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The political meaning of football: From Salazar’s playbook to Iran's stadiums

Written by Reza Talebi

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Kendo 101: A beginner’s guide to Japanese sword fighting

Written by Jo Carter

24 May 2025

The last masters of Afro-Colombian machete fencing fight to save their tradition

Written by Rowan Glass

19 April 2025

Haris Pardede: Trailblazing football reporting in Indonesia

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23 March 2025

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Controversy ensues in Mongolia after the government lifts the ban on springtime horse racing

Child jockeys will now have to race in freezing cold and on slippery roads

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

5 February 2025

Azerbaijan's Gymnastics Federation tainted by abuse accusations

At least four coaches have been disciplined over accusations of physical and psychological abuse against athletes

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

21 January 2025

Togolese expert Kofi Sika Latzoo explains the video game industry's impact on the African economy

The video game market in Africa is estimated to be worth 2.14 billion US dollars in 2024.

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Jean-Christophe Brunet

15 November 2024

Hostile hosts in African football: The Nigeria versus Libya scandal

Growing discussions around unethical host practices during AFCON events.

Written by Adesewa Olofinko

14 November 2024

Influx of student bike riders from Zhengzhou to Kaifeng overwhelm Chinese authorities

What began as a tourism tool, devolved into a free speech issue

Written by Oiwan Lam

12 November 2024

This Kenyan entrepreneur cycled through 7 states in India to tackle racism

'When a Black man is attacked because of his skin color, it's not an attack on one individual but an attack on entire Africa'

Written by Bird

26 October 2024

Homecoming of a trailblazer: Sagorika's journey as a women's football star in Bangladesh

She overcame resistance from family and neighbours to shine on the football field

Written by Bijoy

16 October 2024

A venue debacle at cricket's Caribbean Premier League shines a spotlight on how ‘the biggest party in sport’ is run

'Bizarre,' 'ridiculous and crazy'

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

7 October 2024

Taiwan's ‘Iron Man of Asia’ is brought back into the limelight in a new documentary film

He was the first Taiwanese athlete to win a silver medal

Written by Filip Noubel

26 September 2024

Who is Iron Biby, the athlete making Burkina Faso proud?

The weight lifter was recently named the world's strongest man

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Jean-Christophe Brunet

20 September 2024

Africa’s triumphs and trials at the 2024 Paralympic Games

Celebrating historic African moments at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games

Written by Richard Wanjohi, Guest Contributor

20 September 2024

Paralympics ceremony in Syria faces backlash and censorship amid accusations of paganism

A Paralympics ceremony in Syria is shut down amid accusations of paganism

Written by Rami Alhames

10 September 2024

Séverin Ayao Kansa: Togo’s only chance of success at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games

For 11 days, 4,400 athletes from 182 countries will compete in 22 sports disciplines

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Laura

29 August 2024

Central Asians display unprecedented regional solidarity at the Paris Olympics

It gave off extended family vibes

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

27 August 2024

What happened to Nigeria at the Paris Olympics?

Nigerians are disappointed about their country's performance at the Summer Olympics

Written by Guest Contributor

21 August 2024

Meet the US boxer who laid the foundation of boxing in Uzbekistan

Sydney Jackson coached children in Tashkent for 45 years

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

19 August 2024

Some historic moments for Africa at the 2024 Olympic Games

Top seven standout achievements for African athletes in Paris

Written by Zita Zage

19 August 2024

Taiwan embraces Olympic gold medal boxer Lin Yu-ting amid unwarranted gender controversy

Lin has been crowned the "daughter of Taiwan"

Written by Oiwan Lam

14 August 2024

Rare Olympic Games coverage opportunity for African journalists: An interview with Daniel Dodjagni

Togolese athletes don't train in adequate conditions

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Laura

12 August 2024

African journalist perspectives on 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Not all athletes have the same training conditions

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Laura

12 August 2024

Can Hong Kong's achievement in the Olympics revive the city's spirit?

HK athletes must rely on the government for resources

Written by Oiwan Lam

8 August 2024

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