VFC sign Cuban volleyball coaches in SEA Games push
With the addition of the two new coaches, the federation expressed confidence at being best prepared to win gold medals at the Southeast Asian Games in 2023.
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Covid-19, Asean Summit behind cancellation of Water Fest: Hun Sen
The annual festival, originally scheduled to take place from Nov 7-9, was cancelled during a Council of Ministers meeting on Sept 9.
12-year-old Japanese girl to become youngest female professional Go player next year
Tokyo-based Saki Yanagihara is already scheduled to participate in professional league matches in January as a probationary player.
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.
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.