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Humans, robots to run together again at Beijing Yizhuang Half Marathon, organisers confirm
South China Morning Post, Published on 27/03/2026
» Organisers of the Beijing Yizhuang Half Marathon, which also features humanoid robots, have confirmed that the second edition of the event will be held next month, with human runners able to share the course with their mechanised counterparts once again.
Thai students take top spot at Robocup Japan Open
Online Reporters, Published on 18/05/2024
» Three Thai students took first prize at the Robocup Japan Open 2024, beating out over 400 other contestants from across Asia.
Biggest-ever Asian Games ready for liftoff in China after Covid delay
AFP, Published on 21/09/2023
» HANGZHOU (CHINA) - The biggest Asian Games in history, boasting about 12,000 competitors -- more than the Olympics -- will open on Saturday in the Chinese city of Hangzhou after a year's delay because of Covid.
Saudi desert city to host Asian Winter Games
AFP, Published on 04/10/2022
» RIYADH: Saudi Arabia was chosen on Tuesday to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games at a US$500 billion futuristic megacity in the desert that planners say will feature a year-round winter sports complex.
Artistic swimmer Alvarez finds peace, beauty in images of her rescue
AFP, Published on 24/06/2022
» BUDAPEST: American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez said she was "shocked" when she saw the "beautiful" AFP photographs showing her sinking unconscious to the bottom of the pool and being rescued by her coach at the World Swimming Championships.
Quirky goal celebrations are here to stay
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 26/03/2022
» Last weekend's match at Molineux which saw Leeds United storm back from 2-0 down at half-time to overcome Wolves 3-2 was one of the most entertaining games in the Premier League this season.
Korean pair eager to impress
Sports, Published on 22/04/2021
» New orleans: South Korea's An Byeong-Hun wants his partner and compatriot Im Sung-Jae to simply be himself at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans starting today.
Matsuyama holds off Schauffele to win historic Masters title
AFP, Published on 12/04/2021
» AUGUSTA: Hideki Matsuyama won the 85th Masters in dramatic fashion on Sunday, holding off Xander Schauffele down the back nine to become the first Japanese man to capture a major golf title.
Piped noise, robots and sex dolls: what happens in stadiums without fans
AFP, Published on 21/05/2020
» HONG KONG: Livening up sport without fans is a challenge for competitions returning after the coronavirus, and organisers have tried several ways to make empty stadiums more appealing.
Taiwan bucks virus sports cancellations with new baseball season
AFP, Published on 13/04/2020
» TAICHUNG, Taiwan: Taiwan swung into a new baseball season on Sunday -- with one team planning to place robot mannequins in their crowdless stands -- as the island bucked the global trend for scrapping sports events during the coronavirus.