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Mexico's macabre Island of the Dolls inspires Tim Burton and Lady Gaga
AFP, Published on 15/09/2025
» XOCHIMILCO (MEXICO) - On the Island of the Dolls in Mexico City, hundreds of plastic toys wearing little more than rags hang from trees, their glass eyes staring down at visitors.
Olympic Council of Asia says Saudi Winter Games 'on schedule'
AFP, Published on 25/08/2025
» HONG KONG - The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) says that preparations for the 2029 Asian Winter Games in Saudi Arabia are "on schedule" after South Korea and China emerged as potential replacements.
North Korean weightlifters clean up in Hangzhou
AFP, Published on 07/10/2023
» HANGZHOU, China - The superheavyweight giants wrap up the Asian Games weightlifting on Saturday but it was the North Koreans' stunning return after four years that raised eyebrows in Hangzhou.
Anti-doping agency fumes over N. Korean flag at Asian Games
AFP, Published on 06/10/2023
» HANGZHOU, China: The World Anti-Doping Agency warned the Olympic Council of Asia of "consequences" on Friday for allowing the North Korean flag to be repeatedly flown at the Asian Games, saying they were treating it "extremely seriously".
Xi to open biggest ever Asian Games, after a year's delay
AFP, Published on 23/09/2023
» HANGZHOU (CHINA) - Chinese President Xi Jinping will declare the Asian Games open at a glittering ceremony in Hangzhou on Saturday, kickstarting a sporting behemoth that boasts more athletes than the Olympics.
Xi to open Asian Games as China targets sporting glory
AFP, Published on 23/09/2023
» HANGZHOU (CHINA) - Chinese President Xi Jinping will declare the Asian Games open at a glittering ceremony in Hangzhou on Saturday, kickstarting a sporting behemoth that boasts more athletes than the Olympics.
Kyiv calls International Olympic Committee 'promoter of war'
AFP, Published on 30/01/2023
» KYIV, Ukraine: Ukrainian Presidential aide Mykhaylo Podolyak on Monday called the International Olympic Committee (IOC) a "promoter of war" after the sports body said it was considering ways for Russian athletes to compete.
IOC's move to reintegrate Russia into Olympics meets opposition
AFP, Published on 27/01/2023
» PARIS - The International Olympic Committee's efforts to find a "pathway" for Russians to take part in the 2024 Paris Games despite the invasion of Ukraine were strongly criticised by Britain and Denmark on Thursday.
Choice of Saudi for Winter Games reflects worsening environment for major events
AFP, Published on 06/10/2022
» LAUSANNE - The decision to award the 2029 Asian Winter Games to Saudi Arabia may have been greeted with amazement but it follows a double logic.
Saudi desert city to host Asian Winter Games
AFP, Published on 04/10/2022
» RIYADH: Saudi Arabia was chosen on Tuesday to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games at a US$500 billion futuristic megacity in the desert that planners say will feature a year-round winter sports complex.