Extreme tourism allows ultra-wealthy to explore new frontiers
From Earth's tallest peaks to suborbital space, here are some of the other exploits that can be attempted.
Sat Jun 24 2023
Scholarship award saves Aaliyah's education, sports career
National coach, Hanifah Yoong Yin Fah is feeling ecstatic after his daughter Aaliyah Yoong, who is a national water skiing ace, need not forsake her dreams because of financial constraints.
Tue Dec 06 2022
Aaliyah receives scholarship worth RM1.1 million from Yayasan Sime Darby
Malaysian water skiing golden child and Asia's number one, Aaliyah Yoong Hanifah today received a scholarship worth RM1.1 million from Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD) to pursue her studies in Florida.
Mon Dec 05 2022
Aaliyah bags four gold medals in South Korea
National water skiing ace Aaliyah Yoong Hanifah ended her campaign at the IWWF Asian Waterski Championships in Chuncheon on Saturday with four golds.
Sun Aug 14 2022
Aaliyah Yoong sets three PBs, two Asian records
National water skiing athlete Aaliyah Yoong Hanifah has a stunning start in her preparations for the World Games next month.
Tue Jun 21 2022
Paralympics - Rising temperatures add to challenges for athletes and organisers in Beijing
The warm weather adds to the athletes' physical demands and also makes it considerably difficult for them to traverse the slopes.
Wed Mar 09 2022
Olympics Alpine skiing: Cold food riles Germany coach, US bring own pasta
The US team came prepared with camping food such as bags of pasta that just need hot water to make a meal.
Sun Feb 06 2022
Hannibal star Gaspard Ulliel dies at 37 after ski accident
His family confirmed the death -- which followed a skiing accident on Tuesday.
Thu Jan 20 2022
Yao Ming says he and Peng Shuai 'chatted merrily' at event last month
Basketball legend Yao Ming said Peng Shuai was in good spirits when they appeared at a cross-country skiing event last month in Shanghai.
Tue Jan 18 2022
Alpine skiing: Skiers concerned for Peng but will be at Beijing Olympics
They said the Peng situation had taken the joy away from the Feb. 4-20 Olympics while American skiers were tight-lipped.
Sat Dec 04 2021
Norway moves mountains to bring skiing to the people
With Oslo fighting its battle against the thermometer, is it really reasonable to transport tonnes of snow by truck?
Wed Feb 17 2021
UN: Skiing may not spread coronavirus but slopes still risky
As several European countries have suspended access to ski slopes, the World Health Organization said the risk of catching COVID-19 while skiing is likely minimal.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Malaysian explorers finish off North Pole expedition five days ahead of schedule
KE7B advisor Datuk Akmar Hisham Mohd Yusof said he was informed about the news by expedition head Muhammad Muqharabbin Mokhtarrudin or Qobin, 35, via a satellite telephone call last night.
Fri Apr 21 2017
At least four killed in avalanche at French skiing station
The incident occurred during a particularly busy time for French skiing destinations, with families flocking to the resorts during the school half-term holidays.
Mon Feb 13 2017
Motorsport: Schumacher junior to compete in Formula 4
Mick Schumacher, the son of seven-time Formula One world champion Michael, will appear in Formula 4 from April with Team van Amersfoort, the Dutch outfit announced on Monday.
Tue Mar 03 2015