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Lin Shidong, who lost in the final last year, only made it to the men’s singles round of 16 this year. Photo: Xinhua
World Table Tennis (WTT)

Chinese men’s table tennis team continue to struggle after WTT Europe Smash setback

All six players failed to make it past the third round, while Wang Manyu fared better, winning the women’s singles title in Sweden.

Swimming

China swimming fans excited about Yu’s chances after win over world record holder

Asian Games 2026

‘Traitors in gymnastics team’: China fans attack squad selection for Asian Games

Marathons

Chinese athlete sets Guinness World Record – runs marathon for 372 days in a row

Li Shuangyong first rose to prominence on the internet last year when it was revealed he had followed the ‘One Punch Man’ fitness routine.

Li Shuangyong secured the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive days running a marathon (male) in Jinan, Shandong. Photo: Handout
Li Shuangyong secured the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive days running a marathon (male) in Jinan, Shandong. Photo: Handout
Chinese Basketball Association

Chinese basketball star Wang Siyu’s strict dating criteria ‘truly eye-opening’

The 30-year-old two-time Asian Games gold medallist listed out physical attributes, values and abilities required for any potential partner.

Chinese Basketball Association

Future of Chinese basketball seen as bright, despite failure to find new Yao Ming

Senior figures in Asian University Basketball League believe there is enough talent coming through for China to retake top spot in region.

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Volleyball

Volleyball Olympian Li to miss Asian Games, continental meet after heart surgery

The outside hitter is still undergoing rehabilitation, says coach Zhao Yong, whose squad will be captained by Gong Xiangyu.

Li Yingying in action for China against Turkey at the 2024 Volleyball Nations League event in Hong Kong. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Li Yingying in action for China against Turkey at the 2024 Volleyball Nations League event in Hong Kong. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Fifa

After Ref Cam lights up World Cup, what’s next for Lenovo’s AI tech in football?

Chinese multinational raised the bar for television coverage, now bosses eye bringing their expertise to the game’s mainstream.

Asian Games 2026

China break with tradition with unveiling of blue uniforms for 2026 Asian Games

Also for the first time, female athletes will have the option of wearing trousers or skirts, a change that has sparked widespread discussion.

Hong Kong sports

Taking Shanghai group public a landmark move, test case for China sport business

Industry expert Mark Thomas sees great opportunity in state-owned Jiushi Dongyu Culture, Sports & Tourism Group responding to market forces.

Carlos Alcaraz in action at the ATP Tour Shanghai Rolex Masters, one of the events under the purview of the Shanghai Jiushi Dongyu Culture, Sports & Tourism Group. Photo: Rolex
ITTF

China youth player attacks opponent after losing table tennis trial match

Provincial body bans Cao Yanhao from all competition for one year after the 14-year-old punches teammate following a selection trial loss.

A screenshot of 14-year-old Chinese table tennis player Cao Yanhao punching his opponent following a loss in a selction trial match. Photo: Handout
A screenshot of 14-year-old Chinese table tennis player Cao Yanhao punching his opponent following a loss in a selction trial match. Photo: Handout
ITTF

Wang hopes future China stars emerge after LA 2028 as table tennis powers wane

World No 1 Wang Chuqin is shouldering more responsibility than before and worries about a growing talent gap.

Badminton World Federation (BWF)

Chinese Taipei’s Chou becomes oldest Super 1000 winner at badminton’s China Open

World No 6 beats Toma Junior Popov of France in three games to claim first elite title since winning Indonesia Open in 2019.

Wang Chuqin

Veteran Zhang Yudong denies making remarks in leaked recording about Wang Chuqin

Ex-China player files police report after spread of audio recording in which he allegedly makes disparaging comments about world No 1.

Sichuan’s Zhang Yudong (nearer camera) beat Shandong’s Wang Chuqin in a China Table Tennis Super League match on Saturday. Photo: Weibo
Volleyball

Turkey ease past China, Brazil finally get better of Italy in volleyball finals

Brazil edge five-set thriller to set up gold medal clash with Turkey. China to face Italy for bronze in Macau.

Turkish middle blocker Sinead Jack-Kısal challenges Chinese rival Wang Aoqi during their Women’s Volleyball Nations League Finals clash in Macau. Photo: Getty Images
Turkish middle blocker Sinead Jack-Kısal challenges Chinese rival Wang Aoqi during their Women’s Volleyball Nations League Finals clash in Macau. Photo: Getty Images
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

Thousands roar on home team to victory at Macau East Asian Games Dome. Turkey beat Canada in other quarter-final on Thursday.

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Volleyball

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

Defending champions and team from South America brush aside Netherlands and Japan, and will face each other for place in title clash.

Defending champions Italy eased into the semi-finals of the Women’s Volleyball Nations League with a 3-0 win over the Netherlands in Macau. Photo: WVBNL
Defending champions Italy eased into the semi-finals of the Women’s Volleyball Nations League with a 3-0 win over the Netherlands in Macau. Photo: WVBNL
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.

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.

The World Cup final had a peak real-time viewership of 41.23 million in China, according to CCTV. Photo: EPA
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
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