Infantino says Covid measures could still be in place for 2022 World Cup

13 Sept 12:44 Key points summarised by AI

FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that COVID-19 containment measures might still be necessary for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, though he expects full stadiums.
Infantino suggested FIFA could "concretely" help international fans from regions with limited vaccine access to meet travel requirements for the tournament.
He praised Qatar's successful bio-bubble for the Club World Cup, underscoring efforts to ensure safety for the upcoming World Cup.
The pandemic has also highlighted challenges for the international match calendar and led to over $11 billion in lost revenue for the global game.

Gold first, proposal next: Thai archer delivers on promise

Yesterday 16:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thai para archer Khomson Singphirom won gold at the 2026 Asian Para Games, fulfilling his promise to propose to fellow archer and partner Phannipa Srathongmaew.
Khomson's partner, Phannipa, also secured a bronze medal, making their achievements at the Games particularly memorable.