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Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kengan Omega Chapter 312: Ohma Confronts Kiryu—Recap, Release Date, Where To Read And More
The last Kengan Omega chapter, titled 'How They Spent The Day,' began with Katahara Metsudo, Nogi Hideki, and Xia Yan discussing the Kengan match set for Ganryu Island. Metsudo emphasizes the island's defensibility, while Hideki warns Yan not to interfere. Yan internally worries about Shen Luo-han's moves. At Yamashita's house, Ryuki and Koga cook and discuss whether they want to face Shen Wulong. Wulong unexpectedly arrives, offers croquettes, and casually tells them they can fight if they wish to—Yan is loosening the rules. Later, Ohma visits Kiryu Setsuna in the hospital, with Kure Karura as his bodyguard. Ohma appears to have something to discuss with Setsuna. Expected plot in Kengan Omega Chapter 312 Kengan Omega Chapter 312 will likely center on the conversation between Tokita Ohma and Kiryu Setsuna. Setsuna may provide key intel about Shen Wulong, the Worm, and the Consecutors, possibly exposing hidden ties or past dealings. He might also explain his own current mental and physical condition. Meanwhile, more combatants may be revealed preparing for Ganryu Island's battle, including returning characters or new allies. With rules changing, Ryuki and Koga may begin discussing their own roles more seriously. The political tension among Metsudo, Hideki, and Xia Yan could also escalate. Kengan Omega Chapter 312: Release date and where to read Kengan Omega Chapter 312 is set to be released on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 12:00 pm JST, as confirmed by Comikey and following the manga's weekly release pattern. International fans can expect the chapter to be available around the same time, adjusted for their time zones. To read Kengan Omega Chapter 312, readers can make use of Shogakukan's Ura Sunday or the Comikey website, the official platform for Kengan Omega manga releases. While some platforms may require a subscription fee, they offer readers access to high-quality translations and regular updates on the latest chapters. For more updates from the Kengan Omega manga, stay tuned to Pinkvilla.
The Star
02-06-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Sabah's muay thai prodigy Angie Yan shines in Turkiye
KOTA KINABALU: Sabahan Angie Yan Jia Chi has once again made the state and country proud by retaining her world under-23 title in the female Wai Kru division at the 2025 IFMA World Muay Thai Championships in Antalya, Turkiye. Yan, 23, dazzled the judges in the final with a performance that combined tradition, grace, and technical precision, scoring 9.60 points to edge out her Filipina opponent by just 0.1 point. The narrow victory sealed her third consecutive world championship in the age category, having previously triumphed in Thailand (2023) and Greece (2024). Her mother, Sally Kuan, beamed with pride at her daughter's latest achievement, crediting Yan's discipline and love for muay thai's cultural roots. 'This win not only adds another gold to Malaysia's medal tally, but also highlights the determination and cultural pride of our youth in keeping tradition alive on the world stage,' she said. Yan has built a reputation as a dominant force in the non-combat Wai Kru category, a traditional pre-fight ritual that celebrates respect, heritage and mental focus in muay thai. Her growing list of accolades includes gold medals at the 2023 IFMA World Cup U-23 in Turkiye; the World Combat Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; and last year's Malaysia Games (Sukma) in Sarawak. Beyond competitive success, Yan also had the honour of being one of the two Malaysians at the 2024 Paris Olympics, not as a medal contender, but as part of a cultural showcase to promote muay thai globally. She was selected to perform a special muay thai demonstration aimed at advocating for its inclusion as an official medal sport in the future. 'This experience gave me the chance to promote our art on the world's biggest stage. It is about more than just competition, it is about honouring a tradition and showing the world how much it means to us,' Yan said in an earlier statement. Meanwhile, both the national and state muay thai bodies extended their congratulations, commending Yan's consistency and her role in promoting the sport. Sabah Muaythai Association president Nazri Ab Razak praised her as a role model for aspiring athletes. 'With five world titles now under Sabah's belt, we hope her success will inspire more youths in the state to pursue excellence in the sport, especially in its cultural disciplines,' he said. He also noted that the sport is entering the third phase of its five-year development plan in Sabah, with growing emphasis on expanding local competitions and strengthening grassroots talent. Among upcoming events, muay thai will feature prominently in the Sabah Games (Saga) in Tawau this October where, for the first time, the Wai Kru category will be officially included after making its debut as a demonstration event at Saga 2023 in Kota Kinabalu. Nazri said the inclusion is a testament to growing recognition of muay thai's cultural value alongside its sporting merit. 'We will continue developing the sport and creating more platforms for young Sabahan athletes to shine,' he added.
