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Malaysian women’s doubles shuttlers Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah believe action speaks louder than words

The world No. 4 pair have been under scrutiny due to their ongoing contract standoff with the Badminton Association of Malaysia but did not let the issue stop them from winning…

  • Published: May 20, 202510:46 am
  • Author R. Kirubashini
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Vietnam’s women’s team strongest in Asian beach handball

The Southeast Asian nation defended their title of the Asian Women's Beach Handball Championship and secured a berth in the 2026 world championships.

  • Published: May 19, 202510:34 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Filipino climber dies at Everest Camp IV

Philipp II Santiago reached Camp IV at approximately 8:00 PM on Wednesday but succumbed to exhaustion shortly thereafter.

  • Published: May 16, 20259:38 am
  • Author The Kathmandu Post
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Bhutan set to host South Asian Bodybuilding Championship after 14 years

This not only highlights the growing popularity of the sport in the country but also underscores Bhutan's emergence as a credible venue for international sporting events in Asia.

  • Published: May 16, 20259:34 am
  • Author Thinley Namgay
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Pakistani mountaineer summits world’s 7th highest mountain sans supplemental oxygen

The feat, confirmed by the Alpine Club of Pakistan, marks Sajid Sadpara’s ninth 8,000m peak, all of which were climbed without bottled oxygen and were completely unsupported.

  • Published: May 15, 20259:31 am
  • Author Jamil Nagri
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Bhutan tops South Asia Youth Judo Tournament, bags 23 medals

Nepal finished with six medals-four gold, one silver, and one bronze-while India took home five medals (four gold and one bronze). Bangladesh secured four medals, comprising two…

  • Published: May 15, 20259:30 am
  • Author Thinley Namgay
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Vietnam’s World Cup dream ends after Asian Cup loss

Vietnam suffered a 0-2 to Japan in the quarter-finals of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup which meant their first World Cup dream ended on May 13 in Hohhot, China.

  • Published: May 14, 202511:02 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Thai setter Pornpun leads Orlando Valkyries to historic PVF title, earns MVP honours

She also earned Finals MVP honours, showcasing her leadership and elite playmaking with 37 assists and a team-high 12 digs—proving herself not just as a setter, but as the heart…

  • Published: May 13, 202511:08 am
  • Author The Nation
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Philippine boxing legend Manny Pacquiao to un-retire and fight Mario Barrios for welterweight title: report

Mr. Pacquiao is set to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame next month and faces a Senate election next week in the Philippines.

  • Published: May 9, 202510:56 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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A clean sweep for China at Diving World Cup Super Final in Beijing

The Super Final consisted of nine events and featured 75 divers from 17 countries and regions. According to organizers, the box office surpassed 5.28 million yuan (about $726,000)…

  • Published: May 6, 202510:36 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network

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