Amid COVID shutdowns, Chinese women flock to skateboarding
Surfskating has taken off in Chinese cities since the spring, especially among women.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Japanese octogenarian skateboarder learns new tricks
Kinoshita ramps at his local skate park in the city of Osaka almost every morning, picking up tips from skateboarders decades younger.
Fri Oct 08 2021
Tokyo Olympics: The top moments as seen on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
Twitter analyses the tweets sent around the world to identify the trends and the most discussed events from the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Thu Aug 12 2021
Tokyo Olympics struggles for youth appeal despite new sports
The Tokyo Olympics has added skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing but it hasn't been enough to attract a younger demographic.
Thu Aug 05 2021
Olympics Skateboarding: Not just tricks, skaters' fashion takes centre stage
Twitter users on Monday were especially impressed by local competitor Aori Nishimura whose all-white uniform and platinum blonde hair shone against a grey-and-purple skate park in the heats.
Mon Jul 26 2021
Olympics Skateboarding: At 13, skater Nishiya becomes Japan's youngest gold medallist
Nishiya came out on top of an unusually young field of competitors.
Mon Jul 26 2021
Three sports we'd love to see at the Olympics
There are undoubtedly some other sports that deserve a place on the Olympic podium.
Thu Jul 22 2021
Olympics - Australian skateboarding hopefuls test positive for COVID-19
Olsen said that most of the team members had only had one vaccine shot in Australia before travelling.
Mon May 24 2021
Thai coffin-maker kickflips his caskets into skateboards
Thai coffin-maker is affixing Buddhist emblems to the dismantled walls of his caskets, and transforming them into skateboards.
Mon Mar 29 2021
Thai coffin-maker kickflips his caskets into skateboards
A Thai coffin-maker is affixing Buddhist emblems to the dismantled walls of his caskets, and transforming them into skateboards.
Sun Mar 28 2021
Skateboarding seeks to flip its image of whiteness
Williams attributes the misperception of the sport as "white" to a historic lack of representation and diversity in media.
Sun Feb 07 2021
Breakdancing gets Olympic green light for Paris 2024
Breakdancing was one of four new sports along with skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing to get the Olympic green light.
Thu Dec 10 2020
Adrenalin: Volcom Wild in the Parks
Adrenalin this week will take you to the wild side of skateboarding with extreme Music at the Malaysias first Volcom Wild in the Parks.
Mon Jun 17 2013
Malaysia to host Asian Extreme Sports Championship 2013
The two-day championship beginning June 29 would involve contests in three sports namely 'disciplines of skateboard', 'aggressive inline' and 'bicycle motocross' (BMX).
Sun Jun 16 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024