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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.
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.
Olympics opinion: North Korea yes, Russia no
Associated Press, Published on 11/01/2018
» The North Koreans are coming, a surprising development that adds a bit of intrigue to the Winter Olympics.
Female fighters packing a punch
Sports, Published on 10/01/2018
» Not so long ago, women's boxing was a marginal sport -- a sideshow at best.
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.
Man United game abandoned over security alert
AFP, Published on 15/05/2016
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Police ordered Manchester United to abandon their final Premier League game of the season against Bournemouth on Sunday after a suspicious package was discovered at Old Trafford.