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Mind games: How football stars are fuelling chess boom
AFP, Published on 31/03/2026
» LONDON — Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah are among the Premier League stars "addicted" to chess, helping to spark a surge in the game's popularity among younger people.
Sports tourism pitch for Koh Chang
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 17/03/2026
» Trat province is preparing to host an international adventure race and a new seafood festival to strengthen its tourism economy and promote Koh Chang as a global sports tourism destination.
War, politics clouding World Cup on 100-day countdown
AFP, Published on 04/03/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Donald Trump's brutal immigration crackdown, polarised politics and a war unleashed on Iran have tarnished the global image of the United States just under 100 days before millions of fans are expected to visit for the World Cup.
Mexico's violence-hit Guadalajara to host World Cup games
AFP, Published on 24/02/2026
» GUADALAJARA — The city of Guadalajara erupted with cartel violence this past weekend, alongside other parts of Mexico, after an army raid left a notorious drug lord dead.
ONE Championship launches ‘ONE Samurai’ Japan series as Chatri vows to create ‘new Japanese hero’
Nick Atkin, Published on 18/02/2026
» ONE Championship has announced a new five-year commitment to Japan with the launch of “ONE Samurai”, a monthly event series beginning on April 29 at Ariake Arena in Tokyo.
Man Utd's Ratcliffe's apologises for 'language' on immigration
AFP, Published on 12/02/2026
» LONDON — Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe apologised Thursday for his "choice of language" after saying the "UK has been colonised by immigrants".
China issues 73 life bans, punishes top football clubs for match-fixing
AFP, Published on 29/01/2026
» BEIJING - China's football association issued lifetime bans to 73 people, including former national team head coach Li Tie, and punished 13 top professional clubs for match-fixing and corruption, it said Thursday.
Thai Polo Open to mark 20th anniversary in Pattaya
Sports, Published on 21/01/2026
» The B.Grimm Thai Polo Open will celebrate its 20th anniversary with the presentation of the HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Cup on Saturday at Thai Polo Club Pattaya.
Thai star Jeeno to headline new indoor golf league
Reuters and Online Reporters, Published on 20/01/2026
» World No.1 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand is among a number of big names confirmed for a new tech-infused women’s indoor golf league that will make its debut next winter.
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.