News: Government
Government Minister Erick Thohir named new Chairman of the Football Association of Indonesia
Erick Thohir, Indonesia's Minister of State Owned Enterprises and a former Chairman of Inter Milan, has been named new Chairman of the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI). With…
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OCA to invite Russia’s gymnastics and wrestling federations invited to Asian Games
Russia’s gymnastics and wrestling federations have advised that they had been invited to take part in this year’s Asian Games, a move that could potentially pave the way for…
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Peloton to pay US$19 million to settle case involving recalled treadmill that caused death of child
Interactive fitness platform Peloton has agreed to pay a $19 million fine to resolve a charge by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over a failure to immediately report…
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Chinese Government’s announcement of easing of pandemic border measures prompts rush of overseas travel bookings
An announcement by the Chinese Government that the nation’s borders will reopen next month has prompted a rush of people to book overseas travel. Despite ongoing mass Coronavirus…
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Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix to remain in Melbourne until at least 2037
The Victoria Government has announced that the Australian Grand Prix will be staged in Melbourne until at least 2037 after securing a two year extension to a 10-year deal agreed earlier…
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Sport Singapore completes takeover of nation’s Sports Hub
Government agency Sport Singapore (SportSG) has officially taken over the Singapore Sports Hub from SportsHub Pte Ltd (SHPL), managers of the 35-hectare sports and lifestyle precinct that…
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China’s ongoing Coronavirus restrictions set to see cancellation of 2023 Formula 1 Shanghai Grand Prix
Formula 1 will not return to China in 2023 with the Shanghai Grand Prix to be removed from the global race calendar as a result of ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. BBC Sport has reported the…
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Reversal of visa ban means Novak Djokovic can play at 2023 Australian Open
Having banned international tennis star Novak Djokovic from entering the country for three years as of January 2022, the Australian Government has overturned its visa ban on the player…
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