Ronaldo, Pele, Haaland, Gullit turn out for Thailand, set Asian Games 2023 on fire on esports debut
1 year, 2 months ago

Ronaldo, Pele, Haaland, Gullit turn out for Thailand, set Asian Games 2023 on fire on esports debut

The Hindu  

Ronaldo and Pele, two FIFA World Cup winners with Brazil, and Ruud Gullit from the Netherlands are all legends at different points of time in the history of football. Ronaldo bullied Germany’s goalkeeper Oliver Kahn in the World Cup 2002 final while Gullit was one of the players who helped AC Milan dominate European football in the late 1980s. The Asian Games 2023, which saw esports make its debut as a competitive event, saw football legends make a virtual presence, as Thailand pipped South Korea in the Winner’s bracket final, securing at least a silver medal. Related: Asian Games 2023 Explainer: Why is the esports event FIFA Online called EA Sports FC in Hangzhou? EA SPORTS FC ONLINE ชนะเกาหลีเข้าไปชิงเหรียญทอง แล้วมีโอกาสชิงกันเองถ้าน้องจจ.เอาชนะเกาหลีในรอบ lower bracket final เท่ากับว่าอีสปอร์ตไทยการันตี2เหรียญ －O－#เอเชียนเกมส์pic.twitter.com/h5FrzRY1Ty — 𝑛𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑖 🧸˚ 🍦 ˎˊ˗ September 25, 2023 Interestingly, in real football, Thailand is nowhere close to South Korea.

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Under-23 Asian Cup moves into quarterfinals. Indonesia eyes its first Olympic qualification
8 months ago

Under-23 Asian Cup moves into quarterfinals. Indonesia eyes its first Olympic qualification

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Indonesia heads into its quarterfinal match against South Korea at the Under-23 Asian Cup with a chance to move a step closer to its first-ever Olympic appearance. We want to be in the semifinals,” said Indonesia coach Shin Tae-yong, who was in charge of South Korea at the 2018 World Cup and will now try to prevent …

Asian Cup 2023: Of Qatar’s redemption, Jordan’s fairytale run, Palestine’s history
10 months, 1 week ago

Asian Cup 2023: Of Qatar’s redemption, Jordan’s fairytale run, Palestine’s history

The Hindu  

‘Football, bloody hell.’ Sir Alex Ferguson’s famous aphorism has been iterated so much that it feels too trite to recall. Qatar exorcises horrid memories of World Cup The Asian Cup came a full circle on February 10, with Qatar winning consecutive titles — the first in the tournament since Japan in 2004 — at the same venue where it began …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Jordan overpower subdued South Korea to reach first final
10 months, 2 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Jordan overpower subdued South Korea to reach first final

Firstpost  

Jordan overpowered South Korea and a “devastated” Son Heung-min 2-0 on Tuesday to reach their first Asian Cup final and a showdown with Iran or hosts and holders Qatar. South Korea failed to have a shot on target and their talisman Son apologised afterwards as his country’s wait for a first Asian Cup since 1960 goes on. pic.twitter.com/o5mZnmq8Vn — CBS …

Preview: Jordan vs South Korea AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Preview: Jordan vs South Korea AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal

Al Jazeera  

South Korea are ‘ready to suffer’ against the tournament’s dark horses Jordan when they meet at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium. Who: Jordan vs South Korea What: AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal When: Tuesday, February 5, 2024, 6pm Where: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar After playing out a thrilling 2-2 draw against each other in the group stage, South …

Victory against Thailand an encouraging sign for us, says China head coach Jankovic
1 year, 1 month ago

Victory against Thailand an encouraging sign for us, says China head coach Jankovic

China Daily  

Wei Shihao of China shoots during the Group C match between China and Thailand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Bangkok, Thailand, Nov 16, 2023. BANGKOK - The head coach of China's men's national football team Aleksandar Jankovic said the victory over Thailand in the 2026 World Cup qualifier is a good sign as his side snatched a …

Team China starts World Cup qualifiers with victory over Thailand
1 year, 1 month ago

Team China starts World Cup qualifiers with victory over Thailand

China Daily  

It was not easy in the pouring rain, but China's men's soccer team earned three crucial points after winning its first Asian qualifier for the 2026 World Cup, beating Thailand 2-1 on Thursday at the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok. Thailand got the lead after Sarach Yooyen scored in the 23rd minute, but Team China captain Wu Lei equaled six minutes …

