By Iftikhar Gilani Cricket has always been more than a sport in South Asia. It is a theater of nationalism, a channel for diplomacy, and sometimes a surrogate for conflict. The latest confrontation around the T20 World Cup, however, has produced a new twist: an informal alignment between Pakistan and Bangladesh that has forced the […]
HONG KONG (MNTV) — The Maldives has secured a bronze medal in a men’s netball tournament at the Asia Cup men’s netball tournament, marking the first time the country’s men’s team has competed internationally and reached the podium. The Maldivian team claimed third place after defeating Japan in two matches, following early losses to Mala...
MUSCAT, Oman (MNTV) — Bahraini Paralympic athletes delivered a strong showing on the third day of the West Asia competitions, collecting a haul of medals in athletics while opening matches in boccia produced a series of convincing victories. In track and field events, Bahrain topped several podiums. Saad Saad claimed gold in the F32 shot [&hel...
PETALING JAYA, Malaysia (MNTV) – Cheats in Malaysian sport face real consequences, and that’s what sets the country apart from much of the rest of the world, says veteran sports integrity expert Alex Marshall, as quoted by The Star. Marshall, who was the former head of the International Cricket Council (ICC) anti-corruption unit, said Malaysia...
RABAT, Morocco (MNTV) — Morocco has positioned itself as a leading advocate for fairness and integrity in African football following disorder during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal, officials and analysts say. The January 18 final, intended as a showcase of African talent and unity, was overshadowed by disruptions that inc...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — The Middle East Sports Investment Forum concluded its second day in Riyadh with the announcement of multiple financing initiatives and strategic partnerships aimed at accelerating the growth of Saudi Arabia’s sports economy. Held at Kingdom Arena, the forum is being organized in partnership with the Ministry of In...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh have been crowned champions of the inaugural SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship, sealing the title with a dominant 14–2 victory over Maldives in Bangkok on Sunday. The win capped a near-perfect league-format campaign in which Bangladesh topped the seven-nation standings with 16 points from six matches. Bhuta...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh’s interim government has formally decided not to send its national cricket team to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup, citing “genuine security risks” amid a volatile political environment, a decision triggered by recent developments in Indian domestic cricket rather than broader diplomatic disputes. The...
RABAT, Morocco (MNTV) — Morocco has recorded more than €1 billion ($1.17 billion) in economic gains from hosting the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with international assessments describing the tournament as the most financially successful edition in the competition’s history. Beyond football, AFCON 2025 acted as a major economic catalyst...
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Saudi Arabia’s Hail region has secured a Guinness World Record after staging the world’s largest off-road production vehicle convoy. A total of 501 vehicles drove through the dunes of the Tuwaren area, around 42 kilometres northwest of Hail and surrounded by the Aja Mountains, surpassing the previous record of 449...
