRKUHH Subscribe, like and rate #GameoOfTwoHalves podcast on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MK Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are also celebrating the 50th episode of The Straits Times sports' podcast - Game Of Two Halves - with ST sports correspondent David Lee, ST sports journalist Nicole Chia, and national swimmer Theresa Goh, who announced her retirement earlier today.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 48: Two grand plans for Singapore sport, a bowling world champion rises 16 mins Synopsis: A Game Of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. A new breed of Lion, a new world champion, a new path to glory for Singapore cycling and rumbles from the US Open.  In this week's episode, ST sports editor Lee Yulin, sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and reporter Nicole Chia discuss what type of footballer is needed in order for Singapore's target of  reaching the 2034 World Cup to be achieved.  They also talk about bowler Cherie Tan's World Championship-winning feats and assess Singapore cycling's plan to win an Asian Games medal and churn out a professional cycling team. Nicole Chia also discusses grace and disgrace at tennis' US Open. Produced by: Lee Yulin and Sazali Abdul Aziz Edited by: Adam Azlee Dear readers, We are conducting consumer research to find out what types of content you like. Please click on the link below to participate in a short survey which will help us serve you better. Respondents stand a chance to win $100 shopping vouchers and get invited to participate in consumer interviews. Link: https://sph.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4MwYEyWCtmRKUHH Subscribe, like and rate #GameOfTwoHalves podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/ovjR Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MK Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 48: Two grand plans for Singapore sport, a bowling world champion rises 16 mins Synopsis: A Game Of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. A new breed of Lion, a new world champion, a new path to glory for Singapore cycling and rumbles from the US Open.  In this week's episode, ST sports editor Lee Yulin, sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and reporter Nicole Chia discuss what type of footballer is needed in order for Singapore's target of  reaching the 2034 World Cup to be achieved.  They also talk about bowler Cherie Tan's World Championship-winning feats and assess Singapore cycling's plan to win an Asian Games medal and churn out a professional cycling team. Nicole Chia also discusses grace and disgrace at tennis' US Open. Produced by: Lee Yulin and Sazali Abdul Aziz Edited by: Adam Azlee Dear readers, We are conducting consumer research to find out what types of content you like. Please click on the link below to participate in a short survey which will help us serve you better. Respondents stand a chance to win $100 shopping vouchers and get invited to participate in consumer interviews. Link: https://sph.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4MwYEyWCtmRKUHH Subscribe, like and rate #GameOfTwoHalves podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/ovjR Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MK Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 47: Ben Stokes and other awe-inspiring sporting feats, and badminton starlets Loh Kean Yew and Yeo Jia Min 11:23 mins Synopsis: A Game Of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Ben Stokes kept England's Ashes hopes alive with his 135 not out against Australia, in what has gone down as one of the great individual sporting performances of all-time. ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath, ST correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and ST reporter Nicole Chia talk about similar sporting feats which have taken their breath away and left an indelible mark on them. The trio also recap the splendid runs of national shuttlers Loh Kean Kew and Yeo Jia Min at the Badminton World Championships, where 22-year-old Loh reached the last 16 and 20-year-old Yeo reached the quarter-finals. What more can be done to ensure the two starlets keep improving? Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz Edited by: Adam Azlee Like, subscribe and rate #GameOfTwoHalves podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/ovjR Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MK Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg   Attend an introductory talk - askST@NLB: Podcasts: What are they? How to listen on the go? - by head of podcast productions Ernest Luis on Fri, Aug 30 2019 (7pm-8.30pm) at Central Public Library, 100 Victoria St. To register for the talk, go to http://str.sg/JZd3

