The week in Asian football
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Bruno Machado makes memorable comeback to retain UAE Warriors lightweight crown
Bruno Machado was back in the UAE Warriors cage for the first time in two years but showed no signs of rust as he retained his lightweight belt in the promotion’s 36th edition at the Etihad Arena on Saturday.
Bruno Machado's title showdown highlights UAE Warriors triple-header
Defending champion Bruno Machado's contest against Korean Yun Jae Jung is the highlight of a packed weekend as the UAE Warriors embark on their 2023 campaign at the Etihad Arena.
Daughter of scrap dealer makes Indian archery team after battling Covid, Amphan
However, the double whammy of coronavirus and cyclone failed to break the spirit of his daughter Aditi, who has just made it to the Indian archery team for the World Cup, World Championships and the Asian Games.Backing her all along was former Commonwealth Games gold medallist Rahul Banerjee, now a full-time coach.Daughter of the Baguiati-based scrap dealer, Aditi has been a meritorious student and secured 97 per cent in the ISC exams, which got her an admission into St Xavier's College with Economics honours.
Honeymoon continues for newly-wed Ko with winning start
Lydia Ko spent "too much" time playing golf with her husband during their honeymoon but it paid off in spades as the world number one New Zealander kicked off her season with victory in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.
Cho Gue sung WILL regret Celtic transfer snub as South Korea star handed pointed Oh comparison
Veteran South Korea defender Park Joo-ho has told Cho Gue-sung he WILL regret not joining Celtic in the January as he lauded former teammate Hyeongyu Oh for making the move.
Fara Williams backs the Lionesses ahead of Arnold Clark Cup
Lionesses legend Fara Williams says the unique challenges of England’s Milton Keynes Arnold Clark Cup test will provide the perfect preparation for this year’s World Cup. Sarina Wiegman's European champions kick off their title defence against Korea Republic at Stadium MK on Thursday before facing Italy and Belgium later in the week, with over 70,000 tickets sold.
Oh given Celtic new role clue as fellow South Korean offers insight to Ange
New Celtic striker Hyeongyu Oh should also be used as a winger, according to his countryman, Nottingham Forest striker Hwang Ui-jo.