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 ...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — In a rare fusion of diplomacy, sport, and politics, a team of Kazakhstan’s top chess grandmasters faced representatives of the British Parliament in a landmark exhibition match held inside the halls of Westminster. According to the Kazakhstan Chess Federation, this was the first-ever chess game hosted at such a high...
BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) — Iraq has won a seat in the Executive Office of the Asian Air Sports Federation, in a development hailed as a significant milestone for the country’s growing presence in international sporting arenas. The Iraqi National Olympic Committee announced the achievement on Wednesday, confirming that Harith Al-Kinani, President o...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — While more countries are ramping up efforts to host squash tournaments ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, Malaysia is struggling to raise funds to stage competitions, reports Timesport. This comes as a surprise for a nation that has produced an eight-time world champion in Nicol David, along with sev...
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran capped its Asian qualifying campaign with a commanding 3‑0 win over winless DPR Korea at Tehran’s Azadi Stadium, sealing a first-place finish in Group A with 23 points—two clear of Uzbekistan—and confirming its spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match took a decisive turn in the 66th minute when […]...