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 47: Ben Stokes and other awe-inspiring sporting feats, and badminton starlets Loh Kean Yew and Yeo Jia Min 11:23 mins Synopsis: A Game Of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Ben Stokes kept England's Ashes hopes alive with his 135 not out against Australia, in what has gone down as one of the great individual sporting performances of all-time. ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath, ST correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and ST reporter Nicole Chia talk about similar sporting feats which have taken their breath away and left an indelible mark on them. The trio also recap the splendid runs of national shuttlers Loh Kean Kew and Yeo Jia Min at the Badminton World Championships, where 22-year-old Loh reached the last 16 and 20-year-old Yeo reached the quarter-finals. What more can be done to ensure the two starlets keep improving? Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz Edited by: Adam Azlee Like, subscribe and rate #GameOfTwoHalves podcast on: Spotify: http://str.sg/ovjR Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MK Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg   Attend an introductory talk - askST@NLB: Podcasts: What are they? How to listen on the go? - by head of podcast productions Ernest Luis on Fri, Aug 30 2019 (7pm-8.30pm) at Central Public Library, 100 Victoria St. To register for the talk, go to http://str.sg/JZd3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Game Of Two Halves Ep 42: Megan Rapinoe, the World Cup-winning US team, and tennis wunderkind Coco Gauff 9:48 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz is joined by his colleagues - reporters Nicole Chia and Kimberly Kwek - as they talk about women who have made waves in sports recently. They discuss the legacy the US team - led by their outspoken skipper Megan Rapinoe -  has left after winning a fourth World Cup title last weekend, as well as 15-year-old tennis player Coco Gauff, who announced herself in spectacular fashion at Wimbledon. The trio also mull if a female athlete might become as big a global superstar as Cristiano Ronaldo - who was mobbed when he visited Singapore last week - and what it will take for it to happen. Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on: Spotify: http://str.sg/ovjR Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MK Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg

A Game Of Two Halves Ep 42: Megan Rapinoe, the World Cup-winning US team, and tennis wunderkind Coco Gauff 9:48 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz is joined by his colleagues - reporters Nicole Chia and Kimberly Kwek - as they talk about women who have made waves in sports recently. They discuss the legacy the US team - led by their outspoken skipper Megan Rapinoe -  has left after winning a fourth World Cup title last weekend, as well as 15-year-old tennis player Coco Gauff, who announced herself in spectacular fashion at Wimbledon. The trio also mull if a female athlete might become as big a global superstar as Cristiano Ronaldo - who was mobbed when he visited Singapore last week - and what it will take for it to happen. Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on: Spotify: http://str.sg/ovjR Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MK Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 15-year-old American making her debut at Wimbledon has been commanding the spotlight. Maybe it’s time to remember this name: Cori Gauff. She wasn't even born by the time Venus Williams had won four grand slams, but yesterday, she beat the five-time champion in straight sets. Nicole Chia from The Straits Times’ Sports desk brings the highlights of the Wimbledon.

A Game Of Two Halves Ep 39: Controversy at the Women's World Cup and a Badminton legend bows out 12.56 mins Synopsis: ST Sports' Rohit Brijnath and Nicole Chia join Jonathan Roberts to discuss if the US Women's Team should have tried to score more than 13 against Thailand in their World Cup group match. Or should they have held back to spare the losing team's blushes? Then they look at the gap left in the world of badminton by Lee Chong Wei's announcement that he will retire from the sport followed his battle with cancer. Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on: Spotify: http://str.sg/ovjR Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MK Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg  

A Game Of Two Halves Ep 39: Controversy at the Women's World Cup and a Badminton legend bows out 12.56 mins Synopsis: ST Sports' Rohit Brijnath and Nicole Chia join Jonathan Roberts to discuss if the US Women's Team should have tried to score more than 13 against Thailand in their World Cup group match. Or should they have held back to spare the losing team's blushes? Then they look at the gap left in the world of badminton by Lee Chong Wei's announcement that he will retire from the sport followed his battle with cancer. Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on: Spotify: http://str.sg/ovjR Apple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MK Google Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot of unexpected developments in the French Open this week, with Serena Williams and current world number one, Naomi Osaka, out in the third round. Meanwhile, the Prince of Clay Dominic Thiem pulled off a stunning shot against Gael Monfils. The Straits Times Sports journalist Nicole Chia shares her analysis.

This year’s Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon will take the form of a night race. The race, which takes place November 29 to December 1, will flag off at 6pm. Organisers Ironman Asia is hoping this will increase the appeal of the race and to bring it one step closer to being part of the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors club. Nicole Chia from The Straits Times Sports discusses the sports headlines of the week.

