Sumo draws capacity crowds for over 300 consecutive days

Stars, vintage toys and comic masters all out to slay Hong Kong anime fair

Hong Kong’s annual anime fair will return with its biggest edition yet, boosting capacity by 20 per cent and featuring a record 201 exhibitors, alongside live sketches by local comic masters and a vintage toy collectibles exhibition. The organiser of Ani-Com Games Hong Kong (ACGHK) on Wednesday announced that its 27th edition would be able to accommodate 38,000 participants, 7,000 more than last year’s event, and host a record 201 exhibitors, up from 160 in 2025. The event will run from July...

Tunisia 0-4 Japan: World Cup 2026 – live reaction

Kick-off time: 9pm local/2pm AEST/5am BST/12am EDT Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail JonathanChanges for Japan too with Tomiyasu and Itakura stiffening the back three, and Ito and Tanaka coming into the front three. Kubo misses out through injury and the lively playmaker is a big loss to a side already missing Minamino and Mitoma.Expect the same 3-4-3 structure that has served Moriyasu well in recent months as he has built Japan from a side capable of dominating Asia to one equipped to handle the rest of the world. Continue reading...

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काठमाडौँ। १६औँ दक्षिण एसियाली शारीरिक सुगठन तथा फिजिक स्पोर्ट्स च्याम्पियनसिपमा सहभागी हुन सात खेलाडीसहित नौ सदस्यीय नेपाली टोली मंगलबार भुटानको थिम्पु जाने भएको छ। १६ देखि २० असारसम्म हुने प्रतियोगितामा पाँच पुरुष र दुई महिला खेलाडीले नेपालको चुनौती पेस गर्नेछन्। पुरुष ७५ केजीमा सगेन्द्र सिंह, ८० केजीमा दीपजंग रोकामगर, ८५ केजीमा सागर श्रेष्ठ, स्पोर्ट्स फिजिक []

At least four records have been set during the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 World Cup set an all-time record for tournament attendance, FIFA, the organizing body of the international event, said late Sunday. ​A total of 4,644,549 fans have attended a 2026 World Cup game, a full million more than the 3,587,538 who attended the 1994 World Cup, the last time the international event was hosted []

Over 200 join Hijrah walkathon in Kilanas

Over 200 join Hijrah walkathon in Kilanas

Japan fans celebrate as Samurai Blue advance to World Cup last 32

Overjoyed fans in Tokyo celebrated as Japan booked a place in the last 32 of the World Cup after drawing 1-1 with Sweden, while there were ecstatic scenes outside the stadium in Texas too. #tokyo #japan #worldcup #football #soccer

Sukan Asia kekal misi nombor satu Hoe Yean

KUALA LUMPUR: Perenang negara, Khiew Hoe Yean menegaskan tumpuan utama skuad renang kebangsaan ketika ini masih terarah kepada Sukan Asia Aichi-Nagoya 2026 meskipun bertekad memberikan aksi terbaik pada Sukan Komanwel yang akan membuka tirai penghujung bulan ini. Menurut Hoe Yean, keseluruhan program latihan pasukan dirancang bagi memastikan mereka mencapai prestasi kemuncak di Jepun, manakala Sukan ... Read more The post Sukan Asia kekal misi nombor satu Hoe Yean appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

232,000 people register for Hajj 2027 in first 14 days of online registration

232,000 people register for Hajj 2027 in first 14 days of online registration

The top 10 free activities in Tokyo

From iconic fashions on the streets of Harajuku to a morning Sumo practice viewing at Arashio Stable, the best free activities

BTS draws 130,000 fans to London concerts

SEOUL, July 9 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS drew around 130,000 fans to two s...

BTS’ V 1st male K-celeb with 75m Instagram followers

V of BTS amassed 75 million followers through his Instagram account as of Tuesday, a first for a Korean male celebrity. He has the second-most followers among male pop stars after Justin Bieber. V opened the account in December 2021, as did all BTS members. He surpassed 1 million followers in 43 minutes, and 10 million in less than five hours. Both achievements earned him Guinness World Records, which he still holds. He attended Celine’s spring/summer 2027 menswear show in Paris last month durin

Japan fans flood Shibuya as World Cup draw with Sweden sets up Brazil clash

Japan reach World Cup last 32 after 1-1 draw with Sweden on 26 June, prompting celebrations across Tokyo. , sparking huge celebrations in Tokyo’s Shibuya. They now face Brazil in the knockout stage.

