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Despite hurdles, Toronto will be 'ready' for World Cup
AFP, Published on 27/11/2025
» TORONTO — The 2026 World Cup will be the first played across three countries -- but unlike the United States and Mexico, Canada has never hosted before.
NBA back in China after six-year absence sparked by democracy tweet
AFP, Published on 08/10/2025
» MACAU — The National Basketball Association (NBA) returns to the lucrative China market this week with two pre-season games following a six-year absence after a team official tweeted his support for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.
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).
Cambodia to compete in SEA Games despite fights at border
Sports, Post Reporters, Published on 01/08/2025
» Cambodia has confirmed they will send their national athletes to compete in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Thailand later this year despite the border conflict between the two nations.
Thai government pledges to support ONE Championship
Sports, Published on 21/06/2025
» The government has signalled it may begin backing ONE Championship after founder Chatri Sityodtong expressed sadness at the lack of official support despite the martial arts organisation's surging popularity and economic impact.
Thai government pledges to support ONE Championship after Chatri Sityodtong’s ‘sadness’ amid F1 bid
Published on 19/06/2025
» The Thai government has signalled it may begin backing ONE Championship – after founder Chatri Sityodtong expressed sadness at the lack of official support despite the martial arts organisation’s surging popularity and economic impact.
Royal Ascot battling 'headwinds' to secure foreign aces: racing director
AFP, Published on 16/06/2025
» PARIS - The "headwinds" of prizemoney and rival racing festivals are even more concerning than they were last year but nevertheless the quality of foreign runners at Royal Ascot is "pretty positive", director of racing Nick Smith told AFP.
Official invite sent to Asean nations, including Cambodia
Sports, Published on 13/06/2025
» An official invitation letter was sent to all member countries that will participate in the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand later this year while a Games song was also unveiled during a council meeting yesterday.
Iranians' World Cup dream crushed by US travel ban
AFP, Published on 05/06/2025
» TEHRAN — A year out from kick-off, Iranian football fans are watching their World Cup dream slip away after a US travel ban barred them from entering the land of "Great Satan" to cheer on their team.
Private firms to help MotoGP
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/04/2025
» Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong shared an update on the renewal of the contract for Thailand to host the MotoGP Grand Prix event, calling for more involvement from the private sector.