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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.
February 25, 2013
Japan: A Football, Rugby Powerhouse in the Making?
More Japanese football and rugby players are moving to Europe and Oceania. Media frenzies ensue.
February 22, 2013
Rival Indonesian Football Leagues to Merge?
Indonesia’s pro football leagues must shape up or risk suspension from international competition.
February 20, 2013
Sumo Champ Taiho Gets Posthumous Award
The Japanese government has chosen Taiho for the People’s Honor Award.
February 18, 2013
Iran, U.S. to Fight IOC’s Wrestling Cut
Iran and the U.S. are setting politics aside to save wrestling’s place at the 2020 Olympics.
February 15, 2013
South Korean Footballer Park Jong-woo Gets His Bronze
Park Jong-woo has been forgiven for fanning political flames at the London Olympics.
February 13, 2013
Judo Scandals Rock Japan
As Tokyo revs up its Olympic bid, a succession of sporting scandals has clouded the effort.
February 12, 2013
Match-Fixing and Doping Investigation Shocks Sports Fans
Investigations into widespread doping and match-fixing are underway in Australia and Europe, respectively.
February 01, 2013
Asian Footballers Speak Out Against Racism
Racism in football is an ugly reality, but a growing number of Asian players are speaking out.
January 30, 2013
Is China's Football Boom Already Over?
Nicolas Anelka and Didier Drogba have left Shanghai Shenhua, raising questions about soccer in China.
January 28, 2013
Li Na Finishes Second in Australian Open
Chinese tennis star Li Na lost to Victoria Azarenka, but she won fans’ hearts.
January 25, 2013
Queens Park Rangers Draft South Korean Olympic Player
Queens Park Rangers have drafted Yun Suk-Young. Could he change the ailing football club’s fortunes?
January 24, 2013
Li Na Rising With a Big Win at the 2013 Australian Open
With a win over Agnieszka Radwanska to reach the semifinal of the 2013 Australian Open, Li Na presses ahead.