China turns to Japanese coaches to develop next generation of soccer players
Japanese coaches are increasingly being handed the reins to China’s national youth teams, most recently on the boys’ U16 and U15 levels, with the aim of achieving Chinese…
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‘I play only for fun,’ says 81-year-old Bangladeshi chess player Rani Hamid
The 20-time Bangladesh national women's champion, three-time British Women's Chess Champion, and Commonwealth Chess gold medalist, Hamid, talked about her experience, memories,…
Lando Norris wins Singapore Grand Prix in drama-free race at Marina Bay
As fireworks lit up the Marina Bay skyline, Norris took the chequered flag in 1hr 40min 52.571sec, finishing a whopping 20.945 seconds ahead of Verstappen and 41.823sec ahead of…
Meet China’s first F1 driver and his pet cat Sweetcorn
As a child, racing fan Zhou Guanyu would often tune in to Formula One races at odd hours with the TV volume turned down as his parents were already asleep.
Shahzaib Rindh becomes Pakistan’s first-ever world champion in Karate Combat event
Mixed martial arts is a full-contact combat sport that includes striking, grappling, and ground fighting. MMA incorporates techniques from various combat sports from around the…
Liem wins, helps Vietnamese chess team remain undefeated at 2024 Olympiad
This year, the tournament is taking place in Hungary, featuring 197 teams for the men's challenge and 180 teams in the women's.
‘Keep IU off the grass’: Soccer fans oppose K-pop concerts at Seoul World Cup Stadium
Holding concerts at Seoul World Cup Stadium is being challenged by some soccer fans complaining that nonsports events there have crucial detrimental effects on the field.
Pakistan clinches 5-2 win over South Korea in third place tie of Asian Champions Trophy
Pakistan initially trailed, however, two braces from Sufyan Khan and Hannan Shahid helped the team finish the tie 5-2.
Filipino racer Bianca Bustamante eyes stronger comeback in Singapore Grand Prix
After a less-than-ideal performance at the Zandvoort race, where she unfortunately did not score points, Ms Bustamante is more determined than ever to make a strong comeback.
Mongolia’s women’s chess team beats Monaco; men’s team ends with a draw against Czech Republic
The 45th Chess Olympiad, organized by FIDE, is taking place in Budapest, Hungary, and runs until September 13.