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China beat the top-seeded USA in a five-set thriller in the Women’s Volleyball Nations League Finals last eight. Photo: Xinhua
Volleyball

China eye victory against Turkey in Women’s Volleyball Nations League semi-final

Hosts stun top-seeded United States in last eight but now face nation who have beaten them on every recent big occasion.

Volleyball

China stun top seeded US in Women’s Volleyball Nations League, win 5-set thriller

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Volleyball

Italy and Brazil sweep into last 4 of Women’s Volleyball Nations League Finals

Volleyball

China’s women ready to challenge USA in Volleyball Nations League Finals

The quarter-finals in Macau also feature Italy taking on the Netherlands, Brazil facing Japan and Turkey up against Canada.

China have a blend of youth and experience but had a mixed performance during the final leg of the regular season in Hong Kong. Photo: Xinhua
China have a blend of youth and experience but had a mixed performance during the final leg of the regular season in Hong Kong. Photo: Xinhua
Ma Long

Chinese table tennis legend Deng full of praise as ‘Long Mang’ win national title

Four-time Olympic champ and first female grand slam winner marvels at Ma Long and Xu Xin, reminds youngsters to ‘figure out a way forward’.

Fifa

China’s World Cup frenzy: 70 billion views, 83.3 billion yuan in lottery sales

Figures from CCTV and China Sports Lottery reveal tournament’s reach while sponsors and retailers also benefit from huge interest.

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Fifa

Spain’s World Cup win sparks surge in flight searches as Argentina face backlash

Data from mainland travel agency shows a sharp rise in inquiries for flights to Spain as losing fans deal with their side’s actions.

Supporters of Spain celebrate their team’s win at a bar in Beijing on Monday morning. Photo: EPA
Supporters of Spain celebrate their team’s win at a bar in Beijing on Monday morning. Photo: EPA
NBA

On This Day | Chinese NBA star Yao Ming retires from basketball in 2011 – SCMP archive

On this day 15 years ago, one of China’s first global sports stars retired from basketball but insisted he would not completely leave it.

Badminton World Federation (BWF)

Mainland’s Feng, Huang beat Hong Kong pair to win first Japan Open title

‘Phoenix combination’ edge Tang Chun-man and Tse Ying-suet to clinch mixed doubles crown and are now ranked second in Super 750 matches won.

Asian Games 2026

Second shock defeat for China’s Sun, Wang sparks Asian Games fears among fans

World No 1s Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha crash out of National Table Tennis Championships in semi-finals, weeks after losing in US.

The mixed doubles form of Wang Chuqin (left) and Sun Yingsha has sparked concern among fans. Photo: Xinhua
Trending in China

Robot wars: MMA bout between humanoids leaves 1 without a head, fans stunned

The Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend opener was the first event of its kind, with martial arts actor Donnie Yen among those watching.

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The Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend opener was the first event of its kind, with two identical T800 robots, at the Nanshan Cultural and Sports Centre. Photo: Handout
The Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend opener was the first event of its kind, with two identical T800 robots, at the Nanshan Cultural and Sports Centre. Photo: Handout
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng Qinwen faces uphill battle to make US Open main draw after quarter-final loss

Paris Olympic champion expects to go through qualifiers for the last grand slam of the season in New York unless she receives a wildcard.

Boxing

Zou Shiming’s Olympic boxing legacy overshadowed by shocking 200 million yuan debt

The 45-year-old and his wife shared how they invested heavily in high-end gyms, including an 18,000 sq m venue, on a reality television show.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen pulls off first-round upset at Athens Open

The 23-year-old Hubei native needs to win the tournament in Greece to keep alive her hopes of making the main draw of the US Open.

Zheng Qinwen of China, here at Wimbledon, is competing in her 11th tournament of the season at the Athens Open. Photo: Xinhua
ITTF

China’s champion ‘Long Mang’ duo to reunite at doubles-only national championships

Ma Long, Xu Xin are one of 68 men’s and women’s teams playing in special debut event that brings together almost 400 athletes from 27 areas.

Xu Xin (left) and Ma Long on their way to helping China win the men’s team gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Photo: Getty Images
Xu Xin (left) and Ma Long on their way to helping China win the men’s team gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Photo: Getty Images
Volleyball

Changes in store for China team after poor Volleyball Nations League showing

Setter Zhang Zixuan being benched for Italy match and singling out of middle blocker Wang Yuanyuan give coach Zhao Yong points to ponder.

Volleyball

China push women’s volleyball champs Italy all way in thriller, end season on high

Relatively inexperienced China side lose final game of regular Nations League season, but performance leaves plenty of reason for optimism.

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Volleyball

China lose to Dominican Republic at Volleyball Nations League in Hong Kong

Chinese go down against opponents they had beaten in past five matches, while defending champions Italy win from 0-2 down against Canada.

A Chinese player tries to save a point against the Dominican Republic, who won the Volleyball Nations League match 3-1 at Kai Tak Arena on Saturday. Photo: Elson Li
A Chinese player tries to save a point against the Dominican Republic, who won the Volleyball Nations League match 3-1 at Kai Tak Arena on Saturday. Photo: Elson Li
Chinese Basketball Association

Foreign player with CBA champions Shanghai Sharks faces ban after doping violation

According to reports, any punishment for newly crowned champion’s American centre will not include the team being stripped of their title.

Volleyball

Holders Italy maintain Volleyball Nations League run with second Hong Kong win

World No 1 side earn fourth victory in five recent matches while Dominican Republic get much-needed win as China team enjoy rest day.

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Chinese teen Wei Xiangxin signs multi-year contract with French club Auxerre

The Under-17 international signs five-year deal with Ligue 1 side after moving from Chinese Super League outfit Meizhou Hakka.

Wei Xiangxin (right) takes a shot against Thailand in an U-17 Asian Cup match in Saudi Arabia last year. Photo: Getty Images
Volleyball

China beat Ukraine in Hong Kong to snap Volleyball Nations League losing streak

Led by outside hitter Zhuang Yushan and middle blocker Wang Yuanyuan, coach Zhao Yong’s side secure boost before facing No 1 side Italy.

China’s Zhuang Yushan tries to get through the Ukraine defence in their Women’s Volleyball National League Hong Kong match at Kai Tak Arena on Thursday. Photo: Elson Li
China’s Zhuang Yushan tries to get through the Ukraine defence in their Women’s Volleyball National League Hong Kong match at Kai Tak Arena on Thursday. Photo: Elson Li
Volleyball

China make losing start at women’s Volleyball Nations League event in Hong Kong

Canada defeat the Chinese women 3-2, while Belgians and world champion Italians also win their tournament openers.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Chinese MMA stars Song Yadong, Yan Xiaonan to headline UFC Fight Night Shanghai

Song will take on former title challenger Umar Nurmagomedov of Russia next month, while Yan faces Brazilian Denise Gomes.

Volleyball

China’s women team keen to test themselves at Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong

Coach Zhao Yong says team will use final preliminary tournament before finals to hone their performance against top-drawer opponents.

Volleyball players (from left) Elise Van Sas of Belgium; Canada’s Emily Maglio; China’s Gong Xiangyu; Dominican Republic’s Brayelin Martinez; Italy’s Anna Danesi and Ukraine’s Svitlana Dorsman. Photo: Elson Li
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