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Sports, Published on 21/08/2024
» The Badminton Association of Thailand, under Royal Patronage, has opened a new chapter in the sport’s history, led by its current president, Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul.
Sports, Published on 20/10/2023
» In the heart of Thai society, there exists a woman whose name has become synonymous with philanthropy, leadership, and unwavering dedication to societal betterment. Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, a multifaceted personality, has woven a tapestry of compassion and commitment throughout her life. Her contributions to various sectors, from business to sports, music, education, and healthcare, have not only transformed lives but have also elevated Thailand’s global standing.
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 28/03/2020
» Anyone reading these pages may well be suffering withdrawal symptoms of not being able to see live sport, or even read about it, because there simply isn't any.
AFP, Published on 15/09/2016
» SYDNEY - When greyhound owner Zac Kessanis comes to Sydney's Wentworth Park to watch his much-loved dog race, he's not so much interested in the prizemoney as in simply seeing her run.
AFP, Published on 16/08/2016
» YOGYAKARTA (INDONESIA) - Sitting cross-legged, 68-year-old Supadmi fires an arrow across a field into a small stick target and sets a bell ringing, taking the lead in the game -- an ancient form of Indonesian archery.
AFP, Published on 23/07/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Many people walk by the homeless without looking but in Rio de Janeiro on Friday, street dwellers became the stars as they stood outside the Olympic city's main theater and sang.
AFP, Published on 11/05/2016
» HONG KONG - Tracks and betting shops overflow twice a week in Hong Kong thanks to the city's enduring horse racing tradition -- with crowds of tourists and expats going along for the ride.
AFP, Published on 02/02/2016
» MOUNT HERMON - The snowy ridge of Mount Hermon separates two worlds. In one, Syria's war rages. In the other, Israeli tourists slalom down ski slopes or drink mulled wine to the sound of techno music.
AFP, Published on 27/12/2015
» COLOMBO - Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena Sunday said that organisers of a recent concert by pop star Enrique Iglesias in Colombo should be "whipped with toxic stingray tails" because it was "uncivilised."
AFP, Published on 13/06/2015
» BAKU - Pop diva Lady Gaga lit up a lavish opening ceremony of the inaugural European Games on Friday which also featured a hostile reception for Azerbaijan's bitter enemies Armenia.