8-year-old boy who lives in Singapore becomes youngest chess player to beat a grandmaster
Ashwath Kaushik was four when his parents introduced him to the game, and within a couple of months he was beating them and his grandparents.
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Pacquiao bid to compete at Paris Olympics denied by IOC
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Singapore’s Quah and Sim sisters earn historic swimming relay spot at Paris Olympics
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South Korean soccer federation committee calls for Klinsmann’s dismissal
The committee pointed out the coach's insufficient tactical preparation for South Korea's disappointing semifinals match against Jordan, his lack of commitment as the national…
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Messi’s mess requires an explanation
A refund or another form of remedial measure by related parties to compensate those fans who paid to watch the match is essential. Hong Kong has also learned a lesson from the…
Cambodia legend earns famous carom come-back victory
The event saw 32 outstanding billiards athletes competing, with the Kingdom’s number-one ranked player fighting her way through to the final, where she claimed her seventh win…
Korea’s Asian Cup flop feeds fans’ fury
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Bangladesh and India declared joint champions of under-19 soccer championship
The declaration comes after a coin toss controversy that initially saw the game being decided in favour of India by virtue of a flip of the coin.