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AFC Cup matches scheduled for Maldives hub postponed ‘until further notice’
The Asian Football Confederation has indefinitely postponed AFC Cup group matches set to take place in the Maldives after a new wave of COVID-19 cases across the continent. The AFC said…
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Gyms close in Singapore to manage resurgence of COVID-19
Along with imposing a 21-day quarantine on most inbound travellers, Singapore is closing gyms and fitness centres in response to a resurgence in COVID-19 cases. The news of a resurgence in…
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Peloton recalls treadmills in the US and UK after child’s death
Exercise media company Peloton has announced that it is recalling over 100,000 of its treadmills in the USA and UK following their alleged link to the death of a six-year-old child. The…
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Player Coronavirus infections sees suspension of Indian Premier League
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been suspended after an increase in COVID-19 cases among players. In a statement, the IPL said it had "unanimously decided" to postpone the…
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Hong Kong Rugby Union ‘confident’ that 2021 World Rugby Sevens Series will run with capacity crowds
Hong Kong Rugby Union Chief Executive Robbie McRobbie is confident that the Hong Kong edition of 2021 World Rugby Sevens Series tournament will go ahead with full-capacity crowds, despite…
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United Nations passes first ever Resolution on Global Drowning Prevention
The United Nations has this week passed its first ever Resolution on Global Drowning Prevention during the 75th session of the UN General Assembly. Brought to the United Nations by Ireland…
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Indian Premier League continues despite massive rise in COVID deaths
The Indian Premier League, usually the most-attended cricket league in the world, is continuing to be played in empty stadia despite the massive surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths across…
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Tokyo Olympic Games organisers’ latest playbook shows athletes will be tested daily for COVID-19
Athletes taking part in the upcoming Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games will be tested daily for COVID-19, but the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Games organisers have put…
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