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Gulf's decades-long strategy of sporting investment rocked by Mideast war
AFP, Published on 21/03/2026
» NICOSIA - Around 80,000 fans were hoping to see Lionel Messi take on Lamine Yamal in Doha, while thousands more were gearing up for the F1 grands prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, but the war in the Middle East had other plans.
New Fifa Asean Cup set for debut
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 21/03/2026
» Fifa announced yesterday that its inaugural Fifa Asean Cup will take place from September to October this year.
Winter Paralympics to start with icy blast as Ukraine lead ceremony boycott
AFP, Published on 05/03/2026
» CORTINA D'AMPEZZO (ITALY) - The Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics start on Friday but the atmosphere at the opening ceremony has been dampened by Ukraine leading a boycott against the presence of a handful of Russian competitors in the competition.
ONE Championship: Kyaw Swar Win emerges as Myanmar’s new hero to light up Lumpinee on momentous Friday night
Nick Atkin, Published on 26/01/2026
» For years, Myanmar’s fight fans had one face to rally behind.
Winter Olympics venue warns selfie tourists
Reuters, Published on 15/01/2026
» ROME - As Italy prepares to host the Winter Olympics next month, Alpine communities are sounding the alarm over social media-driven tourism that is transforming sacred landscapes into selfie backdrops and straining the fragile mountain ecosystem.
Man City charge stalls at Sunderland, Liverpool held by Leeds
AFP, Published on 02/01/2026
» LONDON - Manchester City trail Arsenal by four points at the top of the Premier League after failing to end Sunderland's unbeaten home record in a 0-0 draw on Thursday, while Liverpool were also held by Leeds.
From Mongolia’s mines to the mountaintop: Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu on his unlikely rise to ONE Championship gold
Nick Atkin, Published on 16/12/2025
» When Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu returned to Mongolia from Bangkok with the ONE Championship bantamweight MMA world title in his hands, the reception was overwhelming.
Cambodia withdraws from Thailand-hosted SEA Games
Online Reporters, Published on 10/12/2025
» All Cambodian athletes and staff have withdrawn from the 2025 SEA Games due to concerns about travel disruptions if the border conflict with Thailand worsens, according to the secretary-general of the Cambodian National Olympic Committee.
Trent's return with Real Madrid reminds Liverpool of what they are missing
AFP, Published on 03/11/2025
» LIVERPOOL - Trent Alexander-Arnold returns to Liverpool on Tuesday with both player and his boyhood club struggling to adapt after his emotional departure for Real Madrid.
ONE Championship: Takeru celebrates wedding reception in Japan ahead of ONE 173 return
Nick Atkin, Published on 10/10/2025
» Takeru Segawa has celebrated his wedding reception in Tokyo as he prepares for his return to ONE Championship action at ONE 173 next month.