Japanese ski resorts struggle amid declining birthrate
The number of skiers and snowboarders in Japan declined to 4.6 million in 2023 from 18.6 million in 1993.
Sports
China’s ethnic athletes shine at Winter Asiad
Chinese athletes claimed all six podium positions in Sunday's ski mountaineering competition, dominating both the men's and women's sprint races as the sport made its debut in the…
A boost to ice and snow economy
With Harbin hosting the 9th Asian Winter Games, Heilongjiang, known for its snow-covered landscapes and strong winter sports tradition, has taken center stage.
Rohit hundred flattens England as India clinch ODI series
India claimed an unassailable 2-0 lead against England after captain Rohit Sharma's rapid hundred secured their four-wicket victory in the second one-day international in Cuttack…
All set for 9th Asian Winter Games
The Games will be held from Feb 7 to 14.
Women players beat the odds to cut a path for ice hockey in Iran
“We are the only country with more female players than male ice hockey players,” says Sedghi, the president of Iran’s ice hockey association.
Bhutanese boxers prepare for four-nation boxing event
Gold medals were claimed by Tandin N. Wangchuk, Kinga Wangmo, Tashi Yoezer, and Kinley, while Sonam Choden, Sangay Choden, Migmar Dorji, Karma Wangchuk, Chimmi Wangmo, Norbu Dema,…
India thrash SA to defend women’s U19 World Cup title
India finished the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup in just the same style they had demonstrated all the way along – with confidence and brilliance as they took South Africa…
Three Vietnamese players heading to World Junior Chess Championships
The players to be sent are the 2024 world U14 rapid and blitz chess champion Dau Khuong Duy, the 2024 world rapid chess U16 champion Nguyen Binh Vy and former U14 rapid and blitz…
Mongolian Hoshoryu still coming to grips with victory that propelled him to sumo’s highest rank
Hoshoryu had seemed out of contention at the New Year tourney, but ended up winning a three-way playoff to secure the Emperor’s Cup for the first time in nine tournaments and…