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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.
Thailand shines! Football Association of Thailand bags Diamond honour once again
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 18/10/2025
» The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) claimed the Asian Football Confederation's Member Association of the Year Diamond Award for the second consecutive year at the annual gala of the regional body in Saudi Arabia on Thursday night.
BWF, Etihad partnership elevates badminton globally
Sports, Published on 01/10/2025
» Bangkok, September 29, 2025 -- The partnership between the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and Etihad Airways marks a significant milestone in combining elite sport with global connectivity.
Cod almighty! Promising times for magical Mariners
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 23/09/2025
» League Two Side Grimsby Town continued their sparkling run in the Carabao Cup (League Cup) last week by reaching the fourth round after defeating struggling Championship side Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 away at Hillsborough.
Petchmanee out to silence the doubts in Venezuela
Sports, Wasim Mather, Published on 11/07/2025
» I made my way to Pathum Thani to spend the afternoon with WBC light flyweight champion Panya Pradrabsri, also known as Petchmanee CPF. The 46-fight veteran is in the final stretch of training for his upcoming rematch in Caracas, Venezuela -- a fight that may define his legacy.
LPGA Tour poised to sparkle with reboot
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 10/07/2025
» As the LPGA Tour enters the back nine of its milestone 75th anniversary season, it is primed to capitalise on the global growth of women's golf -- thanks to recent leadership appointments and the continued rise of Asia‑Pacific golfers -- both of which should strengthen the tour's foundation for longevity and deepen its impact on its fans worldwide.
Rory sharpens game, Hovland tweaks
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 28/03/2025
» When it comes to this fickle sport called golf, the old saying 'different strokes for different folks' holds true when it comes to the pursuit of perfection and golfing immortality.
Learning from Scottie and trying to go from being good to great
Sports, Rory McIlroy, Published on 12/02/2025
» There are a few venues in our game that I would call cathedrals of golf -- Pebble Beach, Augusta National, St Andrews obviously, and maybe a few more that you could add in there. They mean a bit more than others which is probably to do with the history and the golfers who have won on those courses, and what those people have meant to the game of golf.
Out of bounds: Mastering thoughts for better rounds on course
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 27/11/2024
» The following is from Dr Brasier's experiences of many rounds of golf with many strange people. Golfers don't have a particular tool for creating good rounds, or from their thoughts as they create a good score. All thoughts we have in our minds are not ours. Hidden things from the subconscious are just thoughts. For example, fear is a thought, blocking something out is a thought, habit is a thought, apprehension of a particular course, shot or opponent is a thought. Several kinds of anxieties, any "What if" -- these are also thoughts.
Football Association of Thailand wins Diamond Award in AFC gala
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 31/10/2024
» The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) claimed the Asian Football Confederation's Member Association of the Year Diamond Award at an annual gala of the regional body held in Seoul on Tuesday night.