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From traditional mats to virtual arenas: The rise of virtual reality taekwondo in Malaysia

With the VR headset, players can see and face their opponents in a virtual setting. The objective is simple: land as many kicks as possible to deplete the opponent’s health bar,…

  • Published: December 16, 202510:39 am
  • Author Angelin Yeoh
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TikTok, dancing, and SEA Games gold—all in a day’s work for Filipino 11-year-old skateboarder

Mazel Paris-Alegado ruled the women’s park category of skateboarding in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok at SAT Extreme Sports Park late Saturday, earning the…

  • Published: December 15, 20259:55 am
  • Author Jonas Terrado
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Football superstar Messi’s GOAT India Tour 2025 chaos: Organiser Satadru Dutta sent to 14-day police custody

During the highly-anticipated event at Salt Lake Stadium, fans turned violent and threw bottles and chairs after the Argentine legend left early.

  • Published: December 15, 20259:52 am
  • Author The Statesman
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Woes in SEA Games Thailand drag on as member nations complain of mounting problems

Participating nations have lodged formal complaints regarding multiple organizational and logistical failures, including incorrect national flags at ceremonies, shortages of halal…

  • Published: December 12, 202511:56 am
  • Author The Nation
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SEA Games 2025: Reality check for Singapore swim team despite golds for Mikkel Lee and Letitia Sim

Key Singaporean swimmers like Quah Jing Wen and Zheng Wen lost their long-held titles in the 200m butterfly and 100m backstroke events respectively.

  • Published: December 11, 202512:06 pm
  • Author David Lee
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Cambodia orders withdrawal of athletes from SEA Games in Thailand over safety fears

The National Olympic Committee of Cambodia thanked the Games' organisers for their hospitality and will coordinate with the Southeast Asian Games Federation for the departure…

  • Published: December 11, 202510:08 am
  • Author Lok Jian Wen
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Thailand makes a splash with stunning SEA Games opener

Performances flowed seamlessly – from a drone countdown in the night sky to LED and projection mapping displays, martial arts showcases, underwater ballet, jetski and flyboard…

  • Published: December 10, 202510:02 am
  • Author Ng Chia Yin
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After an 18-year wait, Karachi welcomes the nation’s athletes

An 18-year wait, borne of the nation’s tumultuous cycles, had culminated not in polished perfection, but in the magnificent, unruly spectacle that only Karachi – impatient,…

  • Published: December 8, 202511:15 am
  • Author Ahmed Ali
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Bhutanese para athletes aim high for Asian Youth Para Games

When the Fifth Asian Youth Para Games open in Dubai this week, two young Bhutanese para-athletes will carry not only the national colours but also stories of resilience shaped in…

  • Published: December 5, 202510:39 am
  • Author Thinley Namgay
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Thailand announces updated schedule for 33rd SEA Games as floods affect southern provinces

The official schedule for the 33rd SEA Games is out, with new dates for competitions and 10,000 more seats for the opening ceremony. Changes due to southern floods.

  • Published: December 4, 202510:28 am
  • Author The Nation

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