Sports

Japanese Government Imposes State Of Emergency Until May 11 In Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto And Hyogo

TOKYO, Apr 30 (NNN-NHK) – Japan declared states of emergency in Tokyo, Osaka and surrounding areas, in an effort to…

BWF President Poul-Erik Hoyer Larsen Set For Reelection

KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – Badminton World Federation (BWF) president and Olympic gold medalist, Poul-Erik Hoyer Larsen, is set…

50th Anniversary Of Ping-Pong Diplomacy Marked In Japan

NAGOYA, Apr 18 (NNN-NHK) – An international symposium has been held, in the Japanese city of Nagoya, to commemorate the…

India’s Sports Minister Tests Positive For COVID-19

NEW DELHI, Apr 18 (NNN-PTI) – India’s federal junior sports minister, Kiren Rijiju, yesterday tested positive for COVID-19. Rijiju took…

68 Climbers, A Record High In Single Day, Reach Top Of Mt. Annapurna

KATHMANDU, Apr 17 (NNN-NEPALNEWS) – Six Nepali women reached the top of Mt. Annapurna yesterday, in the first-ever ascent of…

Cancelling Tokyo Olympics An Option If COVID-19 Situation Worsens: LDP Secretary-General

TOKYO, Apr 15 (NNN-NHK) – Secretary-General of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Toshihiro Nikai, said today that, cancelling the…

Harimau Malaya Squad To Be Vaccinated Next Monday

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (NNN-Bernama) — The national football squad under the guidance of head coach Tan Cheong Hoe can…

100-Day Countdown To Tokyo Olympics Launched

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (NNN-Bernama) — The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) Wednesday launched the ‘100 Days to Tokyo’ countdown…

New Zealand’s Christchurch Marathon Brings Thousands Into City Centre

WELLINGTON, Apr 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The picturesque streets of New Zealand’s Christchurch were filled with runners and walkers today, as…

Feature: Palestinian Children Resume Sports Activities In Gaza As Change From Routine

by Sanaa Kamal GAZA, Apr 7 (NNN-XINHUA) – Ayda Emam, a Palestinian child from Gaza, recently found her way to…