sport in the East

Türkiye detains 32 football officials in illegal betting probe

Turkish authorities detained 32 suspects, including executives of football clubs, as part of a widening investigation into alleged match-fixing and illegal betting in the country's professional leagues, the prosecutor's office in Istanbul said.

Israeli bobsled team robbed ahead of Milan Winter Games

An Israeli bobsled pilot said the apartment that he and some fellow Olympians have been using while finishing their training for the Milan Cortina Winter Games was robbed, with passports and “thousands of dollars’” worth of other items among what was taken.

Iran files criminal cases marathon organizers

Judicial authorities in Iran have arrested two organisers of a marathon held on an island off the country’s southern coast after images emerged showing women taking part in the race without hijabs, The Guardian reported.

Iran boycotts FIFA World Cup draw

The Iranian delegation has withdrawn from the draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing U.S. visa restrictions that have impacted Iranian athletes, spokesperson for the Iranian Football Federation Amir Mehdi Alavi said.

Turkish Football scandal: over 1000 players suspended

Turkish football has been rocked by one of the largest corruption and betting scandals in its modern history with authorities arresting eight individual including first-division club president amid explosive allegations of illegal gambling and match-fixing.

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan to host U-20 World Cup

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan will co-host the final stage of the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup in accordance with the decision of the FIFA Executive Committee's meeting, the Azerbaijan Football Federation Association said.

Azerbaijani boxer named best at Almaty tournament

Azerbaijani boxer Subhan Mammadov won the international tournament in Almaty, which was held at the Sports Club of the Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan. He was recognized as the best in the weight category up to 48 kilograms.

Azerbaijani boxer named best at Almaty tournament
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