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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 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.

Asian Games 2026

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

Asian Games 2026

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

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
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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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.

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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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Members of the Chinese gymnastics team try and stay relaxed during their long wait Nagoya airport. Photos: Xinhua
Members of the Chinese gymnastics team try and stay relaxed during their long wait Nagoya airport. Photos: Xinhua
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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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.

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.

Multiple Olympic gold medallist Eileen Gu of China is one of several winter sports stars highlighting the winter series of the X Games League. Photo: Reuters
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.

He Jiting (right), seen here partnering Ren Xiangyu in the China Masters final in Shenzhen last week, will replace Chen Boyang in China's Asian Games squad. Photo: Xinhua
He Jiting (right), seen here partnering Ren Xiangyu in the China Masters final in Shenzhen last week, will replace Chen Boyang in China's Asian Games squad. Photo: Xinhua
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.

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

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.

Hyrox officials are facing an increasing backlash over their response to the incident in Beijing. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
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
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.

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.

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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.

Yu Zidi headlines China’s bid for glory in the pool at the Asian Games and is expected to compete at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Photo: AFP
Yu Zidi headlines China’s bid for glory in the pool at the Asian Games and is expected to compete at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Photo: AFP
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.

Fiba

China women reach basketball World Cup last 8, but fans fret over depth, fatigue

Han Xu leads way again in win over Puerto Rico but now faces two New York Liberty teammates in tough French team – with only 19 hours of rest.

Mainland China

China GT organisers accused of ‘gross negligence’ after fiery crash during race

Leaked recruitment screenshots show security jobs paying as little as US$8.50 for daily-wage workers to ‘watch the site and maintain order’.

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Loek Hartog saves fellow racer Ollie Millroy from a burning car at the China GT. Photo: Instagram/ Ollie Millroy
Fiba

Han stars again as China women seal second group spot at basketball World Cup

WNBA centre scores second double-double in two days as teen sensation Zhang Ziyu chips in to set up quarter-final qualifier with Puerto Rico.

China’s Han Xu takes on the Italian defence in their World Cup Group D win in Berlin, Germany, on Monday. Photo: AP
China’s Han Xu takes on the Italian defence in their World Cup Group D win in Berlin, Germany, on Monday. Photo: AP
Badminton World Federation (BWF)

New China badminton chief vows to fight corruption after predecessor removed

Former president of the CBA has not been seen for months after being accused in April of ‘serious violations of discipline and law’.

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

World Cup referee Ma Ning hopes to ‘pass the torch’ to China’s next generation

Only the second official from the country to take charge at a Fifa World Cup, Ma says next step is encourage others to follow in his footsteps.

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Diving into a new life: Olympic champion Zhang Jiaqi defends choices on reality TV

Following retirement last year, 22-year-old former diver gives viewers a look at her unapologetic love for anime and casual living habits.

Zhang Jiaqi (left) and Chen Yuxi won the women’s synchronised 10m platform final at Tokyo Olympic Games. Photo: Xinhua
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