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Tokyo Olympics organisers bow to pressure, 'no spectators' Games
Reuters, Published on 09/07/2021
» TOKYO: After weeks of insisting that the Tokyo 2020 Games could go ahead with spectators, organisers finally bowed to political pressure and rising Covid-19 infections, banning almost all fans from the global sports event just two weeks before it opens.
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Former NBA star stirs Chinese anger by calling Taiwan a country
Reuters, Published on 12/05/2023
» BEIJING: Former National Basketball Association (NBA) star Dwight Howard has triggered a wave of criticism on Chinese social media for calling Taiwan a country in a promotional video with Taiwan's vice president.
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Motor racing-F1 drivers barred from political statements unless approved
Reuters, Published on 20/12/2022
» LONDON: Formula One drivers will need prior written permission from the sport's governing body to make 'political statements' from next season following an update of the International Sporting Code.
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Thailand to face Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore in Suzuki Cup
Reuters, Published on 21/09/2021
» HONG KONG: Thailand will face Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, and one of Brunei Darussalam and Timor Leste in Southeast Asia's upcoming Suzuki Cup tournament, which will now be held in a centralised venue after organisers scrapped plans to play on a home-and-away basis due to concerns about travel and safety amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Indonesia moves World Cup qualifier to Bali after student rallies
Reuters, Published on 07/10/2019
» JAKARTA: Indonesia is shifting its World Cup qualifier against Vietnam to the island of Bali after the capital Jakarta was rocked by a series of at times violent student protests, the country's football association said in a statement.
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Thai lifters banned from Olympics over doping
Reuters, Published on 24/01/2019
» LONDON: Thailand's weightlifters face a ban from the Tokyo 2020 Games after six positive tests, two of them from reigning Olympic champions, at last year's World Championships.
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Peru beaten on penalty miss
Reuters, Published on 17/06/2018
» SARANSK: Peru coach Ricardo Gareca put a brave face on his team's 1-0 defeat at the hands of Denmark in their opening World Cup Group C match on Saturday and said the result did not reflect a true picture of the match.
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Shaktar beat Roma, Man United settle for draw
Reuters, Published on 22/02/2018
» Shakhtar Donetsk's South American blend proved too strong for AS Roma as goals from Facundo Ferreyra and Fred gave them a 2-1 win in a Champions League group-of-16 first-leg tie played in freezing conditions at Kharkiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday.
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Foxes shake off loss, 'ready for Atletico'
Reuters, Published on 10/04/2017
» LIVERPOOL - Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare said Sunday's 4-2 loss at Everton, his first defeat since taking over from Claudio Ranieri, would not affect his squad as they prepare for a Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid.
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Hangzhou named as host of 2022 Asian Games
Reuters, Published on 16/09/2015
» The Chinese city of Hangzhou was confirmed on Wednesday as the host of the 2022 Asian Games, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) announced at its General Assembly in Ashgabat.
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