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Handball team set out to make Bahrain proud
Handball – BAHRAIN’S youth handball national team are relishing the opportunity to compete in front of their home fans in the third Asian Youth Games. The kingdom’s medal hopefuls begin the Bahrain delegation’s hunt for glory today in this mega...

Most Avoided World Champion Says He’s Fighting Terence Crawford Next Year: “Get Excited”
Terence Crawford will soon be plotting his next move in the sport, and he is a ma with many options. The switch-hitter from Omaha, Nebraska made history last month when he defeated Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez over the distance to win all four belts at...

Goal and Highlights for Portugal 1-0 Ireland in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match
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Television and radio – October 10, 2025
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Novak Djokovic faces fresh reality check at Shanghai Masters as rumours of retirement rise again
After failing to catch up with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in the Grand Slams, Novak Djokovic couldn’t keep up with qualifier Valentin Vacherot in the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters, suffering a 6-3 6-4 loss against the player ranked...
13 berths per gender for London 2026 to be decided at Asian table tennis team championships
NEW DELHI, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- The ITTF-ATTU 28th Asian Table Tennis Team Championships opened on Saturday in Bhubaneswar, India, with 13 qualification spots per gender for the 2026 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in London on...
Trump's tariffs: What's in effect and what could be in store?
US President Donald Trump | Photo Credit: EVELYN HOCKSTEIN US President Donald Trump has launched a global trade war with an array of tariffs that target individual products and countries. Trump has set a baseline tariff of 10 per cent on all...

facts and fiction celebrates awards success for Expo 2025 Osaka pavilions
facts and fiction, a creative agency specialising in creating experiential spaces, was involved in the design of the national pavilions for Germany, Austria, and the European Union (EU) at Expo 2025 Osaka, which concluded on 13 October after a...

Pakistan suffer another loss in Asia-Pacific Goalball Championship
Published on: October 18, 2025 11:56 PM China and Iran maintained their winning streaks, while Pakistan’s losing run continued on the third day of the Asia-Pacific Goalball Championship 2025 at the Liaquat Gymnasium of Pakistan Sports Complex,...

Duckworth pushes Medvedev but falls short in Almaty Open semi
All week, Australia's James Duckworth has bucked the odds in Kazakhstan, but his progress towards just a second ATP Tour final was ended one match short by former world number one Daniil Medvedev. Duckworth had rattled off five victories in seven...

Kell Brook announces shock comeback almost four years after beating arch-rival Amir Khan
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UAE open Jiu-Jitsu Youth World Championships with eight medals
The UAE picked up eight medals including three golds on the opening day of the Jiu-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF) Youth World Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Tuesday. Ahmed Al Shamsi claimed the first gold for the UAE in the 42kg...

Carpio secures Philippines first medal at Asian Youth Games
MANAMA — Kram Airam Carpio ensured the country of its first medal at the 3rd Asian Youth Games after she overpowered Indian Sakshi Thakur, 83-17, in pencak silat over the weekend at the Exhibition World Bahrain here. That emphatic triumph assured...

Newcastle United midfielder withdraws from international squad due to injury
An official announcement from The FA has revealed that Newcastle United midfielder Lewis Miley has withdrawn from the England Under 21s squad due to injury. The Young Lions have a pair of U21s European Championship group qualifiers this month. In...

Raiders hold off hard charging Pats for 6-5 win
Fans who missed watching the Prince Albert Raiders take on the Regina Pats at the Brandt Centre on Sept. 26 witnessed a near repeat performance at the Art Hauser Centre on Friday. Three weeks ago, the Raiders jumped out to a 4-0 lead, only to have...

What’s On This Weekend: Most Vibrant Events to Brighten Your Days
ASTANA – The weekend is calling, and it is packed with things to do. Catch some live music, stroll through an art show, or spend time with family in the fresh air: there is something for every taste. Take time to explore, relax, and make the most...

Kuwait delegation arrives in Manama for the 3rd Asian Youth Games
Al-Marri poses with the Kuwaiti youth handball delegation ahead of departure to Manama. MANAMA, Oct 18: The Kuwaiti sports delegation has arrived in Manama, Bahrain, to participate in the 3rd Asian Youth Games, taking place from October 22 to 31....
Roundup: France and Germany gain ground in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign
By Oliver Trust BERLIN, Oct 10 (Xinhua) -- The 2018 and 2014 FIFA World Champions, France and Germany, gained ground in their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign. While the Germans achieved a convincing 4-0 win over underdog Luxembourg, the...

Highlights for Kosovo 0-0 Slovenia 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match
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Asian Table Tennis Team C’ships in Bhubaneswar from today
BHUBANESWAR: The 28th IITF-ATTU Asian Table Tennis Team Championships will be held at the Athletics Centre of Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, from 11th to 15th October, 2025. The prestigious event is being jointly organised by the International...