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E-sports looking to forge an Olympic future at Asian Games
Published on 29/08/2018
» JAKARTA: E-sports events are contested at the Asian Games for the first time in Indonesia, with players and advocates hoping it will show skeptics that video gaming belongs on sports' biggest stage.
Star Kiprop's denials fall on deaf ears
Sports, Published on 05/05/2018
» >>Doha: Asbel Kiprop tested positive for the endurance-boosting drug EPO, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) confirmed yesterday, refuting allegations by the Kenyan track star that his sample might have been contaminated.
Ratchanok, Suppanyu prevail; concerns over format revamp
Sports, Published on 19/01/2018
» Ratchanok Intanon and Suppanyu Avihingsanon reached the quarter-finals of the Malaysia Masters at Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
Rival Koreas agree to form unified Olympic team
Associated Press, Published on 18/01/2018
» SEOUL: The rival Koreas agreed Wednesday to form their first unified Olympic team and have their athletes parade together for the first time in 11 years during the opening ceremony of next month's Winter Olympics in South Korea, officials said.
Boxing cheats have it too easy
Sports, Published on 17/01/2018
» In 1988, Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson simultaneously won an Olympic gold medal and broke the world record when he dashed across the 100m finish line in 9.79 seconds.
LGBT hospitality venue eyed for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Published on 16/08/2017
» TOKYO - A Japanese non-profit group said on Wednesday it is preparing to set up a hospitality venue welcoming LGBT athletes and fans during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics in an effort to boost diversity at the events.
Japanese swim star denies theft
Kyodo News, Published on 05/11/2014
» TOKYO - Japanese swimmer Naoya Tomita, who was summarily indicted for allegedly stealing a camera at September's Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, said Wednesday that someone else placed the camera in his bag at the Asian Games swimming venue.