Muay Thai takes the US by storm, with 1,724 centres, $1.25 billion industry
California has emerged as the epicentre of this martial arts craze, leading the pack with 331 centres.
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Hua Hin prepares for Amazing Muay Thai World Festival from Feb 4-6
The objectives of organising this event are to promote the sport of Muay Thai, elevate it to international standards, develop sports tourism, and propel the martial art of…
Dance Sport dazzles on international stage
Despite challenges like costly attire and a shortage of instructors, the Cambodian DanceSport Federation has undergone substantial growth, training athletes from various age…
Thai National Olympic Committee confirms readiness for historic indoor games
The nation is poised to make history by hosting the largest-ever edition of the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games. Preliminary estimates suggest the participation of more than…
Soccer star accused of lying in sexual video scandal
A legal representative for the Hwang Ui-jo, 31, claimed that he has presented evidence to the police backing his claims, stressing that the video in question was filmed with…
Vietnamese archers hunt Olympic slots from World Cup
Nguyen Thị Thanh Nhi and Do Thi Anh Nguyet are among the best with potential to get high results internationally. The duo not only dominated the national tournament but also…
HK to distribute 15,000 free tickets to see Lionel Messi
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung Yun-hung said the free tickets for entry to the training session will be provided to local students, young athletes, athletes…
19-year-old winner hopes to bring cheer to earthquake victims
About 5,000 people participated in the annual fuku otoko (men of fortune) race, which is held to choose the years’ three “lucky men,” at Nishinomiya Shrine in Nishinomiya,…
Pakistan shooter Kashmala Talat qualifies for Paris Olympics
Talat, 21, is now the third Pakistani shooter to qualify for the Paris Olympics, after Gulfam Joseph and G.M. Bashir, and the first female.
ITF U14 event lures athletes from 14 Asian delegations
The tournament will feature 28 athletes from seven countries of Bhutan, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Mongolia, Cambodia, Brunei and the hosts.