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Runchanapong Youprayong Seizes Opening-Round Lead at am green IGPL Bharath Classic

Capitalizing on his recent experience at the Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, Thailand’s Runchanapong Youprayong fired a spectacular seven-under-par 65 to take a one-shot lead after the opening round of the am green IGPL Bharath Classic. The 26-year-old from Bangkok,…

Betterment Sports signs national runner Shaun Goh and secures first sponsorship with Embed Financial Group Holdings

Singaporean sports management company, Betterment Sports (BMS) today announced that national middle and long-distance runner Shaun Goh has kicked off his racing season with an outstanding run in the 5000m at the Puma Nitro Lange Laufnacht in Germany. Goh shaved…

Iran Completes Flawless Campaign to Claim CAVA Women’s Volleyball Crown

Iran completed an undefeated campaign to capture the CAVA Women’s Volleyball Championship title, defeating Kazakhstan 3-1 in a gripping gold medal match at the NSC Indoor Hall on Friday. After taking the opening set 25-18, Iran saw their opponents level…

Beyond the Border: Why Betong is Southern Thailand’s Best-Kept, Friendliest Secret

There is a pervasive myth among Malaysians that a proper Thai holiday requires a flight to the bustling streets of Bangkok or a ferry to the crowded beaches of Phuket. But what if I told you that one of the…

Amazean Jungle Thailand by UTMB: The Gold Standard for Trail Races Across Southeast Asia

The moment our van pulled into the border town of Betong, the sweltering Thai heat wrapped around us, but it was the warmth of the town’s welcome that truly took my breath away. Betong was in full-blown festival mode. Banners…

Malaysia’s Osama Alif Storms to 2nd Place Finish at Amazean Jungle Thailand by UTMB

In a stunning UTMB debut, Malaysian runner Osama Alif secured second place overall in the Flower 20K category at the Amazean Jungle Thailand by UTMB, crossing the finish line in 1:25:26. Representing the Northflow Run Community, the Universiti Pendidikan Sultan…

Thailand’s Chinnakrit Soongpankhao Wins Flower 20K at Amazean Jungle Thailand by UTMB

Thai runner Chinnakrit “Gundam” Soongpankhao secured the overall victory in the Flower 20K category at the Amazean Jungle Thailand by UTMB, crossing the finish line with a time of 1:24:30. Representing Team Pro and Mileage, Soongpankhao dominated the 17.2-kilometer course,…

Beyond the Trails: A Cultural and Culinary Guide to Betong for the UTMB Amazean Jungle 2026

As the global trail running community turns its sights toward Southern Thailand this May for the Amazean Jungle Thailand by UTMB, thousands of athletes and supporters are preparing to tackle the grueling rainforest trails. But running the jungle is only…

Muslim Runner’s Guide: Amazean Jungle Thailand by UTMB!

We all know the golden rule of trail running: race logistics can be just as grueling as the elevation gain! But for Malaysian runners heading across the border for the Amazean Jungle Thailand by UTMB this May 1-3, 2026, we…

Pacing and Perception: Syazwan Haziq’s Quest at the Amazean Jungle Thailand by UTMB

In the ecosystem of trail running, there is a distinct divide between those who race to escape and those who run to observe. Syazwan Haziq belongs to the latter. A veteran of Malaysia’s gruelling, root-choked circuits, his approach to the…