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· Bryan Ke
Suni Lee had stalkers after Olympics gold fame
Sunisa “Suni” Lee reportedly experienced multiple instances of stalking after becoming the first Hmong American to win a gold medal in the individual all-around event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Lee’s coaches revealed to the New York Times that one of her stalkers tried to track…
· Bryan Ke
Suni Lee, US women’s gymnastics win gold at Paris Olympics
The U.S. women’s gymnastics team won the gold medal at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday, reclaiming the top honor they missed at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Team members Sunisa “Suni” Lee, Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles and Hezly Rivera celebrated their victory with a TikTok post, where…
· Ryan General
Filipino American fencer Lee Kiefer wins gold again with dominant performance
Filipino American fencer Lee Kiefer won her second consecutive Olympic gold medal in women’s foil fencing at the Paris Olympics on Sunday. The 30-year-old medical student from Cleveland, Ohio, secured a decisive 15-6 victory against teammate Lauren Scruggs in the all-American…
· Ryan General
Philippines’ Hidilyn Diaz to try her hand at cooking after missing Olympic cut
Filipino weightlifting icon Hidilyn Diaz is planning to learn baking after failing to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Kim Seo-yeong to be third Korean swimmer to participate in 4 Olympics
South Korean swimming star Kim Seo-yeong has secured her spot in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, becoming the third Korean swimmer to qualify for four Olympic Games. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Suni Lee reveals she is back to competing as kidney disease now ‘in remission’
Gymnastics gold medalist Sunisa “Suni” Lee revealed she has returned to full-time training as her kidney-related illness is now in remission. Health updates: In a recent interview with Olympics, the 20-year-old Hmong American gymnast revealed she is currently “in remission” and…
· Ryan General
Manny Pacquiao, 45, denied exemption to compete at Paris Olympics by IOC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has deemed boxing icon Manny Pacquiao too old for the 2024 Paris Games. About the limit: While there is no specific age limit for athletes participating in the Olympic Games, the International Sports Federation for each sport may impose…
· Ryan General
‘The Lee’: Video of Sunisa Lee’s unprecedented bar routine amazes
Olympic gymnast Sunisa “Suni” Lee has captivated fans online by showcasing a never-before-seen move in her latest bar routine. Moves like Jaeger: The 20-year-old Hmong American athlete stunned the gymnastics community by sharing a video of her performing a full-twisting laid out…
· Ryan General
Daniel Wu slams Mattel for Asian stereotypes in ‘You Can Be Anything’ Barbies
Hong Kong film star Daniel Wu has taken to social media to call out Mattel for perpetuating Asian stereotypes in its “You Can Be Anything” Barbie line of dolls. Asian stereotype Barbies: On Jan. 21, Wu specifically highlighted two dolls representing Asian characters: a violinist…
· Michelle De Pacina
Gymnast Yul Moldauer aims to inspire adopted kids to pursue their dreams
Gymnast Yul Kyung-Tae Moldauer, an adoptee from South Korea, expressed pride in being an Asian American athlete and emphasized his goal to inspire other adopted children to pursue their dreams in a recent interview. What he’s saying: Speaking to EssentiallySports, Moldauer, 27,…
· Bryan Ke
Neeraj Chopra among finalists for Men’s World Athlete of Year 2023 award
Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is among the five finalists named in the World Athletics’ Men’s World Athlete of the Year 2023. The final five: Announced on Tuesday, Chopra, 25, is joined on the list by Swedish American pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis, 24; Kenyan marathon…
· Bryan Ke
Asian Games: South Korean women’s badminton team wins 1st gold medal in 30 years
South Korea’s women’s badminton team took home the gold medal after defeating China 3-0 at the 19th Asian Games on Sunday, the first time they’ve won the top medal for women’s badminton in almost 30 years. Key details: South Korea won three games against China on Sunday, with An…
· Ryan General
Korean female judo athlete hailed as hero for rescuing septugenerian from drowning
“I just did what anyone else would have done, but I’m thankful for the love I’ve been receiving”
· Bryan Ke
10 AAPI athletes who have inspired and influenced new generations of athletes
As the month of May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, there is no better way to celebrate it than to highlight some of the trailblazers from the communities who paved the way for the younger generation. From figure skating to basketball and…
· Bryan Ke
Meet Yui Susaki, the 24-year-old Japanese female wrestler with 12 gold medals and a 72-0 record
Meet Yui Susaki, a 24-year-old Japanese female wrestler with a dozen gold medals under her belt who has been dominating international wrestling competitions. At 22 years old, Susaki dominated the women’s freestyle 50 kilograms competition at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics without…
· Iris Jung
Olympic champion Suni Lee retires from college gymnastics
Hmong American Olympic Champion Sunisa “Suni” Lee has announced her retirement from college gymnastics to focus on her “health and recovery.” Lee, 20, shared the bittersweet news through Twitter on Monday.
· Isa Peralta
Ghibli Park to add rideable Catbuses, ‘Princess Mononoke’ village and more
Visitors of Japan’s Ghibli Park can look forward to the addition of Catbuses and attractions from “Howl’s Moving Castle” and “Princess Mononoke.” The popular theme park will reportedly collaborate with Japanese automotive manufacturer Toyota to create six rideable Catbuses. The…
· Chandler Treon
Why the kanji for ‘war’ was chosen by Japan to represent 2022
“Sen,” the kanji for war or battle, was chosen by the Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation to represent 2022. The foundation’s 28th annual poll collected votes cast by the general public to illustrate the social mood of the country this year.
· Ryan General
Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee sets her sights on Paris 2024
Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee, 19, is set to end her National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) career at Auburn University to begin training for the 2024 Summer Olympics. The Hmong American athlete made the announcement on Tuesday via a video posted on Twitter, in which…
· Isa Peralta
Suni Lee might not compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics
While speaking with People during the Women's Sports Foundation’s 2022 Annual Salute to Women in Sports gala on Wednesday, Hmong American Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee, 19, shared that she has yet to make a decision about trying out to participate in the upcoming Olympics. "I…