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Hashimoto Stays On As Olympic Minister In Japanese PM Suga’s Cabinet

TOKYO, Sept 17 (NNN-NHK) – Seven-time Olympian, Seiko Hashimoto, yesterday retained her post as the Olympic Minister, in the newly-formed…

Thomas Cup tournament postponed – BWF

KUALA LUMPUR: File photo of members of Malaysia’s national badminton team during a briefing from the President of Badminton Association…

Naomi Osaka Captures 2nd U.S. Open Title

NEW YORK, Sept 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Naomi Osaka came back to defeat Victoria Azarenka 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 on Saturday, in…

Tokyo Olympics Should “Definitely” Take Place, Even Without Fans, Says Japan’s LDP Executive

TOKYO, July 27 (NNN-NHK) – Tokyo might host the Olympic Games behind closed doors, should the COVID-19 pandemic not be…

Iran Confirms Soccer Friendly With Uzbekistan On Sept 17

TEHRAN, July 19 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran Football Federation (IFF), confirmed a friendly match with Uzbekistan, on Sept 17, Tasnim news…

Tokyo 2020 Unveils Venues, Competition Schedule For Olympic Games

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) — The Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee (Tokyo 2020) has confirmed all 43 competition venues and…

Japan’s Football And Baseball Leagues To Allow Fans Into Stadiums This Week

TOKYO, July 7 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s professional baseball and football leagues will start to let fans attend games from July…

Tokyo 2020 Looks To Work Closer With Newly Elected Governor Koike

TOKYO, July 6 (NNN-NHK) – Tokyo 2020 President, Yoshiro Mori, said that, the Olympic Games organising committee is looking to…

Covid-19: FIFA approves $1.5 billion relief fund for world football

LAUSANNE, June 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — FIFA is to make available $1.5 billion in grants and loans as a relief fund…

Flying Cars Set To Race In Australian Outback

CANBERRA, June 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A start-up announced, it will hold flying car races in the South Australian outback before…