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Hangzhou Asiad: Wushu’s Weng Son, a prospective podium finish candidate

HANGZHOU: The country’s wushu athlete, Wong Weng Son, has great potential to make it to the podium in the men’s changquan discipline at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou.

Since undergoing intensive training ...

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McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri (L), Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (C) and McLaren's British driver Lando Norris pose after taking the pool in the qualifying session for the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit, Mie prefecture on September 23, 2023//AFPix

Verstappen storms to Japan GP pole ahead of Piastri

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Shah Firdaus ready to step out from Pocket Rocketman’s shadow

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Malaysia’s Suresh Selvathamby wins para world title at first world championships//theSunpix

Suresh not thinking of medal in Hangzhou, wants to build momentum to Paris

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Speedy Tigers ready to turn up the heat in ‘cool’ Hangzhou

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HANGZHOU, Sept 22 -- Athletes holding an umbrella infront of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou Mascot at the Athlete Village today. BERNAMAPIX

Uphill task for Malaysian contingent at Hangzhou Asian Games

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The official mascots of the 2022 Asian Games Chenchen, Congcong and Lianlian are pictured in Hangzhou, China’s eastern Zhejiang province on September 21, 2023. AFPPIX

Xi to open Asian Games as China targets sporting glory

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Red Bull Racing’s Dutch driver Max Verstappen returns to the pit during the second practice session for the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit, Mie prefecture on September 22, 2023. AFPPIX

Verstappen fastest in final Japanese GP practice

SUZUKA: Runaway championship leader Max Verstappen went quickest in Saturday's final practice for the Japanese Grand Prix as he looks to take a giant step towards a third-straight world title.

The Red Bull ...

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Haaland scored 52 goals in an extraordinary debut campaign last season as City powered to the treble. AFPPIX

Guardiola backs Haaland to take ‘big chances’

LONDON: Pep Guardiola has ridiculed claims he should be concerned about the number of big chances Erling Haaland has missed for Manchester City this season.

Haaland scored 52 goals in an extraordinary debut ...

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Chelsea’s injury crisis left Pochettino with only 15 fit senior players for last weekend’s disappointing draw at Bournemouth in the Premier League. REUTERSPIX

Pochettino defends Chelsea medical team amid rash of injuries

LONDON: Mauricio Pochettino insists Chelsea's medical department are not to blame for the rash of injuries that have derailed the start of his reign.

Chelsea's injury crisis left Pochettino with only 15 ...

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Ten Hag’s side have conceded 14 goals in their last five games in all competitions after slipping to a 4-3 defeat at Bayern Munich in their Champions League opener on Wednesday. REUTERSPIX

Ten Hag baffled by Man Utd’s defensive frailties

LONDON: Erik ten Hag admits he does not know why Manchester United have defended so poorly throughout their dismal start to the season.

Ten Hag's side have conceded 14 goals in their last five games in ...

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Folarin Balogun shoots a second penalty during the French L1 football match between AS Monaco and OGC Nice at the Louis II Stadium in the Principality of Monaco on September 22, 2023. AFPPIX

Monaco slip to defeat after Balogun misses two penalties

PARIS: Folarin Balogun missed two penalties on his first Monaco start before local rivals Nice grabbed a stoppage time winner to go top of Ligue 1 on Friday.

One week after stunning champions PSG at the ...

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The new head coach of Germany’s national football team, Julian Nagelsmann attends a press conference on September 22, 2023 at the DFB headquarters in Frankfurt, western Germany/AFPPix

Nagelsmann named coach of Euro 2024 hosts Germany

MUNICH: Julian Nagelsmann has been given nine months to revive flailing Germany ahead of hosting Euro 2024 after being named as the sacked Hansi Flick's successor as national team coach on Friday.

Germany ...