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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.
9 Aug 2026 - 9:00PM
Chinese Basketball Association
Future of Chinese basketball seen as bright, despite failure to find new Yao Ming
8 Aug 2026 - 8:00AM
Volleyball
Volleyball Olympian Li to miss Asian Games, continental meet after heart surgery
6 Aug 2026 - 7:30PM
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.
4 Aug 2026 - 5:30PM
Lenovo built cameras that were not only really small so they could be easily worn by officials such as French referee Francois Letexier, but that also had long battery life. Photo: AFP
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.
4 Aug 2026 - 4:12PM
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.
2 Aug 2026 - 12:00PM
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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.
29 Jul 2026 - 9:00PM
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.
27 Jul 2026 - 7:00PM
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.
27 Jul 2026 - 8:00AM
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.
27 Jul 2026 - 2:11AM
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.
25 Jul 2026 - 11:00PM
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.
24 Jul 2026 - 10:11PM
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.
24 Jul 2026 - 4:26AM
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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.
23 Jul 2026 - 12:21AM
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.
22 Jul 2026 - 7:45PM
China have a blend of youth and experience but had a mixed performance during the final leg of the regular season in Hong Kong. Photo: Xinhua
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’.
21 Jul 2026 - 11:00PM
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.
21 Jul 2026 - 10:39PM
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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.
20 Jul 2026 - 5:32PM
Supporters of Spain celebrate their team’s win at a bar in Beijing on Monday morning. Photo: EPA
NBA
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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.
20 Jul 2026 - 1:30PM
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.
19 Jul 2026 - 8:42PM
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.
19 Jul 2026 - 7:00PM
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.
18 Jul 2026 - 5:30PM
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The Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend opener was the first event of its kind, with two identical T800 robots, at the Nanshan Cultural and Sports Centre. Photo: Handout
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.
18 Jul 2026 - 1:07PM
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.
16 Jul 2026 - 7:00PM
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.
14 Jul 2026 - 12:39PM
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