Kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder wins Singapore’s first gold medal at Asian Games
NINGBO, China: 16 races, 16 victories.
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Vikki Wall aiming to realise Olympics dream with Ireland Sevens after code switch
Former Meath footballer Vikki Wall has signed a contract with the Irish Rugby Football Union and is being integrated into their Sevens programme with the Paris Olympics next year in mind.
Oman To Host Hockey Olympic Qualifier In Place Of Pakistan: FIH
Oman will now host one of the men's hockey Olympic Qualifiers after the world body (FIH) withdrew the tournament from Pakistan due to infighting between the national federation and the country's Sports Board. The International Hockey Federation announced that tournament will be held in Muscat from January 15 to 21 next year. The other three FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers will be played in China (women's - January 15-21 2024) and Spain (women's and men's - January 13-21).
Games-Russia Olympic boss says Asian Games exclusion 'unacceptable'
HANGZHOU, China : Russia's Olympic chief has criticised Asian Games organisers for rowing back on a decision to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete at the multi-sport event in Hangzhou, China.
Sailor Ryan Lo takes home Singapore’s second gold medal at Asian Games
NINGBO, China: Back in the country where his Asian Games journey began, third time proved the charm for sailor Ryan Lo as he won Singapore’s second gold medal at the Asian Games on Wednesday (Sep 27).
China swimming ace left wanting more as Nepal break cricket records
HANGZHOU: World champion swimmer Zhang Yufei sent a major message to her Paris 2024 rivals on Wednesday (Sep 27) at the Asian Games as Nepal smashed multiple records in the cricket.
Ukraine Says Will Boycott All UEFA Competitions Featuring Russian Teams
Ukrainian football teams will boycott all competitions featuring Russian sides, their federation said on Wednesday in response to UEFA re-admitting Russia's youth team to international competition. "The UAF confirms that it will not take part in any competitions involving Russian teams," it said. It also called on other UEFA members to boycott matches against Russian teams. European football's governing body swiftly barred all Russian teams from competitions last year in response to Moscow's offensive in Ukraine, but eased the ban by readmitting Russia's national under-17 team on Tuesday.
Magomedomar Magomedomarov strikes first gold for UAE in Judo at Asian Games
Magomedomar Magomedomarov has won the UAE's first gold medal at this year's Asian Games after beating Tajikistan's Temur Rakhimov in Hangzhou on Tuesday.