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.
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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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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)…
Singapore doubles player Loh Kean Hean retires; aims to build ‘badminton community’
The 30-year-old Singaporean, who won six bronzes at the SEA Games and a bronze at the Commonwealth Games, will shift his focus towards the running of the Elever Badminton academy,…