Yuzuru Hanyu, a two-time Winter Olympic champion, announced on Tuesday that he would quit competitive figure skating and become pro. At a news conference held in a Tokyo hotel, Hanyu, 27, declared with a smile, “I will continue my career as a professional athlete.” At the press conference headlined “Decision announcement,” Hanyu was dressed in a suit. In his opening …

Malaysia – In an effort to settle the conflict between the two camps in the Selangor Athletics Association (POS), Sports Commissioner Ibrahim Mohd Yusof is pondering an ideal solution. Ibrahim said that the problem surrounding the state’s sports governing organization was difficult, but that his department was still looking into some of the best ‘options out,’ and that once the …

Philippines – Two legislators required an investigation into the contention between post vaulter EJ Obiena and sports affiliation Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (Patafa), refering to the squeezing need to address the matter with the goal that the competitor can zero in on his preparation. Senate President Vicente Sotto III and Sen. Pia Cayetano have recorded a goal asking …