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Gulf's decades-long strategy of sporting investment rocked by Mideast war
AFP, Published on 21/03/2026
» NICOSIA - Around 80,000 fans were hoping to see Lionel Messi take on Lamine Yamal in Doha, while thousands more were gearing up for the F1 grands prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, but the war in the Middle East had other plans.
Trump trade, immigration policies clouding World Cup preparations
AFP, Published on 06/06/2025
» LOS ANGELES — When the United States, Mexico and Canada launched their joint bid for the 2026 World Cup in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, the prevailing mood was unmistakeably upbeat.
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.
Fifa appeals for World Cup ceasefire in Ukraine
AFP, Published on 15/11/2022
» NUSA DUA (INDONESIA): The president of the world football body called Tuesday for a one-month ceasefire in Ukraine to mark the World Cup, saying sport could bring people together.
FIFA, Indonesia vow to improve football safety after fatal stampede
Reuters, Published on 18/10/2022
» JAKARTA: FIFA head Gianni Infantino and Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Tuesday agreed to re-evaluate safety measures at stadiums across the country, after more than 130 people were killed in a crowd stampede at a match this month.
Singapore dressed up to party like it's 2019 for F1 return
AFP, Published on 27/09/2022
» SINGAPORE: With tickets selling fast and party suites costing up to $70,000 a night, Singapore is putting the pedal to the metal when it hosts Asia's first Formula One race this weekend since the pandemic.
WHO sounds alarm on Euro 2020 as Covid cases soar
AFP, Published on 01/07/2021
» COPENHAGEN - The World Health Organization (WHO) called Thursday for better monitoring of Euro 2020 football matches as Covid cases rise again in Europe, fuelled by the deadly Delta variant that is racing around the globe.
Florida notches one-day virus case record in setback to reopening
AFP, Published on 28/06/2020
» MIAMI - Florida on Saturday hit a new daily coronavirus case record of nearly 10,000 -- a dramatic setback that several other states are also experiencing as economic reopenings clash with public health realities.