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IF13 Nov 2025, 00:00 from OCA
World Aquatics President Husain Al Musallam attended the 15th National Games of China in Shenzhen, praising the state-of-the-art swimming facility and professional event organization. He presented medals at the swimming competition, which features 653 athletes from 29 teams.
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IF6 Nov 2025, 17:00 from InsideTheGames
Odorheiu Secuiesc, Romania, will host the 8th Teqball World Championships from December 3-7, 2025. The event, governed by FITEQ, will feature men's and women's singles and doubles, plus mixed doubles. Teqball, a sport born in 2014, gained recognition by the 아시아올림픽평의회 and the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa, and is experiencing rapid global growth.
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IF5 Nov 2025, 16:20 from InsideTheGames
The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has banned multiple athletes and officials from the Pakistan Weightlifting Federation (PWF) for doping violations. The decision follows an investigation into missed tests and positive doping cases. Officials face a four-year ban from all sports-related activities. The International Olympic Committee, the Olympic Council of Asia, the International Weightlifting Federation, and others have been notified. The PSB nullified PWF elections in February due to violations.
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IF30 Oct 2025, 17:45 from InsideTheGamesOrganization mentioned: OCA
Asian Athletics Association President Dahlan Jumaan Al Hamad expressed optimism about the success of his seven-year strategic plan, citing strong performances at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain. Several athletes achieved remarkable results, including Kang Ryon Hui (North Korea) in the women's 2000m steeplechase, Huang Kai-lun (Chinese Taipei) in the men’s high jump and multiple gold medals for China, the United Arab Emirates won gold medals in the women’s 100 metres (Arwa Ashar) and 400 metres (Aisha Tariq). Al Hamad highlighted the Games as crucial for qualifying for the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar next year and noted Asia's progress, referencing athletes like Neeraj Chopra, Arshad Nadeem, Mutaz Barshim, and Woo Sang-hyeok. He also mentioned dividing the continent into five zones to encourage government support for sports development.
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IF29 Oct 2025, 00:00 from OCA
Asia Aquatics Executive Director Farid Fattahian reports positive state of swimming in Asia, citing high participation at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, with 39 NOCs and 339 swimmers attending. He credits the Olympic Council of Asia and Bahrain Olympic Committee for organizing the event and acknowledges China leading in medals, with emerging performances from UAE and Iran. Fattahian highlights World Aquatics' support in building pools and establishing training hubs to develop swimming in less developed nations and notes Asia is hosting an increasing number of major aquatic events.