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Zhao Yong has been named the new head coach of the China women’s national volleyball team. Photo: Weibo/The Paper
Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games

New China volleyball coach Zhao handed task of bringing Olympic glory to nation

Former men’s international Zhao Yong told podium place for China’s women at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is goal.

Badminton World Federation (BWF)

‘Stop the stalking’: Japanese badminton star asks fans in China to keep distance

ITTF

China win WTT Champions Incheon double, but Sun Yingsha warns of rising Japanese

Donald Trump

Why Trump tariffs could make sports gear made in Asia pricier – for Americans

Hong Kong economists expect pain for US consumers, with likes of Nike, Adidas, Under Armour and Hoka making goods in China or Southeast Asia.

Nike shoes are seen in the King of Prussia Mall in Pennsylvania this week, as global markets braced for the impact of US import tariffs. Photo: Reuters
Nike shoes are seen in the King of Prussia Mall in Pennsylvania this week, as global markets braced for the impact of US import tariffs. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

Zambia withdraws US-based footballers from China tournament over travel limits

The players will not be able to compete at a women’s tournament in Yongchuan owing to US travel measures, Zambia Football Association said.

ITTF

Weibo split after Wang Chuqin enrols for master’s degree as Olympic champion

‘Let’s worship the master of time management’ is just one of the many reactions to the news on Chinese social media.

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NBA

Chinese player Cui Yongxi vows return to NBA after recovering from knee injury

The 21-year-old, who was cut by the Brooklyn Nets after a season-ending ACL injury, now back in New York after recuperating in his hometown.

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Brooklyn Nets guard Cui Yongxi high-fives teammates in an NBA match against the Memphis Grizzlies in October. Photo: AP
Brooklyn Nets guard Cui Yongxi high-fives teammates in an NBA match against the Memphis Grizzlies in October. Photo: AP
2025 Asian Winter Games

China stint means Miller ineligible to represent Canada, Ice Hockey bosses say

Hannah Miller played for China at 2022 Winter Olympics under name Me Li, so Vancouver native cannot play for Canada at World Championships.

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2025 National Games

‘Like home’: Groot Baltink set to give up Dutch passport to play for Hong Kong

The Dalian-born 18-year-old with a father from Netherlands hopes to be selected in the under-22 basketball team for November’s National Games.

2025 Asian Winter Games

China’s Xu wins women’s aerials silver at Freestyle World Ski Championships

One of three Chinese skiers in the final, Xu finishes second to Kaila Kuhn of the US.

Silver medallist Xu Mengtao poses during the aerials podium ceremony on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens: New Zealand women beat Australia to complete ‘three-peat’

The Olympic champions’ first two victories were at Hong Kong Stadium and they follow that up with the first title at Kai Tak.

New Zealand’s women are now familiar with lifting the winners’ trophy at the Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Sam Tsang
New Zealand’s women are now familiar with lifting the winners’ trophy at the Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Sevens

China’s dramatic win sees them avoid ‘worst team’ tag at Hong Kong Sevens

Defeat by USA in their final pool fixture leaves China on brink, before they rescue their tournament with triumph over Great Britain.

Hong Kong Sevens

China target win over USA at Hong Kong Sevens to help series survival hopes

Fan Shun-kei, the team’s technical coach, is hopeful his team can beat the Americans despite two defeats on Friday.

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens 2025: Australia, New Zealand women shine, China in trouble

Australia bolstered by the return of Maddison Levi, who missed the Vancouver leg because of injury.

Australia’s Isabella Nasser in action against Spain on day one of the Sevens. Photo: Sun Yeung
2025 Asian Winter Games

ISU sorry for displaying Taiwan rather than Chinese Taipei flag at World Champs

The Taiwan flag was displayed on the video screen behind skater Li Yu-Hsiang when he was introduced ahead of his short programme on Thursday.

Chinese Taipei’s Yu-Hsiang Li reacts after competing in the men short program during the ISU World Figure Skating Championships at TD Garden. Photo: Reuters
Chinese Taipei’s Yu-Hsiang Li reacts after competing in the men short program during the ISU World Figure Skating Championships at TD Garden. Photo: Reuters
Trending in China

Wu Yanni wants Asian 100m hurdles record, but admits Olympics a step too far

Chinese athlete says she can’t compete with Western counterparts, targets top eight finish at LA Games in 2028.

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Hangzhou becomes sea of red as China fans brace for decisive World Cup qualifier

China must beat Australia on Tuesday to have any chance of securing automatic qualification to 2026 tournament.

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Hong Kong Sevens

Black Ferns skipper backing her side to beat Aussies ‘any day of the week’

Sarah Hirini will lead New Zealand out at Kai Tak Stadium with a third consecutive Hong Kong Sevens title in her sights.

New Zealand captain Sarah Hirini is in confident mood ahead of this year’s Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Eugene Lee
New Zealand captain Sarah Hirini is in confident mood ahead of this year’s Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Eugene Lee
Swimming

Olympic swim champ Zhang: just looking at pool made me feel sick, now ‘I’m back’

Zhang Yufei took five-month break to decide if she wanted to continue in the sport, but is now eyeing a place at 2028 LA Olympics.

Trending in China

Tearful Wu Yanni’s 60m hurdles Worlds failure sparks furious social media debate

Despite setting a new national record time of 8.01 seconds, the 27-year-old missed out on qualification by 0.01 seconds.

Swimming

China swim star Qin back in Olympic gold form, eyes World Championships glory

The 25-year-old hits gold-medal speed in 100m breaststroke, says he’s getting back to his best ahead of defence of three titles in Singapore.

Qin Haiyang is getting back to his best ahead of the World Championships in July. Photo: Xinhua
Formula One (F1)

Explainer | Chinese Grand Prix: what’s special about Shanghai’s F1 race, and how to catch it

The China leg has got off to an inauspicious start with eights cars arriving late, but we get you up to speed on the season’s second race.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen during practice at the Shanghai International Circuit on Friday. Photo: Reuters
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen during practice at the Shanghai International Circuit on Friday. Photo: Reuters
Chinese Football Association (CFA)

China will fail to qualify for 2026 Fifa World Cup, DeepSeek predicts

The team, who are bottom of their group and face Saudi Arabia, have only a 2.6 per cent chance of finishing in the top two, it says.

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Chinese footballer injured on trip to Spain dies hours before 19th birthday

Guo Jiaxuan had been in hospital in Beijing since returning from Madrid after head injury during match left him brain-dead.

ITTF

Wang Chuqin overcomes family trauma to beat Lin in WTT Champions Chongqing final

Wang’s second title of the year, which also gives him No 1 spot, comes after a ‘very tough week’ for his family.

Sun Yingsha (left) and Wang Chuqin hold their trophies after the WTT Champions Chongqing finals. Photo: Xinhua
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