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Su, first Chinese to run 100m under 10 seconds, says ‘goodbye, my dearest track’

Also the first Chinese man to reach an Olympic 100m final, Su announces his retirement from track and field in a social media post.

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China thrash Japan to win third table tennis World Cup title, bronze for Germany

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Eileen Gu returns to scene of her Beijing Olympic triumphs – and wins again

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.

Zhong Tianshi (left) and Bao Shanju of China win women’s team sprint gold at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Photo: EPA-EFE
Zhong Tianshi (left) and Bao Shanju of China win women’s team sprint gold at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Photo: EPA-EFE
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After NBA’s return, China calls for foreign investment in domestic basketball

Officials target greater international influence for country’s basketball, and want China’s men’s team to play in Olympics regularly by 2035.

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Wang and Sun warm up for WTT Finals, as China hammer Hong Kong in World Cup

Defending champions get their campaign off to a winning start, but not before some nervy moments in Chengdu.

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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.

Su Yiming celebrates winning the men’s Big Air World Cup at Secret Garden. Photo: Xinhua
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.

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.

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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.

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
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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.

Cheung Ka-long will compete in the men’s team foil competition at Kai Tak Arena. Photo: Elson Li
Cheung Ka-long will compete in the men’s team foil competition at Kai Tak Arena. Photo: Elson Li
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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.

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.

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.

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
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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.

Cheung Ka-long (left) and Ryan Choi, pictured collecting Asian Games medals two years ago, will aim for the podium again on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Cheung Ka-long (left) and Ryan Choi, pictured collecting Asian Games medals two years ago, will aim for the podium again on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
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.

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.

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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.

Yu Zidi is all smiles after her record-breaking swim in Shenzhen. Photo: Xinhua
Yu Zidi is all smiles after her record-breaking swim in Shenzhen. Photo: Xinhua
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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.

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.

2025 National Games

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.

China’s Pan Zhanle won the 100m freestyle in world-record time at the Paris Olympics last year. Photo: AFP
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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.

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Hong Kong’s Lau Kin-pan on the attack during his team’s handball semi-final against Anhui. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong’s Lau Kin-pan on the attack during his team’s handball semi-final against Anhui. Photo: Elson Li
2025 National Games

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.

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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.

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.

The opening ceremony of the 11th Chinese National Games in Jinan, Shandong province, in 2019. Hosts Shandong finished top of the table. Photo: Xinhua
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