New Straits Times
30-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Man Utd stretch loyalty of 'numbed' Chinese fans to the limit
HONG KONG: Yan Gang speaks for many Manchester United fans when he says: "We've been numbed by performances over the past few seasons." Manchester United once claimed to have more than 100 million followers in China, Yan among them, but like supporters of the club everywhere their loyalty is being put severely to the test. As an illustration of United's fall from grace in China and beyond, tickets for today's friendly at the 40,000-capacity Hong Kong Stadium against the city's representative team were still available on Thursday afternoon. Tickets also appeared on resale websites with their prices slashed 50 percent. United were beaten 1-0 in Malaysia by a Southeast Asian XI on Wednesday and booed off, a fresh low in a dismal season for Ruben Amorim's bedraggled men. "Every season ends with the same old story with no sign of recovery," said Yan, a supporter for 23 years and organiser of a United fans' association in Shenzhen, just across the border from Hong Kong in mainland China. Amorim's side left for Asia on Sunday, hours after concluding their worst season since 1974, to play friendlies in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong. The Old Trafford club made no attempt to hide the motivation for flying across the world straight after a draining and demoralising campaign that saw them come 15th in the Premier League and fail to lift a trophy. "Tour fixtures drive significant additional revenue which help make the club stronger, allowing us to keep investing in success on the pitch," chief executive Omar Berrada said. This week's Asia visit will generate about $10 million (£7.8m) for United, the BBC reported. China has the world's second-biggest economy and second-biggest population, making it a vital market. United's finances are under scrutiny with co-owner Jim Ratcliffe implementing steep cuts since buying a minority stake just over a year ago. The club recently announced a further 200 redundancies were planned after 250 jobs were cut last year. Ratcliffe claimed in March that the Red Devils would have "run out of money at Christmas" otherwise. From Kuala Lumpur, where it was 32 Celsius (90 Fahrenheit) at kickoff on Wednesday, it is a four-hour flight to a similarly sticky Hong Kong. July friendlies in the city between Tottenham and Arsenal, and Liverpool and AC Milan, sold out within hours of going on general sale. No such luck for United for their exhibition match with the Hong Kong team, and with a day until kickoff they face the ignominy of playing in front of empty seats. The 39-year-old fan Yan said that the United supporters club in Shenzhen has about 2,000 members. That number has hardly grown in the past few years, he said. Older fans make up the vast majority of members. "I can't think of any words we can use to attract new fans because the team has a bad record and no standout stars to recruit younger fans," said Yan. He Zhiyi, a United fan for more than a decade, is flying to Hong Kong from the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu. She had hoped to see the squad parade the Europa League trophy, but Amorim's side lost 1-0 to Tottenham in the final. With it went United's hopes of sneaking into the Champions League, which would have brought badly needed revenue, prestige and pulling power. "The team is all over the place -- players, coaches and management are not moving in one direction," said the 32-year-old He, a football content creator and author. "It feels like the team is killing the enthusiasm of the fans, as if the romance can't be sustained anymore." Zhang Chongqian, also from Chengdu, said United's "spirit and traditions" have been lost. "In recent years, our fans (in China) gradually stopped watching Manchester United or even football," the 38-year-old lifelong supporter said. Zhang will not join those fans abandoning his side, even after the poorest season in the club's recent history. "Manchester United have been experiencing a period of sinking," he said. "But there are still so many fans who will never give up on them."
