AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
INSIGHT - Olympic runner Cheptegei defied her violent ex. She lost her life anyway
The story sheds light on the dark side of success for female athletes in Kenya's patriarchal society.
Sun Sep 22 2024
Aaron-Wooi Yik to skip China Open due to injury
Soh Wooi Yik said he is still recovering from a toe fracture sustained during the semi-finals of the Paris 2024 Olympics last month.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Alleged killer of Ugandan Olympian dies from burns, hospital says
Dickson Ndiema Marangach has died from burns sustained during the attack, the Kenyan hospital where he was being treated said.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Ugandan runner Cheptegei dies after boyfriend set her on fire, officials and media say
Rebecca Cheptegei's death shines a spotlight on violence experienced by sportswomen in Kenya, where she lived when she trained.
Thu Sep 05 2024
Paralympics tickets popular with Parisians who snubbed the Olympics
Organisers said that more than 1.75 million tickets already sold ahead of the Aug. 28 start of the Paralympics.
Fri Aug 23 2024
China takes aim at 'chaotic' fan groups after Olympians abused online
China's table tennis association said the "chaos" of fan groups had interfered with the team's training and competition.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Olympics - CAS dismisses Indian wrestler Phogat's appeal against disqualification
Vinesh Phogat was disqualified and missed out on a medal, but she has appealed the decision to the highest court in sports.
Thu Aug 15 2024
Give RTG time to run its course - Beasley
John Beasley says the program should focus solely on top athletes and stay free from political interference to ensure its original intent.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Stop cyberbullying, Nakano and I are friends - Muhammad Shah
Muhammad Shah Firdaus said 'netizens' attacking Shinji Nakano's social media could harm their friendship.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Olympic flag arrives in Los Angeles, host city for 2028 Games
It will be the third time LA has hosted the Games in the modern era, after being the host city in 1932 and 1984.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Olympics - South Korea deploys sniffer dog to screen for bedbugs after Paris Games
Leading the campaign is two-year-old beagle named Ceco, who is the first and so far only canine trained in the country to detect pheromones.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Don't be a keyboard warrior: Chong Wei
Datuk Lee Chong Wei urged netizens to avoid hiding behind anonymous profiles to make derogatory remarks about Malaysian athletes.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Olympics - Egypt will bid for 2036 and 2040 Olympics, African Olympic committees chief says
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has said interest for 2036 has so far attracted cities in the double digits.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Olympics: Gymnastics - USA Gymnastics says video proves Chiles should keep bronze
USA Gymnastics said it provided CAS with video footage that was not available to the governing body prior to the tribunal's decision.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024