The Taliban’s love for cricket, and ICC’s dilemma
The armed group made some compromises and threw its weight behind the Afghan cricket team, leaving the International Cricket Council in a tight spot.
Kashmir students who cheered for Pakistan booked under terror law
Police in Indian-administered Kashmir has filed criminal cases under a stringent anti-terror law against the students of two medical colleges in the region for celebrating Pakistan’s victory against India in the T20 World Cup.
Russian World Cup Stadium Strives To Avoid White Elephant Status
Saransk Football Club’s last three home games attracted fewer than 250 fans, a quarter of the crowd allowed under Russia’s coronavirus restrictions.
Iranian wrestlers win two silver medals in world C’ships Mon.
On the second day of the 2021 World Wrestling Championships underway in Norway, the two silver medals were added to Iran's tally.
China seeks support of Japan to run Beijing Olympics amid pandemic
China asked Thursday for the cooperation of Japan, the host of this summer's Tokyo Olympics, to run the Beijing Games safely, a day after a decision was made that no spectators from overseas can attend them amid the pandemic.
European Club Association slams FIFA’s plan for biennal world cups as ‘destructive’
European clubs joined forces on Friday to rebuke FIFA's plans for biennial World Cups, warning of a destructive impact on football.
Iran becomes runner-up in Asian female student chess
The online chess competitions of female students of Asian universities ended, and Iran, with two silver and bronze medals, managed to become runners-up in the competitions.
Tokyo Games draw final curtain after COVID-19 adversity
The Tokyo Paralympics closed Sunday night after nearly two weeks of competition among athletes with impairments from around the world, bringing down the final curtain on the Summer Games, held despite many challenges stemming from the coronavirus.
Amiri wins Iran’s 10th gold at Paralympics 2020
On Friday, Javelin thrower Hamed Amiri won Iran’s 10th gold medal in the 2020 Paralympic Games, creating a record in this field.
Australia offers visas as Afghan Paralympians contemplate next steps
An Afghan pair who managed to make it to the Tokyo Paralympics despite the confusion arising from the Taliban's return to power has been granted humanitarian visas by Australia, a lawyer involved in their evacuation said Wednesday.