The Hindu
29-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Manchester United tests loyalty of Chinese fans, stares at possible empty seats in Hong Kong friendly
Yan Gang speaks for many Manchester United fans when he says: 'We've been numbed by performances over the past few seasons.' Manchester United once claimed to have more than 100 million followers in China, Yan among them, but like supporters of the club everywhere their loyalty is being put severely to the test. As an illustration of United's fall from grace in China and beyond, tickets for Friday's friendly at the 40,000-capacity Hong Kong Stadium against the city's representative team were still available on Thursday afternoon. Tickets also appeared on resale websites with their prices slashed 50 percent. United was beaten 1-0 in Malaysia by a Southeast Asian XI on Wednesday and booed off, a fresh low in a dismal season for Ruben Amorim's bedraggled men. ALSO READ | Manchester United loses to ASEAN All-Stars in friendly match 'Every season ends with the same old story with no sign of recovery,' said Yan, a supporter for 23 years and organiser of a United fans' association in Shenzhen, just across the border from Hong Kong in mainland China. Amorim's side left for Asia on Sunday, hours after concluding its worst season since 1974, to play friendlies in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong. The Old Trafford club made no attempt to hide the motivation for flying across the world straight after a draining and demoralising campaign that saw it come 15th in the Premier League and fail to lift a trophy. 'Tour fixtures drive significant additional revenue which help make the club stronger, allowing us to keep investing in success on the pitch,' chief executive Omar Berrada said. This week's Asia visit will generate about USD 10 million (7.8m pounds) for United, the BBC reported. ALSO READ | Who is Maung Maung Lwin, the ASEAN All-Stars player who scored against Manchester United? China has the world's second-biggest economy and second-biggest population, making it a vital market. United's finances are under scrutiny with co-owner Jim Ratcliffe implementing steep cuts since buying a minority stake just over a year ago. The club recently announced a further 200 redundancies were planned after 250 jobs were cut last year. Ratcliffe claimed in March that the Red Devils would have 'run out of money at Christmas' otherwise. Romance is dead From Kuala Lumpur, where it was 32 Celsius (90 Fahrenheit) at kickoff on Wednesday, it is a four-hour flight to a similarly sticky Hong Kong. July friendlies in the city between Tottenham and Arsenal, and Liverpool and AC Milan, sold out within hours of going on general sale. No such luck for United for its exhibition match with the Hong Kong team, and with a day until kick-off it faces the ignominy of playing in front of empty seats. The 39-year-old fan Yan said that the United supporters club in Shenzhen has about 2,000 members. That number has hardly grown in the past few years, he said. Older fans make up the vast majority of members. July friendlies in the city between Tottenham and Arsenal, and Liverpool and AC Milan, sold out within hours of going on general sale. No such luck for United for its exhibition match with the Hong Kong team, and with a day until kick-off it faces the ignominy of playing in front of empty seats. | Photo Credit: AFP July friendlies in the city between Tottenham and Arsenal, and Liverpool and AC Milan, sold out within hours of going on general sale. No such luck for United for its exhibition match with the Hong Kong team, and with a day until kick-off it faces the ignominy of playing in front of empty seats. 'I can't think of any words we can use to attract new fans because the team has a bad record and no standout stars to recruit younger fans,' said Yan. He Zhiyi, a United fan for more than a decade, is flying to Hong Kong from the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu. She had hoped to see the squad parade the Europa League trophy, but Amorim's side lost 1-0 to Tottenham in the final. With it went United's hopes of sneaking into the Champions League, which would have brought badly needed revenue, prestige and pulling power. 'The team is all over the place -- players, coaches and management are not moving in one direction,' said the 32-year-old He, a football content creator and author. 'It feels like the team is killing the enthusiasm of the fans, as if the romance can't be sustained anymore.' Zhang Chongqian, also from Chengdu, said United's 'spirit and traditions' have been lost. 'In recent years, our fans (in China) gradually stopped watching Manchester United or even football,' the 38-year-old lifelong supporter said. Zhang will not join those fans abandoning his side, even after the poorest season in the club's recent history. 'Manchester United have been experiencing a period of sinking,' he said. 'But there are still so many fans who will never give up on them.' Related Topics Manchester United
