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Winter Olympics venue warns selfie tourists
Reuters, Published on 15/01/2026
» ROME - As Italy prepares to host the Winter Olympics next month, Alpine communities are sounding the alarm over social media-driven tourism that is transforming sacred landscapes into selfie backdrops and straining the fragile mountain ecosystem.
Patama: Sport pathway for preventing youth crime
Sports, Published on 28/11/2025
» Thailand has received strong regional support as it hosts the inaugural Southeast Asia Sport and Youth Crime Prevention Conference, an International Olympic Committee (IOC)-assigned initiative aimed at using sport as a tool to deter youth crime and strengthen community safety across Asean.
Despite hurdles, Toronto will be 'ready' for World Cup
AFP, Published on 27/11/2025
» TORONTO — The 2026 World Cup will be the first played across three countries -- but unlike the United States and Mexico, Canada has never hosted before.
Winter Olympics: high in the Alps, artificial snow will still play role
AFP, Published on 28/10/2025
» ROME — One hundred days before the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics, it's too early for the weather forecast, but one thing is certain -- there will be artificial snow, much to the dismay of environmental activists.
Seoul rout ends Buriram's unbeaten run
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 02/10/2025
» Thai League 1 champions Buriram United's unbeaten run this season came to a grinding halt on Tuesday when they were thrashed 3-0 by South Korean giants FC Seoul in an AFC Champions League Elite battle at Seoul World Cup Stadium.
Deadlines loom for Milan's Olympic village as Winter Games near
AFP, Published on 01/10/2025
» MILAN (ITALY) - Milan's 2026 Olympic village for the upcoming Winter Games risks not being fully ready for athletes with four months to go until the opening ceremony at the city's iconic San Siro stadium.
Milan's San Siro football stadium on course for demolition
AFP, Published on 30/09/2025
» MILAN - One of the world's most famous stadiums is set for demolition after Milan city hall early Tuesday approved the sale of San Siro, nicknamed football's La Scala, to the city's two football giants.
World Cup host Morocco under pressure to save stray dogs
AFP, Published on 07/08/2025
» TANGIERS, Morocco - Animal welfare groups have accused Morocco of culling stray dogs as it prepares to host football's 2030 World Cup, but the kingdom denies the accusations, vowing to protect the canines.
Hong Kong advised to develop Formula 1 roots before bidding to host a grand prix
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/06/2025
» Hong Kong should focus on developing a greater motorsports culture before bidding to host a Formula 1 race, a top official from the sport's governing body has told the South China Morning Post.
MMA draws thousands in Nigeria as fight sport gains ground
AFP, Published on 15/06/2025
» LAGOS - The arena was packed on Friday night in the upscale Lekki neighbourhood of Nigeria's bustling commercial capital, Lagos.