Jokowi says Fifa boss offered help to fix Indonesia’s soccer issues
The President said he had ordered a full audit of stadiums across the country to ensure compliance with safety and security protocols, which Fifa President Infantino supported.
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Hun Sen urges good sportsmanship after deadly football stampede
He also spoke about his ambition to see an improved sporting landscape in Asia, and requested countries to strengthen their crowd safety measures.
Major sports venue in Beijing to have new look
Over the past six decades, the Beijing Workers Stadium has become a crucial venue for sports fans, as well as a magnet for music lovers across the country.
Dragon boats seize Aberdeen sea
Once a festival for entertaining the fishermen of Aberdeen, Hong Kong, the dragon boat races are now intensely competitive.
Badminton world champ duo Aaron-Wooi Yik looking forward to challenge from rivals
The duo, who became Malaysia’s first world champions in badminton, are excited to see the challenges presented to them at the Denmark and French Open.
Indonesia soccer association shifts blame for Kanjuruhan tragedy, fines football club Rp 250 million
Aside from the fine, the association also barred Arema from playing at their home ground for the rest of the Liga 1 season.
Hoops heroes do nation proud
28 years after winning the first silver medal at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, Team China did it again last week.
‘Fans died in players’ arms,’ says coach at Indonesia football tragedy
The police tried to force the thousands of fans to return to the stands as they stormed the pitch and fired tear gas after two officers were killed.
How a deadly crush at an East Java soccer match unfolded
The match had initially been orderly, but spiraled out of control as spectators stormed the playing field as the last whistle blew.
North Korea trying to tame South Korean government, grab US attention: Unification minister
The minister also said that "regardless of their intention, provocations are never ideal for the peace on the Korean Peninsula."