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Private firms to help MotoGP
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/04/2025
» Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong shared an update on the renewal of the contract for Thailand to host the MotoGP Grand Prix event, calling for more involvement from the private sector.
MotoGP event faces axe
News, Mongkol Bangprapa and Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/03/2025
» The government is considering ending the contract to host the MotoGP Grand Prix if the race is found to be not worth investing in, reports say.
Govt pulling support for MotoGP in Thailand, says Newin
Online Reporters, Published on 03/03/2025
» Thailand has successfully organised MotoGP motorcycle racing for many years, but the government has suddenly decided to end its essential support, according to politician-turned-sports-promoter Newin Chidchob.
Sport and politics mix as Trump heads to Super Bowl
AFP, Published on 08/02/2025
» NEW YORK - Donald Trump will make history on Sunday when he becomes the first sitting US President to attend the Super Bowl, writing a new chapter in an often-strained relationship with the NFL that has been marked by decades of animosity.
Spain PM says football boss apology over kiss 'insufficient'
AFP, Published on 23/08/2023
» MADRID - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday blasted as "insufficient" the apology given by Spain's football federation chief for kissing star player Jennifer Hermoso on the lips after Spain won the Women's World Cup.
Pakistan parliament to dissolve for an election without ex-PM Khan
AFP, Published on 09/08/2023
» ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's parliament was due to be dissolved Wednesday, ushering in a technocrat-led interim government to oversee an election that will not include the country's most popular politician, Imran Khan.
DR Congo races to be ready for Francophone Games
AFP, Published on 21/07/2023
» KINSHASA: With just a week left before the opening ceremonies, workers in Kinshasa are racing to finish facilities ahead of the Francophone Games, gathering nations from the French-speaking equivalent of the Commonwealth.
Djokovic to get visa for 2023 Australian Open: reports
AFP, Published on 15/11/2022
» SYDNEY - Former world number one Novak Djokovic will be granted a visa to play in the 2023 Australian Open, local media reports said Tuesday, despite his deportation from the country ahead of this year's tournament in January.
Russian re-elected head of chess body FIDE, sees off Ukrainian challenger
AFP, Published on 08/08/2022
» CHENNAIซ A Russian former deputy premier was re-elected as head of international chess body FIDE by a landslide Sunday, seeing off a Ukrainian challenger who said the incumbent was part of Moscow's "war machine".
Liverpool want fan apology, UEFA say 2,800 fake tickets scanned
AFP, Published on 01/06/2022
» PARIS - Liverpool chairman Tom Werner has demanded an apology over the treatment of the club's fans after the French government blamed "massive" ticket fraud for the chaotic scenes that marred Saturday's Champions League final against Real Madrid in Paris.