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Khelif proves too strong for Janjaem
Sports, Published on 08/08/2024
» Thai boxer Janjaem Suwannapheng earned Thailand their second medal at the Paris Olympic Games early Wednesday morning, Thai time.
Algerian Khelif defeats Thai rival amid gender dispute
Reuters, Published on 07/08/2024
» PARIS - Imane Khelif, the boxer at the centre of a gender dispute, beat Thailand's Janjaem Suwannapheng by unanimous decision in a welterweight semi-final fight at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday to progress to the women's final at Roland Garros.
China's netizens rally around Pan after claims 100m swim not 'humanly possible'
Reuters, Published on 02/08/2024
» HONG KONG - China's state media, athletes and netizens rallied to support Olympic swimming champion Pan Zhanle after critics including an Australian swim commentator said his world record swim in the 100 metres freestyle was not "humanly possible".
Who is Imane Khelif?
Post Reporters, Published on 02/08/2024
» A controversy erupted during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games when Italian boxer Angela Carini refused to continue fighting just 46 seconds into her round of 16 welterweight bout against Algeria’s Imane Khelif on Thursday. After taking two powerful punches, Carini, broke down in tears, saying she had never experienced such forceful hits before.
Acts of sabotage hit French trains as Paris Olympics kick off
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/07/2024
» PARIS - Train services in France, including the international Eurostar service, were disrupted on Friday, hit by what authorities called a coordinated sabotage effort just hours ahead of the inauguration ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Thai Olympian envies China perks in Instagram post
Published on 24/07/2024
» Battling scorching Paris heat, Thailand's Orawan Paranang is eyeing more than Olympic glory - she also wants China's portable air conditioners and mouth-watering "Green Beans Braised Noodles".
Thailand changes athletes' Olympic uniforms after criticism
Online Reporters, Published on 19/07/2024
» The National Olympic Committee of Thailand (NOCT) has resolved to replace the controversial outfits worn by Thai athletes used for the 2024 Summer Olympics' opening ceremony.
Russian athletes headed to Paris have military links, support war
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/07/2024
» HAGUE - More than half of the Russian and Belarusian athletes cleared to compete at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 have links to military agencies or showed support for the war in Ukraine, according to a human rights group which is urging sponsors of the Games to intervene.
Aiyawatt honoured by University of Leicester
Sports, Published on 18/07/2024
» Leicester City Football Club's chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha has been recognised by the University of Leicester for his successful stewardship of the club.
Argentina clinch record 16th Copa America with 1-0 extra-time win over Colombia
Reuters, Published on 15/07/2024
» MIAMI GARDENS, Florida: Defending champions Argentina won a record 16th Copa America title by beating Colombia 1-0 thanks to an extra-time goal from substitute Lautaro Martinez at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida on Sunday.