Global anti-doping agency lifts Thai flag ban at tournaments

  THAI ATHLETES rejoiced at the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) removing the country from a list of countries not complying with its rules which had led to a ban on flying the Thai flag at international tournaments, TV Channel 7 said this evening (Feb. 3). Sports Authority of Thailand Governor Kongsak Yodmanee said the one-year …

Call to fire Sports Authority Governor over Thai flag ban

By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha was today (Dec. 25) suggested by an opposition MP to dismiss Sports Authority of Thailand Governor Kongsak Yodmanee for having failed to comply with the rules of the World Anti-Doping Agency which is currently banning the Thai flag during international tournaments. Pheu Thai MP Jirayu Huangsap called …

Prawit blamed for Thai flag ban at world badminton final

  By Thai Newsroom Reporters DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER Prawit Wongsuwan was today (Dec. 20) held responsible for Thailand having been banned from flying its flag during a world badminton tournament which Thai athletes have won. Move Forward MP Suttawan Suban na Ayutthaya in her Facebook post blamed Prawit, who concurrently chairs the National Olympic Committee …

NBT2HD TV channel will show every Euro 2020 match live

  THE state-run NBT2HD TV channel will show every Euro 2020 game live, as the tournament is being broadcast locally under the "Returning happiness to Thais for them to watch Euro 2020”theme, NNT said. Prime Minister’s Office Minister Anucha Nakasai said on Friday that the US$10 million (310 million baht) broadcast rights for the European …

PM orders relevant agencies to prevent Euro 2020 gambling

THE Government’s Deputy Spokesperson, Traisulee Traisaranakul revealed today (June 3) that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha is concerned about people gambling during the football event “Euro 2020” and stressed the Police Department, the Ministry of a Digital Economy and Society and related authorities, must tackle violators such as online gambling websites and prosecute the agents, NNT …

Euro 2020 broadcasts live on NBT2HD channel tonight

GOVERNMENT ensures football fans are able to watch UEFA’s 2020 European Football Championship matches live on NBT2HD, NNT said this evening (June 11). Prime Minister’s Office Minister Anucha Nakasai, today confirmed government support of live broadcasts of UEFA European Football Championship matches between June 11 and July 11, 2021. Minister Anucha said the government will …

Japan thrash Myanmar after protests on and off pitch

By Andrew McKirdy, Yahoo! sports  JAPAN thrashed Myanmar 10-0 on today (May 28) to cruise into the third round of Asian World Cup qualifying, after protesters had raised anti-junta three-fingered salutes on and off the pitch. Around 70 protesters gathered before kick-off outside the stadium in Chiba, near Tokyo, carrying pictures of detained Myanmar leader …

Canadian boxer’s action turns into a big issue

STEPS are being taken to resolve the issue of Canadian boxer Dave Leduc, a Lethwei fighter who is the current WLC Cruiserweight World Champion, continuously challenging and provoking Thai middleweight kickboxer Sombat Banchamek, more commonly known as Buakaw Banchamek, to a match, Sanook.com said today (May 9). The 29-year-old Canadian boxer tried to provoke Sombat …

‘Blood on your hands’: Slater slams Australian PM over India travel ban

  By Reuters, published by Channel NewsAsai Melbourne - Former test opener and cricket commentator Michael Slater has pilloried the Australian government over its decision to ban citizens in Covid-ravaged India from returning home, saying Prime Minister Scott Morrison has "blood" on his hands. Australian residents and citizens are banned from entering the country within …

Bangkok to host ‘Longboard Dance Thailand 2021’

AS skateboard riding is a very popular sport at present, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) joined hands with le coq sportif Thailand, to hold "Longboard Dance Thailand 2021," NNT said today (March 24, 2021). BMA spokesperson, Pol. Capt. Pongsakorn Kwanmuang together with President of Thailand Longboard Freestyle Dancing Association Mr. Attarapon Ketdee and ICC International …

Tiger Woods had a rod inserted in his leg during an emergency surgery after a high-speed crash

By Madeline Holcombe, Stella Chan and Cheri Mossburg, CNN Los Angeles - Golf legend Tiger Woods' lengthy emergency surgery following his one-vehicle rollover crash required the insertion of a rod, screws and pins to stabilize his leg, according to a statement on his Twitter account. Woods was "awake, responsive, and recovering," after the surgery at …

Tokyo Olympics 2021: Singing banned at ‘COVID Games’

Singing and chanting will be banned at this year’s rescheduled Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics as part of a series of drastic rule changes to try and ensure the Games can go ahead safely during the global pandemic. Instead of yelling, anyone who attends the Games — including athletes — will be under strict orders to limit any …

Sports fans rejoice as football and golf to resume

Sports tournaments and beauty contests will resume in Thailand this year after a ruling by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration. However, disease control measures will be applied, including 14-day quarantine. CCSA spokesman Taweesilp Visanuyothin said authorities have proved efficient at Covid-19 control at three international badminton tournaments this month. The CCSA decided on Friday …

Marin claims back-to-back badminton titles in Bangkok

REIGNING Olympic badminton champion Carolina Marin on Sunday claimed her second Thailand Open title in a fortnight against the same opponent — women's singles top seed Tai Tzu-ying. Thailand is hosting three consecutive badminton tournaments in a bio-secure coronavirus bubble, without spectators. Former world champion Marin, 27, went into Sunday's Toyota Thailand Open final without losing …