Judo takes Gelephu by storm
Coach Pema Dargay passionately notes, “Despite being a new sport for the kids, our judokas have excelled, bringing home about 25 medals in just two years.” He believes that…
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Thailand wins King’s Cup for the first time in 7 years
Thailand took the lead in the 44th minute with a goal from Ekanit Panya. However, in the 53rd minute, Syria equalised with a goal from Ezequiel Ham.
Filipino Chua claims Hanoi Open Pool trophy in season two
Both finalists struggled at the beginning of the match, offering up a markedly different performance than that which had helped them secure slots in the championship game. Despite…
Vietnamese kickboxers win six golds at Asian championship
The Vietnamese martial artists also took five silvers and six bronzes. They currently rank third in the medal tally, standing below Uzbekistan (eight golds) and Kazakhstan (six…
Legendary Vietnamese midfielder Son tackles life story in memoir
The memoir runs to close to three hundred pages, divided into four parts, describing in detail Sơn's unforgettable memories through more than 30 years throughout his childhood,…
18-year-old Nepali Nima Rinji Sherpa becomes world’s youngest to summit all 8,000 m peak
Eighteen-year-old Nima Rinji Sherpa reached the summit of Mt Shishapangma (8,027 metres) in Tibet, China, on the morning of October 9, thus becoming the youngest person in the…
Singapore race driver Christian Ho, 17, crowned Eurocup-3 rookies’ champion
At the Circuito de Jerez in Spain, the 17-year-old converted from pole to win the first race – during which he also recorded the fastest lap – before finishing fifth in the…
Cambodian stars eye gold at 2024 Asian Kickboxing Championships
As the 2024 Asian Kickboxing Championships gets underway, Cambodian athletes are gearing up to shine on home soil, with seasoned veterans and newcomers alike aiming for the…
Asian nations in strong race to host 2036 Olympics
Although in the early stages, the competition is expected to be intense. Two populous nations, India and Indonesia, are almost certain to throw their hats into the ring, along…
South Korea’s Sports Ministry confirms irregularities in national soccer coach hiring
Sports Ministry confirms allegations of wrongful actions by the soccer federation, but does not say Hong Myung-bo's contract is invalid.