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Thailand Cleared to Host Petanque at SEA Games After World Federation Reversal

Thailand will host the pétanque competition at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games this December, following a reversal by the World Pétanque and Bowls Federation (WPBF) of an earlier suspension over regulatory violations. As part of the agreement, Sutthiroj Prapanpat filed his resignation as president of the Petanque Association of...

Thailand to ‘Clarify Misunderstandings’ after SEA Games Petanque Ban

AFP - Thailand said Tuesday, 23 September, it would "clarify misunderstandings" after the world...

Pétanque Dropped from 2025 Southeast Asian Games Over Thai Federation Scandal

The World Pétanque and Bowls Federation has officially banned all pétanque (boules) competitions from...

Chao Anouvong Stadium Renovation on Track for Late 2026 Completion

The renovation of Vientiane’s Chao Anouvong Stadium is on track and is expected to...

Laos Announces 33 Sports for 12th National Games

The Ministry of Education and Sports has confirmed that 33 sports will be contested...

Bodybuilding Federation Lends Muscle to Local Contests

The Lao Bodybuilding Federation is planning to organise annual contests for young bodybuilders across various weight categories over the next 12 months. The annual activities...

Laos’ Olympic Cycling Hopes Rest With Ariya

Laos' top male cyclist Ariya Phounsavath will be the nation's sole representative in the sport at the 31st Olympic Games at Rio de Janeiro,...

Australia’s Minister Attends “Pass It Back” Rugby Programme to Promote the Development of Sports

Visiting Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop yesterday morning attended a rugby training event with Lao women rugby players and coaches in Vientiane Capital to celebrate...