5th Bagan Heritage Run held to boost tourism
The net proceeds from the event were donated to local charitable organizations and schools, including projects in the Ananda Temple and Bagan community.
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Macao hosts third successful year-end tennis championship
Cheered on by enthusiastic fans in the special administrative region, former world No 12 and 2019 US Open quarterfinalist Wang Qiang dominated youngster Wei Sijia in straight sets…
Sichuan woman cycles 2,400 km to learn Thai martial art
Li Zhenxiang, 35, who spent 35 days cycling across Vietnam and Laos to North Thailand's Chiang Mai, described her trip as "fate".
Former women’s number one Wang eyes fruitful 2024 after triumphant return
A two-time Asian Games champion and holder of two WTA singles titles, the 31-year-old quickly got back into the swing of things by winning the CTA Tour Finals' women's singles…
Street skateboarding worlds kick off in Tokyo
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Hong Kong Disneyland pays tribute to local para-athletes
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Olympian Somrak faces allegations of sexual misconduct; claims it is blackmail
Somrak, who reportedly met the girl at a pub in Khon Kaen, claimed he did not know she was a minor when he took her to the hotel. He said he stopped all sexual activity upon…
Shohei Ohtani to sign $700 million deal with Los Angeles Dodgers, smashing records
While the Angels never made the playoffs during Ohtani’s six years with the team, the Dodgers won the World Series seven times and the National League West nine times in the…
Indonesia kicks off preparations for 2025 U-20 World Cup bid
President Jokowi has said that Indonesia would start preparations for the bid by renovating 22 stadiums across the country, without elaborating on which stadiums had been selected.
Vissel Kobe veteran Yuya Osako named J.League MVP
The 33-year-old Osako scored 22 goals in 34 matches to also share the award for top scorer with Yokohama F Marinos forward Anderson Lopes, making him the 10th player in league…