Cambodia first ever to host ‘free’ SEA Games
Organisers have decided to waive the $50 per day meal and accommodation fee previously charged to members of the sports delegations.
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100 days to go until university games start
The 31st World University Games will be held from July 28 to August 8 in the Chinese city of Chengdu after being deferred twice due to Covid-19.
Cancelled: What to do with all this U-20 World Cup merchandise?
Indonesia’s licensed vendor for FIFA U-20 World Cup merchandise is scrambling to sell off its wares after the country lost its licence to host the tournament.
Vietnam SEA Games team established with more than 1,000 members
This is the largest team ever in a regional sports meet held outside Vietnam.
China sweeps 9 golds at Diving World Cup in Xi’an
Olympic champion Quan Hongchan topped the preliminary in the women's 10m platform while Chen Yuxi finished second, among others.
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.
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.