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Muay Thai experts to train Saudi army
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/02/2024
» The government will send eight Muay Thai experts to Saudi Arabia in April to train the country's military and national boxers as part of an initiative to promote the sport as an example of Thailand's soft power.
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ONE turning Muay Thai into soft power
Sports, Published on 01/02/2024
» "One Championship's ascent wasn't without challenges," says Chatri Sityodtong, the Chief Executive Officer of ONE Championship, the internationally renowned martial arts organisation.
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Niger celebrates unity in wrestling arena
AFP, Published on 02/01/2024
» AGADEZ, Niger - The winner falls to his knees, arms raised triumphantly. After just eight minutes, his opponent's knee and elbow have touched the sand, handing "Issaka Issaka" an historic win in Niger's king of sports.
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Ukraine 'very concerned' over Russian Olympics call
AFP, Published on 07/12/2023
» PARIS - The Ukrainian government is "very concerned" by the call from sports federations and National Olympic Committees to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at next year's Paris Olympics, its acting sports minister has told AFP.
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AFC Cup tie moved to Bangkok after Australia denies Myanmar club visas
Published on 27/11/2023
» SYDNEY: An AFC Cup tie between Australia's Macarthur FC and Shan United of Myanmar has been moved from Sydney to a neutral venue in Bangkok after the Australian government refused to grant visas to the visiting players, Football Australia (FA) said on Monday.
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Phachara leads Hong Kong Open
Published on 10/11/2023
» HONG KONG - Asian Tour regular Phachara Khongwatmai of Thailand upstaged early starters Cameron Smith and Bae Sang-moon with a sizzling 10-birdie 63 to take a one-stroke lead at the halfway stage of the Hong Kong Open on Friday.
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Their Majesties open ice hockey arena
Published on 21/10/2023
» CHIANG MAI - Their Majesties the King and Queen attended the opening of Thailand International Ice Hockey Arena Chiang Mai in this northern province on Friday evening, with the Queen actively participating in the sport.
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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.
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Controversies mar China's record
Sports, Published on 11/10/2023
» HANGZHOU: With no major security incidents and a record gold medal haul for their athletes, China will regard the 19th Asian Games, which ended on Sunday, as a soft power triumph that ticked a number of political, sporting and operational boxes for the hosts.
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Biggest-ever Asian Games ready for liftoff in China after Covid delay
AFP, Published on 21/09/2023
» HANGZHOU (CHINA) - The biggest Asian Games in history, boasting about 12,000 competitors -- more than the Olympics -- will open on Saturday in the Chinese city of Hangzhou after a year's delay because of Covid.
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