First outing. Madagascar will be represented by four players at the African Badminton Championships which will take place from February 9 to 15 in Gaborone, the Botswana capital. Three local players, namely Irina Razakasoavina from MB2ALL, Herizo Rakotoarinivo from ABC Vakinankaratra and Tokinirina Razafimandimby alias “Joy” from MB2ALL, reinforced by the expatriate from Lyon, Lalaina … Read more
The NBA has announced the freshmen for the Rising Stars. Here’s who they are and how they fared in the first part of the season. Kon Knueppel has Rookie of the Year numbers Journalist January 28 – 00:43 – MILANO The NBA has announced the participants in the Rising Stars of the All Star Game … Read more
The Malagasy Basketball Federation (FMBB) has revealed the list of fifteen players pre-selected to prepare for the qualification window for the 2027 FIBA World Cup. The race towards the 2027 World Cup, scheduled for Qatar, is officially launched for the Ankoay senior men in 5×5 basketball. A few weeks before the qualifying window scheduled in … Read more
The number of Chinese tourists visiting Australia is still significantly lower than pre-epidemic levels, and an Australian tourism expert warned that the market outlook in 2026 remains uncertain. The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that in the 12 months to November last year, China was Australia’s second largest source market, … Read more
Manchester, Lancashire and Vancouver, British Columbia and Lisbon, Portugal–(Newsfile Corp. – January 19, 2026) – Fairfax Football Consultancy (“Fairfax F.C.”), the sports and performance division of Fairfax Partners Inc., is pleased to announce a strategic partnership and advisory collaboration with NextPlay Travel (“NextPlay”)a Portugal based sports travel and logistics company focused on international football programs … Read more
Hape Kerkeling, actor, audio book and voice actor and author © [M] Britta Pedersen/dpa In the 235th episode of And what do you do on the weekend? is the entertainer, author and actor Also in the Church as a guest. Kerkeling was born in Recklinghausen in 1964 and now lives in Cologne. His new film … Read more
He moved discreetly, but his gaze was always turned towards the others. Hambinintsoa Tefy Ranaivo, Master Tefy, also known as Tefy Mahafaly, died on January 14, 2026 at the age of 63, after long months of fighting illness. His death leaves a deep void in the world of Malagasy crafts, but also in the hearts … Read more
The world of Malagasy sport is in mourning. Edmond Rakotoarivelo, better known as Master Ratafia, died at dawn on Sunday at the age of 96. Edmond Rakotoarivelo died peacefully on Sunday at his home in Amboasarikely, near Antsahavola. Born on March 25, 1930, the man many considered a true living memory of Malagasy sport celebrated … Read more
BAM president Tengku Zafrul Aziz said the association is strengthening its branding and marketing to attract more corporate support and sponsors. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The Badminton Association of Malaysia needs about RM55 million a year to cover its costs, says BAM president Tengku Zafrul Aziz. Tengku Zafrul said this amount is to cover management … Read more
At the end of a 2025 season described as a “hinge”, the Ivorian Badminton Federation (FIBad) takes stock of its actions and sets the course for 2026. Between reconstruction, inclusion of para-badminton and Olympic ambitions, President Honoré Zolobé takes stock. 2025 ends with the joint organization of the final phases of para-badminton and classic badminton. … Read more