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A fan holds a shirt bearing the name and number of Aaron Boupendza during the Chinese Super League match between Zhejiang and Meizhou Hakka in Hangzhou on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Chinese Super League

Footballer dead in China after fall from building, Gabon FA says

Statement by Chinese Super League team Zhejiang says Aaron Boupendza died at his residence, former clubs in US, France, Turkey send tributes.

ITTF

Wang Manyu fights back, Wang Chuqin is ‘lucky’ at ITTF World Cup Macau

2025 National Games

Asia’s fastest man Su Bingtian hints at retirement: ‘I really can’t run any more’

ITTF

Sun and Wang talk of the town as table tennis World Cup descends on Macau

Fans focus their attention on Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin as country’s stars prepare to continue dominance of competition.

Wang Chuqin attends the draw for the ITTF Men’s and Women’s World Cup in Macau. Photo: Xinhua
Wang Chuqin attends the draw for the ITTF Men’s and Women’s World Cup in Macau. Photo: Xinhua
Quan Hongchan

Chen Yuxi beats Quan Hongchan again for back-to-back diving World Cup wins

Quan finished on top at past two Olympics, but Chen turns tables in Canada as her rival’s error costs her the lead.

Formula One (F1)

Named after Steven Gerrard, meet the next Chinese racing driver eyeing fast lane

Hong Kong-born, Shenzhen-raised Gerrard Xie has gone from crying behind the wheel to racing in Formula 3.

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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.

Zhao Yong has been named the new head coach of the China women’s national volleyball team. Photo: Weibo/The Paper
Zhao Yong has been named the new head coach of the China women’s national volleyball team. Photo: Weibo/The Paper
Badminton World Federation (BWF)

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

Chiharu Shida, dubbed ‘most beautiful badminton player’, says obsessive fans have left her feeling scared ‘every time we compete in China’.

ITTF

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

Chinese world No 1 says many young Japanese table tennis players are coming up through the ranks and urges Team China to ‘study them more’.

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
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.

Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda, from Zambia. Photo: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda, from Zambia. Photo: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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.

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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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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Hannah Miller will not be allowed to play for Canada at the World Championships. Photo: AP
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.

Anthony Groot Baltink (left) in action against NBA star Jimmy Butler. Photo: Hong Kong Eastern
Anthony Groot Baltink (left) in action against NBA star Jimmy Butler. Photo: Hong Kong Eastern
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.

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.

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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.

China’s victory over Great Britain has left them fighting for ninth place against Spain on Sunday. Photo: Elson Li
China’s victory over Great Britain has left them fighting for ninth place against Spain on Sunday. Photo: Elson Li
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.

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
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.

Wu Yanni celebrates after breaking the national record in women’s 60m hurdles at the World Athletics Indoor Championships. Photo: Xinhua
Wu Yanni celebrates after breaking the national record in women’s 60m hurdles at the World Athletics Indoor Championships. Photo: Xinhua
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.

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.

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.

Zhang Yufei won five bronze and one silver at last summer’s Paris Olympics. Photo: Reuters
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