Asian Games 2023: The slide of hockey powerhouses in Asia does not augur well, on or off the field
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: The slide of hockey powerhouses in Asia does not augur well, on or off the field

The Hindu  

The first time the Chinese media bothered to speak to one of their players post-match after a week’s hockey action at the Asian Games was on Monday night, following the men’s team’s incredible performance which saw it top Pool B and advance to the semifinals. Barely two months ago, a different Malaysian team had given India a run for its …

South Korean League of Legends team wins gold at Asian Games. Players secure a military exemption
1 year, 2 months ago

South Korean League of Legends team wins gold at Asian Games. Players secure a military exemption

Associated Press  

HANGZHOU, China — South Korea’s League of Legends team beat Taiwan on Friday at the Asian Games despite being without its star player, capturing not only the gold medal but also winning an exemption from military service at home. Whether online gamers should be included in the exemption has been a matter of discussion in South Korea, but there was …

Esports marks milestone at Asian games in Hangzhou
1 year, 2 months ago

Esports marks milestone at Asian games in Hangzhou

China Daily  

XING WEI/FOR CHINA DAILY Inclusion as official medal event draws widespread attention A milestone is being marked with the inclusion of esports as an official medal event at the Asian Games, currently underway in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province. As an official medal sport this year in Hangzhou, esports features seven competitions: Arena of Valor Asian Games Version, Dota …

Esports marks milestone at Asian games in Hangzhou
1 year, 2 months ago

Esports marks milestone at Asian games in Hangzhou

China Daily  

XING WEI/FOR CHINA DAILY Inclusion as official medal event draws widespread attention A milestone is being marked with the inclusion of esports as an official medal event at the Asian Games, currently underway in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province. As an official medal sport this year in Hangzhou, esports features seven competitions: Arena of Valor Asian Games Version, Dota …

Asian Games 2023: With packed arena and high ticket prices, Esports a hit in Hangzhou
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: With packed arena and high ticket prices, Esports a hit in Hangzhou

The Hindu  

Sze Yuen Leung of Macao is slouched in his gaming chair before his team’s match. Selecting each champion before the start of the game requires plenty of planning, since several games, at the Asian Games, including LoL, have older patches or China’s versions, with athletes having to adapt their games. At the Asian Games this year, Esports has seven medal …

Thailand wins Asian Games’ first esports medal
1 year, 2 months ago

Thailand wins Asian Games’ first esports medal

The Hindu  

Thailand claimed the first esports medal awarded at the Asian Games on Tuesday, winning a bronze in a playoff against Vietnam in a mobile phone game at an event that will be closely watched by Olympic officials. Esports was a demonstration tournament at the Jakarta Asian Games five years ago but is a medal event in Hangzhou for the first …

Asian Games 2023: North Korean athletes snub South Koreans on the podium after missing out on Gold
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: North Korean athletes snub South Koreans on the podium after missing out on Gold

India Today  

Three North Korean shooters refused to participate in a group photo alongside South Korean athletes after their loss in the men's team shooting final at the 2023 Asian Games. The bronze medalists from Indonesia along with the South Korean champions positioned themselves on top of the podium, while the North Korean athletes, Kwon Kwang-il, Pak Myong-won, and Songjun Yu, chose …

Asian Games 2023: Delhi boy's journey from esports at home to representing India in Hangzhou
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Delhi boy's journey from esports at home to representing India in Hangzhou

Hindustan Times  

If your family or friends are after your life to get off playing the video games, then you could find a shining moment in the fact that esports are now a medal event at the ongoing Asian Games 2022, in Hangzhou, China. Sanindhya Malik says he began taking the game seriously upon finding out that esports is a medal event …

Asian Games 2023: India women’s football team loses to Thailand, exits tournament
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: India women’s football team loses to Thailand, exits tournament

The Hindu  

The Indian senior women’s team’s dream of crossing the group stage hurdle in the Asian Games 2023 ended when it went down to Thailand 0-1 at the Wenzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, Wenzhou, on Sunday, September 24. Pitted against two of the strongest teams in the competition, Chinese Taipei and Thailand, in Group B, the Blue Tigresses displayed immense combat …

Esports at Asian Games 2022: Full schedule, India squad for Hangzhou 2023, match details
1 year, 3 months ago

Esports at Asian Games 2022: Full schedule, India squad for Hangzhou 2023, match details

The Hindu  

Esports is going to make its debut at the Asian Games 2023 as a proper medal event, while earlier in 2018 it was there as a demonstration title. Read our other stories on Asian Games - HERE What are the esports events at the Asian Games 2022? The seven official Esports events at the tournament are: Arena of Valor Asian …

