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Asian Athletics Championships: Priyanka, Vikash on podium in 20km race-walk events

BANGKOK: Priyanka Goswami and Vikash Singh won silver and bronze medals in the women's and men's 20km race-walk events respectively on the final day of the Asian Athletics Championships here on Sunday.

The Times of India

Glimmer of hope for foot soldiers

There was encouraging news for Bangkok's pedestrians last week when the city governor announced that during the coming year there would be a major upgrade of pavements in the Big Mango. It was promised that some pavements might even become "walkable". Well, best of luck with that.

Bangkok Post

Athletics | I will start my 2024 season very late, says long jumper Sreeshankar

Lin Yu Tang's 8.40m jump at Asian Championships in Bangkok surprised M. Sreeshankar. Sreeshankar achieved Olympic qualification standard of 8.27m, and plans to open 2024 season late to recover from 2023 season. His warm-up preparation and adapting to warm weather helped him win Asian silver.

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Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar qualifies for 2024 Olympics

NEW DELHI: Star India long jumper Murali Sreeshankar qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday after bagging a silver medal in the Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok.

The Times of India

Superlek dominates Khalilov in ONE Fight Night 12 headliner

It was another wild event at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium on July 15. Just two fights went the distance at ONE Fight Night 12 as five performance bonuses were awarded to the night’s most impressive victors in Bangkok.

Bangkok Post

Collapsed road to reopen

A section of Luang Phaeng Road that was closed following the collapse of a segment of an elevated road construction project will be open to traffic on Monday morning, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).

Bangkok Post

Asian Athletics Championships | Tajinderpal Singh Toor defends shot put title, but limps out of competition

Tajinderpal Singh Toor defended his Asian Athletics Championships title in Bangkok on July 14, 2023, throwing the iron ball 20.23m. He won gold, with Saberi Mehdi (19.98m) of Iran and Ivan Ivanov (19.87m) of Kazakhstan taking silver and bronze. Toor is only the third shot putter to defend the Asian…

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Guru's Weekly Buzz: July 14-20

Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.

Bangkok Post

Double delight for Jyothi, Ajay, Abdulla as they qualify for athletics World Championships

BANGKOK: It was double delight for India’s gold winning trio of Jyothi Yarraji, Ajay Kumar Saroj and Abdulla Aboobacker as they also booked their berths in the upcoming World Championships as area champions.

The Times of India

Jyothi Yarraji leads India's gold rush at Asian Athletics Championships

BANGKOK: Hurdler Jyothi Yarraji opened India’s gold medal account before Ajay Kumar Saroj (men’s 1500m) and Abdulla Aboobacker (men’s triple jump) made it a triple delight as they halted Japan’s charge, who still added three more gold, on the second day of the Asian Athletics Championships here on Thursday.

The Times of India

Exo drops another album, Taeyeon to perform in Bangkok

This week, there are two K-pop updates from SM True. First, Exo returns with another album, Exist, and Taeyeon from Girls’ Generation will have a solo concert in Bangkok.

Bangkok Post

Support call for special needs kids

A Bangkok councillor for Lat Krabang district on Thursday filed a motion asking the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) council to improve its education system to support children with special needs.

Bangkok Post

Asian Athletics Championships: Late surge helps Abhishek Pal pip Yuto Imae to bronze in the 10,000m event

Japan dominates Asian distance running, occupying 98 of the top 100 spots. Abhishek Pal, 189th in the list, defied the odds to win 10,000m bronze at the 25th Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok. Gulveer Singh finished fifth. Japan’s Marina Saito shocked China’s Olympic champion Liu Shiying for javelin gold. Annu…

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Jyothi Yarraji claims top spot as India win 3 gold and 2 bronze medals on Day 2 of Asian Athletics Championships

NEW DELHI: Riding on their athletes' stupendous show, India achieved significant success as they secured three gold and two bronze medals on the second day of the Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok.

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Bangkok Post

Familiar comforts

As a restaurant reviewer whose work revolves around Bangkok's bustling downtown, it's always nice to get out and get some fresh air.

The Times of India

Parul Chaudhary reaping rewards of high-altitude training

NEW DELHI: Ace long-distance runner Parul Chaudhary has turned to innovative training methods to maximize her output on the track. Currently in Bangkok for the Asian Athletics Championships, Parul is confident of a good show in the upcoming season where she'll represent the country at the World Athletics Championships in…

The Times of India

Abhishek keeps Pal family flag flying high

BANGKOK: The tag of India's premier athletics family now has a permanent address at a village in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi. The latest to bring an international medal to the family is Abhishek Pal, India's star at the Asian Athletics Championships here on Wednesday.

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Leading Thailand candidate for PM warns of ‘high price’ if blocked from power

Pita Limjaroenrat of Thailand’s Move Forward is facing legal hurdles in the lead up to a vital vote in parliament

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High times in Thailand: New weed laws draw tourists from across Asia

Thailand’s de facto legalization of marijuana last year has brought a wave of tourists from around Asia intrigued by the lure of the forbidden leaf

Bangkok Post

House mulls action on road collapse

The House of Representatives on Wednesday met to discuss an urgent motion filed in response to the deadly collapse of an elevated road under construction on Luang Phaeng Road on Monday evening.

Bangkok Post

Exhibition offers fresh perspectives on beauty

Following successful exhibitions in France, Hong Kong and Singapore, French contemporary artist JM Robert is showcasing his unique artistic perspective in Bangkok for the first time from now until Sept 14.

Bangkok Post

D-Day for Pita, but change inevitable

Tomorrow will probably be the most decisive day in Thailand after nearly a decade of military rule. The key question on everyone’s lips is: Will the conservative forces allow the young leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP), Pita Limjaroenrat, to become the next prime minister? And the question which…

The Hindu

Sreeshankar and Shaili promise to brighten up the scene for India at the Asian Championships

The 25th Asian Championships begin in Bangkok on Wednesday and though a country is eligible for two berths in every event, India will have just one athlete each in many of the events where it is among the best in the continent.

Bangkok Post

Thai pop art fairytale afternoon tea

To enhance the whimsical side in all of us comes an enchanted afternoon tea at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok.

The Times of India

Lord Hanuman is official mascot of Asian Athletics Championships in Thailand

BANGKOK: 'Lord Hanuman', one of the most revered Gods in India, will be the official mascot of the Asian Athletics Championships starting here on Wednesday.

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