Int'l Business Times
29-05-2025
- Business
- Int'l Business Times
Man Utd Stretch Loyalty Of 'Numbed' Chinese Fans To The Limit
Yan Gang speaks for many Manchester United fans when he says: "We've been numbed by performances over the past few seasons." Manchester United once claimed to have more than 100 million followers in China, Yan among them, but like supporters of the club everywhere their loyalty is being put severely to the test. As an illustration of United's fall from grace in China and beyond, tickets for Friday's friendly at the 40,000-capacity Hong Kong Stadium against the city's representative team were still available on Thursday afternoon. Tickets also appeared on resale websites with their prices slashed 50 percent. United were beaten 1-0 in Malaysia by a Southeast Asian XI on Wednesday and booed off, a fresh low in a dismal season for Ruben Amorim's bedraggled men. "Every season ends with the same old story with no sign of recovery," said Yan, a supporter for 23 years and organiser of a United fans' association in Shenzhen, just across the border from Hong Kong in mainland China. Amorim's side left for Asia on Sunday, hours after concluding their worst season since 1974, to play friendlies in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong. The Old Trafford club made no attempt to hide the motivation for flying across the world straight after a draining and demoralising campaign that saw them come 15th in the Premier League and fail to lift a trophy. "Tour fixtures drive significant additional revenue which help make the club stronger, allowing us to keep investing in success on the pitch," chief executive Omar Berrada said. This week's Asia visit will generate about $10 million (GBP7.8m) for United, the BBC reported. China has the world's second-biggest economy and second-biggest population, making it a vital market. United's finances are under scrutiny with co-owner Jim Ratcliffe implementing steep cuts since buying a minority stake just over a year ago. The club recently announced a further 200 redundancies were planned after 250 jobs were cut last year. Ratcliffe claimed in March that the Red Devils would have "run out of money at Christmas" otherwise. From Kuala Lumpur, where it was 32 Celsius (90 Fahrenheit) at kickoff on Wednesday, it is a four-hour flight to a similarly sticky Hong Kong. July friendlies in the city between Tottenham and Arsenal, and Liverpool and AC Milan, sold out within hours of going on general sale. No such luck for United for their exhibition match with the Hong Kong team, and with a day until kickoff they face the ignominy of playing in front of empty seats. The 39-year-old fan Yan said that the United supporters club in Shenzhen has about 2,000 members. That number has hardly grown in the past few years, he said. Older fans make up the vast majority of members. "I can't think of any words we can use to attract new fans because the team has a bad record and no standout stars to recruit younger fans," said Yan. He Zhiyi, a United fan for more than a decade, is flying to Hong Kong from the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu. She had hoped to see the squad parade the Europa League trophy, but Amorim's side lost 1-0 to Tottenham in the final. With it went United's hopes of sneaking into the Champions League, which would have brought badly needed revenue, prestige and pulling power. "The team is all over the place -- players, coaches and management are not moving in one direction," said the 32-year-old He, a football content creator and author. "It feels like the team is killing the enthusiasm of the fans, as if the romance can't be sustained anymore." Zhang Chongqian, also from Chengdu, said United's "spirit and traditions" have been lost. "In recent years, our fans (in China) gradually stopped watching Manchester United or even football," the 38-year-old lifelong supporter said. Zhang will not join those fans abandoning his side, even after the poorest season in the club's recent history. "Manchester United have been experiencing a period of sinking," he said. "But there are still so many fans who will never give up on them." A man pushes a rubbish bin past posters of Manchester United players outside Hong Kong Stadium AFP Posters of Manchester United players outside Hong Kong Stadium AFP
