In true class act, Japanese boxer disowns win vs Filipino foe: ‘I believe I lost’
Two Japanese judges scored it, 78-74, for Kurihara while the other also had it, 78-74, but in favor of Filipino boxer Portes.
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Team Singapore’s monumental effort for Olympic glory
With one gold, two silvers and two bronzes, it sits 98th out of 153 territories that have won Olympic medals according to online database Olympedia. Not bad for an island nation…
China House opens in Paris
The pavilion set up at the Hotel Salomon de Rothschild highlights the country's rich history and modern achievements.
Lionesses forward Danelle Tan leaves Dortmund to pursue first professional contract
On July 22, it was confirmed that the 19-year-old Singaporean forward will be leaving German club Borussia Dortmund to pursue a career in the top-tier A-League Women.
Team Philippines in Paris Olympics 2024: Meet the athletes
There will be 22 athletes competing for Team Philippines in the Paris Olympics 2024 from July 26 to August 11 in Paris, France.
Japan badminton pair aims for Paris gold; experiencing earthquake provides mental strength
On the day in 2011 that Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi graduated from the same junior high school in Fukushima Prefecture, the Great East Japan Earthquake struck. Eventually they…
Muay thai trainers must have certificate from Labour Ministry
Trainers must pass a standard qualification test set at two levels.
Vietnamese Olympians arrive in France for competitions
Those touching down in France are part of the rowing, cycling, archery, boxing, judo and shooting teams.
Japanese athletes begin arriving for Paris Olympics
The first batch of the Japanese contingent checked in at the village on Thursday, July 18, the day the athletes’ village officially opened.
Philippine gymnasts arrive at Olympic Village
The Philippines has 22 bets competing in nine sports in Paris.