The Police: Knives Have No Place in May Day Celebrations

May Day celebrations will bring big crowds and several traffic limits to central Helsinki on Thursday.

From Japan to New York: Thousands mark Yoga day

From Japan to New York: Thousands mark Yoga day

After a Major Shonen Jump Series Ends in July, Its Most Violent Action-Comedy Is Next in Line

Shueisha Shonen Jump has had an eventful year, with multiple major manga coming to an end, and the latest to join that list is a series that has been running for more than five years. With its conclusion, the total number of major Shonen Jump series ending this year rises to four. It began with Jujutsu []

3.6 million soccer fans have attended this year’s World Cup matches, setting a record

Attendance for this summer’s World Cup has already surpassed the record 3,587,538 set by the 1994 World Cup, which was hosted in the U.S., according to FIFA.

Why Digital Innovation Keeps Upgrading PH Bingo Online

PH Bingo online continues gaining traction in the Philippines as more players look for familiar fun that suits modern schedules. Bingo has always delivered a distinct kind of excitement—the suspense of waiting for the next number and checking whether it completes a winning pattern. That same anticipation remains, yet online platforms now refine how players []

'I want to have fun with it.' Katelyn Ohashi chasing joyful L.A. Olympic dream at 29

Former UCLA viral gymnastics sensation Katelyn Ohashi is having fun in her comeback to the sport as she pursues her dream to compete at the 2028 L.A. Olympics.

Yohji Yamamoto Spring 2027 Menswear

Yohji Yamamoto Spring 2027 Menswear

‘The CBD is back’: Sizzling auction sees two bidders push Wazi Dumpling House to $6m

Chinatown abuzz as 200 spectators watched two bidders in a heated 40-minute contest.

Lumajang dance festival promotes culture, tourism

The Segoro Topeng Kaliwungu colossal dance performance, featuring around 500 student dancers, served as a platform to ...

Korea Box Office: ‘Moana’ Captures Crown While ‘The Eyes’ Retains Second Place

Disney’s live-action reimagining “Moana” sailed straight to the top of the South Korean box office during the weekend of Jul. 10–12. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the film generated 3 million from 403,931 admissions over the three-day frame, securing a 36.53 share of the weekend market. []

Paddles up! Hong Kong marks 50 Years of international dragon boat thrills

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 June 2026 - With top teams from around the world gearing up for the hotly contested Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races this weekend (June 27-28), participants and spectators can expect a bumper programme of action, fun and entertainment along ...

NNL: Wikki Tourists set date for new season preparation

Wikki Tourists will resume pre-season training on Monday, July 6, 2026, following a short break after the 2025-26 season, DAILY POST reports. The Bauchi Elephants made the announcement in a statement signed by club’s secretary Adamu Pali on Monday. The players and officials have been directed to report at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi, [] NNL: Wikki Tourists set date for new season preparation

3.6 million fans have attended this year’s World Cup matches, setting new record

Attendance for this summer’s World Cup has already surpassed the record high of 3,587,538 set by the 1994 World Cup, which was hosted in the United States, according to FIFA. As of Thursday, 3.6 million people have gathered in the first two weeks since this year’s elongated tournament began across Mexico, the U.S. and Canada, []...Click to read more

Anime Expo attendees trapped after crush of fans triggered gridlock

Anime Expo attendees found themselves stuck outside the doors Friday after a crush of fans triggered gridlock and jam-packed hallways, forcing organizers to temporarily halt entry into the blockbuster event. Friday marked the second day of the massive four-day celebration of Japanese pop culture at the Los Angeles Convention Center. More than 410,000 people attended []

Jonathan Rea 'ready to do a good job' as Honda HRC secure pole for Suzuka 8-Hours race in Japan after weather wipes out Top 10 Trial

Jonathan Rea and Honda HRC will start Sunday’s 47th Coca-Cola Suzuka 8-Hours Race in Japan from position after the Top10 Trial on Saturday was cancelled because of adverse weather.

Sport : Over 5,000 Join 2026 Olympic Day Run In Melaka

MELAKA, June 21 (Bernama) -- More than 5,000 people took part in the 2026 Olympic Day Run, held in conjunction with World Olympic Day celebrations at Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) here today.