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From cinema ban to film festival: Saudi rolls out red carpet
AFP, Published on 07/12/2021
» JEDDAH (SAUDI ARABIA) - Less than four years after lifting a ban on cinemas, Saudi Arabia rolled out the red carpet Monday in the Red Sea city of Jeddah for celebrities descending on the kingdom's first major film festival.
Transgender lifter Hubbard retires after Olympic debut
AFP, Published on 04/08/2021
» TOKYO: Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard has announced she will retire in the wake of her groundbreaking appearance at the Tokyo Olympics this week.
Taiwan's Chou eyes Olympic badminton gold, even without a coach
AFP, Published on 15/06/2021
» TAIPEI - It's an unorthodox approach, but Taiwan's Chou Tien-chen is hoping his decision to go without a coach will help him win badminton gold at the Tokyo Olympics.
Matsuyama's Masters triumph bodes well for Asia's future
Sports, Published on 07/05/2021
» A boyhood fantasy that turned into reality for Hideki Matsuyama is now destined to spark new dreams amongst Asian kids and potentially create the next golf rush in Japan and across the region.
Ireland can roar back to claim Six Nations title, says Stockdale
AFP, Published on 20/10/2020
» DUBLIN: Jacob Stockdale insists Ireland can win the Six Nations as they prepare to return to action, even though England are firm favourites to claim the title.
Itthipat determined to raise his game
Sports, Published on 22/01/2020
» Nakhon Ratchasima: Defending champion Itthipat Buranatanyarat is ironing out his iron game ahead of the season-opening Boonchu Ruangkit Championship, which tees off tomorrow.
Thai-Qatari MoU signed
Sports, Published on 16/10/2019
» Thailand stands to benefit significantly from a memorandum of understanding (MoU) it has signed with Qatar for sports cooperation and exchange, Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), said on Tuesday.