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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.
March 27, 2012
A Tale of Two Football Leagues
The hospitalization of Premier League footballer Fabrice Muamba and an incident in India offer telling contrasts.
March 25, 2012
Saudi Arabia Rethinking Olympics?
After saying it won’t be sending any women to the London Olympics, Saudi Arabia seems to be rethinking.
March 21, 2012
Asian Golf at War
Golf’s Asian Tour isn’t happy about new kid on the block OneAsia Tour. Some players feel differently.
March 19, 2012
Melbourne Grand Prix in Danger?
Jenson Button won the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. But how many more races will take place in the city?
March 16, 2012
Sumo's First African Star
Egyptian Abdelrahman Ahmed Shaalan is the first African sumo wrestler in Japan. Can he make an impact?
March 15, 2012
Formula One Starts in Melbourne
The Formula One season is about to begin with the Australian Grand Prix. Can Sebastian Vettel shine again?
March 12, 2012
Sadaf Rahimi – New Boxing Star?
Sadaf Rahimi has already beat the odds to compete in the Olympics. Being a woman in Afghanistan isn’t easy.
March 10, 2012
The J-League and the Tsunami
As the J-League begins, it’s worth remembering how Japan’s football players stepped up after the tsunami.
March 07, 2012
Football Drops Headscarf Ban
Football’s governing body had argued that wearing the hijab was a safety problem. It’s had a change of heart.
March 05, 2012
Federer Wins in Dubai
Roger Federer and Agnieszka Radwanska win their finals in Dubai as the tennis season gets into full gear.
March 02, 2012
Lebanon Makes History
Football is a rare unifying force for Lebanon. Thanks to South Korea, the World Cup finals could be as well.
February 29, 2012
Will India Boycott the Olympics?
Talk of India boycotting the Olympics is a reminder of how the Bhopal disaster still haunts the country.