Naila Kiani becomes first Pakistani woman to scale Nepal’s Annapurna peak
Kiani is a Dubai-based Pakistani banker, an amateur boxer and a mother of two daughters.
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Bali Governor again refuses to host Israel at World Beach Games
Sports officials have expressed concern that Bali Governor Wayan Koster's refusal to allow Israeli participation could lead to the Games’ cancellation.
Retiree, 60, aims to master English Channel as Singapore team swim for history
The English Channel stretches from the south of England to the north of France, with a straight-line distance of about 34km.
Chinese heavyweight boxer Zhang wins WBO interim title
Zhang Zhilei, whose dream is clinching the world title, didn't want to rest too long after his huge victory.
Formers SEA Games champions Lai, Binh dominate Imperial Hue Marathon
Nguyen Van Lai, who dominated the regional men's 5,000m and 10,000m for many years, took his first full marathon gold medal.
Philippine women’s volleyball team flies to Japan for SEA Games training camp
The Filipino spikers will seek to end an 18-year medal drought in the SEA Games since winning bronze in the 2005 edition in Manila.
Bonuses high for SEA Games winning table tennis players
According to the national table tennis federation, VNĐ80 million will be given to a gold medallist, with silver and bronze holders receiving VNĐ50 million and VNĐ30 million…
Swimmer urges Singapore swimmers to go for the kill at SEA Games, Asian Games
25-year-old Teong Tzen Wei has been slaying it himself, producing a number of astonishing swims, and wants his teammates to be “killers” too.
Brazilian Kun Khmer exponent granted Cambodian citizenship by royal decree
According to the decree, Thiago Teixeira and his family are granted citizenship via naturalisation.
European football clubs to play in Surakarta: Gibran
"We can confirm two teams will come, from Asia and Europe", the Mayor of Surakarta, Central Java, said.