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Fifa planning for World Cup to 'go ahead as scheduled' amid Iran uncertainty
AFP, Published on 20/03/2026
» PARIS — Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) president Gianni Infantino on Thursday underlined the body's commitment to making sure the World Cup goes ahead "as scheduled" with "all teams" taking part amid doubts about Iran's presence at the tournament.
Thai snooker stars take a pot at national politics
Sports, Published on 30/12/2025
» Wattana Pu‑Ob‑Orm, the former world No.3 who once carried Thailand's hopes on the international snooker circuit, has announced his entry into politics.
Cambodia to participate in 21 disciplines, confirms official
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 23/11/2025
» Cambodia has confirmed it will send athletes to compete in 21 sports at the 33rd Southeast (SEA) Games in Thailand next month.
FIFA announce new peace prize to be awarded at World Cup draw in Washington
AFP, Published on 06/11/2025
» MIAMI - FIFA has created a new annual award called the FIFA Peace Prize to be awarded for the first time during the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, world soccer's governing body said Wednesday.
Fifa 'cannot solve geopolitical problems' like Gaza, says Infantino
AFP, Published on 03/10/2025
» LAUSANNE - Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday football "cannot solve geopolitical problems", as he comes under pressure to suspend Israel over the Palestinian conflict.
Patama quits BAT after election as world badminton president
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 11/05/2025
» Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul has stepped down as president of the Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT) on Friday after being elected unopposed as chief of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) recently.
Sports writers urge politics-free Thai Olympic committee election
Sports, Published on 18/01/2025
» The Sport Writers Association of Thailand has called for the upcoming election of the president of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand to be conducted free from political interference.
Liberia's football superstar president runs for re-election
AFP, Published on 10/10/2023
» MONROVIA - Liberians vote Tuesday on whether to give football legend George Weah a second term as president, with peace among voters' main concerns in a nation still scarred by back-to-back civil wars.
Police raid HQ of Paris Olympics organisers
AFP, Published on 20/06/2023
» PARIS: Police raided the headquarters of the Paris 2024 Olympics on Tuesday, just over a year before the opening ceremony of the quadrennial sporting showpiece.
IOC: Ukrainian athletes will suffer from boycott
Reuters, Published on 01/04/2023
» BERLIN: The International Olympic Committee has criticised Ukraine’s decision not to allow Ukrainian athletes to take part in qualifying events for the 2024 Paris Olympics if they have to compete against Russians, saying it will hurt only Ukrainian sport and its athletes.