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Zhu Yuanling’s win in the women’s street skateboarding final marked her first gold medal in international competition. Photo: Xinhua
Asian Games 2026

China’s Zhu wins street skateboarding – just the latest Asian Games teen winner

At 15, the women’s street skateboarding champion joins a growing list of medallists still in their teens in Nagoya – but there are concerns.

Asian Games 2026

Asian Games, day 8: gold for squash, but ‘fencing city’s No 1 sport’, Fong says

Asian Games 2026

Improved Zhang, rising Yu headline China’s swimming prospects for 2028 Olympics

Asian Games 2026

Chinese teen titan Zhang counts out the golds after magnificent 7 at Asian Games

Zhang signs off with men’s 400m freestyle crown as China finish swimming programme with 30 golds from 41 medal events.

Zhang Zhanshuo of China counts his medals after winning the 400m freestyle at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Tokyo on Friday. Photo: Xinhua
Zhang Zhanshuo of China counts his medals after winning the 400m freestyle at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Tokyo on Friday. Photo: Xinhua
Asian Games 2026

Chinese teen sensation Yu Zidi set for Olympic stardom after golden Asian Games

Schoolgirl won all three individual events she swam this week in Tokyo in some of the year’s fastest times, will be only 15 in Los Angeles.

Asian Games 2026

Yu Yiting overcomes form dip, and rise of Yu Zidi, to defend Asian Games title

Chinese swimmer wins 100m butterfly after losing 200m IM final to younger rival, with whom she hopes to take on all comers at next Olympics.

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Asian Games 2026

Asian Games 200m butterfly gold just the start for Chinese sensation Yu Zidi, 13

After bursting onto international scene last year, Hebei native clinches first regional title on debut appearance, with promise of more ahead.

China’s Yu Zidi one her way to winning the women’s 200m butterfly Asian Games final at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
China’s Yu Zidi one her way to winning the women’s 200m butterfly Asian Games final at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: Hong Kong women claim historic swim silver, Yu leads China domination

City’s 4x100m freestyle relay team finish second in record-setting pace, while teen star Yu Zidi enjoys golden debut in Tokyo.

Asian Games 2026

China table tennis stars describe Asian Games cruise ship stay as ‘unique’

Sun Yingsha, Wang Chuqin and Wang Manyu have adapted to living aboard the Costa Serena, but arrangements have descended into chaos for others.

International Cricket Council

China emerges as key growth market for ICC in bid to expand cricket worldwide

Women’s team have climbed 10 places in world rankings over the past two years, but were knocked out of Asian Games without a ball being bowled.

China became a focus market after hosting cricket at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou and through the progress of its women’s national team. Photo: AFP
Hyrox

Hyrox Beijing athlete apologises to China, competitors after soiling herself

Joanna Wietrzyk says she should have stepped off the track at Hyrox Beijing, announces her retroactive withdrawal from race, loss of points.

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Joanna Wietrzyk completed Saturday’s Hyrox Beijing race covered in faeces, leaving more than 1,000 participants to compete on a contaminated track and shared equipment. Photo: Getty Images
Joanna Wietrzyk completed Saturday’s Hyrox Beijing race covered in faeces, leaving more than 1,000 participants to compete on a contaminated track and shared equipment. Photo: Getty Images
Zheng Qinwen

China’s Zheng Qinwen gets huge show of sponsor support as she surges up rankings

Despite a loss of form, the Olympic champion’s total earnings had risen this year to US$22.6m, placing her seventh among tennis players.

Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: China teams get stuck at Nagoya airport without food for 7 hours

A data entry glitch at Chubu Centrair International Airport transport centre meant athletes were unable to get buses to their accommodation.

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Hyrox

Hyrox Beijing athletes get full refund, new rule on hygiene risks comes into force

Athletes finished after women’s elite winner Joanna Wietrzyk on Saturday to get cash back. Australian would have been removed under new rules.

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Hyrox China will refund the cost of entry for those affected by Saturday’s incident in Beijing. Photo: AP
Trail running and hiking

Chinese runner is first athlete to complete 330km Tor des Géants in under 66 hours

Guizhou-born Zhao Jiaju uses ‘fragmented sleep’ strategy to win gruelling Italy race, makes history as first Asian to win the event.

Zhao Jiaju's record run was remarkable in that he made his first checkpoint stop only after running for 35 hours and 42 minutes. Photo: TORX Facebook
Zhao Jiaju's record run was remarkable in that he made his first checkpoint stop only after running for 35 hours and 42 minutes. Photo: TORX Facebook
Eileen Gu

X Games League to hold first winter draft; Eileen Gu expected to be top pick

Draft follows debut of X Games Summer League, with both events aiming to cement ties with Olympic Games, build on strong audience growth.

Badminton World Federation (BWF)

China make late change as they target 7 badminton gold medals at Asian Games

Men’s doubles player Chen Boyang withdraws from illness but 31-member squad for tough Aichi-Nagoya event remain stacked with experience.

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Eileen Gu

China star Eileen Gu makes safety plea after fans flood slopes seeking pictures

One year after training injury mishap in New Zealand, Olympic freestyle champion posts safety reminder on social media on return to venue.

Freestyle skier Eileen Gu sustained an injury following a “very terrible accident” while training in New Zealand about one year ago. Photo: Handout
Freestyle skier Eileen Gu sustained an injury following a “very terrible accident” while training in New Zealand about one year ago. Photo: Handout
Hyrox

Hyrox co-founder sorry for Beijing incident, pledges rule changes after backlash

Moritz Furste issues apology days after Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk’s accident during her race left faecal matter on course.

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Hyrox Beijing athlete who soiled herself says ‘win is a win’ as faecal row rages

Joanna Wietrzyk continued despite unfortunate accident, and officials have done little to dampen resulting furore or defuse growing backlash.

Asian Games 2026

Javelin star’s injury adds extra spice to China v Japan battle for Games gold

Yan Ziyi has dominated much of the season, but ankle trouble left her trailing Olympic champion Haruka Kitaguchi at Ultimate Championships.

Haruka Kitaguchi sent down a new Japan national record to win gold in the women’s javelin. Photo: AP
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

China’s newest tennis star Sun facing familiar foe in third grand slam final

Sun Xinran into girls’ singles final at US Open, where she will face Anna Pushkareva, who beat her at Wimbledon.

Sun Xinran has shown a maturity beyond her years. Photo: Getty Images
Sun Xinran has shown a maturity beyond her years. Photo: Getty Images
Asian Games 2026

From lavish flats to container homes, athletes face reality of Japan’s Asian Games

Three years on from Hangzhou base that drew praise, athletes in Nagoya are having a far different experience; record rainfall isn’t helping.

Asian Games 2026

Chinese swimming prodigy Yu Zidi ‘excited’ for Asian Games debut, eyes Olympic glory

Some in the swimming world have questioned the mental and physical impact of high-level training and competing on the 13-year-old schoolgirl.

Volleyball

Ex-China volleyballer Wang says missing Paris Games made her feel a ‘failure’

Outside hitter breaks her silence on being dropped by head coach Cai Bin just before the 2024 Games, a decision that sparked public backlash.

Wang Yunlu struggled to hold back tears in an interview hosted by Shen Qunqi, a presenter for Shanghai Radio and Television’s sports channel. Photo: Screenshot
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