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NFL won't scrap diversity policy despite Republican pressure
AFP, Published on 01/04/2026
» LOS ANGELES - The National Fotball League will not scrap pro-diversity policies that require teams to interview minority candidates, despite legal pressure from Florida's Republican attorney general, commissioner Roger Goodell said on Tuesday.
Thai snooker stars take a pot at national politics
Sports, Published on 30/12/2025
» Wattana Pu‑Ob‑Orm, the former world No.3 who once carried Thailand's hopes on the international snooker circuit, has announced his entry into politics.
Milan's San Siro football stadium on course for demolition
AFP, Published on 30/09/2025
» MILAN - One of the world's most famous stadiums is set for demolition after Milan city hall early Tuesday approved the sale of San Siro, nicknamed football's La Scala, to the city's two football giants.
Trump travel ban won't hit Los Angeles Olympics: organisers
AFP, Published on 06/06/2025
» LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles 2028 Olympics organisers said on Thursday the Games will not be impacted by President Donald Trump's ban on citizens from 12 countries from visiting the United States.
Patama quits BAT after election as world badminton president
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 11/05/2025
» Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul has stepped down as president of the Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT) on Friday after being elected unopposed as chief of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) recently.
Changes sought in Thai Olympic body’s voting rules
Post Reporters, Published on 26/03/2025
» Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, an International Olympic Committee member, has urged the new president of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand (NOCT) to amend the organisation’s charter, including the election procedure, to ensure governance based on integrity and international standards.
DUP..Pimol is the new Thai Olympic chief
Sports, Published on 26/03/2025
» Pimol Srivikorn became the new president of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand (NOCT) after winning yesterday's election marred by a walkout by rival candidate Suchai Pornchaisakudom.
Suchai to have Thaksin on his side if elected
Post Reporters, Published on 23/03/2025
» Suchai Pornchaisakudom said former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has agreed to become his chief advisor if he wins the presidential election of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand (NOCT) next week.
Khunying Patama Withdraws from NOCT Race
Published on 21/03/2025
» Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, an IOC member and president of the Badminton Association of Thailand, has announced her decision to withdraw from candidacy for the presidency of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand (NOCT) in the interest of unity within the Thai sports community.
Out of Africa: Hard knocks the spur for history-making Coventry
AFP, Published on 20/03/2025
» COSTA NAVARINO - Kirsty Coventry says she has "learned the best lessons by failing" and the Zimbabwean swimming great's mantra appears to have served her well after she became the first woman and African to be elected president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).