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John Duerden
John Duerden is Asian sports correspondent for The Diplomat.
He writes about Asian football and sport for The Guardian, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Fox, New York Times and International Herald Tribune, among other publications.
He studied history and government at the London School of Economics.
July 27, 2012
Is Houston Ripe for ‘Linsanity’?
Will Jeremy Lin’s success follow him from the New York Knicks to the Houston Rockets?
July 25, 2012
2012 London Olympics Showdown
The Olympic Games are just around the corner. What nation will win the most medals in London?
July 23, 2012
Indian Golf Stars On The Rise
With a hole-in-one and strong showings from two of its best players, Indian golf fans are surely smiling.
July 19, 2012
A 'Yellow Card' for Asian Football Head?
John Duerden notes a mixed victory for Mohamed Bin Hammam, whose lifetime ban was overturned.
July 17, 2012
FIFA and Asian Football Official Collide Over Ethics
In a bid for the FIFA presidency, corruption and bribery charges are leveled, reports John Duerden.
July 13, 2012
South Korean Superstar Park Ji-sung Switches UK Teams
One of the world’s football stars to play for one of Asia’s leading business icons, writes John Duerden.
July 11, 2012
Iran Sanctions Draw ‘Red Card’ in Football
In Iran, life hurts under U.S.-led sanctions. As John Duerden writes, sanctions also hurt football.
July 09, 2012
India Steps Up For 2012 Olympics
India’s Olympic past has been a mixed bag. This year could see some measured progress, writes John Duerden.
July 06, 2012
Hijab Allowed Back on the Football Field
John Duerden dissects the IFAB’s decision to lift a ban on women wearing headscarves while playing football.
July 04, 2012
A Rivalry ‘On Ice’ Heats Up
How will South Korea’s Gold Medalist fare against her Japanese rival? asks John Duerden.
July 02, 2012
Park Chu-young’s Military Mess
Can South Korea’s star soccer striker Park Chu-young turn his grim situation around?
June 29, 2012
Is Australian Tennis in Crisis?
The early Wimbledon exit of all of Australia’s tennis players has some in the game worried.