Asia Cup 2025: Four key takeaways from Pakistan’s defeat against India
Poor shot selection and a dangerous Indian squad contributed to the Green Shirt's loss.
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Political meddling has broken Nepali sports. Will ‘New Nepal’ fix it?
Insufficient investment, corruption and neglected infrastructure have forced athletes abroad and sidelined fans at home. Now, under the banner of reform, stakeholders demand that…
Japanese government to help sports teams attract overseas fans
The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry will host a business matchmaking event in Thailand on Sept. 12 to encourage collaboration between Japanese sports teams and Thai…
Pickleball noise causes tension in some estates as the sport gains popularity in Singapore
Some pickleball players told an MP that they have encountered residents throwing things, such as eggs, at them from a height.
Keeping traditional Malay sport ‘gasing pangkah’ in motion
While casual gasing games (such as gasing piring, gasing bawang and gasing jantung) value endurance, gasing pangkah relies on skill, power and precision. The goal is to strike…
When politics creeps into sports, everyone loses
Sportspersons should not be required to do the bidding of their governments on a cricket field.
A landmark leap for Asian golf with pioneering routes into the Masters, The Open
Starting immediately, winners of six leading international golf championships, including the Australian, Scottish, Spanish and South African Opens, will earn exemptions to compete…
Malaysia ends 24-year wait for a win against Palestine
The win marks Malaysia’s first triumph over Palestine since a thrilling 4-3 win in the 2002 World Cup qualifiers in 2001 under the late Allan Harris.
Filipino tennis star Alex Eala clinches first WTA title, rules Guadalajara 125 Open
The 20-year-old has been playing in bigger tournaments, with three Grand Slam main draw appearances — the most recent of which seeing her historic first-round win in the 2025 US…
Active lifestyles turn sport into economic boost for China
The number of public fitness spaces is constantly expanding, as the country adds basic fitness and sporting facilities to local communities and parks to encourage active…