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Anak Muda MADANI Kedah is launching international sports competitions in Langkawi to boost tourism. The initiative includes a push bike championship involving 12 nations, with Japan already confirming participation.
New Zealand has confirmed participation in next month's FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland, following France's commitment. The decision comes as UEFA maintains its boycott threat against FIFA over a governance dispute involving President Gianni Infantino.
Mexico and Argentina have backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he faces mounting pressure over a scrapped World Cup commercial rights proposal. The support from major football nations underscores deepening divisions within global football governance.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election prospects have darkened after Serbia, Sweden and Wales withdrew support over a failed private equity World Cup stake proposal. Five potential successors are now circulating among football's governing bodies.
Syarulniza Abdul Jamil from Labuan has earned a bronze medal at the Russian Open Championship 2026 in Sochi, competing in the Senior Women's Individual Kumite Under-61kg category against international opponents.
Arkady Dvorkovich, Russian president of the International Chess Federation, has suspended his operational duties following his inclusion in the EU's latest sanctions package linked to Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Australia's new rugby coach Les Kiss has signalled he will consider selecting overseas-based players for the Wallabies if it strengthens their World Cup prospects, departing from predecessor Joe Schmidt's more cautious approach.
Spain's national football team is returning to Madrid as World Cup champions following their victory over Argentina. Hundreds of thousands of fans are expected to greet the squad during celebrations featuring a royal reception and open-top bus parade through the capital.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has commended the national football team's exceptional unity and character as the squad prepares for Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina.
Human rights advocates have criticised FIFA's claim that the expanded 48-team World Cup was the most inclusive ever, citing restrictive US visa policies that prevented thousands of international fans and workers from entering the country.