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Patama hails Paris meet as great success
Sports, Published on 02/09/2025
» Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, president of the Badminton World Federation (BWF), has praised the organisation of this year's World Championships in Paris, calling it a shining example of how badminton continues to unite people worldwide.
Thai government pledges to support ONE Championship
Sports, Published on 21/06/2025
» The government has signalled it may begin backing ONE Championship after founder Chatri Sityodtong expressed sadness at the lack of official support despite the martial arts organisation's surging popularity and economic impact.
Thai government pledges to support ONE Championship after Chatri Sityodtong’s ‘sadness’ amid F1 bid
Published on 19/06/2025
» The Thai government has signalled it may begin backing ONE Championship – after founder Chatri Sityodtong expressed sadness at the lack of official support despite the martial arts organisation’s surging popularity and economic impact.
IOC Member Strengthens Sports Ties with Azerbaijan
Sports, Published on 23/09/2024
» International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul recently met with senior Azerbaijani officials to strengthen cooperation in sports, culture, and tourism. In her capacity as deputy president of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and vice president of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand, Khunying Patama was invited to meet Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev and Minister of Youth and Sport Farid Gayibov. They discussed enhancing bilateral ties in these areas.
Bulgaria cries foul as its football hits rock bottom
AFP, Published on 27/11/2023
» SOFIA - Bulgaria's failure to qualify for Euro 2024, extending the 1994 World Cup semi-finalists' absence from major finals to two decades, has sparked demands from fans and analysts for radical change at the helm of the football federation.
PGA-LIV deal has US lawmakers asking for more details
AFP, Published on 16/06/2023
» WASHINGTON - US lawmakers began an investigation Thursday into the shock merger of the PGA Tour and DP World Tour with Saudi backers of LIV Golf, taking aim at tax breaks.
3 provinces chosen to host SEA Games
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/01/2023
» Bangkok, Chon Buri and Songkhla have officially been selected to host the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in 2025.
Three provinces chosen to host SEA Games
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/01/2023
» Bangkok, Chon Buri and Songkhla have been officially selected as the hosts of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in 2025.
Norman says LIV series to apply for rankings entry
AFP, Published on 20/06/2022
» BROOKLINE: The Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit is planning to formally request acceptance into the global rankings system, series chief Greg Norman said.
Australia primed for 'unparalleled' decade of major sporting events
AFP, Published on 22/04/2022
» SYDNEY - Australia will over the next decade host a bumper schedule of major international sporting events as part of a long-term plan to boost tourism, health and the economy while also enhancing its global image.