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Thailand crowned with new champion
Sports, Wasim Mather, Published on 08/12/2025
» Thailand has a new world champion again. Boxing cycles through droughts and downpours in every nation, but few countries have shaped the lighter weight classes quite like Thailand. After several lean years, the tide finally turned on Thursday when former strawweight ruler Thammanoon Niyomtrong stepped up to challenge Junior Leandro Zarate for the vacant WBC light flyweight title, headlining the 63rd WBC Convention in Bangkok.
WBC returns to Bangkok for a historic convention
Sports, Wasim Mather, Published on 13/11/2025
» A press conference was held in the head office of WBC Asia in Phaya Thai last Friday to preview the 63rd WBC Annual Convention at Bangkok's Marriott Marquis Queen's Park Hotel. This is in cooperation with Puripan Bunnag, senior vice-president for Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB).
New digital era to boost Thai sports
Sports, Published on 30/10/2025
» The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has rolled out a new digital platform aimed at streamlining how national sports associations apply for and manage government funding.
Knockout targets history at WBC convention clash
Sports, Wasim Mather, Published on 03/10/2025
» The Venezuelan and Thai professional boxing storyline continues as Knockout CPF (Thammanoon Niyomtrong, 28-1, 11 KOs) looks to become a two-weight world champion when he takes on WBC 108lb champion Carlos Canizales (28-3-1, 20 KOs).
IOC chief thanks Thailand for hosting Sumo World Championship
Post Reporters, Published on 13/09/2025
» International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Kirsty Coventry has expressed gratitude to Thailand for hosting the 2025 Sumo World Championship and praised the efforts to bring the traditional Japanese sport onto the global stage.
City to host Redline global series event
Sports, Published on 25/08/2025
» Thailand is set to host the Redline Fitness Games Bangkok 2025, a world-class functional fitness competition taking place for the first time in the Kingdom.
Thailand off to winning start at worlds
Sports, Published on 24/08/2025
» Thailand secured their first victory at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship after beating Egypt 3-1 at Bangkok's Indoor Stadium on Friday night.
Thai stars ready to rock Bangkok
Sports, Published on 22/08/2025
» Thailand is set to make history as the 20th FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship kicks off on Friday, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's journey to elevate the sport in the Kingdom.
China in town for warm-up tie with Thais
Sports, Published on 18/08/2025
» Thailand will play a warm-up match against China on Tuesday as the FIVB Women's Volleyball World Championship 2025 is set to start this week.
Hong Kong advised to develop Formula 1 roots before bidding to host a grand prix
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/06/2025
» Hong Kong should focus on developing a greater motorsports culture before bidding to host a Formula 1 race, a top official from the sport's governing body has told the South China Morning Post.