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Ukrainian loses appeal against Olympics disqualification
AFP, Published on 14/02/2026
» MILAN - Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych on Friday lost his appeal against his disqualification from the Winter Olympics for wearing a helmet adorned with pictures of the Ukrainian war dead.
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.
From hair weaves to dagger-toting refs: five sumo facts
AFP, Published on 26/11/2025
» TOKYO — Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn celebrated his promotion to the ancient Japanese sport's second-highest rank on Wednesday by holding aloft a large sea bream.
Afghan-Pakistan peace talks push ahead
AFP, Published on 07/11/2025
» SPIN BOLDAK, Afghanistan - Afghan and Pakistani negotiators were locked in key peace talks in Istanbul on Friday after deadly border fighting threatened a fragile truce.
Coventry's mettle tested by Russian Olympic debate, say former IOC figures
AFP, Published on 08/08/2025
» PARIS — International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry is in the spotlight on how she handles her "baptism of fire" over Russia, former IOC executives have told Agence France-Presse (AFP).
War Elephants suffer major setback
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 25/12/2024
» As key players Supachok Sarachart and Benjamin Davis returned to training on Tuesday, Thailand suffered a major blow when influential midfielder Ekanit Panya was ruled out for the rest of the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024.
Thai athletes put new spin on unloved Olympic jacket
Online Reporters, Published on 24/07/2024
» The old, unloved Thai Olympic team uniform may have been officially dumped but the country’s table tennis players have decided it should not be left in the closet for good.
Salah calls for end to 'massacres', aid to be allowed into Gaza
AFP, Published on 19/10/2023
» LIVERPOOL - Liverpool and Egypt football star Mohamed Salah called for humanitarian aid to be allowed into Gaza on Wednesday as he pleaded for an end to "massacres" in the conflict between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Sacred cow: Ball makers break taboos for India's favourite sport
AFP, Published on 27/09/2023
» MEERUT (INDIA) - Stitching together cricket balls is a wearisome task for leatherworker Bunty Sagar, whose labours are frowned upon by many fellow Indians even if he makes their favourite pastime possible.
LIV meet a treat not to be missed
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 25/09/2022
» In just a couple of weeks, the biggest prize money in Thailand's sporting history will be up for grabs in Asia's first LIV Golf event.