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Wang Chuqin (left) and Sun Yingsha compete during the mixed doubles final against South Korea’s Lim Jonghoon and Shin Yubin of South Korea at the WTT Finals Hong Kong. Photo: Xinhua
World Table Tennis (WTT)

Injured China table tennis stars Sun, Wang facing month out, will miss Doha event

World No 1s Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin withdraw from WTT Doha Champions. Hong Kong’s Doo Hoi-kem added to women’s tournament in Qatar.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Camargo penalty saves Hong Kong in ill-tempered clash with 9-man Guangdong

2026 Olympic Winter Games

China pair ready to defend Winter Olympics figure skating gold after 3-year break

Badminton World Federation (BWF)

An beats Wang in epic badminton season finale, Shi photo drops hint after loss

Double defeat for China in Hangzhou as South Korea’s An Se-young beats Wang Zhiyi and Christo Popov sees off Shi Yuqi.

An Se-young of South Korea celebrates victory over Wang Zhiyi of China in the women’s singles final. Photo: Xinhua
An Se-young of South Korea celebrates victory over Wang Zhiyi of China in the women’s singles final. Photo: Xinhua
Badminton World Federation (BWF)

China’s Shi, Wang face French, South Korean foes in badminton’s year-end finale

An Se-young awaits Wang Zhiyi in women’s final, while men’s sees Shi Yuqi play Christo Popov, France’s first to reach title match.

2025 National Games

China selects Hong Kong handball players – but are they eligible to switch team?

Wong Kin and Toby Lin chosen for China reserve squad after catching eye during National Games, while they remain in Hong Kong team too.

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Chinese Basketball Association

Hong Kong Bulls may be closer to CBA league with Kai Tak lined up to host games

Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau has been in talks with the club over the venue, which has identified around 12 slots for 2026-27 season.

Kai Tak Arena has identified 12 time slots when it can possibly host Hong Kong Bulls matches. Photo: Nora Tam
Kai Tak Arena has identified 12 time slots when it can possibly host Hong Kong Bulls matches. Photo: Nora Tam
Asian Games 2023

China star Wang Li afraid to return home, fears retaliation against family

The Yunnan Provincial Sports Bureau is investigating accusations triple Asian Games gold medallist made against coach.

World Aquatics

Chen Yuxi named female diver of year by World Aquatics, Rousseau wins men’s title

The 20-year-old had a dominant 2025, completing an unbeaten World Cup circuit and winning gold at World Championships.

ITTF

Fan Zhendong won’t get easy route back to play in LA Olympics: table tennis boss

He can earn 2028 spot the same way North Koreans have previously, ITTF’s Petra Sorling suggests amid Fan’s absence from world rankings.

Fan Zhendong, pictured after clinching National Games gold in Macau last month, was among three Chinese players to withdraw from the world rankings a year ago. Photo: Xinhua
Asian Games 2023

China star posts explosive account of verbal, physical abuse after Games gold

Triple Asian Games champion Wang Li goes viral after video outlines sustained bullying after she refused to give Hangzhou winnings to boss.

China’s Wang Li (centre, with short hair) receives one of the three gold medals she won at the Asian Games in Hangzhou in 2023. Photo: SCMP
China’s Wang Li (centre, with short hair) receives one of the three gold medals she won at the Asian Games in Hangzhou in 2023. Photo: SCMP
World Table Tennis (WTT)

Chinese statement on Sun Yingsha, Wang Chuqin withdrawals leaves fans confused

Calls for greater focus on player workload after statement omits mention of schedule at WTT Finals in Hong Kong.

Su Bingtian

Su, first Chinese to run 100m under 10 seconds, says ‘goodbye, my dearest track’

Also the first Chinese man to reach an Olympic 100m final, Su announces his retirement from track and field in a social media post.

ITTF

China thrash Japan to win third table tennis World Cup title, bronze for Germany

China cruise to ITTF Mixed Team World Cup crown completing hat-trick of victories, while Germany become first European side to reach podium.

Lin Shidong’s victory over of Harimoto Tomokazu sealed China’s third ITTF Mixed Team World Cup title. Photo: Xinhua
Eileen Gu

Eileen Gu returns to scene of her Beijing Olympic triumphs – and wins again

The double Olympic champion heads an all-China podium in the freeskiing event in new Snow League.

Eileen Gu will return to the same Secret Garden snow park in Zhangjiakou next week for a World Cup event. Photo: AFP
Eileen Gu will return to the same Secret Garden snow park in Zhangjiakou next week for a World Cup event. Photo: AFP
2025 National Games

China can’t rule Olympic cycling until provinces put own agendas aside: coach

National Games prove ‘big frustration’ for China’s coach Benoit Vetu, who says he must start from zero to chase world domination.

NBA

After NBA’s return, China calls for foreign investment in domestic basketball

Officials target greater international influence for country’s basketball, and want China’s men’s team to play in Olympics regularly by 2035.

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ITTF

Wang and Sun warm up for WTT Finals, as China hammer Hong Kong in World Cup

Defending champions get their campaign off to a winning start, but not before some nervy moments in Chengdu.

Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha (right) got China off to a winning start. Photo: Xinhua
Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha (right) got China off to a winning start. Photo: Xinhua
2026 Olympic Winter Games

China’s Su back to winning ways, has 2026 Winter Olympics gold in his sights

Snowboard star Su Yiming claims Big Air World Cup title on home slopes at Genting Secret Garden Resort, compatriot Ge Chunyu takes silver.

Doping in sport

Hospital video helps clear Chinese long jump world champion Wang of doping

China’s anti-doping body says this week athlete was not negligent or at fault after failing an out-of-competition test last year.

2025 National Games

National Games co-hosts sign 4-party pact to build on cooperation, progress

The deal, which has potential to bid to stage Asian Games or Olympics, aims at boosting cooperation between the three Greater Bay Area regions.

Cyclists compete across the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge in the men’s road race at the National Games, which ended last week. Photo: Xinhua
2025 National Games

Hong Kong director Andrew Lau talks about National Games opening ceremony

The theme of the spectacle was “One Heart, One Wish” and infused the deep spirit of Southern China and Cantonese culture.

Film director Andrew Lau Wai-keung, who was chief producer for the opening ceremony of the 15th National Games, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities, and the 9th National Special Olympic Games, pictured at his office in Kwun Tong. Photo: Dickson Lee
Film director Andrew Lau Wai-keung, who was chief producer for the opening ceremony of the 15th National Games, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities, and the 9th National Special Olympic Games, pictured at his office in Kwun Tong. Photo: Dickson Lee
2025 National Games

Fencers Cheung, Choi team up, Coleman Wong semi: what to watch at National Games

Cheung Ka-long and Ryan Choi compete in men’s team foil competition, while Wong is assured of a medal and show-jumpers hope to emulate him.

2025 National Games

Coleman Wong, fencing medallists Hsieh and Ho – what to watch at National Games

Table tennis team competitions get serious, while athletics emerges from swimming’s shadow.

2025 National Games

Haughey’s crazy 5 minutes, Ceci Lee’s omnium – what to watch at National Games

Coleman Wong plays singles and doubles in Zhuhai, while Hong Kong’s fencers continue at Kai Tak.

Siobhan Haughey has a busy final evening of swimming ahead at the National Games. Photo: Eugene Lee
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