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Sports
May 06, 2022
Asian Games in China Postponed Because of Spread of COVID-19
By Stephen Wade
The Asian Games were to take place from September 10-25 in the eastern city of Hangzhou.
February 06, 2020
War-weary Afghan Youth Turn to Snowboarding for Thrills
By Associated Press
A group of young Afghans is looking to put the country on the winter sports map and change perceptions about their war-weary nation.
November 05, 2019
Young Afghans Look to Mountain Biking as a Means to Transcend Conflict
By Ian J. Lynch
A broad collection of initiatives in Bamiyan and across the country aim to harness the potential of sports to develop community and resilience.
August 19, 2016
Kyrgyz Weightlifter First to Lose Rio Olympic Medal for Doping
By Catherine Putz
Izzat Artykov tested positive for strychnine, the first athlete caught doping in the 2016 Games.
August 01, 2016
India at the 2016 Summer Olympics: What to Watch For
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Here are the Indian athletes to watch for at this year's Olympic games.
April 10, 2015
Sim Bhullar Becomes the NBA’s First Indian Player
By Jack Detsch
The NBA welcomed its first Indian player this week. But can he help the league attract an audience in the subcontinent?
March 21, 2014
Li Na: Breathing Life Into Tennis and China's Image
By Justin McDonnell
The tennis world's number two Li Na represents the best of the game and of China abroad.
September 10, 2012
'Skateistan' Comes to Afghanistan
“The whole idea was that we’re building something for the kids, in Afghanistan…”
September 07, 2012
"I have never sold a match.."
Coach accuses his goalkeeper of intentionally throwing the game in Malaysian Football.
September 05, 2012
Is Father Time Catching up to Sachin Tendulkar?
With calls for his retirement mounting, Sachin Tendulkar may soon have a difficult decision to make.
August 31, 2012
Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka Heading Home?
How events off the field could lead to some big changes for Chinese football.
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.
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