Klinsmann arrives in South Korea, targets Asian Cup title

Klinsmann arrives in South Korea, targets Asian Cup title

South Korea’s new national soccer team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann. File | Photo Credit: AP Jurgen Klinsmann has arrived to start his job as head coach of South Korea’s national team and immediately set a target of ending an Asian Cup drought that has stretched for more than 60 years. The 58-year-old Klinsmann, who won […]

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AIFF withdraws bid to host 2027 AFC Asian Cup, Saudi Arabia left as lone bidder

AIFF withdraws bid to host 2027 AFC Asian Cup, Saudi Arabia left as lone bidder

AIFF logo. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu photo library India on Monday withdrew its bid to stage the 2027 AFC Asian Cup with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) declaring that hosting big-ticket events is not among its “strategic priorities” at this juncture. India and Saudi Arabia were the only two countries left as […]

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Asian Cup table tennis | Manika Batra wins historic bronze 

Asian Cup table tennis | Manika Batra wins historic bronze 

Manik Batra is seen at the Asian Cup table tennis championship in Bangkok. File | Photo Credit: Thananuwat Srirasant Barely hours after losing her semifinal match to Japan’s second seed Mima Ito in the Asian Cup table tennis tournament in Bangkok on November 19, 2022, Manika Batra produced a dazzling performance to outclass another Japanese […]

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China gives up 2023 Asian Cup hosting rights citing COVID-19 situation

China gives up 2023 Asian Cup hosting rights citing COVID-19 situation

China has relinquished its rights to host the 2023 Asian Cup finals due to the COVID-19 situation in the country, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced on Saturday. The event, which is played every four years and features 24 national teams from across the continent, was due to be held in 10 cities from June […]

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