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From samurai threat to Asian Games as Japan cricket fights obscurity
AFP, Published on 13/06/2025
» SANO (JAPAN) - Legend has it that death threats from disgruntled samurai warriors were behind Japan's first cricket match in 1863 and the sport has battled for recognition in the baseball-mad country ever since.
India seeks Olympic status for ancient tag sport kho kho
AFP, Published on 16/01/2025
» NEW DELHI - The ancient game of kho kho is enjoying a resurgence in India, with organisers of the first international tournament hoping their efforts will secure the sport's place in the Olympics.
Arab fans' World Cup fever cooled by Qatar costs
AFP, Published on 14/11/2022
» DUBAI: Qatar's World Cup will be the first on Arab soil but despite excitement in the Middle East, the fervour is not universal in a region usually united by its passion for football.
Women referees at World Cup in Qatar a 'strong sign'
AFP, Published on 30/09/2022
» CLAIREFONTAINE-EN-YVELINES (FRANCE) - The presence of three female referees at the World Cup in Qatar will send "a strong sign", said one of those women selected on Thursday.
Italy reach final to continue storming comeback from World Cup failure
Reuters, Published on 07/07/2021
» LONDON: Italy reached the Euro 2020 final after edging Spain 4-2 on penalties following a compelling 1-1 draw after extra time on Tuesday, completing a remarkable revival after failing to qualify for the last World Cup.
TAT targets expats in bid to resurrect sport tourism
Sports, Published on 09/04/2021
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will organise a golf event targeted at the expatriate community in the country as part of the efforts to restore confidence in domestic tourism.