Paris 2024: Indonesia’s Ginting wants to pump up more ‘power’

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (NNN-Bernama) — Indonesia’s men’s singles player, Anthony Sinisuka Ginting is determined to strengthen his game ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Ginting said the world’s biggest sporting event was his main focus this year so much so that he refused to think about the…

Malaysia Open: Axelsen begins title defence by ousting former world champion

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (NNN-Bernama) — World number one men’s singles shuttler Viktor Axelsen began his Malaysia Open title defence in style, by easily ousting 2021 world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in the opening round at the Axiata Arena here, Tuesday. The 30-year-old Danish star, who is gunning…

2023 Asian Cup: 2-2 Draw with Syria, a positive start for Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian national football team coach Kim Pan Gon described his team, Harimau Malaya success in extracting a 2-2 draw from the world’s top 100 team, Syria, in a friendly match as a positive start before heading into the 2023 Asian Cup campaign. Pan Gon said he was very…

Pakistan Welcomes ITF Ruling On Davis Cup Tie Against India

ISLAMABAD, Dec 24 (NNN-APP) – Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), expressed its delight yesterday, after the International Tennis Federation (ITF) upheld its decision, allowing Pakistan to host the upcoming Davis Cup tie against India. Earlier, the ITF ruling came, following the All India Tennis Association’s (AITA) appeal against the initial decision.…

After India’s Olympic Medalist Malik Quits, Wrestler Punia Returns Award

NEW DELHI, Dec 23 (NNN-PTI) – India’s Olympic medalist grappler, Bajrang Punia, yesterday announced, he was returning his Padma Shri (India’s fourth-highest civilian award) to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in protest. “The daughters who were to become the brand ambassadors of ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ (Save the girl child, educate…

Int’l Squash Series Kicks Off In Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (NNN-APP) – The International Men and Women Squash Series 2023, commenced here yesterday, marking an exciting start to the tournament, said an official. “The event will showcase the talent and passion for squash that Pakistanis possess,” stated Amir Nawaz, Secretary of the Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF), adding…

International Mountain Cross-Country Competition Held In Nepal’s Pokhara

POKHARA, Nepal, Nov 26 (NNN-XINHUA) – An international mountain cross-country competition was held in Nepal’s Pokhara, drawing approximately 600 contestants from Nepal, China, and other countries and regions. The event, organised under the theme of “race for common prosperity,” involved teams, individuals, students, and a “love run,” where all contributions…

Prince Sufri Of Brunei Calls For Increased Female Representation In Sports

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Nov 22 (NNN-ANN) – Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah, President of the Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council (BDNOC), highlighted the necessity for enhanced female representation in sports, including in executive committees in associations and federations. Prince Sufri shared findings from a recent BDNOC research, which revealed a concerning…

Cambodia Celebrates Success In First-Time Hosting Of SEA Games

PHNOM PENH, Nov 18 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia, yesterday, celebrated its success in hosting the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, for the first time, saying that, the biennial multi-sport event has given a boost to the country’s sports, tourism and economy. The kingdom played host to the 32nd SEA Games in May,…

Myanmar Futsal Team Jumps To 78th In World Futsal Rankings

YANGON, Oct 19 (NNN-MNA) – The Myanmar National Futsal Team jumped from 83rd to 78th, in the world rankings, according to the latest Futsal World Rankings, released yesterday. Myanmar is ranked 4th in ASEAN, 18th in Asia and 78th in the world rankings, media officer of the Myanmar Futsal and…
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