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Malaysia’s Finswimmers Line Up in All Three Age Groups at CMAS World Cup in Zhanjiang

Malaysian finswimmers are entered in the Senior, Junior 1 and Junior 2 categories at the 2026 CMAS World Cup Finswimming Indoor in Zhanjiang, China, which runs from 11 to 13 November, according to the official start list. Racing is at…

NOC Indonesia Official Raises Boycott Question Over SEA Games 2027 Sports Cuts

A member of NOC Indonesia’s executive committee has asked whether a boycott should be an option for the 2027 SEA Games in Malaysia, after sports that could win Indonesia medals were left off the programme, Indonesian media reported. Krisna Bayu,…

Serbia’s Ub Edge Baskets Bonn 20-19 to Win Inaugural FIBA 3×3 World Tour Dubai

Serbia’s Ub beat Germany’s Baskets Bonn 20-19 in the final of the first FIBA 3×3 World Tour Dubai for their fourth World Tour stop title of 2026, with Strahinja Stojacic named MVP.

Portugal’s Artur Gaspar and Switzerland’s Kimey Casanova Win Youth Olympic Triathlon Titles

Portugal’s Artur Gaspar and Switzerland’s Kimey Casanova won the individual triathlon titles at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, with Japan’s Daiki Nishizaki and Kazakhstan’s Ramazan Ainegov sharing the men’s bronze.

At 20, Kimi Antonelli Is Formula 1’s Youngest World Champion

Kimi Antonelli sealed the 2026 Formula 1 title with third place at the Mexico City Grand Prix, becoming the sport’s youngest world champion at 20 years and 68 days.

Tissot Countdown Clock Unveiled in Doha, 300 Days Before FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027

The Official Tissot Countdown Clock for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 was unveiled at Barahat Msheireb in Doha with 300 days to go. The tournament runs from 27 August to 12 September 2027.

Ha Long Bay Joins IRONMAN 70.3 Calendar With March 2027 Debut

The inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Ha Long Bay triathlon is scheduled for 21 March 2027 on Vietnam’s northern coast. General registration opens on 4 November 2026.

Ecuador Stun Germany as Ivory Coast End Curaçao Fairytale in Group E Finale

Group E delivered a breathtaking conclusion as Ecuador stunned heavyweights Germany with a 2-1 comeback victory, whilst Ivory Coast secured their first-ever knockout stage appearance by eliminating tournament debutants Curaçao. The dramatic sequence of events completely reshaped the qualification landscape,…

Pepe Brace Propels Ivory Coast to Historic Knockout Berth as Curacao Exit

Ivory Coast secured their first-ever progression to the World Cup knockout stages following a clinical 2-0 victory over tournament debutants Curacao. The historic triumph in Group E ensured the West African nation advanced to the round of 32, banishing the…

Mexico Eliminate Czechia with Emphatic Victory to Maintain Perfect Record

Mexico stormed into the World Cup knockout stages with an unblemished record after dismantling Czechia 3-0 at a vibrant Azteca Stadium. The comprehensive victory cemented the co-hosts’ position at the top of Group A with a maximum nine points, marking…