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15th Asian Games opens in Doha |
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Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Macao advance in Asiad volleyball event |
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Eight men's volleyball teams, including Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong and Macao, entered preliminary round 2 while Mongolians and Maldivians had to end their Asiad journey.
The eight winners will compete |
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High tech, cultural touch to be seen in opening ceremony of Doha Asian Games |
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David Atkins, artistic director of Sydney Olympic Games, revealed here on Tuesday that the opening ceremony in Doha Asian Games will be full of high technology and traditional cultural touch.
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DPRK willing to form unified team with ROK in Doha Asiad |
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Officials of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea sports contingent said nothing but willing to form a unified team with South Korea in Doha as their national flag was officially hoisted here on Tuesday.
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Thai Boxers target gold in Doha |
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A strong Thai boxing squad, led by the Athens Olympic hero Manus Boonjumnong, has arrived in Doha, vowing to pack a good punch at the 15th Asian Games.
Despite a gruelling 25-hour journey from Cuba |
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Malaysian cyclist Hafiz Sufian vows to challenge China's Feng in Asiad |
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An inspired Hafiz Sufian of Malaysia vowed to challenge Chinese cyclist Feng Yong in the 15th Asian Games to be held from December 1 to 15 here on Monday.
The Malaysian sprint expert shattered his |
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Rookie cager feels honored to represent Afghanistan at Doha Asiad |
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Afghan athletes here all feel honored to represent their country at the Asian Games, said a young basketball player Monday after attending the South Asian delegation's flag raising ceremony in the Athletes' Village |
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Chinese shooters too strong, says South Korean official |
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South Korean shooters has tapped down expectations at the Asian Games, citing China is just too strong.
"We has pinned our hope on Olympic silver medalist Jin Jong Oh, Olympic double medal winner Lee |
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Iranian soccer team back to Asiad |
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The Iranian soccer team is allowed to return to the Asian Games after the world soccer body FIFA temporarily lifted the suspension of the Iran Football Federation, organizers said in a statement on Monday.
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Tajik footballer satisfied with Athletes' Village in Doha |
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Aleksandr Mukanin of Tajikistan felt great with the Athletes' Village of the 15th Asian Games in Doha here on Sunday.
Mukanin, goalkeeper in the soccer team of Tajikistan, told Xinhua that he totally |
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Journalists give thumbs up to Asian Games food |
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With an aim to deliver a best ever Asian Games, Doha organizers are catering not only to the needs of athletes and officials, but also to more than 4,500 journalists from all over the world, including their palates. |
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Iran football team withdraws from Doha Asian Games |
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Sunday confirmed that the Iranian U-23 football team had withdrawn from the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006 due to the suspension from world soccer governing body FIFA.
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Iraq makes second stage of 15th ASIAD soccer with Jordan, Syria and Kyrgyzstan |
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Jordan slashed a pounding 13-0 victory over Macao of China and Iraq drew 0-0 with Syria here Friday in the final preliminary round of the soccer tournament in the Doha Asian Games.
Iraq and Jordan, |
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Yemen pulls out of Asiad soccer tournament |
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Yemen has withdrawn from the 15th Asian Games soccer competition.
In a statement released Thursday, Doha Asian Games Organizing Committee (DAGOC) said it had officially been informed of the decision |
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Indonesian soccer team sent home early from Doha |
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While most athletes will leave for Doha, Qatar, next Monday, the national soccer team will be heading home after losing its two matches in the qualifying round for the 15th Asian Games.
Indonesia |
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Myanmar to send delegation to 15th Asian Games |
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Myanmar will send a 66-member delegation including 40 athletes to compete in seven sports in the upcoming 15th Asian Games slated for Dec. 1-15 in Doha, Qatar, according to the Myanmar Ministry of Sports Thursday. |
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Ships arrive in Doha to lodge spectators in Asian Games |
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Two of three luxurious cruise ships have recently arrived in Doha port, which were hired by the Asian Games' organizers to solve the accommodation shortage, local media reported Sunday.
"The third one |
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Doha Asian Games soccer kicks off |
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The 15th Asian Games starts on Saturday with the men's soccer tournament in Doha, the capital of Qatar and the host city of the Games.
Eight teams will play in preliminary round -- a round robin stage |
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Srichaphan confirms participation in Doha Asian Games |
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Thailand's medal hopes at the 15th Doha Asian Games have been boosted as their tennis number one Paradorn Srichaphan has confirmed his intention to compete in the December 1-15 Asian sports jamboree, as the Doha |
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Torch for Doha Asian Games arrives in Busan |
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The torch for this year's Asian Games has arrived in the South Korean city of Busan.
The municipal authorities in the southeastern port city said the torch, brought by Qatar's Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad |
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Asian Games torch lit up in Doha |
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The torch of the 15th Asian Games has lit up in its host city, Doha of Qatar on Sunday night, which marked the beginning of its epic journey across the Asian continent.
Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad A- |
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