Indonesia aims for top 10 at Asian Games
This year’s Indonesian contingent consists of 576 people, which includes 413 athletes, 132 officials and 28 head of mission teams participating in 30 of the tournament’s 40…
It’s ‘just like at home’ for Hong Kong, Macao athletes at Asiad
Hong Kong is represented by a 940-member delegation, including 660 athletes, while Macao sent a team of 273 members with 183 athletes, who will compete in 21 sporting events.
Asian Games: 9-year-old Mazel Alegado makes skateboarding final
The Filipino prodigy proved that age is just a number as she earned a shot at a medal after placing seventh in Heat 1 of the qualification round, where eight of the nine…
Esports legend Faker seeks to lead Korean surge at Asian Games
Led by Lee Sang-hyeok (gaming handle Faker), South Korea has formed a team of 15 players competing in four of seven categories of esports, which is making its debut as a medal…
Husband-wife duo become first Pakistani couple to summit world’s 8th highest peak Manaslu
According to mountaineering company Seven Summit Treks, which spearheaded the climb, the husband-wife duo successfully climbed the peak today along with three Sherpas.
Technology and tradition combine for Hangzhou’s opening extravaganza
Supported by new technologies, the Hangzhou ceremony boasted many historic firsts and highlighted the sustainable and digitally enhanced future of such gala events.
Smart venues get the green light
High-tech, environmentally conscious stadia and facilities have been put through their paces ahead of the Asian games to ensure full event readiness.
Swimmer Kayla Sanchez tempers hopes amid high expectations at Asian Games
“My preparation I’d say is good. I’m excited to come here and compete. This is my first Asian Games, so I’m letting the experience guide me through. I’m just happy to be…
Gilas women excited for first crack at Asian Games competition
The Women’s squad is bunched with regional powerhouse Japan, Kazakhstan, and Hong Kong in Group B play that unfurls on Sept 27 at the Shaoxing Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium.
How Singapore’s finest sprinter found her speed
As the Asian Games approach, The Straits Times examines how Shanti Pereira – and her coach Luis Cunha – found ways to make her faster.