South-East Asia
Singapore extends F1 race deal
Organisers of the Singapore Grand Prix have signed a four-year extension to their hosting rights deal with the Formula One motor-racing series.
Thailand seals MotoGP deal, set for WSBK contract extension
Thailand today (Thursday) sealed its place as a new addition to the MotoGP calendar for the 2018 season as it was revealed that it is also set to extend its race contract for fellow motorcycling series the World Superbike Championship (WSBK).
Thailand set to seal MotoGP race deal
Thailand is poised to join the MotoGP calendar in 2018 with a three-year race deal set to be signed later this week.
Philippines u-turn on 2019 SEA Games
The 2019 Southeast Asian Games is set to take place in the Philippines after all, with the country’s President, Rodrigo Duterte, reportedly having had a change of heart over his earlier decision to withdraw the state’s financial support for the multi-sport event.
Indonesian Masters elevated to season-ending status on Asian Tour
The Indonesian Masters has today (Thursday) been confirmed as the new season-ending event for the 2017 season of golf’s Asian Tour.
Singapore to debut Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific golf championship
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews (R&A) has teamed up with the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) to launch a new women’s amateur event in the Asia-Pacific region.
Philippine Olympic Committee to appeal Duterte’s decision on SEA Games
Jose Cojuangco, the president of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), wants to hold a meeting with the country’s President, Rodrigo Duterte, in the hope of salvaging the hosting of the 2019 Southeast Asian Games.
Thailand withdraws from bidding race for 2023 Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that Thailand has withdrawn from the race to host the 2023 edition of the Asian Cup, leaving South Korea and China in contention to stage the national team event.
Dentsu to market Team Indonesia’s rights ahead of home Asian Games
The Dentsu Sports Asia (DSA) agency has agreed a four-year partnership with the Indonesian Olympic Committee (KOI) to market the organisation’s commercial rights as the country prepares to host the Asian Games multi-sport event next year.
Three nations in contention for 2023 Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that China, South Korea and Thailand are in contention to stage the Asian Cup national team tournament in 2023.
Indonesia seeks to lead 2034 World Cup bid
Joko Driyono, acting secretary general of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI), has said the body is seeking to lead a Southeast Asian bid for the 2034 edition of the Fifa World Cup.
Sports Authority of Thailand claims MotoGP race deal
ITTF’s continental strategy bears fruit as Junior Worlds head to Australia, Thailand
Malaysia remains in Commonwealth Games contention amid exit claims
The secret fan | ONE Championship ‘Dynasty of heroes’, Singapore
Fan engagement consultant Mark Bradley visits Singapore to experience the razzmatazz of ONE Championship.