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Sok Lim Heng crowned King of Khmer chess at Angkor Sangkran

Publication date 19 April 2018 | 15:38 | ICT

Youth triumphed over experience as 19-year-old Sok Lim Heng outmoved two-time champion Chheav Bora in the final round of the 2018 Angkor Sangkran Khmer Chess Championship.

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Hockey hopefuls beat Thai club in build-up to qualifiers for 2018 Youth Olympics

Publication date 19 April 2018 | 16:15 | ICT

Cambodia’s raw but enthusiastic group of young field hockey players turned in a gutsy performance on Wednesday, beating one of Thailand’s frontline clubs Saraburi 5-2.
IOC monitoring Samsung Olympic lobbying claims: Bach

Publication date 19 April 2018 | 18:42 | ICT

The Olympics ethics watchdog will “monitor” developments after South Korean media said Samsung carried out illicit lobbying for Pyeongchang to be awarded this year’s Winter Games, IOC president Thomas Bach said on Thursday.
Alvarez banned for six months over failed drug test

Publication date 19 April 2018 | 18:22 | ICT

Mexican middleweight Saul “Canelo” Alvarez was handed a six-month ban by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Wednesday over the failed drug test which forced his rematch with Gennady Golovkin to be cancelled.
Mourinho backs Pogba after Scholes taunt

Publication date 19 April 2018 | 17:41 | ICT

Jose Mourinho has defended Paul Pogba after the Manchester United star was branded “disrespectful” by Paul Scholes.
All Blacks past and present slam Folau anti-gay comments

Publication date 19 April 2018 | 17:26 | ICT

All Black halfback TJ Perenara has become the highest-profile rugby player to condemn Wallaby Israel Folau’s anti-gay comments, with New Zealand legend Michael Jones also saying he disagreed with the Australian player’s stance.
Spurs coach Popovich loses wife to illness

Publication date 19 April 2018 | 19:00 | ICT

Erin Popovich, the wife of San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, died on Wednesday after a long illness, the NBA team announced. She was 67.
Policewoman almost loses eye in explosion at Bulgarian derby

Publication date 19 April 2018 | 18:12 | ICT

A policewoman almost lost an eye from injuries suffered after a homemade explosive was set off prior to the Levski versus CSKA city derby in Sofia on Wednesday.
Underwhelming Real held to draw at home by Athletic Bilbao

Publication date 19 April 2018 | 18:05 | ICT

Real Madrid may the favourites for the Champions League but a 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday will hardly have struck fear into Bayern Munich.
Four VAR officials, giant screen replays at every World Cup match: FIFA

Publication date 19 April 2018 | 17:15 | ICT

Four video assistant referees will be present at every game at the World Cup in Russia, with replays to be shown on giant screens inside the stadiums, FIFA said on Wednesday.
New style, new era: Australia captain promises to rebuild trust

Publication date 19 April 2018 | 16:55 | ICT

Australia Test captain Tim Paine pledged on Thursday to embark on a new era of “respectful” cricket and rebuild public trust after the ball-tampering scandal that rocked the sport.