Asian Games

South Korea's extra-time win keeps alive Son’s gold medal hopes

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 - 04:20 GMT

With so much riding on that penalty, Son was unable to watch the unfolding drama.

Japan swim queen Ikee scoops record sixth Asian Games gold

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 - 10:10 GMT

Japan's golden girl Rikako Ikee stormed to a record sixth Asian Games swimming title on Friday, marking a handful of other firsts for good measure.

Japan swim queen Ikee sweeps to fifth Asian Games gold

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 - 01:09 GMT

Japan's golden girl Rikako Ikee created a slice of history while Singapore's Olympic swim champion Joseph Schooling edged a nail-biter in the 50m butterfly at the Asian Games on Thursday.

Two Koreas march together as Asian Games burst into life

Sun, 19 Aug 2018 - 01:03 GMT

North and South Korea marched together in a stirring display of unity as the Asian Games, one of the world's biggest sports events, opened in a blaze of colour in Jakarta on Saturday.

Five swimmers set to make a splash at the Asian Games

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 - 06:06 GMT

Five athletes who could light up the Asian Games swimming competition, which begins on Sunday in Jakarta:

Northern soul: United Korea smash hosts in Asian hoops

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 - 04:00 GMT

"We haven't had a lot of time to work on our team chemistry but we speak the same language and we are all on the same page," Korean coach Lee Moon-kyu said.

Indonesia set one week out from 2018 Asian Games

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 - 03:00 GMT

Indonesia has set aside worries about terrorism, street crime and Jakarta's notorious traffic, saying it is ready to roll for the Asian Games in a week's time.

Sanctions-hit Philippines to send Asian Games team after all

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 - 03:00 GMT

The Philippines said Sunday it would send a men's basketball team to the Asian Games in Indonesia, just days after abruptly pulling out in the wake of an on-court brawl with Australia at a World Cup qualifier.

Iraq withdrawal prompts partial redraw for Asian Games

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 - 03:00 GMT

The United Arab Emirates will face China, East Timor and Syria at this month's Asian Games after the Asian Football Confederation conducted a partial redraw of the football competition on Friday following Iraq's late withdrawal.

Iraq withdraw from Asian Games football tournament

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 - 11:25 GMT

The decision will leave officials needing to address an imbalance in the opening phase of the tournament.

Philippines pulls out of Asian Games in row over brawl

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 - 06:06 GMT

The Philippines national basketball team said Friday it has pulled out of the Asian Games as it prepares to appeal sanctions handed down over a nasty on-court brawl with Australia at a World Cup qualifier.

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