Esports at Asian Games: India squad for FIFAe, Street Fighter V, League of Legends, DOTA 2
1 year, 3 months ago

Esports at Asian Games: India squad for FIFAe, Street Fighter V, League of Legends, DOTA 2

The Hindu  

Esports is making its full-fledged debut as an official medal sport at the Asian Games 2022 in Hangzhou where India will be competing in four different titles - DOTA 2, FIFAe, Street Fighter V, and League of Legends from September 23 to October 8. The squads for the Asian Games were selected through the National Esports Championship, with some events …

Asia Cup 2023: What seven-time champions India and other World Cup-bound teams will be hoping to achieve
1 year, 3 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: What seven-time champions India and other World Cup-bound teams will be hoping to achieve

Firstpost  

With the Asia Cup likely to have a significant impact on the participating team’s plans for the World Cup, we take a look at what the teams will be hoping to achieve. Asia Cup 2023: All you need to know While traditionally having been a standalone event in the ODI format, the Asia Cup has evolved in recent years; not …

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Malaysia hammers South Korea 6-2 to reach final
1 year, 4 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Malaysia hammers South Korea 6-2 to reach final

The Hindu  

Malaysia prevailed 6-2 against Korea in a seesaw battle that fit the billing of a semifinal at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Korea broke in first in the second minute as Cheoleon Park’s poke at the goal from close range popped up kindly for Woo Cheon Ji off a Malaysian deflection. Malaysia hit right back after Abu …

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: South Korea qualifies for semifinal despite 1-0 loss to Malaysia
1 year, 4 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: South Korea qualifies for semifinal despite 1-0 loss to Malaysia

The Hindu  

South Korea clung on to its semifinal berth despite a 1-0 loss to Malaysia in the Asian Champions Trophy here on Wednesday. Korea had goalkeeper Kim Jaehyeon to thank for his numerous saves, ensuring the scoreline remained 1-0, which meant Japan couldn’t displace it at fourth place in the table. Malaysia’s opening goal came after a sustained spell of possession …

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Japan, South Korea to make final push for semifinal spots
1 year, 4 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Japan, South Korea to make final push for semifinal spots

The Hindu  

While the eyes of the hockey world will be glued on the India versus Pakistan clash, both Japan and South Korea will want to add to the intrigue in their bid to make the Asian Champions Trophy semifinals. Japan will take on China in the early clash, while South Korea will face Malaysia here at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium on …

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Korea comes from behind to hold Pakistan 1-1; Malaysia beats China 5-1
1 year, 4 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Korea comes from behind to hold Pakistan 1-1; Malaysia beats China 5-1

The Hindu  

South Korea rallied to deny Pakistan a first win in the Asian Champions Trophy as both teams played out a 1-1 draw here on Friday at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium. HIGHLIGHTS | Pakistan vs Korea, Asian Champions Trophy 2023 Shahid, though, made up for the miss from earlier, when he had the simplest of tasks to divert Abdul Rana’s fiercely …

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Korea overturns deficit to beat Japan
1 year, 4 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Korea overturns deficit to beat Japan

The Hindu  

South Korea started its Asian Champions Trophy on a winning note with a 2-1 victory over Japan here at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium on Thursday. HIGHLIGHTS | India vs China LIVE Score, Asian Champions Trophy 2023 It was Japan which started sharply in the first half. RESULT: South Korea 2-1 Japan Malaysia thrashes Pakistan 3-1 Ashari Firhan of Malaysia celebrating …

Asian Games 2022: Charanjot, Karman eye glory at the seeding event in Seoul
1 year, 4 months ago

Asian Games 2022: Charanjot, Karman eye glory at the seeding event in Seoul

The Hindu  

India’s FIFA athletes Charanjot Singh and Karman Singh are gearing up to showcase their dominance against top athletes from South Asia in an attempt to gain the best possible seeding for the country. The two athletes sealed their place at the Asian Games 2022 after entering the final of the National Esports Championships organised by the Esports Federation of India. …

Asian Games 2023: Korean FA apologise for selecting player with drunk driving conviction
1 year, 5 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Korean FA apologise for selecting player with drunk driving conviction

The Hindu  

South Korea’s football association dropped Lee Sang-min from their Asian Games squad on Tuesday and apologised for picking the defender who is ineligible due to a drunk driving conviction. “The KFA humbly acknowledges that in the selection process for the Asian Games national team players announced on 14th, they selected players who did not conform to the national football team …

