China’s Long Jia wins silver in women 65kg at wrestling worlds
Long, who advanced to the final after defeating France's Koumba Larroque, faced off against Morikawa, the silver medalist from the 2021 World Championships.
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UFC fighter Li Jingliang not letting hard feelings linger
Labelled a "robbery" by fans, the split-decision loss to Daniel Rodriguez baffled spectators but the UFC welterweight striker insists he is moving on from the controversy.
Wrestlers Shidochi, Ozaki earn gold at world championships
Nonoka Ozaki joined Mayu Shidochi by capturing her first title at 62 kilograms, giving Japanese women their first two gold medals at the competition.
Swimmers Schooling, Lim’s SEA Games prize money put on hold over cannabis use
Joseph Schooling, 27, won two golds and a bronze at the Hanoi SEA Games, while Amanda Lim, 29, bagged a gold and silver.
Four rising Indonesian chess players worth looking at
In Indonesia, the recent enthusiasm in the game is apparent from the packed rooms where chess tournaments are held, such as in the 12th JAPFA Chess Festival 2022.
Japan to bid to host 2025 Deaflympics
Like the Olympics and Paralympics, the Deaflympics are held once every four years, with both summer and winter editions.
Gen Z’s love for chess keeps growing in Indonesia
In the recently held 12th JAPFA Chess Festival 2022, International Master Medina Warda Aulia managed to hold Woman Grand Master Gong Qianyun to a draw.
Vietnamese ‘superwoman’ conquers world’s toughest triathlon
After winning the world’s toughest triathlon SwissUltra, Thanh Vu has earned the nickname ‘superwoman’.
Cambodia’s finswimmer wins first world gold medal
Athlete Kaing Munin competed against 230 athletes from 17 countries at the 2022 Finswimming World Cup.
Manny Pacquiao eyes boxing return with Saudi exhibition fight
The 43-year-old legendary former world champion is to hold talks over a fight against French former sparring partner Jaber Zayani in Riyadh.