Sports

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  Indonesia's U-19 football team displays athletic excellence, tolerance

  2013-11-19

  Indonesians are saluting their team for snapping a 22-year tournament drought while displaying religious tolerance on the field.

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  Indonesia hosts Muslim world's first-ever sumo demonstration

  2013-10-09

  Sumo diplomacy comes to the archipelago as Japan shares its national sport.

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  A once-ruined life redeemed by football

  2013-10-08

  Former addicts and other outcasts find new confidence and a chance to contribute through competing in the Homeless World Cup.

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  Islamic Solidarity Games foster pride

  2013-10-05

  The Islamic Solidarity Games are a good example of Muslims living in harmony, officials said, uniting youth from various Muslim-populated countries.

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  Thai Fight Extreme boosts morale in Pattani

  2013-10-03

  Record crowds turned out to see top-ranked local Muay Thai fighters take on competitors from around the globe in series of thrilling, hotly-contested matches.

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  Football excitement for Indonesian fans

  2013-07-22

  This year, Ramadan is a time of both faith and fandom for footballers in Jakarta, as the English Premier League teams come to town.

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  Cricket a hit with Pattani schoolgirls

  2013-07-18

  A first-of-its-kind initiative launched by a Malaysian benefactor is teaching Deep South girls important lessons about teamwork and confidence through sport.

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  Teen football coach teaches peace on the pitch

  2013-02-18

  Love of sport and teamwork turns kids of many backgrounds into a close-knit team, in school service project.

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  Football a great equaliser in Thai south

  2013-01-12

  Betong FC used the recent Betong Cup to show off its new stadium and prove to the Thai Football League it is worthy of inclusion.

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  In Malaysia, a racing circuit for street rogues?

  2012-12-20

  Malaysia is planning a new race track to promote motorsports. Supporters hope it will also curb illegal street racing.