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PM meets Olympic Council head
Post Reporters, Published on 26/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Saturday held talks with the president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) on strengthening youth sports cooperation and promoting sport as a driver of peace, development and economic growth.
Thana quits office over Games failure
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 04/02/2026
» The resignation of Thana Chaiprasit as president of the Takraw Association of Thailand has cast uncertainty over his standing within the country's Olympic movement.
All eyes on Washington for World Cup draw
AFP, Published on 05/12/2025
» WASHINGTON - The draw for the 2026 World Cup takes place in Washington on Friday, with Donald Trump set to play a prominent part in a star-studded ceremony that will mark out the path to glory for contenders at the first-ever 48-team finals.
World Cup draw starts countdown to 2026 finals with Trump presiding
AFP, Published on 04/12/2025
» WASHINGTON - The countdown to the first 48-team World Cup begins in earnest on Friday as the draw for the 2026 finals takes place in Washington, with Donald Trump set to dominate much of the attention.
Football world braces for 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding
AFP, Published on 03/12/2025
» WASHINGTON - The draw for the 2026 World Cup -- the biggest edition of football's global showpiece ever held -- takes place in Washington on Friday with US President Donald Trump expected to feature prominently in proceedings.
Trump unveils fast-track visas for World Cup ticket holders
AFP, Published on 18/11/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled special fast-track visas for people with tickets to the 2026 World Cup -- but his administration warned it was no guarantee of entry to the United States.
Olympic Council of Asia says Saudi Winter Games 'on schedule'
AFP, Published on 25/08/2025
» HONG KONG - The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) says that preparations for the 2029 Asian Winter Games in Saudi Arabia are "on schedule" after South Korea and China emerged as potential replacements.
Business magnate appointed honorary advisor to BAT
Published on 29/05/2025
» Somsak Leeswadtrakul, a business tycoon and and philanthropist, has been appointed Honorary Advisor to the Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT). He is set to play a central role in driving the completion of a new state-of-the-art BAT headquarters and national training centre, which is expected to be finished by the end of this year.
World Athletics approves swab test to determine female gender
AFP, Published on 26/03/2025
» PARIS — World Athletics said on Tuesday it had approved the introduction of a cheek swab test to determine if an athlete is biologically female.
DUP..Pimol is the new Thai Olympic chief
Sports, Published on 26/03/2025
» Pimol Srivikorn became the new president of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand (NOCT) after winning yesterday's election marred by a walkout by rival candidate Suchai Pornchaisakudom.