New Zealand to review athletes' mental health support after Podmore death
NZ's cycling federation said it would review its mental health support for athletes following the sudden death of Olympian Olivia Podmore.
Tue Aug 10 2021
Nauraj among 24 to attend World Athletics coaching course
High jumper Nauraj Singh, who competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics, is among 24 participants who will attend the World Athletics Level 1 Coaches Education and Certification System (CECS) virtual course.
Mon Aug 02 2021
Mohamad Ridzuan wins silver medal in 100m T36 event at World meet
The 2016 Rio Olympics gold medalist only managed to win the silver medal by clocking 12.15 seconds to equal his season best timing in the meet held at London Stadium in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Sun Jul 23 2017
Lee Chong Wei suffers another defeat to Lin Dan
National badminton champion Datuk Lee Chong Wei suffered another defeat at the hands of Lin Dan and failed to advance to the final of Badminton Asia Championships.
Sat Apr 29 2017
Pocket Rocketman wins Malaysia's maiden gold medal At World Championships
The 2016 Rio Olympics bronze medallist, however, faced a nail-biting competition against five other riders before crossing the finishing line to claim the gold in the race.
Thu Apr 13 2017
Ghosts of Rio's Olympics
Less than six month after Rio de Janeiro hosted the first-ever Olympics in South America, game venues sit idle and already in disrepair.
Wed Feb 15 2017
Olympics: Chinese swimmer banned two years for doping
The 18-year-old tested positive for hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic, on August 8, the same day she took part in the women's 100m butterfly final, finishing fourth.
Mon Dec 12 2016
Adidas profits leap higher but Reebok overhaul to cost 150 jobs
The Adidas group confirmed its improved outlook for the year, bolstered by high-profile sponsorships during the Euro 2016 football tournament, Rio Olympics and collaborations with big names.
Thu Nov 03 2016
Brazilian prosecutors file Olympics terrorism charges
Brazilian prosecutors filed terrorism charges Friday against eight people accused of plotting attacks and recruiting followers ahead of the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro last month.
Fri Sep 16 2016
BAM keeps mum on reshuffle of coaching staff
The matter will only be announced during the BAM incentives ceremony for Rio Olympics Games medalists on Saturday.
Thu Sep 15 2016
Incentives can spur fighting spirit of national athletes
Giving out incentives and rewards to national heroes is the right move towards the development of the nation's sports.
Wed Sep 14 2016
Proposed 11-point system good for senior players - Chong Wei
Chong Wei said senior players like himself and his arch rival Lin Dan had the ability to control a match and can use the system to their advantage.
Tue Sep 13 2016
Doubles player Wee Kiong gets RM100,000 incentive from Sabah government
Tan Wee Kiong has received a RM100,000 incentive from the Sabah government and private agencies for his silver medal win at the Rio Olympics.
Mon Aug 29 2016
Federer plans January return in Australia
The record 17-times grand slam singles winner announced last month that he would be missing the Rio Olympics, the U.S. Open and the remainder of the 2016 schedule.
Thu Aug 25 2016
Chong Wei confident Malaysia will win gold in Tokyo
Datuk Lee Chong Wei says the success of the national contingent at the Rio Olympics proved all athletes were capable of winning medals.
Wed Aug 24 2016