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Japan's Olympic ice icons inspire new skating generation
AFP, Published on 28/01/2026
» TOKYO — Japan did not win an Olympic figure skating medal until 1992 but it is now among the sport's world powers, with kids dreaming of becoming the next Yuzuru Hanyu or Mao Asada.
Lasting legacy of Wanheng endures
Sports, Wasim mather, Published on 18/01/2026
» Chon Buri, July 20, 2022. Few inside the arena realised they were witnessing the final chapter of a quietly extraordinary career. Ringside, it felt like another familiar Thai world title night, yet it would be the last time Chayaphon Moonsri, better known as Wanheng Menayothin, entered the ring as a professional. Across from him stood Knockout CP Freshmart, the reigning WBA minimumweight champion, in a rare Thai-versus-Thai world title bout promoted by Petchyindee Promotions.
ONE Championship: Yod-IQ thanks Chatri for criticism as head-kick KO earns US$100,000 contract
Nick Atkin, Published on 23/12/2025
» Yod-IQ Or Pimolsri says the public criticism from ONE Championship chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong helped fuel the performance that finally earned him a full-time US$100,000 contract.
Sumo stars make giant splash in London
AFP, Published on 16/10/2025
» LONDON — For one week, a corner of London has been transformed into a pocket of ancient Japan, with dozens of sumo wrestlers descending on the city in a rare foray outside the sport's homeland.
IOC is in 'best of hands', says Bach as he hands over to Coventry
AFP, Published on 23/06/2025
» LAUSANNE - Kirsty Coventry became the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the most powerful person in sport, on Monday in a handover ceremony with her predecessor Thomas Bach.
Master the takeaway like Billy
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 21/05/2025
» Over the years of teaching many women golfers, I've found that they are unaware of the important positions they should be in during the different stages of their golf swings. One of these positions is when the golf club is at waist height, just after takeaway. And Billy Horschel is a player to watch here, as he has incorporated this position in his pre-shot routine.
ONE Championship: Nabil Anane can be ‘greatest striker of all time’ says Chatri, as Superlek rematch awaits
Nicolas Atkin, Published on 25/01/2025
» ONE Championship boss Chatri Sityodtong believes Nabil Anane can go down as “one of the greatest strikers of all time” if he stays focused.
Swiatek destroys Raducanu, Sinner steps up Melbourne defence
AFP, Published on 18/01/2025
» MELBOURNE - Iga Swiatek demolished Emma Raducanu on Saturday to sweep into the last 16 of the Australian Open, where Jannik Sinner will later step up his title defence and young tyro Learner Tien is also in action.
Master your putting and transform your game in '25
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 08/01/2025
» Let's start the New Year off with something very basic 'Putting' -- as whether we like it or not for the average golfer, half of golf is putting. Top players earning their living on Tour only use up around 26, 27 or 28 putts per round. This basically relates to two putts every other hole and just one putt for the hole in between.
Bringing new Asian talents to the fore
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 24/10/2024
» The stars truly aligned for Asian golf during one glorious Sunday in October as three young talents, Kevin Yu of Taiwan, China's Wenyi Ding and Kaito Onishi of Japan, put an exclamation point on the importance of the various global pathways that lead to the sport's ultimate destination, the PGA Tour.