Shohei Ohtani fans flock to baseball superstar’s hometown in Iwate prefecture
Mr. Ohtani’s hometown is capitalising on the economic effects brought by the 30-year-old baseball hero.
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49-year-old Vietnamese bodybuilder proves age no barrier to success
Le Thi Huong Giang is the oldest world champion in Vietnamese bodybuilding history.
Historic silver for Cambodian women’s esports team
The Cambodian national women’s esports team – known as the Angkor Warriors – made history by bringing home silver from the 16th IESF World E-Sports Championship 2024, held…
Mongolian powerlifter S.Munkhzul wins gold at World Championships
On the final day, S.Munkhzul made history by winning gold in the women's 84 kg weight category. She lifted 227.5 kg, becoming the first Mongolian woman to claim a gold medal in…
‘Huge’ step for women’s cricket in Bangladesh as series sponsor deal sealed
One of Bangladesh's largest business conglomerates, Square Group, is set to be the title sponsor of Bangladesh women's team's upcoming home series against Ireland, consisting of…
Japanese Olympic athletes entertain children in quake-hit Wajima
Held at Wajima Junior High School, a total of 166 elementary and junior high school students attended the event. They chased Abe and the other athletes, trying to toss balls into…
Japan’s sumo wrestling evolves to capture new blood, change impressions of scandal and brutality
Sumo, Japan’s national sport steeped in millennia of ritualistic tradition, has its first known mention in a manuscript dating back to the year 712.
How can sponsorships pave the way for sporting success in Pakistan?
Sponsorships are what sustain elite athletes in the long run. When companies or sporting bodies provide athletes with the kits, nutrition and financial support, it sustains their…
Runners to enjoy running, UNESCO heritage at Trang An Marathon in Vietnam
Marathoners will have a chance to discover and experience the routes that link natural and cultural values through landmarks such as Hoa Lư ancient capital, Trang An sightseeing…
Nike finds inspiration from Shanghai’s night runners
From seven-year-olds to 70-somethings, runners of all ages and backgrounds gathered in the city's iconic nongtangs (alleyways) to run under the evening lights, a proof of the…