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Paris Games open in blaze of hope and inclusivity
Sports, Published on 30/08/2024
» Paris: The 2024 Paralympics opened in Paris on Wednesday in a colourful and hope-filled ceremony, starting 11 days of competition in a city still riding the wave of the successful Olympics.
Olympics: Afghan refugee athlete disqualified for slogan on cape
Reuters, Published on 10/08/2024
» PARIS - Afghan break-girl (B-Girl) Manizha Talash, a member of the refugee Olympic team at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games, was disqualified after displaying the words "Free Afghan Women" on her cape during her breaking routine in the competition's pre-qualifiers on Friday.
Thailand rocks as Panipak triumphs
Sports, Published on 09/08/2024
» Tributes and congratulatory messages poured in for taekwondo star Panipak Wongpattanakit, who won the first gold medal at the Paris Olympic Games for Thailand early yesterday morning, Thai time.
Jutamas lights up a dull day in ring
Sports, Published on 29/07/2024
» Paris: Jutamas Jitpong was the only Thai boxer who won a first round bout on Saturday at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris as Weerapon Jongjoho and Thananya Somnuek both fell at the first hurdle.
Thai athletes put new spin on unloved Olympic jacket
Online Reporters, Published on 24/07/2024
» The old, unloved Thai Olympic team uniform may have been officially dumped but the country’s table tennis players have decided it should not be left in the closet for good.
Southgate makes a wise decision to quit as manager
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 20/07/2024
» Gareth Southgate's resignation as England manager hardly came as a surprise. It was clear that despite reaching the final of Euro 24 all the abuse he received from critics during the tournament had hurt him deeply. After all, he had been England's most successful boss since 1966 World Cup winner Sir Alf Ramsey.
Supreme Spain reach Euros last eight to shatter Georgia dreams
Reuters, Published on 01/07/2024
» COLOGNE: Three-times champions Spain survived the early scare of an own goal to beat a spirited Georgia 4-1 on Sunday and reach the last eight of Euro 2024, dominating in an exhilarating encounter that brought an end to the minnows' fairytale run.
A 'strange environment' for Southgate
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 29/06/2024
» England's progress at Euro 24 has a strong soap opera feel to it. They must be one of the few teams ever to top their group at a Euro tournament and still get booed off by their fans and pilloried in the media. To be fair, the fans cheered their team during the game and saved the boos for after the final whistle... all very English.
Poch chewed up! It’s back to square one at Stamford Bridge
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 25/05/2024
» It is ironic that the first time in the whole season Chelsea fans have been happy with their team’s performance, the owners decide to part ways with manager Mauricio Pochettino. Despite the “mutual consent” statement the owners appeared quite happy to let the Argentine go and did not put in much effort in persuading him to stay.
PM touts possibility of Liverpool-Man U legends match
Published on 03/05/2024
» The government is keen to bring retired football stars from Liverpool and Manchester United to play in Thailand, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Friday.