The Korea Football Association (KFA) will hire a temporary head coach for the men's national team through open recruitment and has formed an election committee to oversee the presidential election. Both positions became vacant after South Korea's World Cup exit, with new rules allowing up to six months for the presidential election.
India's senior men's cricket selection committee, chaired by Ajit Agarkar, will soon pick the squad for the two-Test tour of Sri Lanka starting August 15. The selectors await clarity on all-rounder Washington Sundar's hamstring injury, which could impact his inclusion.
Wong's resignation from Legco, following his arrest for suspected drink-driving and a hit-and-run, is deemed appropriate for the administration and legislature. Experts suggest the loss of his seat will not significantly impact legislative operations.
The Saudi Football Federation announced the formation of its election committee for the upcoming board of directors elections. Meanwhile, transfer news is active with Al-Nassr receiving an offer for Salem Al-Najdi and Al-Hilal considering offers for Malcom and Marcos Leonardo.
Congress MP Manish Tewari expressed his disappointment after being overlooked for new roles in Punjab Congress's election committees and working presidents appointments. He took to X, questioning the insecurities of individuals and institutions, while stating his long-standing commitment to the party.
Following their T20 World Cup semi-final exit, India announced their women's squad for the 2026 Asian Games, led by Harmanpreet Kaur. The men's squad will be captained by Shreyas Iyer. Both teams aim to defend their gold medals from the previous edition.
South Korea's National Election Commission's fact-finding committee recommended a criminal probe into its former chief and other officials over systemic failures causing ballot shortages in recent local elections. The committee called for a sweeping overhaul of the NEC.
Seoul: A fact-finding committee investigating ballot shortages in recent local elections has called for a criminal probe into the former chief of the National Election Commission (NEC), citing a "total failure" in election management. The committee also recommended a sweeping overhaul of the NEC.
South Korea's election committee has formed a truth investigation panel to probe a ballot shortage incident during local elections. The panel aims to objectively investigate the full scope of the event, hold responsible parties accountable, and propose reforms to prevent future breaches of electoral integrity.
Protesters, including Korean history instructor Jeon Han-gil, are demonstrating for the second day at the National Election Commission (NEC) in Gwacheon, demanding the nullification of the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections due to alleged ballot shortages. They are blocking vehicles and demanding the punishment of NEC Chairman Noh Tae-ak.
Suryakumar Yadav's T20I captaincy is under scrutiny due to poor form. The selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar and with coach Gautam Gambhir's input, is reportedly divided on his successor, with Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson being considered.
India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav faces scrutiny over his form and captaincy. The selection committee is set to discuss his future, with potential successors like Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson being considered.
Democratic Party's Chung Chun-rae will chair the final election committee meeting today, urging final voter turnout. He will then monitor exit poll and vote counting results from the National Assembly.
The Democratic Party's election committee chief urged candidates to use positive messages and avoid negative remarks. He also stated a conservative outlook on Seoul's election landscape, preparing for the worst-case scenario.
India's selection committee meets May 19 to pick squads for Afghanistan series & discuss 2027 ODI World Cup. Fitness & form are key, with futures of Kohli, Rohit, and Jadeja under scrutiny. Hardik Pandya's bowling workload and Nitish Kumar Reddy's development are also on the agenda.
Indian boxing faces administrative chaos as the Sports Authority of India (SAI) halts selection trials for upcoming Commonwealth and Asian Games. A dispute over transparency in evaluation criteria, selection committees, and coach appointments has stalled preparations. Boxers who excelled in the unrecognised COAS Cup are now seeking legal recourse for a fair chance.
Cricketing circles mourn the loss of Amanpreet Singh Gill, a former Punjab fast bowler and Kings XI Punjab player. He passed away at 36. Yuvraj Singh remembered him as a quiet, hardworking cricketer. Gill also served on Punjab's senior selection committee. His contributions to the game and his presence are deeply missed. The cause of death remains undisclosed.
Cricketing circles mourn the loss of Amanpreet Singh Gill, a former Punjab fast bowler and Kings XI Punjab player. He passed away at 36. Yuvraj Singh remembered him as a quiet, hardworking cricketer. Gill also served on Punjab's senior selection committee. His contributions to the game and his presence are deeply missed. The cause of death remains undisclosed.
Cricketing circles mourn the loss of Amanpreet Singh Gill, a former Punjab fast bowler and Kings XI Punjab player. He passed away at 36. Yuvraj Singh remembered him as a quiet, hardworking cricketer. Gill also served on Punjab's senior selection committee. His contributions to the game and his presence are deeply missed. The cause of death remains undisclosed.
