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…
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Contradictheory: A time for reflection for Malaysian football and sports
The problem for Malaysia is that the Football Association of Malaysia can only do so much to patch the cracks, the writer observes.
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,…
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…
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.
SEA Games in Thailand adds 10,000 seats for opening ceremony
Free registration opens 3 December at 2pm.
The Big Question: Are the Young Lions doomed to fail at the SEA Games?
Following a disastrous 2023 SEA Games and multiple coach changes, Firdaus Kassim was appointed head coach in June, leaving minimal preparation time for the team.
Glory inside, garbage outside: Public health crisis brews ahead of Pakistan’s National Games
The Games are set to kick off on Dec 6, with athletes from all around the country travelling to the metropolitan to participate in the event.
Contestant on hit Netflix show Physical Asia Jang Eun Sil trains with Mongolian judo team
Jang Eun Sil is a freestyle wrestler who has appeared on several Korean TV programs, including in the first season of Physical:100.
Citing safety concerns, Cambodia withdraws from eight sports at Thai SEA Games, including football
An official letter listed the eight sports as Judo, Karate, Pencak Silat, Petanque, Wrestling, Wushu, Football and Sepak Takraw.