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Vingegaard ‘stronger than ever’ as Tour de France start looms
AFP, Published on 04/07/2025
» LILLE, France - Two-time champion Jonas Vingegaard said he was feeling stronger than ever on Friday and confident of winning another Tour de France as tensions mount on the eve of the start.
Big boost! Thai clubs roar into top 7
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 22/05/2025
» Recent performances by the Thai clubs have seen them overtake the Chinese league teams and take over seventh place in the AFC Men's Club Competitions Ranking 2024/25.
The new kids on their blocks at the Tokyo Games
AFP, Published on 15/07/2021
» PARIS - While the Olympics emphasise their history, they also try to refresh the programme to broaden the appeal, include sports that are popular in host nations and to reflect changing attitudes.
Covid threatens Everest climbing comeback plans
AFP, Published on 07/05/2021
» EVEREST BASE CAMP (NEPAL) - More than 30 sick climbers have been evacuated from the foot of Mount Everest, raising fears that coronavirus may scupper a hoped-for bumper season on the world's highest mountain.
Champagne on ice with Tour de France arriving in Paris
AFP, Published on 20/09/2020
» PARIS - The world's greatest cycling race will culminate in a triumphant procession into Paris on Sunday after a 21-stage jaunt around France that provided thrills, spills, heroes and chokers while outsprinting the dark shadow of Covid-19.
The Tour is saved, but coronavirus has changed the cycling landscape
AFP, Published on 16/04/2020
» PARIS: The rescheduling of the Tour de France to start on August 29 has given cycling a major shake up.
Everest barred to climbers as Nepal suspends all permits
AFP, Published on 13/03/2020
» KATHMANDU: Nepal on Friday barred climbers from all mountains, including Everest, because of the coronavirus pandemic, in a major blow to its tourism industry.