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Asia's rising stars to shine
Sports, Published on 16/05/2025
» The International Youth Basketball Championships (IYBC) 2025 will take place next month, featuring 70 teams from across Asia.
A Summer to Remember
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 06/08/2021
» After a year hiatus, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games finally kicked off and will conclude on Sunday. More than 10,000 athletes from 206 countries marched joyously in front of thousands of empty seats (due to Covid-19 restrictions), while millions of sports fans cheered from home. This year's motto is "United By Emotion", expressing the power of sport to connect people from diverse backgrounds from all over the globe. Guru has created a timeline of all the memorable moments till the time of going to print, as well as interesting facts about the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, for your reading pleasure.
The new kids on their blocks at the Tokyo Games
AFP, Published on 15/07/2021
» PARIS - While the Olympics emphasise their history, they also try to refresh the programme to broaden the appeal, include sports that are popular in host nations and to reflect changing attitudes.
Thais dance on air with stunning gold
Post Reporters, Published on 20/08/2018
» Thailand got down to business early at the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia, opening their account with a gold medal in the women's team poomsae event of taekwondo contests on Sunday.
All the way to the Olympics
Muse, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/07/2016
» Thai-American marathoner and 2016 Olympics qualifier Jane Vongvorachoti aims to give her best performance to date at the Rio Games, which run from Aug 5-21.
South Sudan tearfully becomes 206th Olympic member
AFP, Published on 02/08/2015
» KUALA LUMPUR - South Sudan on Sunday became the Olympic movement's 206th member amid emotional scenes as the war-stricken African nation crossed the final hurdle to competing at next year's Rio Olympics.
Australia cleared of 'tanking' Angola match
AFP, Published on 27/11/2014
» PARIS - Australia have been cleared of throwing a World Cup match against Angola, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) said Wednesday.
US look to experience, dash of youth for Olympic basketball
AFP, Published on 17/01/2012
» The United States will lean on proven champions, with perhaps a dash of youth, for the defence of the Olympic basketball title at this year's London Games.