Manny Pacquiao: Philippine Icon, Boxer… Next President?
Manny Pacquiao, who said on Wednesday that he is retiring from boxing at 42, is idolized by many in the Philippines both for his punching power and rise from poverty to the peak of world sport.
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Hakuho: The Mongolian Who Shattered Sumo’s Records
Mongolia-born Hakuho’s retirement from sumo ends a career that saw him shatter just about every record in the storied Japanese sport, which gripped his imagination from childhood.
Surfing Doctor Finds Simple Life-Saving Shark Bite Treatment
How do you help someone with their leg bitten off by a shark? Groundbreaking research by an Australian medic-surfer has uncovered a simple way to stop bleeding and save lives.
Afghan Women Taekwondo Fighters Feel Defeated by Taliban
Zarghunna Noori has always been a fighter, but the 22-year-old taekwondo champion — who dreamt of representing Afghanistan at the Olympics — says she has finally met her match.
Philippines’ Manny Pacquiao to Run for President in 2022
Philippine boxer-turned-politician Manny Pacquiao declared Sunday he will run for president in 2022, ending months of speculation about whether the legendary fighter would seek the country’s top job.
Wheels Up: Bangkok Protesters Skate for Democracy
Kickflipping Thai skateboarders are flipping the bird at authorities, joining pro-democracy rallies in Bangkok to vent their anger over a lack of respect and dedicated public space for extreme sports in the kingdom.
Japan Drops 2021 Club World Cup
Japan will not host the FIFA Club World Cup later this year because of virus restrictions that could cap spectator numbers, a report said Wednesday.
Tearful Osaka to Take Break from Tennis after Shock Loss
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, wiping away tears after a stunning US Open upset loss on Friday, said she will take an indefinite break from playing tennis.
Tokyo Bids Colorful Farewell to ‘Historic, Fantastic’ Paralympics
Tokyo bid a colorful farewell to the Paralympics on Sunday after 12 days of stereotype-defying, record-shattering performances despite a year-long pandemic delay.
From Rescues to Romance: Top Moments at Tokyo’s Paralympics
A secret evacuation from Kabul, a new British record and a post-race proposal — there was no shortage of memorable moments at Tokyo’s Paralympics, held after a year-long pandemic postponement.
Paralympian, Nurse, Musician: Manami Ito, Japan’s Show-Stealing Violinist
Haunting notes stream from Manami Ito’s violin as she gracefully draws her bow back and forth, clasping it with her specially designed prosthetic arm.
Cool Sneaker Brands from Asia You should Try This Year
In recent years, Asia’s footwear market has boomed drastically. With its climbing revenue, it comes as no surprise that even people in the West are getting enamored by homegrown Asian shoe brands that ace the branding and quality game.
At MMA Center, China Snowboarders Grapple with Pandemic’s Impact
Chinese Olympic snowboarders Liu Jiayu and Cai Xuetong had a plan: compete against the world’s best and peak for the Beijing Winter Games, going for gold at home. Then the pandemic happened.
Athletes with Intellectual Disability Battle for Paralympic Space
Athletes with an intellectual impairment could be forgiven for feeling a little left behind at the Paralympics, with just three sports in Tokyo open to them.
From Dump Truck Disaster to Paralympics Gold: China’s ‘Flying Fish’
Playing in the street as a three-year-old, Jiang Yuyan’s life almost ended when she was run over by a dump truck.
