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World Cup marks 100-day countdown amid political upheaval
AFP, Published on 01/03/2026
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - The 100-day countdown to the biggest World Cup in history gets under way on Tuesday against a chaotic backdrop of global unrest, from US-Israeli strikes on Iran to surging violence in Mexico and anxiety over Donald Trump's domestic agenda.
Bad Bunny Super Bowl show has MAGA hopping mad
AFP, Published on 01/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - Supporters of President Donald Trump, including a senior White House official, have lashed out after Latin megastar Bad Bunny was named as the headliner for next year's Super Bowl halftime show.
Saudi Arabia to welcome women's nonstop action sports channel
Reuters, Published on 12/09/2025
» LOS ANGELES — All Women's Sports Network (AWSN) will launch a dedicated women's sports channel in Saudi Arabia on Friday in partnership with the country's football federation and national broadcaster Saudi Sports Company.
Coventry's mettle tested by Russian Olympic debate, say former IOC figures
AFP, Published on 08/08/2025
» PARIS — International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry is in the spotlight on how she handles her "baptism of fire" over Russia, former IOC executives have told Agence France-Presse (AFP).
New Zealand coroner decries ‘perilous’ collision sport
AFP, Published on 19/06/2025
» WELLINGTON - A New Zealand coroner Thursday condemned a “perilous” rugby-inspired sport in which competitors sprint and crash into each other without protective gear.
Officials eager to host F1 event
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/06/2025
» Despite a delay in this week's cabinet meeting, the government remains committed to proceeding with an in-depth study of a business model for a Formula 1 (F1) race in Bangkok, with Chatuchak district expected to host a race from 2028.
Trump trade, immigration policies clouding World Cup preparations
AFP, Published on 06/06/2025
» LOS ANGELES — When the United States, Mexico and Canada launched their joint bid for the 2026 World Cup in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, the prevailing mood was unmistakeably upbeat.
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.
'I will fight': Khelif responds to boxing organisation lawsuit
AFP, Published on 13/02/2025
» ALGIERS - Algerian Olympic champion Imane Khelif has denounced "false and offensive" allegations after the International Boxing Association (IBA) said it will sue the International Olympic Committee over her inclusion at the Paris Games' women's boxing last year.
Suchai joins race for top National Olympic Committee of Thailand office
Sports, Published on 28/01/2025
» Thai tennis chief Suchai Pornchaisakudom officially declared his candidacy for the position of president of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand (NOCT) on Monday.