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Qatar returns to the World Cup after earning their spot on merit for the first time, facing a winnable group that could send them to the knockout rounds. The two-time Asian champions are ready to prove they belong on football's biggest stage.
A retired bank manager laced up running shoes for the first time at age 91 and has since completed nearly 300 races, won five Asian championship gold medals, and inspired thousands to get moving. N S Dattatreya proves it's never too late to start something extraordinary.
North Korea's Naegohyang FC claimed the Asian Women's Champions League title with a 1-0 victory over Tokyo Verdy Beleza, extending the nation's remarkable run of success in women's soccer. The win adds another trophy to North Korea's growing collection of international women's soccer championships.
In a historic first, a North Korean women's soccer team visited South Korea after eight years and won the Asian Champions League final. The emotional victory brought together divided neighbors through the power of sports.
For the first time in six years, a North Korean sports team has traveled to South Korea, bringing together rival nations for a women's soccer championship. Captain Ji So-yun promises her hometown crowd a victory they'll never forget.
Alireza Yousefi just lifted his way into the history books, hoisting 261 kg to shatter the world clean and jerk record at the Asian Championships. The Iranian super heavyweight proved that dedication and strength know no limits.
Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi made history as the first Indonesian men's volleyball team to win Asia's continental championship, defeating Iran's Foolad Sirjan before 5,237 roaring fans. The victory also punches their ticket to the 2026 Club World Championship.
A North Korean women's football team arrived in South Korea for the first time in eight years, drawing overwhelming public support. All 7,087 tickets for their semifinal match sold out in just one day.
A North Korean women's soccer team will cross into South Korea this week for the first sports visit in eight years, marking a rare moment of connection between the divided nations. The Asian Champions League match could help build bridges through the shared love of the game.
India's youngest boxing stars are sweeping the Asian U15 and U17 Championships with decisive victories. Two teenagers delivered perfect 5:0 shutouts against Kazakhstan's top contenders.
New Zealand's U-19 girls soccer team just wrapped up an impressive tour of Thailand, staying unbeaten against local league teams and scoring a stunning 2-0 victory over the Philippines national squad. These young athletes proved they can compete with Asia's best while building skills that will shape the future of women's football back home.
Indian wrestler Sujeet Kalkal just climbed to the top of the world rankings in men's freestyle 65kg, surpassing an Olympic champion and a World Champion. The 23-year-old remains undefeated this season with a perfect record that's turning heads across the wrestling world.
Twenty-three-year-old Greco-Roman wrestler Lalit claimed silver at the Asian Championships in Kyrgyzstan, defeating a world-ranked opponent along the way. The Panipat athlete's first senior medal marks a breakthrough moment for Indian wrestling.
Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting stepped back into the ring after months away, winning bronze at the Asian Championships in her first competition since Olympic glory. Her return marks a fresh chapter as she sets her sights on the Asian Games later this year.
Rising star Preeti Pawar stunned South Korea's first-ever Olympic boxing medalist with a unanimous victory at the Asian Championships. The 54kg category fighter now faces a Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist in the final.
After a 15-year absence, North Korea's women's soccer team has qualified for the 2026 World Cup, marking a remarkable comeback story for the three-time Asian champions. The Philippines also secured their spot, celebrating back-to-back World Cup qualifications.
A 25-year-old wrestler from Jind just pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Indian wrestling, pinning two-time world medalist Antim Panghal to earn her spot at the Asian Championships. After eight years of near-misses and self-doubt, Meenakshi finally broke through.
China's women's soccer team just pulled off one of the sport's greatest comebacks, reclaiming their Asian championship after nearly two decades. Now the "Steel Roses" are proving their resilience wasn't a one-time miracle.
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.