Pramono says he wants city to become world-class sports tourism destination JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung supports the plan of Indonesia to host Olympics 2036, Berita Jakarta reports. Pramono expressed his backing for the event while attending the Indonesian Olympic Committee Members Meeting 2025. During the meeti...
Qatar Foundation pledges support for new training centers to empower women in sports DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Qatar will support Bangladesh in developing dedicated sports facilities for women athletes, a move aimed at addressing critical infrastructure gaps and promoting greater inclusion in professional sports. The Qatar Foundation made th...
Race to feature runners from 44 countries, $100,000 in prizes, and route through key city landmarks BASRA, Iraq (MNTV) – Southern Iraq’s Basra Governorate is preparing to host its first-ever international half marathon this Friday, with more than 143 international athletes and hundreds of local runners set to participate in a landmark sporting...
Record-breaking performance by young Kazakh players includes clean sweep by 8-year-old prodigy Alisha Bisaliyeva ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Young chess players from Kazakhstan won a record 10 gold and 4 bronze medals at the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship for juniors, held on the Greek island of Rhodes. The event, organized by FIDE, ...
Badminton and tennis players voice concerns over court sharing and rising costs KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — The rapid rise of pickleball in Malaysia is sparking a clash with the country’s long-established racquet sports community, particularly badminton and tennis players, who are unhappy with its impact on shared facilities, Bernama...
Hakimi’s brilliance propels PSG to Champions League semi finals despite second-leg loss PARIS (MNTV) – Moroccan Muslim football star Achraf Hakimi continues to demonstrate his brilliance on the field, playing a pivotal role in leading Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to the UEFA Champions League semi finals. Despite a 3-2 loss in the sec...
Street is home to historical theatres, art galleries, and music venues alongside flagship stores of major Turkish brands and global retailers ISTANBUL, Turkiye (MNTV) – Turkish metropolis Istanbul’s iconic Istiklal Street welcomed more than 90 million visitors in 2024, reaffirming its place as the most visited and vibrant commercial hub. Locat...
Top-ranked Asian beach volleyball duo set for showdown with Iran after flawless run in Thailand DOHA, Qatar (MNTV) – Qatar’s premier beach volleyball team, Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan, advanced to the semi-finals of the AVC Beach Tour Samila Open in Thailand after maintaining an unblemished record throughout the tournament. The Tokyo 2020...
The winger shares his painful experiences and his decision to move to Morocco after his career AMSTERDAM (MNTV) – In an extensive interview with NU.nl, Bilal Ould-Chikh, a prominent Muslim footballer, recalled some shocking abuse that came his way this season. The FC Volendam winger alleged that he was called a “Cancer Muslim.” Pairing ...
Tajik capital to mark Capital City Day on April 19 with sports, cultural events and major international race DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (MNTV) – Dushanbe will celebrate Capital City Day on April 19 with a series of sports and cultural events, highlighted by the city’s flagship Dushanbe International Half-Marathon, which is expected to draw both loca...
