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Wang Chuqin lost 4-0 to compatriot Lin Shidong in the men’s singles table tennis final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Photo: Xinhua
Asian Games 2026

Toxic online scrutiny affecting China table tennis star Wang, former player says

World No 1 admits he is ‘gradually losing the feeling of enjoying and loving the court’ after defeat in Asian Games singles final.

Asian Games 2026

China’s Zhu wins street skateboarding – just the latest Asian Games teen winner

Asian Games 2026

Asian Games, day 8: gold for squash, but ‘fencing city’s No 1 sport’, Fong says

Asian Games 2026

Improved Zhang, rising Yu headline China’s swimming prospects for 2028 Olympics

Five-gold winner Li Bingjie also strong contender as influx of young swimmers cuts workload for decorated swimmers Zhang Yufei, Qin Haiyang.

Zhang Zhanshuo poses with his record haul of gold medals after the 400m freestyle final on Friday. Photo: Xinhua
Zhang Zhanshuo poses with his record haul of gold medals after the 400m freestyle final on Friday. Photo: Xinhua
Asian Games 2026

Chinese teen titan Zhang counts out the golds after magnificent 7 at Asian Games

Zhang signs off with men’s 400m freestyle crown as China finish swimming programme with 30 golds from 41 medal events.

Asian Games 2026

Chinese teen sensation Yu Zidi set for Olympic stardom after golden Asian Games

Schoolgirl won all three individual events she swam this week in Tokyo in some of the year’s fastest times, will be only 15 in Los Angeles.

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Asian Games 2026

Yu Yiting overcomes form dip, and rise of Yu Zidi, to defend Asian Games title

Chinese swimmer wins 100m butterfly after losing 200m IM final to younger rival, with whom she hopes to take on all comers at next Olympics.

Yu Yiting (right) after beating Yu Zidi (left) in the 200m individual medley final at the China National Swimming Championships in June. Photo: Handout
Yu Yiting (right) after beating Yu Zidi (left) in the 200m individual medley final at the China National Swimming Championships in June. Photo: Handout
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games 200m butterfly gold just the start for Chinese sensation Yu Zidi, 13

After bursting onto international scene last year, Hebei native clinches first regional title on debut appearance, with promise of more ahead.

Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: Hong Kong women claim historic swim silver, Yu leads China domination

City’s 4x100m freestyle relay team finish second in record-setting pace, while teen star Yu Zidi enjoys golden debut in Tokyo.

Asian Games 2026

China table tennis stars describe Asian Games cruise ship stay as ‘unique’

Sun Yingsha, Wang Chuqin and Wang Manyu have adapted to living aboard the Costa Serena, but arrangements have descended into chaos for others.

The Italian cruise ship Costa Serena will serve as a floating temporary athletes’ village for 4,000 to 5,000 participants during the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. Photo: Reuters
International Cricket Council

China emerges as key growth market for ICC in bid to expand cricket worldwide

Women’s team have climbed 10 places in world rankings over the past two years, but were knocked out of Asian Games without a ball being bowled.

China became a focus market after hosting cricket at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou and through the progress of its women’s national team. Photo: AFP
China became a focus market after hosting cricket at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou and through the progress of its women’s national team. Photo: AFP
Hyrox

Hyrox Beijing athlete apologises to China, competitors after soiling herself

Joanna Wietrzyk says she should have stepped off the track at Hyrox Beijing, announces her retroactive withdrawal from race, loss of points.

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Zheng Qinwen

China’s Zheng Qinwen gets huge show of sponsor support as she surges up rankings

Despite a loss of form, the Olympic champion’s total earnings had risen this year to US$22.6m, placing her seventh among tennis players.

Asian Games 2026

Asian Games: China teams get stuck at Nagoya airport without food for 7 hours

A data entry glitch at Chubu Centrair International Airport transport centre meant athletes were unable to get buses to their accommodation.

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Members of the Chinese gymnastics team try and stay relaxed during their long wait Nagoya airport. Photos: Xinhua
Hyrox

Hyrox Beijing athletes get full refund, new rule on hygiene risks comes into force

Athletes finished after women’s elite winner Joanna Wietrzyk on Saturday to get cash back. Australian would have been removed under new rules.

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Hyrox China will refund the cost of entry for those affected by Saturday’s incident in Beijing. Photo: AP
Hyrox China will refund the cost of entry for those affected by Saturday’s incident in Beijing. Photo: AP
Trail running and hiking

Chinese runner is first athlete to complete 330km Tor des Géants in under 66 hours

Guizhou-born Zhao Jiaju uses ‘fragmented sleep’ strategy to win gruelling Italy race, makes history as first Asian to win the event.

Eileen Gu

X Games League to hold first winter draft; Eileen Gu expected to be top pick

Draft follows debut of X Games Summer League, with both events aiming to cement ties with Olympic Games, build on strong audience growth.

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Badminton World Federation (BWF)

China make late change as they target 7 badminton gold medals at Asian Games

Men’s doubles player Chen Boyang withdraws from illness but 31-member squad for tough Aichi-Nagoya event remain stacked with experience.

He Jiting (right), seen here partnering Ren Xiangyu in the China Masters final in Shenzhen last week, will replace Chen Boyang in China's Asian Games squad. Photo: Xinhua
He Jiting (right), seen here partnering Ren Xiangyu in the China Masters final in Shenzhen last week, will replace Chen Boyang in China's Asian Games squad. Photo: Xinhua
Eileen Gu

China star Eileen Gu makes safety plea after fans flood slopes seeking pictures

One year after training injury mishap in New Zealand, Olympic freestyle champion posts safety reminder on social media on return to venue.

Hyrox

Hyrox co-founder sorry for Beijing incident, pledges rule changes after backlash

Moritz Furste issues apology days after Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk’s accident during her race left faecal matter on course.

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Hyrox

Hyrox Beijing athlete who soiled herself says ‘win is a win’ as faecal row rages

Joanna Wietrzyk continued despite unfortunate accident, and officials have done little to dampen resulting furore or defuse growing backlash.

Hyrox officials are facing an increasing backlash over their response to the incident in Beijing. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Asian Games 2026

Javelin star’s injury adds extra spice to China v Japan battle for Games gold

Yan Ziyi has dominated much of the season, but ankle trouble left her trailing Olympic champion Haruka Kitaguchi at Ultimate Championships.

Haruka Kitaguchi sent down a new Japan national record to win gold in the women’s javelin. Photo: AP
Haruka Kitaguchi sent down a new Japan national record to win gold in the women’s javelin. Photo: AP
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

China’s newest tennis star Sun facing familiar foe in third grand slam final

Sun Xinran into girls’ singles final at US Open, where she will face Anna Pushkareva, who beat her at Wimbledon.

Asian Games 2026

From lavish flats to container homes, athletes face reality of Japan’s Asian Games

Three years on from Hangzhou base that drew praise, athletes in Nagoya are having a far different experience; record rainfall isn’t helping.

Asian Games 2026

Chinese swimming prodigy Yu Zidi ‘excited’ for Asian Games debut, eyes Olympic glory

Some in the swimming world have questioned the mental and physical impact of high-level training and competing on the 13-year-old schoolgirl.

Yu Zidi headlines China’s bid for glory in the pool at the Asian Games and is expected to compete at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Photo: AFP
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