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In 1992, figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi made history as the first Asian American to win Winter Olympic gold. Thirty-four years later, she reflects on making history without even knowing it and what today's athletes mean to her.
Six Nepali runners are training twice daily to break decades-old national records at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. Despite never winning an athletics medal at the continental event, they believe the gap is finally closing.
Just 18 months after launching, Sonoma State's AANHPI Student Achievement Program is already transforming campus life for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students. The program connects heritage with education through mentorship, weekly gatherings, and real-world learning opportunities.
Tejaswin Shankar broke India's heptathlon record and claimed gold at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships, ending a 16-year medal drought. India brought home five medals total, with young athletes making history in multiple events.
Ronal Longa ran the fastest 100 meters in South American history, clocking 9.85 seconds in front of his home crowd in Medellín. His stunning performance launched Colombia to a seven-medal night at the inaugural Pan American Athletics Championship.
Four teams will compete Thursday in Nigeria's first wheelchair American football exhibition, opening doors for athletes with disabilities in a sport that's never been played on the continent. After two months of training, players are ready to prove that physical limitations don't define athletic potential.
Tanya Chaudhary launched a 68.35-meter hammer throw that shattered India's national record, perfectly timed just weeks before the Asian Games. After years of chasing this dream, the athlete's focus on perfecting her technique finally paid off at the Indian Athletics Series Final.
A brand new sport just made history at the Asian Games, and Myanmar's Wai Khin Hnin fought back from defeat to claim the very first gold medal. Teqball, a gravity-defying mix of soccer and table tennis, captivated audiences as athletes from teens to 44-year-olds competed for glory.
Asian American women face higher rates of liver cancer and heart disease, yet receive almost no research funding and are left out of most health studies. Now, a public health expert is leading the charge to rewrite the rules.
Filipino-American athletes are reaching the highest levels of competition across basketball and esports, breaking through old barriers with genuine dominance. From Dylan Harper's historic NBA scoring to championship esports teams, a new generation is rewriting what's possible.
South Korea's under-18 handball team dominated Kuwait 36-28 in Jordan, securing a spot in the Asian Championship semifinals. The young athletes will now face Qatar as they push toward the finals.
Two American Olympians are standing up for athletes who compete for other nations, including controversial skier Eileen Gu. Their message: every athlete's journey is personal and deserves respect.
World Athletics rejected attempts by Turkey to recruit elite Kenyan runners through lucrative contracts, protecting the integrity of international competition. The decision reinforces that national teams should be built through homegrown talent, not checkbooks.
The News-Gazette celebrates over two decades of exceptional Illinois athletes who've defined excellence in their sports. From basketball stars to Olympic gymnasts, these athletes represent the best of college athletics.
Over 200 Asian church leaders from 10 different ethnic communities joined hands in Orlando to celebrate unity and partnership in the Southern Baptist Convention. The Asian Collective, now the size of the ninth-largest state convention, is shifting from mission recipients to global mission partners.
Olympic champions and athletes worldwide are speaking out against a controversial sports betting ad, sparking a powerful movement celebrating what women in sports really look like. Their response is going viral with messages of strength, dedication, and athletic excellence.
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Botswana made history by hosting Africa's first ever World Athletics Relays, delivering a world-class event and clinching gold in front of an ecstatic home crowd. The two-day spectacle in Gaborone proved Africa has come of age on the global athletics stage.
The University of Oklahoma just shattered its fundraising record, pulling in $241 million to support college athletes as sports enter a new era of revenue sharing. Nearly 24,000 donors stepped up, more than doubling last year's total.
Indian athletes are making global waves in volleyball, fencing, gymnastics, rowing, and athletics after years of infrastructure investment. Business leader Anand Mahindra says the new generation of champions is proving that sustained support for non-cricket sports is finally paying off.
Springfield College's athletic department just shattered fundraising records for the second year running, with over 1,600 donors rallying to support student athletes. The giving day triumph helped push the entire college past $1 million in donations for the first time ever.
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