Asian Games 2022: India’s League of Legends team to battle for seeding in Macau
1 year, 6 months ago

Asian Games 2022: India’s League of Legends team to battle for seeding in Macau

The Hindu  

The League of Legends team that will be representing India in the 19 th Asian Games 2023, has departed for Macau to lock horns against Sri Lanka, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan to determine the Games seeding. The five-man team qualified for the Asian Games through the National Esports Championships that were organized by the Esports Federation of India and is determined …

After China's exit due to Covid-19 concerns, South Korea launches bid to host 2023 AFC Asian Cup
2 years, 6 months ago

After China's exit due to Covid-19 concerns, South Korea launches bid to host 2023 AFC Asian Cup

India Today  

South Korea are set to launch a bid to host the 2023 Asian Cup. The Korean Football Association on Monday said that they would like to proceed with the application of the bid after their sports minister gave a go-ahead last week. "The Korea Football Association is promoting the bid for the '2023 AFC Asian Cup' hosted by the AFC …

Japan Sounded Out as 2023 AFC Asian Cup Hosts: Report
2 years, 7 months ago

Japan Sounded Out as 2023 AFC Asian Cup Hosts: Report

News 18  

Japan has been “sounded out” about hosting next year’s Asian Cup, the country’s football chief said, after China withdrew from staging the tournament over coronavirus concerns. Japan Football Association chairman Kozo Tashima told the Nikkan Sports daily that Asian Football Confederation officials had been in touch regarding hosting the 24-team tournament, but gave no further details. “If Japan were to …

Esports Debut at Asian Games 2022 Delayed, Indian Contingent Reacts After Postponed of Prestigious Event
2 years, 7 months ago

Esports Debut at Asian Games 2022 Delayed, Indian Contingent Reacts After Postponed of Prestigious Event

News 18  

Following detailed discussions with the Chinese Olympic Committee and the Hangzhou Asian Games Organising Committee, the OCA Executive Board today decided to postpone the 19th Asian Games, which were scheduled to be held in Hangzhou, China, from 10 to 25 September 2022. FIFA22 – Charanjot Singh and Karman Singh Tikka Street Fighter V – Mayank Prajapati and Ayan Biswas Hearthstone …

National Esports Championships 2022 to Select Indian Contingent for Asian Games Kicks off Today
2 years, 8 months ago

National Esports Championships 2022 to Select Indian Contingent for Asian Games Kicks off Today

News 18  

The much-awaited National Esports Championships 2022 is all set to kickstart today as the Esports Federation of India will be selecting the Indian contingent for the upcoming 2022 Asian Games. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE Under the ‘AESF Road to Asian Games’ program, the NESC ’22 will …

Asian Games 2022: IOA meets ESFI to discuss Esports' roadmap for Asiad
2 years, 10 months ago

Asian Games 2022: IOA meets ESFI to discuss Esports' roadmap for Asiad

The Hindu  

Indian Olympic Association held a meeting with the officials of 9 sports federations, including Esports Federation of India to discuss roadmap for the 2022 Asian Games, on Monday. Esports is set to make its debut as a medal event at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China to be held from September 10 to 25. "The “AESF Road to Asian Games …

Esports medal events announced for Asian Games 2022
3 years, 3 months ago

Esports medal events announced for Asian Games 2022

The Hindu  

The Olympic Council of Asia has announced the titles for the debut of esports as an official medal sport at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China in September 2022. “We will soon launch the “Road to Asian Games” program in line with AESF, to identify the best of the talent and train them for the main event at Hangzhou, …

Esports Likely to be Medal Event at 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games
3 years, 8 months ago

Esports Likely to be Medal Event at 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games

News 18  

In an indication that esports will certainly be a medal event during the Hangzhou Asian Games, the recognition given to the Asian Electronic Sports Federation by the Olympic Council of Asia is being seen as a “very positive step” ahead of the quadrennial games in September 2022. The recognition drew applause from top sports administrators, with Saudi Arabia’s Prince Faisal …

eSports set to become full medal event at 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou
4 years ago

eSports set to become full medal event at 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou

Firstpost  

eSports and breakdancing were both included on the programme for the Games in Hangzhou, China, at the Olympic Council of Asia’s general assembly in Muscat this week. Hong Kong: eSports has been named as a full medal event for the 2022 Asian Games, in a major step towards the mainstream for a sport that has long harboured Olympic ambitions. “I …

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