Anthem blunders raise national security concerns
Organisers repeatedly playing the incorrect tune instead of the national anthem during Hong Kong’s participation in international sports tournaments have raised eyebrows.
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Only complete reboot can save Chinese soccer
Japan and South Korea's dazzling performance have awakened Chinese soccer fans to how big the gap is between the two teams and the Chinese national team.
Shuichi Gonda saved himself before saving goals in Qatar
The 33-year-old who played a key role in helping Japan advance out of the group stage, saw a World Cup experience end when Japan lost in a penalty shootout to Croatia.
World Cup fever in S. Korea ends on a bittersweet note
Braving subzero temperatures at the crack of dawn, fans showed support for the national team.
World Cup: Japan comes up short in penalty shootout with Croatia
With South Korea’s loss later in the day to Brazil, the match marked the end of the Asian presence in the first-ever World Cup held in the Middle East.
‘Simply not meant to be’: Heartbreak in Japan as Samurai Blue exit World Cup
Japan may be a football-mad nation, but even then they were seen as underdogs by their compatriots. Few dared to dream.
The Japanese way of football
The countries have brought a significant piece of their home to an international platform, giving fans the opportunity to indulge in their cultural practices.
Samurai Blue’s heroics generate interest outside stadiums
One of the displays, a skyscraper, is located in an area of the Qatari capital and hosts about a 65 metres image of Yoshida.
M’sia: Shuttlers want to serve best parting gift for coach Eei Hui
Eei Hui will leave for New Zealand next February to coach the North Harbour Club in Auckland.
World Cup: ‘The future is bright,’ says Japan coach even as they exit Qatar 2022
Hajime Moriyasu’s team had put in unyielding displays in come-from-behind wins over former champions Spain and Germany.