A Game Of Two Halves Ep 33: Singapore taekwondo in governance mess; Rafael Nadal's Roland Garros promise 7:43 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Sports correspondent David Lee hosts his colleague Nicole Chia in this episode as they discuss Rafael Nadal's road to Roland Garros this year as the favourite to win his 12th French Open title. Fresh off his Rome Masters triumph, what makes Nadal such a beast on clay? In the second half of the episode, they look at the controversy surrounding the Singapore Taekwondo Federation and what it means for Singapore taekwondo. And why Ikhsan Fandi scoring in Europe, such a big deal?  Produced by: David Lee and Nicole Chia Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU  iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg 

A Game Of Two Halves Ep 33: Singapore taekwondo in governance mess; Rafael Nadal's Roland Garros promise 7:43 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Sports correspondent David Lee hosts his colleague Nicole Chia in this episode as they discuss Rafael Nadal's road to Roland Garros this year as the favourite to win his 12th French Open title. Fresh off his Rome Masters triumph, what makes Nadal such a beast on clay? In the second half of the episode, they look at the controversy surrounding the Singapore Taekwondo Federation and what it means for Singapore taekwondo. And why Ikhsan Fandi scoring in Europe, such a big deal?  Produced by: David Lee and Nicole Chia Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU  iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Game Of Two Halves Ep 31: Mental toughness matters for Liverpool in EPL and Shanti Pereira ahead of 2019 SEA Games  8:09 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Nicole Chia hosts assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath in this episode as they talk about why potential champions always dig deep and display mental toughness in the final stages. Have Liverpool shown that so far as the pressure increases on them as leaders at the top of the English Premier League?  With just a few games left, is it tougher for the chasing Manchester City in second spot? They also discuss the mental toughness of a stronger and faster Shanti Pereira. After her injury woes last year, she has bounced back to rewrite her own 100m national athletics record in her first official 100m race of the year at the Asian Athletics Championships in Doha. She clocked 11.58 seconds in the heats to rank eighth overall and qualify for the semi-finals. The record is pending ratification by Singapore Athletics. With the 2019 South-east Asia Games looming at the end of the year, Shanti's 11.58sec effort currently ranks her top in the women's 100m in the region this year, with Kristina Knott of the Philippines posting 11.64sec last month and Malaysian Zaidatul Husniah Zulkifli clocking 11.65sec in February. Even for a world-class tennis player like Rafael Nadal, mental toughness matters more than ever as he ages and heads into the clay court season with the French Open held in late May and early June. Produced by: Nicole Chia Edited by: Adam AzleeSubscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves: On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg  

A Game Of Two Halves Ep 31: Mental toughness matters for Liverpool in EPL and Shanti Pereira ahead of 2019 SEA Games  8:09 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Nicole Chia hosts assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath in this episode as they talk about why potential champions always dig deep and display mental toughness in the final stages. Have Liverpool shown that so far as the pressure increases on them as leaders at the top of the English Premier League?  With just a few games left, is it tougher for the chasing Manchester City in second spot? They also discuss the mental toughness of a stronger and faster Shanti Pereira. After her injury woes last year, she has bounced back to rewrite her own 100m national athletics record in her first official 100m race of the year at the Asian Athletics Championships in Doha. She clocked 11.58 seconds in the heats to rank eighth overall and qualify for the semi-finals. The record is pending ratification by Singapore Athletics. With the 2019 South-east Asia Games looming at the end of the year, Shanti's 11.58sec effort currently ranks her top in the women's 100m in the region this year, with Kristina Knott of the Philippines posting 11.64sec last month and Malaysian Zaidatul Husniah Zulkifli clocking 11.65sec in February. Even for a world-class tennis player like Rafael Nadal, mental toughness matters more than ever as he ages and heads into the clay court season with the French Open held in late May and early June. Produced by: Nicole Chia Edited by: Adam AzleeSubscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves: On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Team Singapore paddler Yu Mengyu has been put out of action at the tournament in Budapest this month - will this weaken Singapore chances of winning a medal at the tournament? Meanwhile, as Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer claims his 101th title, what will the upcoming clay season mean for him? The Straits Times Sports journalist Nicole Chia shares her analysis.

Joseph Schooling’s time at the Liberty Insurance 50th Singapore National Age Group Swimming Championship has qualified him for the SEA Games in the Philippines in November. But the qualifying period for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games begins this month, and Schooling has to meet the A-cut time of 51.69 seconds to defend his title there, which he has yet to do. Nicole Chia, The Straits Times Sports journalist, rounds up the main highlights from the swimming event.

