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Seville and Jefferson-Wooden enjoy maiden world titles, US savour field of gold
AFP, Published on 14/09/2025
» TOKYO - Oblique Seville and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden recorded their first major victories in winning the men's and women's 100 metres world titles on Sunday, making it honours even between sprint powerhouses Jamaica and the United States.
Chebet delights Tokyo crowd with 10,000m win
AFP, Published on 13/09/2025
» TOKYO - Beatrice Chebet won the 10,000 metres world title while the cream of sprinting delighted a sellout 55,000 crowd at the world championships on Saturday — a stark contrast to the empty stadium at the Covid-affected Tokyo Games in 2021.
Italy crowned champions after thrilling Turkey final
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 09/09/2025
» Italy were crowned world champions for the second time after overcoming Turkey in a five-set thriller in the final of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship at Huamark Indoor Stadium on Sunday night.
Turkey beat Japan, earn crack at first world title
Sports, Published on 07/09/2025
» Turkey earned their first shot at the world title after reaching the gold medal match of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship yesterday.
Turkey soar past US, Brazil bounce France
Sports, Published on 06/09/2025
» Turkey will make their first semi-final appearance in the FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship after beating the United States on Thursday night.
Baison, Weerapon off to Paris
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 04/06/2024
» Baison Maneekon, Thailand's 75kg powerhouse, made history by qualifying for the Olympic Games for the second time.
Heat risks add to challenges for Tokyo's pandemic-hit Olympics
AFP, Published on 12/07/2021
» TOKYO - Searing heat, dripping humidity, and face masks: it's going to be a sweaty Tokyo Olympics and while coronavirus measures are top priority, heatstroke remains a serious risk, experts warn.