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· Ryan General
‘Please do it at home’: Viral post challenges praise for Japanese World Cup fans
Japanese World Cup fans once again drew international praise this week after supporters were seen cleaning up stadium stands following matches. Within hours, a viral social media post challenged the celebration, arguing that Japanese men spend the least time on housework among…
· Ryan General
Chinese divers win all 9 gold medals in first leg of World Cup in Montreal
China’s diving team dominated the first leg of the 2024 World Aquatics Diving World Cup in Montreal, Canada, claiming all nine available gold medals. Clean sweep: Led by standout performances from Chen Yiwen, Wang Zongyuan, Chen Yuxi and Yang Hao, the Chinese team secured…
· Bryan Ke
Son Heung-min’s Chinese fans brawl with China supporters during World Cup qualifier
Fans of the Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and its star player Son Heung-min got into a brawl with supporters of the Chinese national team during the 2026 World Cup Asian qualifier in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on Tuesday. The context: South Korea beat the Chinese national…
· Carl Samson
Japan qualifies for Paris Olympics after finishing FIBA World Cup as top Asian team
Japan’s men’s basketball team has qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris after beating Cape Verde on Saturday night. The winning game: Akatsuki Japan, led by head coach Tom Hovasse, defeated the Blue Sharks 80-71. This was their third win in the Okinawa tournament after…
· Bryan Ke
Japan stuns Finland for 1st win at FIBA World Cup in 17 years
Japan’s national basketball team has secured its first-ever win at the FIBA Basketball World Cup in almost two decades. What happened: The East Asian team won 98-88 against Finland in Okinawa, Japan, on Sunday.
· Chandler Treon
South Korea’s Casey Phair becomes youngest player in World Cup history
Casey Phair, a 16-year-old from New Jersey, has made history as the youngest player in FIFA Women’s World Cup history. Making history: Phair, an American-born teenager from Warren Township, also became the youngest and the first mixed-race player of any gender to represent South…
· Bryan Ke
NBA star Jordan Clarkson will don Philippine jersey at 2023 FIBA World Cup
NBA star Jordan Clarkson, who currently plays for the Utah Jazz as a shooting and point guard, will compete with the Philippine national team at this year’s FIBA World Cup. Key details: Al Panlilio, president of Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP), the Philippines’ national…
· Ryan General
Filipinas make Women’s World Cup history with stunning upset of New Zealand
“You saw how long New Zealand had to wait for its first win — six World Cups — and (for Philippines) to get it today was incredible”
· Bryan Ke
NBA player Kyle Anderson obtains Chinese citizenship, to represent China at World Cup
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson will represent China at this year’s FIBA World Cup. About his announcement: The 29-year-old athlete, also known by his Chinese name Li Kaier, broke the news in a Weibo post on Monday. He announced to his Chinese fans that he is…
· Chandler Treon
Japan’s Women’s World Cup team cleans stadium, leaves note after opening victory
Japan has continued its tradition of cleaning up after themselves at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The team: The women’s national team left their locker room spotless after their 5-0 victory in their opening match against Zambia on Saturday, also leaving behind a thoughtful…
· Ryan General
Filipinas impress in Women’s World Cup debut despite loss to higher ranked Swiss team
“I think we showed that we can be competitive. To come to this level and play against players from Europe, against a team like that is miraculous”
· Ryan General
‘We believe’: Vietnam set for historic Women’s World Cup debut against top-ranked US team
“We believe. We prepared. There is nothing to fear or to be afraid of. We had friendlies against leading nations. We don’t fear”
· Ryan General
S. Korea adds US-born Casey Phair, 16, to Women’s World Cup team
I feel really proud and honored to be given this opportunity. And I’m ready and willing to do whatever it takes to help the country”
· Bryan Ke
Eileen Gu wins gold at Calgary World Cup
Before you read: Freeski phenom Eileen Gu crashes the Chinese internet after Olympic gold win in big air freestyle Freestyle skier Eileen Gu becomes first Asian American to win three medals in a single Winter Olympics Chinese freestyle skier Eileen Gu took home two gold medals…
· Carl Samson
YouTuber IShowSpeed accused of racism for repeatedly yelling ‘konnichiwa’ at Chinese World Cup fan
YouTuber IShowSpeed has been accused of racism after filming himself repeatedly yelling “konnichiwa” at a Chinese World Cup fan. The moment was caught during the 17-year-old’s livestream of the match between Portugal and Switzerland on Tuesday. Despite being corrected multiple…
· Isa Peralta
Japan coach bows to crowd after Japan eliminated from World Cup
Japanese football manager Hajime Moriyasu, 54, has won the hearts of netizens around the world for bowing to the crowd at Qatar’s Al Janoub Stadium. Moriyasu, the head coach of Japan's national team at this year’s FIFA World Cup, made the humble gesture following Samurai Blue’s…
· Isa Peralta
Japanese fans clean World Cup stadium one last time after loss to Croatia
Japanese fans captured netizens’ hearts once again for cleaning up after Samurai Blue lost to Croatia on Monday. The tense match, which ended with a high-stakes penalty shootout, saw Croatia come out victorious through a 3-1 score on penalties. Despite the loss, which ended…
· Chandler Treon
‘The true heroes’: World Cup releases tribute video to Japanese fans
The FIFA World Cup celebrated Japanese football fans in a video highlighting their selfless attitudes and their unwavering support for Samurai Blue. Posted on Twitter on Monday, Episode 1 of FIFA's "The Culture Club" follows Arsenal presenter Daniyal Khan as he joins Samurai…
· Bryan Ke
Former Miss Croatia teases Japanese fans with sushi video after win at World Cup
On Monday, German-born Croatian supermodel Ivana Knoll teased Japanese fans with an Instagram video of herself eating sushi after Croatia beat Japan at the World Cup in Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar. “Japan, we are ready for you,” the German-born Croatian supermodel…
· Alan Van
South Korea knocked out of World Cup by Brazil after 4-1 thrashing
There will still be no Asian national team World Cup winners after South Korea was knocked out of contention by Brazil on Monday. Brazil’s “Canary Squad” came into the faceoff as heavy favorites and led Korea 3-0 after only 29 minutes into the game at Stadium 974 in Doha. Winger…