Meite Siaka, a senior tax official and deputy mayor in Ivory Coast, is also the founding president of the Ivorian Federation of Chinese Martial Arts (FIAMC). He attributes the sport's popularity to Bruce Lee films and local television, resonating with working-class youth.
Singer-songwriter Syd Bennett, formerly of Odd Future and The Internet, discusses her new solo album 'Beard,' which she considers her 'first really me album.' Having found contentment through homeownership and creative control, Bennett prioritizes personal fulfillment over external validation.
Sri Lanka Cricket announced India's two-match Test series in Sri Lanka for August 2024, part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27. Matches will be in Galle and Colombo, marking India's first Test tour there since 2017, with both teams seeking valuable WTC points.
Hong Kong's 15 private sports clubs must pay a significant land premium or open to the public upon lease expiry. Authorities confirmed the new terms, ending long-standing concessions for exclusive clubs occupying prime public land.
The Greens and David Pocock support a parliamentary inquiry into fossil fuel industry's influence in schools and sports via sponsorships, as exposed by Comms Declare's report highlighting 260+ programs potentially 'petro-grooming' children.
NRW Interior Minister Herbert Reul wants to hold football clubs more accountable for combating violence in stadiums. He criticized clubs for being too hesitant due to fear of their own ultras and suggested legal measures with penalties for clubs if legal proceedings are too lengthy. Reul rejected the idea of clubs financially contributing to security costs, stating it's a state responsibility.
Kieran McKenna is leaving Ipswich Town FC after a successful tenure, prioritizing his young family over career advancement. His departure, despite the club's promotion, marks the end of a highly successful period for both McKenna and the club.
Kieran McKenna is leaving Ipswich Town after a successful tenure, citing a need for a break and to prioritize his young family. Despite his stock being high and Ipswich in a strong position, the 40-year-old coach chose to step away, leaving a legacy of community connection and dazzling football.
Patrons of the Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy (HKGTA) have filed complaints with the Consumer Council and threatened legal action over Rosewood Hotel Group's plan to change operations at its clubhouse in Central, despite Rosewood's announced refinements.
Intisar Shanib has been appointed president of Libya's Darnes Sports Club, becoming the first woman to hold the position. Her unopposed election is seen as a significant achievement for women in Libya, with a focus on club development and youth programs.
Plymouth Argyle has defended its decision to significantly reduce the women's team budget and not renew player contracts, citing financial sustainability and administrative changes in women's football. The club acknowledged concerns over the communication method after players condemned the email as "cold, impersonal and lacking empathy."
Wales head coach Craig Bellamy has rejected offers from club sides, including potential roles at Burnley and Celtic, to remain committed to leading his country at Euro 2028. The FAW is confident he will see out his contract, which runs until the end of the tournament.
Pep Guardiola is leaving Manchester City after 10 years, expressing trust in the club's conduct despite 115 Premier League financial charges. He will become an ambassador for City Football Group after a break from coaching.
Antalya, its mild climate, year-round training conditions, and high-standard facilities attract European sports clubs, particularly for winter training camps. Dutch and English weightlifting clubs are currently training in Manavgat, benefiting from the combination of professional facilities and holiday opportunities.
Over 70 parents accuse James 'Jay' Austin, owner of girls' football club Red Star Lionesses, of fraudulently taking over £28,000 for non-existent tournaments, kits, and sessions with Women's Super League players. Austin, with two prior fraud convictions, denies all allegations, citing a civil matter. Investigations by Greater Manchester police and the Football Association are underway.
13 ISL clubs propose retaining commercialisation responsibilities, sharing ISL entity ownership (90% clubs, 10% AIFF), and reduced payment to Genius Sports, currently bidding Rs 64 crore/year for 20 years.
The merger of HKGTA's Town Club with Carlyle & Co has been postponed by two months due to opposition from some members
A recent study showed millions are put off by early experiences of physical education. But sport can bring camaraderie and joyThere is a disconnect between the proliferation of reports recommending we should be more active and actual levels of activity, that are scarcely budging. Sports councils, health bodies, charities and thinktanks are piling up the evidence that sport and physical activity help us live healthier, happier lives, improve academic attainment at school and productivity at work, connect our communities and help prevent crime and reoffending. Why can’t we turn this into reality?Reports often call for better coordination, including the recent House of Commons inquiry Game On: Community and School Sport. But sport and physical activity remains poorly linked among schools, sports clubs, community organisations, parks and playgrounds. In an era of superintelligence and rockets flying around the moon, surely we could do better? Continue reading...
An exclusive Hong Kong sports club will press ahead with an imminent change of operator for its Central clubhouse despite objections by some of its members about unfair access and incompatibility of their client profiles, the South China Morning Post has learned. The controversy began about a fortnight ago after private members’ club Carlyle & Co announced it would take over the operation of the Central clubhouse of the Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy (HKGTA). Some HKGTA members told the SCMP...
Ted Turner created CNN in 1980, revolutionising the way America, and the world, got their news, and then went on to become one of the most prominent business leaders and philanthropists of his era. A brash risk taker, Turner – whose death aged 87 was announced on Wednesday – helped reshape the television industry in the late 20th century. He also made a name for himself with spectacular business deals, his ownership of professional sports clubs, a marriage to actress Jane Fonda, his leadership...
While professional snooker enjoys a boom with record participation, rising prize money and exciting new talent reaching the World Championship semi-finals, the sport's grassroots face a crisis. The Rileys chain has collapsed from 165 clubs to just 15, and weekly player numbers dropped from 112,600 to 47,700 between 2005-2014. High rents, pandemic impact, reduced junior engagement and competition from pool and social media have all contributed. However, signs of revival emerge as diversified clubs like Manchester's Club 200 and Leeds' Northern Snooker Centre thrive by adding pool, darts and modern facilities.
Chelsea Women's team will play all Women's Super League matches at Stamford Bridge from next season, ending a nine-year stay at Kingsmeadow in Kingston upon Thames. The 41,000-seat stadium becomes their permanent home after CEO Aki Mandhar made it a target since joining in September 2024. The move reflects the club's ambition to become the world's leading women's sports club, with the final Kingsmeadow game played on 6 April against Tottenham.
