Italian officials roundly reject proposal to replace Iran squad at 2026 World Cup
Italy missed out on the World Cup for the third successive time after losing a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their qualifying playoff final. Read More
Judo: Heavyweights close Dushanbe in style
The Dushanbe Grand Slam 2026 ended with a thrilling final day for the heavyweights. Mansur Lorsanov, Yelyzaveta Lytvynenko, Fuchun Huang, Asya Tavano and Jakub Sordyl all struck gold as Tajikistan…
Qatar launches 2026 Year of Culture with Canada and Mexico through winter sports push
From curling to ice hockey, Doha is embracing winter sports as Qatar launches its 2026 Year of Culture with Canada and Mexico, blending cultural exchange with deeper diplomatic ties. Read…
Double delight for Tajikistan on Day 2 in Dushanbe
Day 2 of the Dushanbe Grand Slam 2026 brought more joy for the home crowd, with Muhiddin Asadulloev and Somon Makhmadbekov both taking gold. Gankhaich Bold and Aleksandra Kowalewska also…
Alex Zanardi dies at 59: ex F1 driver and Paralympic champion
Legendary driver and Paralympic champion Alessandro Zanardi has died at the age of 59. From Formula 1 to handbike glory, his life was a global symbol of resilience and determination.…
Two runners help collapsed competitor finish Boston Marathon
Ajay Haridasse collapsed near the Boston Marathon finish line but was helped up by Robson De Oliveira of Brazil and Aaron Beggs of Britain, who supported him across the line…
Gold for Tajikistan on Day 1 in Dushanbe
The Dushanbe Grand Slam 2026 opened with a brilliant day for the home crowd as Nurali Emomali struck gold. Anudari Jamsran, Ayub Bliev, Odette Giuffrida and Olga Mukhina also topped…
Football fever returns to Qatar after FIFA confirms U-17 World Cup dates
Qatar is set to host another World Cup, as FIFA had scheduled the world U-17 tournament for 19 November to 13 December. The 48-team format is also making a comeback,…
Friends or rivals? Dembélé and Upamecano unite Évreux in a Champions League night to remember
The region of Evre in Normandy celebrated its two “children” who grew up together and gave a unique performance in the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich as rivals…
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe becomes first person to run marathon in less than two hours
Sabastian Sawe smashed the men’s world record by 65 seconds in winning the London Marathon in one hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds on Sunday. Read More