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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.
5 Dec 2025 - 5:47PM
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After NBA’s return, China calls for foreign investment in domestic basketball
5 Dec 2025 - 2:24PM
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Wang and Sun warm up for WTT Finals, as China hammer Hong Kong in World Cup
30 Nov 2025 - 10:00PM
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.
30 Nov 2025 - 11:39AM
Su Yiming celebrates winning the men’s Big Air World Cup at Secret Garden. Photo: Xinhua
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.
27 Nov 2025 - 8:00PM
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.
24 Nov 2025 - 7:16PM
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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.
22 Nov 2025 - 12:07PM
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.
19 Nov 2025 - 7:00AM
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.
18 Nov 2025 - 3:43PM
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.
17 Nov 2025 - 9:27AM
2025 National Games
Lee and Leung cycle to National Games gold – then aim to catch world’s best
Chloe Leung credits teammate Ceci Lee’s growing confidence after they attack early to win the Madison at Hong Kong Velodrome.
16 Nov 2025 - 9:07PM
Hong Kong cyclists Chloe Leung and Ceci Lee stand on top of the podium after winning the Madison at Hong Kong Velodrome. Photo: Karma Lo
2025 National Games
Fencers Cheung and Choi, golf, triathlon relay – what to watch at National Games
Tennis star Coleman Wong and cyclist Ceci Lee also in action on Sunday, while there’s no rest for Siobhan Haughey.
16 Nov 2025 - 7:00AM
2025 National Games
Dolphins or chickens? National Games mascots Xiyangyang, Lerongrong spark debate
Social media users are ignoring their original inspiration, Chinese white dolphins, and calling them ‘Greater Bay chicken’ instead.
12 Nov 2025 - 5:30PM
2025 National Games
Chen Yuxi steps out of Quan Hongchan’s shadow, now she is China’s diving queen
The Paris Olympics marked a turning point in the relationship between the two, and at the National Games it is Chen who is shining brightest.
11 Nov 2025 - 11:00PM
2025 National Games
Swimmer Yu, 13, breaks record set before she was born to win National Games gold
Yu becomes Asia’s fastest ever in 200m individual medley, while Qin Haiyang and Zhang Yufei also swim to gold in Shenzhen.
12 Nov 2025 - 11:06AM
Yu Zidi is all smiles after her record-breaking swim in Shenzhen. Photo: Xinhua
2025 National Games
Yu Zidi’s meteoric rise, Chen Meng’s comeback are National Games day 2 must-sees
Tuesday includes a swimming sensation and return of an Olympic table tennis champ who has not played at top level since world rankings row.
11 Nov 2025 - 7:00AM
2025 National Games
Zhang, 18, beats Pan Zhanle, Sun Yang at National Games, but Pan wins relay gold
Youngster triumphs in men’s 400 metres freestyle in Shenzhen, while first weightlifting and dressage medals are decided.
11 Nov 2025 - 1:04AM
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National Games: will Pan Zhanle return to world-record form or end year in flop?
Paris Olympic champion and holder of 100m world record has had a disappointing year so far, but thrives on proving doubters wrong.
10 Nov 2025 - 8:00AM
China’s Pan Zhanle won the 100m freestyle in world-record time at the Paris Olympics last year. Photo: AFP
2025 National Games
National Games: what to watch as Hong Kong rower Chiu, handball team hunt medals
Swimming events begin in Shenzhen, while beach volleyball draws to a close at Hong Kong’s Victoria Park.
11 Nov 2025 - 6:28PM
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Stunning mix of old and new on show as China’s National Games opened by Xi
Opening ceremony in Guangzhou filled with symbolism while emphasising Greater Bay Area’s role in country’s development.
11 Nov 2025 - 12:27PM
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2025 National Games
Xi opens National Games, Hong Kong’s Lee says hosting ‘honour’ – as it happened
Opening ceremony for the 15th National Games held in Guangzhou, featuring a blend of cutting-edge technology and rich cultural heritage.
9 Nov 2025 - 11:55PM
2025 National Games
Powerhouse provinces: a rundown on the teams that dominate at National Games
Three teams have topped the medal table 11 times across the 14 editions of the event over 66 years, but one is no longer taking part.
9 Nov 2025 - 10:00AM
The opening ceremony of the 11th Chinese National Games in Jinan, Shandong province, in 2019. Hosts Shandong finished top of the table. Photo: Xinhua
2025 National Games
Emotional cyclist Chu sorry for Hong Kong missing medal in men’s road race
City’s hopes for success in race that crossed Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge disappear in sprint finish won by Shandong’s Liu Zhicheng.
8 Nov 2025 - 4:50PM
2025 National Games
National Games: how co-hosting adds up for Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area
Tripartite hosting can share the burden, while Hong Kong has opportunity to show its credentials as a regional sports hub.
7 Nov 2025 - 7:00AM
2025 National Games
Fan and Wang on collision course for blockbuster semi-final in Macau
Galaxy of table tennis stars head to city for National Games, with Fan Zhendong and Wang in same half of draw for men’s singles.
6 Nov 2025 - 5:30PM
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