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The Malaysian who helped Hidilyn Diaz win her nation’s first Olympic gold

From converting his family home into a training ground to devising a winning strategy, here’s how Ahmad Janius Abdullah helped a fiercely-determined Filipino at...

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Anti-feminism backlash on the rise in South Korea

Fierce reaction to feminist movements has increased significantly in the Korean nation, among which are pledges by politicians to abolish the gender ministry an...

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Five Malaysian Paralympians have potential to shine in Tokyo

Among the national athletes expected to excel at the Tokyo Paralympic Games are two Olympic athletic gold medallists, one powerlifting world record holder, one...

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No backdown on four-week quarantine for Australian Olympic athletes

Aussie officials are empathetic towards those returning Olympians forced to spend up to 28 days in isolation but precautions need to be taken since ‘the Delta v...

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Paralympic flame ceremonies begin as virus surges in Japan

As the Covid-19 Delta variant pushes daily case numbers to new records, will the Tokyo Paralympics suffer the same fate as its pandemic-postponed predecessor?

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China’s Quan Hongchan’s family turns down property and cash rewards after Olympic gold win

The teenage diver’s humble upbringing and glowing achievement at her first-ever international competition has led to nationwide empathy for the rising star

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Lionel Messi believes his 'Champions League dream' will happen with Paris Saint-Germain

The Argentine football star, who will don the number 30 jersey, is preparing to team up with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe to pursue his fifth Champions League title...

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M-League teams not complying with SOP face MFL action, stresses Hamidin

The Malaysian Football League (MFL) will impose punishment on respective parties who do not adhere to the rules set in place to curb the spread of the pandemic

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Premier League launches ‘Boot Out Piracy’ in Malaysia for second consecutive year

Campaign aims to raise awareness of the dangers of online piracy after research shows almost half of popular illegal Premier League football-streaming websites...

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Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat suspended for Olympics misconduct

The Wrestling Federation of India has come down on the 26-year-old after she refused to share accommodation, train with the team or wear the official shirt in c...

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Beasley is more than a coach to me, says Azizulhasni

The loyal Australian used to give the national track cyclist his own in-flight meals to ensure the keirin world champion had enough to eat in his younger days

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MISF passes baton to ISAM to develop Malaysia's ice-skaters

The Ice Skating Association of Malaysia (ISAM) has been reinstated as the official body to succeed the Malaysia Ice Skating Federation (MISF) in nurturing new t...

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Introducing the greatness of Lionel Messi, by the numbers

Here’s a breakdown of the Argentine football superstar’s record-breaking 17-year career at Barcelona in key digits