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

Fifa

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

NBA

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

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.

China’s Huang Dongping (right) and Feng Yanzhe said making fewer errors had given them the win. Photo: AFP
China’s Huang Dongping (right) and Feng Yanzhe said making fewer errors had given them the win. Photo: AFP
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.

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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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.

Zheng Qinwen faces the real possibility that she will have to go through the qualifiers for the US Open. Photo: Getty Images
Zheng Qinwen faces the real possibility that she will have to go through the qualifiers for the US Open. Photo: Getty Images
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.

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
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.

China lost three of their four matches at the Women’s Volleyball Nations League in Hong Kong, and have now fallen one spot in the world rankings. Photo: Xinhua
China lost three of their four matches at the Women’s Volleyball Nations League in Hong Kong, and have now fallen one spot in the world rankings. Photo: Xinhua
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.

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.

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.

Hassan Whiteside plays for Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association. Photo: Xinhua
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.

Yaneirys Rodriguez Duran of the Dominican Republic saves the ball during her team’s match against Ukraine at the Women’s Volleyball Nations League in Hong Kong on Friday. Photo: Xinhua
Yaneirys Rodriguez Duran of the Dominican Republic saves the ball during her team’s match against Ukraine at the Women’s Volleyball Nations League in Hong Kong on Friday. Photo: Xinhua
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.

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.

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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.

China’s Zhou Yetong (left, in white) hits a spike against Canada on the first day of Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong at Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: Elson Li
China’s Zhou Yetong (left, in white) hits a spike against Canada on the first day of Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong at Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: Elson Li
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.

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Thanks but no thanks: China fans happy to see Cabo Verde friendly scrapped

Idea raised by African nation’s football association, with vice-president also sharing advice on how China’s men’s team can improve.

Chinese fans are not keen on facing Cabo Verde after their World Cup heroics. Photo: Xinhua
World Table Tennis (WTT)

Sun, Wang fans clash after China pair beaten by South Korean rivals in US Smash

Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin miss out on mixed doubles gold, and their fans quickly round on each other over defeat.

Wang Chuqin (left) and Sun Yingsha could not get their chemistry working during their mixed doubles final. Photo: Xinhua
Wang Chuqin (left) and Sun Yingsha could not get their chemistry working during their mixed doubles final. Photo: Xinhua
Fiba

China face crunch clash against Chinese Taipei in Fiba World Cup Asian qualifiers

Team suffered a humiliating defeat to Japan on home soil and sit bottom of the group, meaning they have to win the match on Monday.

Volleyball

Former Chinese volleyball stalwarts Yao Di, Zhu Ting reunite at Italian club Imoco Volley

Experienced setter Yao joins club after previous stint with rival Italian club Scandicci, while ex-national captain Zhu extends contract.

Fan Zhendong

Chinese star Fan Zhendong’s debut at German club spikes interest, ticket sales

Borussia Dusseldorf’s home matches moved to larger venues to accommodate large demand, including from China, to watch Olympic champion play.

A promotional poster featuring Fan Zhendong (middle, front row) and his new Borussia Dortmund teammates. Photo: Youku Sports
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