NEW YORK, Jan. 22 Kyodo - Former Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki became the first Asian player elected to the U.S.

People braving the cold participate in a race in Cheorwon, Gangwon Province, on Jan. 19, 2025, in this photo provided by the county. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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Tehran, IRNA – The Iranian men's team have secured third place in the inaugural edition of the Kho Kho World Cup, which was held in New Delhi, India.

Olympic table tennis champion Ryu Seung-min, newly elected president of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, attends a press conference in Seoul on Jan. 16, 2025. (Yonhap)
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Kim Hye-seong of the Los Angeles Dodgers speaks to reporters at Incheon airport, west of Seoul, on Jan. 14, 2025, prior to his flight to the United States.

Tehran, IRNA – The Iranian ice climbing national team has secured second place at the 2025 Asian Championship in South Korea.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian men’s and women’s bowling teams have both secured spots in the semi-finals of the 2025 World Cup in Kowloon, Hong Kong, following impressive performa