The sackings, the new faces, the triumphs and the tantrums. It's all here.  As it's the end of the year, they let host Jonathan Roberts back inside for a round-up special with Wang Meng Meng and Nicole Chia. Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on: On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg

The sackings, the new faces, the triumphs and the tantrums. It's all here.  As it's the end of the year, they let host Jonathan Roberts back inside for a round-up special with Wang Meng Meng and Nicole Chia. Produced by: Jonathan Roberts Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on: On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ST Podcast: A Game Of Two Halves | Season 1 | Ep 15 – Singapore hopes to lure the best in men’s tennis to local shores and a deeper look at Singapore Premier League clubs’ move to share stadiums Time: 13:04 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday on all global podcasting platforms - Spotify, iTunes and Google Podcasts. In this episode, Shamir Osman chats with his ST sports colleague Nicole Chia. Why does Singapore need a close-up look at the ATP Finals, and what is unique about the Republic’s bid? What roles do marquee events like the Finals play in the Singapore sporting fabric? Also, eight clubs in the Singapore Premier League are poised to share only four stadiums when the 2019 season kicks off. What impact will this have on clubs and fans, and what opportunities could lie in sleeping with the enemy? Produced by: Shamir Osman and Ernest Luis Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on: On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg

ST Podcast: A Game Of Two Halves | Season 1 | Ep 15 – Singapore hopes to lure the best in men's tennis to local shores and a deeper look at Singapore Premier League clubs' move to share stadiums Time: 13:04 mins Synopsis: A Game of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday on all global podcasting platforms - Spotify, iTunes and Google Podcasts. In this episode, Shamir Osman chats with his ST sports colleague Nicole Chia. Why does Singapore need a close-up look at the ATP Finals, and what is unique about the Republic's bid? What roles do marquee events like the Finals play in the Singapore sporting fabric? Also, eight clubs in the Singapore Premier League are poised to share only four stadiums when the 2019 season kicks off. What impact will this have on clubs and fans, and what opportunities could lie in sleeping with the enemy? Produced by: Shamir Osman and Ernest Luis Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on: On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ST Podcast: A Game Of Two Halves | Season 1 | Ep 14 - Hope for the new-look Lions following Suzuki Cup exit and Singapore diving's watershed moment Time: 9:01 mins Host David Lee hosts his ST sports colleagues Sazali Abdul Aziz, Nicole Chia and Rohit Brijnath in this episode. What are the key takeaways after the Lions failed to progress from the group stages of the Suzuki Cup again? Did the Lions under the direction of Fandi Ahmad, show any promise for the future though? Is there hope for the SEA Games next year? Meanwhile, the Singapore diving team had never won a Fina Diving Grand Prix title in the five years that they have been competing in the series. But on the final day of the three-day Singapore stop at the OCBC Aquatic Centre on Sunday (Nov 25), the Republic clinched two gold medals, via twins Timothy and Mark Lee, and Jonathan Chan.  How did Singapore diving achieve this turnaround? Produced by: David Lee and Ernest Luis Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on: On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg

ST Podcast: A Game Of Two Halves | Season 1 | Ep 14 - Hope for the new-look Lions following Suzuki Cup exit and Singapore diving's watershed moment Time: 9:01 mins Host David Lee hosts his ST sports colleagues Sazali Abdul Aziz, Nicole Chia and Rohit Brijnath in this episode. What are the key takeaways after the Lions failed to progress from the group stages of the Suzuki Cup again? Did the Lions under the direction of Fandi Ahmad, show any promise for the future though? Is there hope for the SEA Games next year? Meanwhile, the Singapore diving team had never won a Fina Diving Grand Prix title in the five years that they have been competing in the series. But on the final day of the three-day Singapore stop at the OCBC Aquatic Centre on Sunday (Nov 25), the Republic clinched two gold medals, via twins Timothy and Mark Lee, and Jonathan Chan.  How did Singapore diving achieve this turnaround? Produced by: David Lee and Ernest Luis Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves on: On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a packed episode we feature fights in the NFL, the WTA Finals, the situation with MP & Silva and how Barcelona can handle being withou Messi  Jonathan Roberts is joined by ST sports correspondent Lim Say Heng and the MONEY FM 89.3 segment from The Curve, with Michelle Martin and Bernard Lim features ST's Nicole Chia and David Lee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.