Japanese government mulling lifting restrictions on sports betting
Japan is the only Group of Seven nation in which sports gambling is broadly banned.
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Jakarta Formula E on after two-year delay
It is the second international racing event being held in the country this year after the MotoGP grand prix at the newly built Mandalika International Circuit in Lombok.
Shibahara wins in French Open mixed doubles tennis, the first Japanese in 25 years
Making her the first Japanese person to win in the category in 25 years, Ena Shibahara along with Dutch partner Wesley Koolhof won the Championship on June 2.
War-hit Ukraine keeps World Cup dream alive
Andriy Yarmolenko, Roman Yaremchuk and Artem Dovbyk scored the goals for Ukraine to set up a play-off final away to Wales on Sunday (May 29) for a place in Qatar later this year.
Tokyo Games commemorative event to be held before spectators
Closed due to the pandemic, the metropolitan government is organising the commemorative event in the hope that “the athletes and audience will relive the excitement of a year…
ONE 158: Marcus “Buchecha” ready to make highly anticipated return
The multiple-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion faces Australia’s Simon Carson in a heavyweight mixed martial arts bout, and hopes to continue his dominant run in the sport.
Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu back in the spotlight after 3-month layoff
The multiple-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion faces Australia’s Simon Carson in a heavyweight mixed martial arts bout, and hopes to continue his dominant run in the sport.
Is Son Heung-min the best footballer South Korea has ever produced?
Local pundits claimed in 2019 that Son had already become the best soccer player in the country’s history, a title that once exclusively belonged to 70's legend Cha Bum-kun.
Goodbye to the SEA Games
The ceremony also featured Vietnam handing over the Southeast Asian Games Federation flag to Cambodia - the host country of the SEA Games 32.
Passion and pride: See you next Games
Its not the medals, nor the victories that were the highlights but the feeling of togetherness after two years of staying separated that made this year’s SEA Games special.