India thrash SA to defend women’s U19 World Cup title
India finished the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup in just the same style they had demonstrated all the way along – with confidence and brilliance as they took South Africa…
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Three Vietnamese players heading to World Junior Chess Championships
The players to be sent are the 2024 world U14 rapid and blitz chess champion Dau Khuong Duy, the 2024 world rapid chess U16 champion Nguyen Binh Vy and former U14 rapid and blitz…
Mongolian Hoshoryu still coming to grips with victory that propelled him to sumo’s highest rank
Hoshoryu had seemed out of contention at the New Year tourney, but ended up winning a three-way playoff to secure the Emperor’s Cup for the first time in nine tournaments and…
Filipino Olympic gymnast Jung-Ruivivar’s revelation of eating disorder proves that elite athletes aren’t immune
Ruivivar underscores the importance of dealing with the disorder while she’s still ahead, revealing that she has been battling it since before enrolling in Stanford.
Filipino Olympian Delgaco looks to spearhead Filipino rowers’ SEA Games charge
This year, Joanie Delgaco is gearing up for two major competitions—the 2025 World Rowing Championships in Shanghai, China, from September 21 to September 28, and the Southeast…
Dedicated railway line opens for 9th Asian Winter Games
China Railway Harbin Group has formulated a designated transportation plan for the event, which will be held from Feb 7 to 14, adding six high-speed trains from Harbin to Yabuli…
Highway to Everest is paved with hope
Locals say the connection will make the Everest region easily accessible and bring more economic opportunities.
Bright outlook for former Malaysian world champs Aaron-Wooi Yik after better showing in India
Aaron-Wooi Yik reached the semi-finals of the Indian Open before narrowly losing 20-22, 19-21 to South Korea’s Malaysian Open champions Seo Seung-jae-Kim Won-ho in New Delhi.
Lao football body summarises success in 2024, plans for 2025
The meeting was led by the federation’s President, Mr Viphet Sihachakr, and attended by members of football federations from the 17 provinces and Vientiane, other LFF members,…
Olympic push for kho kho, India’s ancient tag sport
Pakistan is a glaring omission from the Kho Kho World Cup in New Delhi despite the sport being popular there.