In December 2025, Kuala Lumpur witnessed the beginning of a new chapter for women in Esports. Teams of talented female players from around the world stepped onto the stage of the World Esports Championship (WEC) 2025, embracing a moment that finally belonged to them. This moment signals that female esports players are no longer an “add-on” to major tournaments or a side showcase. They now fully stand under the spotlight– where everyone must see them, recognise them, and respe

The world’s focus turns to the year end culmination of winter sports as winter descends in the Northern Hemisphere. Rinks and slopes turn into international arenas where up and coming athletes try to set records, seasoned professionals reveal dangerous tricks, and grit makes up their entire schedule.  Athletes from a variety of winter sports, from the precision of ice skating to the fierce pace of ice hockey, and the gravity defying spectacle of snowboarding, are putting on s

Europe’s top five leagues dominated football clubs worldwide-but things are changing. Across the Middle East and South East Asia, clubs are now major contenders for attention, talent, and market engagement outside of their borders thanks to investment, strategic recruitment, competition reform, and sharper commercial vision. Over the past few seasons, Asian clubs have emerged from the background into the spotlight.  The Arabian Peninsula was the catalyst. Saudi Arabia’s inter

When the final whistle blew on the 2025 international season, a clear story had risen from the ashes. Women’s football and futsal are no longer put to the sidelines. They now command stadiums, attract sponsors and inspire a new generation of fans. Club schedules and national contests around the world have changed for the better to accommodate growing demand. With specialised television slates, advertising packages, and matchday tactics fostering year-round fan involvement, ma

"Never give up and always be confident in myself, no matter what I want to do," are the words Duncan Lee always remembers before entering the 9.75-meter by 6.4-meter court. Behind the glass door, with the lights shining, there is only him, his racket, and a small black ball ready for him to bounce. He doesn’t just stare at the ball, but also at the dream he has been fighting for all this time. Duncan at Japan Squash Open 2025. (Source: Duncan Lee)  A Simple Beginning, a Big