Cabinet approves Thailand’s bid to host MotoGP for another 5 years
The country secures approval to continue hosting the MotoGP World Championship from 2027 to 2031 with a budget allocation of nearly 4 billion baht.
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FIFA rejects Malaysia’s appeal over sanctions on mixed-heritage players
Football Association of Malaysia has been ordered to pay a fine of RM1.8mil to FIFA. The players – Gabriel Palmero, Facundo Garces, Rodrigo Holgado, Imanol Machuca, Joao…
India beats South Africa to win historic first Women’s World Cup title
A nation is celebrating, and millions of young girls now know, the world is theirs to conquer.
China’s winter sports industry rides Olympic wave
The bustling scenes of slope-shaping, snowmaking and staff training at five major ski resorts in Zhangjiakou, Hebei province, which co-hosted the Olympics with Beijing in 2022,…
Pickleball fashion fever: Why Malaysia’s buzziest sport is winning in style
Since gaining traction in Malaysia around 2019, its popularity has even spilled over into the fashion scene.
The Big Question: Who will be Singapore’s next million-dollar athlete?
Golfer Shannon Tan reached $1 million in career earnings, joining a select group of Singaporean athletes achieving this financial milestone early in her career.
Cambodia postpones hosting of Asian Youth Games from 2029 to 2031
The change was recommended by the executive committee of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), an official said. The change is in line with permanent adjustments to the event’s…
Philippines Carlos Yulo wins men’s vault gold at World Championships
He also secured a bronze medal in the men’s floor exercise.
Explainer: How India, New Zealand and Sri Lanka can still make the Women’s World Cup semi-finals
Pakistan and Bangladesh are out of contention and at the bottom of the standings with two points each.
World gymnasts battle with flair in Jakarta’s historic championships
This year’s edition brings together a dynamic mix of rising contenders and established champions, marking a key stop in the new Olympic cycle.