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Asia
Kim Seo-yeong to be third Korean swimmer to participate in 4 Olympics
South Korean swimming star Kim Seo-yeong has secured her spot in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, becoming the third Korean swimmer to qual...
Bryan Ke
News
Gilas Pilipinas’ Justin Brownlee fails drug test after historic Asian Games gold
Carboxy-THC, found in Brownlee’s test, is a metabolite of THC, the psychoactive compound in cannabis ...
Ryan General
Events
Philippines men’s basketball team clinches gold at Asian Games, ends 61-year drought
The last time the Philippine national team won the Asian Games crown was back in 1962, when it defeated China to secure its fourth straight ...
Philippines men’s basketball team secures finals spot at Asian Games for 1st time in 30 years
The Philippines has secured a spot in the grand finals of the men’s basketball games at the Asian Games for the first time in over 30 ...
China
China censors photo of hugging athletes over perceived Tiananmen reference
The athletes’ lane numbers, 6 and 4, formed the numbers “6 4,” which many interpret as a reference to the date of the high...
S. Korean volleyball player at Asian Games gains attention with her stunning beauty
Shin Ji-eun, a 22-year-old South Korean beach volleyball player, has gained popularity and admiration for her remarkable skills and stunning...
Michelle De Pacina
North Korean weightlifters win gold, break records at 19th Asian Games
North Korean athlete Kim Il Gyong took home the gold medal in the weightlifting event at the 19th Asian Games on Monday, beating previous ti...
Asian Games: Indian athlete hits back at compatriot who accused her of being transgender
Indian heptathlete Nandini Agasara has hit back at her compatriot, who accused her of being a transgender woman after finishing behind her i...
Premature celebration costs S. Korean roller-skaters gold medal, military service exemption
South Korea’s roller-skating team lost its opportunity for another gold medal, and an exemption from the country’s mandatory military ...
Asian Games: South Korean women’s badminton team wins 1st gold medal in 30 years
South Korea’s women’s badminton team took home the gold medal after defeating China 3-0 at the 19th Asian Games on Sunday, the first t...
Hundreds of Asian Games volunteers sift through mountains of trash to help girl find lost phone
Hundreds of volunteers at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, teamed up to sift through mountains of trash to help a 12-y...
Culture
Hangzhou’s ‘Most Handsome Police Officer’: Meet the cop capturing hearts at the Asian Games
“When faced with difficulties, do look for a police officer. All of us are handsome,” he was quoted as saying ...
Asian Games: 13-year-old skateboarder becomes China’s youngest gold medalist
Cui Chenxi, 13, won gold in women’s street skateboarding competition at the Asian Games, becoming China’s youngest gold medalist. Cui’...
BTS fans outraged esports star may skip mandatory military service if he wins Asian Games gold
BTS’ fans, affectionately known as ARMYs, are voicing their outrage after learning that famous South Korean esports star Faker may skip the ...
Wonder Girls’ Yubin urged by netizens to break up with boyfriend after his blowup at Asian Games
“If Yubin was my daughter, I’d never let them get married,” a commenter wrote ...
China dominates opening day of Asian Games with 20 gold medals
China dominated at the Asian Games, winning 20 gold medals and a total of 30 medals on the first day of the 2023 edition. China’s lead: The...
Thailand takes home Asian Games’ first-ever esports medal
Thailand secured the first-ever esports medal at the Asian Games by winning bronze in a mobile phone game against Vietnam, marking a histori...
Entertainment
LA Dodgers sign top Korean high school pitching prospect Jang Hyun-seok
The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed South Korean high school pitching prospect Jang Hyun-seok. The signing: Jang’s agency, Leeco Sport...
Chandler Treon
Women in Taiwan Are Now Earning Up to $9,500 a Month as Gaming Partners
There is an emerging career for female students and young graduates who want to tap into Taiwan’s growing gaming industry. Unique profession...
Instagram
Playing Mahjong May Reduce Depression, Study Finds
Mahjong is no longer just a means to teach crazy rich Asian mothers that prejudice can cost you your child’s happiness. As it turns ou...
Carl Samson
Sports
Malaysian Skater Facing Cyberbullying Gets Encouraging Letter From Legend Tony Hawk
Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk recently expressed his support to a Malaysian skater who received brutal online abuse from critics over her...
Korean Football Star Avoids Military Service After Winning Gold at the Asian Games
South Korean football superstar Son Heung-min burst into tears after his country defeated Japan 2-1 in the Asian Games football final. The v...
Indonesia’s Asian Games Opening Was Absolutely Spectacular
For about a week now, Indonesia has been doing a magnificent job hosting the Asian Games, the continent’s biggest sporting event held every ...
Japanese Basketball Players Sent Home From Asian Games After Getting Prostitutes in Indonesia
Four Japanese basketball players embroiled in a prostitution scandal while participating in the Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia have been ...
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