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Indonesia defiant as IOC decries ban on Israeli gymnasts
AFP, Published on 23/10/2025
» JAKARTA - Indonesia has vowed to play an “active role” in global sports after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) urged federations not to stage events there following the country’s ban on Israeli gymnasts.
Thai national football coach Ishii sacked in shock move
Tor Chittinand, Published on 21/10/2025
» In a shock move, the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has announced the dismissal of Masatada Ishii as head coach of the national men’s football team, citing irreconcilable differences in team management philosophy.
Athletes swap skis for skates in a glimpse of winter sport's future
AFP, Published on 21/10/2025
» MUNICH - Many of the world's best biathletes swapped skis for skates at an exhibition event in Munich on the weekend, offering a glimpse into the future of winter sports in a warming world.
Australian rugby league players warned to shun ‘counterfeit’ R360
AFP, Published on 15/10/2025
» SYDNEY - Australian rugby league players who join the rebel R360 competition will be banned for 10 years, the sport’s governing body said Wednesday, branding the breakaway project “counterfeit”.
Marathon gets state support
Published on 15/10/2025
» The cabinet has approved a budget framework of 264.35 million baht for hosting the Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok from 2025 to 2027, as part of the prestigious World Capital Marathon Series.
Cape Verde erupts in celebration after first World Cup qualification
AFP, Published on 14/10/2025
» PRAIA, Cape Verde - A carnival-like atmosphere erupted in the streets of Cape Verde's capital Praia on Monday after the tiny archipelago nation qualified for the first time ever for the World Cup.
Nualphan ‘Madam Pang’ first woman to chair Fifa's Development Committee
Online Reporters, Published on 08/10/2025
» Football Association of Thailand president Nualphan Lamsam, known as Madam Pang, has been appointed chair of the International Federation of Football Associations (Fifa) Development Committee, the first woman to hold the position.
Uefa 'reluctantly' approves European league games in US, Australia
AFP, Published on 07/10/2025
» LAUSANNE - European football governing body Union of European Football Associations (Uefa) on Monday said it had "reluctantly" approved the staging of a Spanish La Liga and an Italian Serie A match in the United States and Australia respectively despite fan protests.
How China's ladies are shaping sport
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 02/10/2025
» When the Women's China Open first teed off in 2006, the occasion was quietly significant. At the time, women's golf in the Middle Kingdom was still taking fledgling steps in the global game. The domestic circuit was modest, the talent pool limited and the pathway to elite professional circuits like the LPGA Tour seemed distant, if not daunting.
England's 'outsiders' aim to break trophy drought at Women's Cricket World Cup
AFP, Published on 01/10/2025
» LONDON - England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt hopes her team of "outsiders" can thrive at the Women's Cricket World Cup as they seek to end a painful eight-year trophy drought.