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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.
Hosts launch countdown to next month's MotoGP
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 09/01/2026
» The countdown for the PT Grand Prix of Thailand 2026 has begun as the Kingdom is set to host the opening race of the 2026 MotoGP season next month.
All eyes on Washington for World Cup draw
AFP, Published on 05/12/2025
» WASHINGTON - The draw for the 2026 World Cup takes place in Washington on Friday, with Donald Trump set to play a prominent part in a star-studded ceremony that will mark out the path to glory for contenders at the first-ever 48-team finals.
World Cup draw starts countdown to 2026 finals with Trump presiding
AFP, Published on 04/12/2025
» WASHINGTON - The countdown to the first 48-team World Cup begins in earnest on Friday as the draw for the 2026 finals takes place in Washington, with Donald Trump set to dominate much of the attention.
Thailand revs up for high-octane race
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 12/11/2025
» Thailand will once again take centre stage in the world of motorsport when it hosts the immensely popular PT Grand Prix of Thailand for the seventh consecutive year in February 2026.
BWF, Etihad partnership elevates badminton globally
Sports, Published on 01/10/2025
» Bangkok, September 29, 2025 -- The partnership between the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and Etihad Airways marks a significant milestone in combining elite sport with global connectivity.
Patama hails badminton's global rise at BWF Worlds
Published on 01/09/2025
» Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, president of the Badminton World Federation (BWF), has declared the 29th BWF World Championships in Paris a resounding success, highlighting historic breakthroughs, strong local performances, and the sport’s growing global appeal.
Asia's road to the Majors widens
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 29/08/2025
» Asian golf has long yearned for a moment like this.
ONE Championship: Nadaka Yoshinari signs multi-fight deal, eyes first Japanese Muay Thai world title
Nicolas Atkin, Published on 19/05/2025
» Nadaka Yoshinari has officially signed a multi-fight contract with ONE Championship, setting his sights on becoming the first Japanese athlete to claim a Muay Thai world title within the promotion.
Women's flag football explodes in US as 2028 Olympics beckon
AFP, Published on 28/04/2025
» STATEN ISLAND, New York - Flag football, a non-contact version of American football, is spreading like wildfire among US girls drawn by the prospect of its inclusion in the 2028 Olympics, its popularity even sparking plans for a professional league.