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Chinese chess checks in with hushed SEA Games debut
AFP, Published on 19/05/2022
» YEN TU (VIETNAM) - When Sim Yip How first came across xiangqi as a little boy he looked on mesmerised as grandmasters puzzled over the ancient Chinese game.
China withdraws as Asian Cup host due to pandemic
AFP, Published on 14/05/2022
» China has withdrawn as the 2023 Asian Cup host due to the coronavirus, football officials said Saturday, with Beijing's strict zero-Covid strategy dealing another blow to the country's sporting ambitions.
Shaky Axelsen survives badminton nail-biter
AFP, Published on 12/05/2022
» Badminton world champ Viktor Axelsen fended off a gutsy assault from South Korea's Heo Kwang-hee in a three-game thriller at Thailand's Thomas Cup on Thursday night.
Dance floors to chess boards: 5 unusual sports at the SEA Games
AFP, Published on 12/05/2022
» There will be something for every sports fan at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games which officially open with a glittering ceremony in Hanoi on Thursday.
Dance floors to chess boards: five unusual sports at the SEA Games
AFP, Published on 12/05/2022
» HANOI: There will be something for every sports fan at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games which officially open with a glittering ceremony in Hanoi on Thursday.
Chanathip 'Thai Messi' Songkrasin making own name in Japan
AFP, Published on 15/04/2022
» He is known as the "Thai Messi" and grew up idolising Diego Maradona -- now Chanathip Songkrasin is making his own name after joining one of Asia's top clubs.
Bowled out: Pakistan's cricketer-turned-PM Imran Khan loses office
AFP, Published on 10/04/2022
» ISLAMABAD - Regarded as a wily cricket captain during his international playing days, Imran Khan found himself on a sticky wicket when it came to leading Pakistan.
World record 91,553 see Barca make Champions League semis, PSG down Bayern
AFP, Published on 31/03/2022
» BARCELONA: A world record crowd for a women's football match of 91,553 saw Barcelona cruise into the Champions League semi-finals by thrashing Real Madrid 5-2 at Camp Nou on Wednesday to seal an 8-3 win on aggregate.
Chelsea sanctions prompt soul-searching over football finance
AFP, Published on 23/03/2022
» LONDON - The chaos engulfing Chelsea following sanctions imposed on Russian billionaire owner Roman Abramovich has sparked fresh debate over the sources of money that fuel Europe's richest league.
Ferrari's Leclerc wins dramatic F1 season-opening Bahrain GP
AFP, Published on 21/03/2022
» SAKHIR (BAHRAIN) - Charles Leclerc of Ferrari won a dramatic Formula One season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday after reigning champion Max Verstappen limped out with an electrical issue two laps before the end.