Sports

After a decade, the World Nomad Games have become a trademark appointment in Central Asia. And the latest edition in Kazakhstan didn’t disappoint spectators. Photos by Chan Kit Yeng.

Blue Canyon Country Club may have missed out on a turn as a venue on golf’s most lucrative tour, but it is reasserting its credentials as one of Thailand’s top clubs.

The world’s largest man-made wave pool, designed by champion surfer Kelly Slater on Hudayriat Island in Abu Dhabi, is supplying some of the globe’s most consistent breaks.

Taiwan’s east coast is notable for its hip towns, stunning scenery, and active draws that range from hiking to one of Asia’s best surf scenes.

Duncan Forgan takes his rickety golf game to the island nation, home to characterful layouts steeped in colonial-era character.

A centuries-old martial art, Muay Thai is known for its grace and power. Duncan Forgan gets to grips with Thailand’s national pastime

Tradition as well as religion still play an important role in this sporting spectacle, and travelers who are lucky enough can watch sumo wrestlers from their training to the ring.

In Thailand’s long and storied Muay Thai history, one curious event sticks out in dry accounts of the early days of Rama I, a humorous fight that, in retrospect, seems to make so much sense.

Nothing draws the people of India together like cricket and throughout the country the spectacle is on display for everyone — even Americans.

Cheerleaders, history, balloons — watching baseball in Japan is a whole new way to see the game.

The Abu Dhabi W – Yas Island is the only hotel in the world located atop a Grand Prix racetrack, a gamechanger for fans of the upcoming UAE capital’s race.

In 2020 one of the world’s most densely populated cities will host the Summer Games and Remote Lands knows how to get you there in style.