South Korea’s sports minister says the government will review the military service exemption for gold-medal winning athletes after public backlash to some controversial comments from winners at the Asian Games.
South Korean golfers trying to win Asian Games to be free from military duty
A gold medal for two South Korean golfers at the Asian Games would mean more than a chunk of metal to dangle around their necks.
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Yoga moves closer to Asian Games inclusion
Yoga has cleared the first hurdle for entry into the Asian Games. The Olympic Council of Asia’s executive board has approved yoga as a potential medal sport, pending confirmation from the general assembly.
IOA pushes yoga for inclusion in Asian, Olympic Games
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is actively advocating for the inclusion of yoga in the Asian Games, setting the stage for potential participation in future Olympic Games, particularly the 2036 edition, pending India’s bid approval.
China welcomes Taiwanese athletes at the Asian Games but they still can’t compete under their flag
Taiwan’s baseball team took the field Tuesday sporting caps and jerseys not with “T” for Taiwan, but “CT,” for Chinese Taipei.
2 Koreas meet for highest level talks in 5 years
By Hyung-Jin Kim and Foster Klug Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea’s presumptive No. 2 and other members of Pyongyang’s inner circle met with South Korean officials […]
Vietnam withdraws, so Indonesia wants to host 2019 Asian Games
By Niniek Karmini Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) – Indonesia has the will and the funds to stage the 2019 Asian Games, a government minister confirmed Sunday as regional organizers […]
IOC member says India running out of time
By C. Rajshekhar Rao AP Sports Writer NEW DELHI (AP) — A top Indian Olympic official says the suspended Indian Olympic Association is running out of time to clean up […]
Muslim female athletes shine at Asian Games
GUANGZHOU, China (AP) — Back home, the Pakistani women’s cricket team is unknown, especially compared with their illustrious male counterparts.