Naila Kiani becomes second Pakistani woman to scale world’s highest peak Mt Everest
Dubai-based banker, amateur boxer, and a mother, Kiani is the first Pakistani woman climber to summit four peaks over 8,000m.
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SEA Games 2023: Being called a ‘has-been’ hurt, but Shanti Pereira is smiling now
She rewrote her 100m national record thrice and her 200m national mark twice in less than a month before the historic two-gold haul in Phnom Penh.
Olympic taekwondo champion “Panipak” claims fourth straight title at SEA Games
Thailand's taekwondo superstar Panipak Wongpattanakit added another medal to her collection after claiming gold in the -49kg division.
SEA Games 2023: Young Lions mauled 7-0 by Causeway rivals Malaysia
For the first time since 1987, the Republic ended their campaign without a single victory.
Nguyen Thi Huyen’s latest gold makes her most successful SEA Games runner of all time
With 12 golds, she has overtaken long-distance runner Triyaningsih Triyaningsih of Indonesia in the top ranking. The 35-year-old Triyaningsih won 11 golds.
Teenager Hung wins Vietnam’s historic SEA Games golf gold
The 15-year-old, one of the youngest members of the Vietnam delegation, scored 13-under par 216 to win the tournament.
Cambodian athlete’s inspiring run for last place in SEA games earns $10,000 reward
Cambodian runner Bou Samnang finished last in a long-distance race at the SEA Games but became a sporting inspiration for her perseverance.
Coaches scuffle after controversial pencak silat gold for Vietnam
Indonesian officials did not agree with the decision, with their words and actions leading to a scuffle between the two teams' coaching staff.
Superwoman Oanh wins two golds in one afternoon at SEA Games
Despite a last-minute scheduling change that saw her compete in both the 1,500m and 3,000m events in the afternoon, Nguyen Thi Oanh won both gold medals.
Bou Samnang captures hearts, and is rewarded by PM
Coming in last place in the women’s 5,000m race at the 32nd SEA Games, her determination to finish despite a torrential downpour drew plaudits from many observers.