Singapore fencer Kiria Tikanah qualifies for Paris Olympics
SINGAPORE: It all came down to a nail-biting final bout, but fencer Kiria Tikanah held her nerve and on Sunday (Apr 28) qualified for the upcoming Paris Olympics.
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Manchester buffet nominated at top awards celebrating best Asian cuisine in the UK
A restaurant group with a buffet in Manchester has been nominated at an awards ceremony - co-founded by Gok Wan - which celebrates the best of East and South East Asian cuisine.
Alex Eala: I grew up watching Pacquiao fights, now I want to inspire young Filipinas
Alex Eala grew up watching Manny Pacquiao fights, huddled around the TV with family and friends, cheering on the Filipino boxing legend.
'Once they try it, they're converted': The hidden gem Filipino café tucked away in a Greater Manchester market
It’s a quiet afternoon inside Ashton Market Hall. A handful of shoppers meander around the network of stalls, picking up provisions and stopping for a chat with traders.
Muhammad Ali 'Thrilla in Manila' shorts expected to fetch $6 million at auction
The shorts worn by the great Muhammad Ali in his legendary 1975 boxing bout the "Thrilla in Manila" are expected to be sold for close to $6 million at auction at Sotheby's in New York next week.
Philippines Olympics gold winner Diaz to keep lifting as Paris dream ends
MANILA: Hidilyn Diaz, the first and only Olympic gold medallist from the Philippines, vowed on Thursday (Apr 4) to continue in weightlifting just hours after failing to qualify for a fifth consecutive Games.
Iraq, Australia progress in World Cup qualifiers as South Korea win
HONG KONG: Iraq and Australia ensured their progress to the third round of Asia's 2026 World Cup preliminaries on Tuesday (Mar 26) with wins against the Philippines and Lebanon respectively, while South Korea edged closer with a 3-0 win over Thailand.
Vietnam axe Troussier after Indonesia loss hits World Cup bid
Vietnam head coach Philippe Troussier has been sacked after his side's 3-0 defeat by Indonesia in the third round of Asia's preliminaries for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, the Vietnam Football Federation announced.