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Bach's successor needs cool head to guide Olympics through stormy seas: experts
AFP, Published on 18/03/2025
» PYLOS (GREECE) - Whoever succeeds Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday will need to be "cool under fire" with some members believing the very existence of the Olympic Movement is at stake.
India seeks Olympic status for ancient tag sport kho kho
AFP, Published on 16/01/2025
» NEW DELHI - The ancient game of kho kho is enjoying a resurgence in India, with organisers of the first international tournament hoping their efforts will secure the sport's place in the Olympics.
UA Combine returns bigger and better than ever before
Sports, Published on 22/11/2024
» Under Armour has brought the UA Combine 2024, powered by Supersports, Southeast Asia's largest physical performance competition, back to Bangkok, and the event is set to electrify Central Ladprao tomorrow.
Dikembe Mutombo, a towering NBA presence, dies at 58
New York Times, Published on 01/10/2024
» ATLANTA - Dikembe Mutombo, who arrived at Georgetown University as an international student with aspirations of being a doctor but who instead became a towering presence in professional basketball and a dedicated humanitarian in his native Congo, died Monday in Atlanta. He was 58.
Unusual disciplines at Cambodia event
Sports, Post Reporters, Published on 05/05/2023
» Phnom Penh: Southeast Asian athletes will vie for dominance in more than 30 sports at the 32nd SEA Games, which officially open on Friday and end on May 17, in everything from athletics and football to jet ski and obstacle race.
Navratilova says she’s ‘cancer-free’
AFP, Published on 21/03/2023
» LONDON: Martina Navratilova has revealed she is now “cancer-free” after the tennis great feared she “may not see next Christmas” following a devastating double diagnosis.
Thai superstars who made their mark in the MMA circle in 2022
Sports, Published on 25/12/2022
» The incredible Thai fighters competing in ONE Championship in 2022 have earned a reputation in a variety of martial arts.
Afro-Greeks struggle to emulate 'idol' Antetokounmpo
AFP, Published on 04/12/2022
» ATHENS - Young Athenians sharpen their shooting skills under the dazzling white lights of an outdoor basketball court, forever dreaming of emulating local hero and global star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Serena greatness will never be matched, says former coach
AFP, Published on 04/09/2022
» NEW YORK: The departure of Serena Williams from tennis will leave a void in the sport that may never be completely filled, according to the coach who played a pivotal role in nurturing her talent more than 30 years ago.
Semis loss 'acceptable' -- Sudaporn
Sports, Online Reporters, Published on 06/08/2021
» TOKYO: Thai boxer Sudaporn Seesondee had to settle for a bronze medal after narrowly losing to old foe Kellie Harrington in the women's lightweight (60kg) semi-final at the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday.