Six sprint races chosen for new Formula 1 season
Azerbaijan, Qatar, Austria, Brazil, Austin in the USA and Spa in Belgium will be the venues for the six sprint races in the Formula One calendar from the 2023 season.
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Singapore's Loh Kean Yew wins first match at badminton World Tour Finals
SINGAPORE: Singapore's Loh Kean Yew won his first match of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Finals in Bangkok on Wednesday (Dec 7).
Mirabai Chanu Clinches Silver At World Weightlifting Championship Despite Wrist Issue
Star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu was not at her best due to a wrist injury but still won a silver medal at the World Championships with a total lift of 200kg in Bogota, Colombia, on Wednesday. The Tokyo Olympic silver medallist, competing in 49kg category, managed to lift 87kg in snatch and in clean and jerk her best effort was a lift of 113kg. The Indian finished behind China's Jiang Huihua, who won the gold with a total effort of 206kg (93kg+113kg) while her compatriot and Tokyo Olympics champion Hou Zhihua 198kg (89kg+109kg) took home the bronze medal.
Asian badminton stars dominate year-end awards
SINGAPORE: While Loh Kean Yew did not end up becoming the first Singaporean to win the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Male Player of the Year award on Monday (Dec 5), it was still a bumper night for Asia's badminton stars as they were rewarded for their stellar seasons.
Wuhan cruise to four-goal win to open up Chinese Super League lead
Wuhan Three Towns opened a three-point gap at the top of the Chinese Super League with a 4-0 win over Cangzhou Mighty Lions as defending champions Shandong Taishan saw their game against Shenzhen FC postponed.
Saudi Arabia set to host 2027 Asian Cup after India withdraws bid
KUALA LUMPUR: Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2027 Asian Cup after India withdrew its bid. The Asian Football Confederation issued a statement Monday saying the All Indian Football Federation had withdrawn from the host selection process.
Gary Wilson ends title wait with Scottish Open success
Gary Wilson claimed his first ranking title with a commanding victory over fellow Englishman Joe O'Connor in the final of the BetVictor Scottish Open final in Edinburgh.
Marion Thénault wins silver medal for Canada at women's aerials World Cup opener
Canadian aerials skier Marion Thénault, coming off an individual top-10 finish at her Olympic debut last February, earned a silver medal to open the women's World Cup season on Sunday in Ruka, Finland.