By Mushfiq Ahmed KARACHI, Pakistan (MNTV) — The number of Pakistani players holding FIDE (International Chess Federation) rankings has skyrocketed over the past three years, rising from just 500 to nearly 5,000, according to Hanif Qureshi, President of Chess Federation Pakistan. Speaking to MNTV on the eve of World Chess Day, celebrated on Jul...
ABEOKUTA, Nigeria (MNTV) — Algerian hammer thrower Djaber Bar claimed his country’s first gold medal at the 3rd African Combined Athletics Championships (U18/U20), currently underway in the Nigerian city of Abeokuta from July 16 to 20. Bar, coached by Sadek Dahmane, delivered a standout performance in the men’s hammer throw, registering a rema...
NAKHON PATHOM, Thailand (MNTV) — Iran’s U16 men’s volleyball team clinched a dominant victory over Japan in straight sets, securing a place in the final of the 2025 Asian U16 Men’s Volleyball Championship. In a confident display, the Iranian squad overcame their East Asian rivals with set scores of 25-20, 25-22, and 25-19. The win […]...
DOHA, Qatar (MNTV) — The Aspire Summer Camp 2025 has officially commenced in Doha, offering a dynamic blend of sports, learning, and recreational activities aimed at enriching the summer experiences of children aged 6 to 12. Organized by the Aspire Zone Foundation, the camp runs five days a week at the Ladies Sports Hall from […]
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan’s XDS Astana Team delivered a strong performance in Stage 5 of the Tour of Qinghai Lake in China, with Eritrean rider Henok Mulubrhan finishing second in a tight photo finish. The 168.7-kilometer stage started in Qilian and ended with a bunch sprint in Gangcha, where Mulubrhan was edged out by […]...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — In a strategic move to elevate their presence on the global football stage, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan have formally submitted a joint bid to host the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The proposal highlights the countries’ shared investment in sports infrastructure, regional cooperation, and a growing legacy in internatio...
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) — The international equestrian endurance race known as The Gallops is set to make its debut in Central Asia this July, with the 2025 edition taking place around the high-altitude lake of Son-Kul in Kyrgyzstan’s Naryn region. Scheduled for July 19 to 27, Gallops 2025 will begin in the mountain village of […]...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – Malaysia Aquatics (MAS) has stepped up efforts to identify and recruit heritage swimmers to strengthen the national team, adopting strategies similar to those used by Singapore, Scoop Malaysia reports. MAS swimming chief Marilyn Chua said the governing body has been actively engaging with Malaysian citizen...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – Malaysia is encouraging other ASEAN member states to develop strategic plans to promote gender equality in sport, especially in leadership and coaching roles, reports TV BRICS. Malaysia’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Hannah Yeoh, highlighted that women currently make up less than 20% of certified co...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — Afghanistan has secured its first-ever gold medal at the Asian Muay Thai Championship, with national fighter Sayed Rohullah Mousawi defeating a top contender from Thailand in the 60 kg final. The historic win came at the 2025 IFMA Asian Championship in Vietnam, where Mousawi overcame intense pressure to clinch gold ...
