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China
Hong Kong can become hub for not just GBA but also Asia, says tennis boss
Michael Cheng also says more players could come to the city to prepare for tournaments, as China’s No 1 player Zhang Zhizhen has just done.
25 Dec 2024 - 12:58PM
ATP
Zhang targets top 30, grand slam success, and first ATP career win in Shanghai
21 Dec 2024 - 5:30PM
ATP
ATP Next Gen Finals: illness hampers Shang’s plans for pre-season, Hong Kong Open
19 Dec 2024 - 3:14PM
China
Chinese Football Association (CFA)
Chinese football corrupt to the core, and recent crackdown not the end: observers
The recent jailing of former player and coach Li Tie, along with other high-level figures, may only be the tips of a massive iceberg.
18 Dec 2024 - 5:30PM
Chen Xuyuan (centre), former chairman of the Chinese Football Association, during his trial at the Huangshi Intermediate People’s Court in March. He was sentenced to life in prison for accepting bribes worth US$11 million. Photo: AFP
China
ITTF
Chinese influencer issues ‘deepest apology’ over fake video, table tennis lies
Person running the Weibo account sorry that video incited fan groups to attack one another and abuse Paris Olympians Chen Meng, Sun Yingsha.
18 Dec 2024 - 2:54PM
China
NHL (National Hockey League)
Winnipeg Jets’ Kevin He becomes first Chinese-born player to sign NHL deal
Beijing-born 18-year-old was taken 109th overall in NHL draft, and is playing for Niagara in Ontario Hockey League.
18 Dec 2024 - 8:30AM
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China
World Snooker
Lei sees world snooker ranking rise more than 40 places after Scottish Open win
The Chinese player led from start against compatriot Wu Yize to become only the ninth player from China to win a ranking tournament.
16 Dec 2024 - 2:16PM
China’s Lei Peifan with the champion’s trophy after winning Scottish Open at Meadowbank Sports Centre in Edinburgh, Scotland on Sunday. Photo: Getty Images
China
Trending in China
China’s Fan Zhendong pleads for privacy after supporters mob him at hotel
Three-time Olympic table tennis champion urges fans to show ‘understanding and respect’ after latest incident.
16 Dec 2024 - 8:35AM
China
Swimming
Siobhan Haughey claims fifth world title, breezes to victory in 200m freestyle
Hongkonger finishes more than a second faster than Canadian Mary-Sophie Harvey, with American Claire Weinstein third.
16 Dec 2024 - 10:14AM
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World Snooker
Snooker body responds after Chinese star Ding slams quality of Scottish Open table
The 37-year-old had taken to Weibo to vent his frustration about the table after losing a round-of-16 match despite leading 3-1.
24 Dec 2024 - 9:14PM
China
Swimming
Haughey left trailing in trio’s wake, China’s Tang wins 100m breaststroke gold
Siobhan Haughey finishes fourth in 100m freestyle final, fails to medal in event at World Championships for first time in three years.
13 Dec 2024 - 8:30AM
Siobhan Haughey finished fourth in the final of the women’s 100m freestyle at the World Aquatics Swimming Championships in Budapest. Photo: Hong Kong China Swimming Association
China
Badminton World Federation (BWF)
Chinese Taipei badminton doubles pair under fire for pro-independence support
Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin were the targets of ‘China, Taiwan’ chants from fans at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Expo Centre.
12 Dec 2024 - 6:30PM
China
Swimming
US swimmers dominate while China fosters next generation at world championships
US athletes win four golds on opening day of competition, but 13-year-old Zhou Yanjun hints at bright future for Chinese programme.
11 Dec 2024 - 6:59AM
Basketball
NBA
NBA chief plays down chances of regular-season games in Asia after Macau deal
The Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns will play each other twice in three days for pre-season at the Venetian Arena next October.
7 Dec 2024 - 2:00PM
China
Trending in China
Backlash against ‘sexy’ China athletes a reflection of traditional values: experts
Academics say critics seem to hold the view that Chinese women should be ‘pure’ and a way of projecting the nation’s soft power through sport.
7 Dec 2024 - 12:00PM
Chinese hurdler Wu Yanni is another sportswoman often called out for her appearance. Like all Chinese athletes, she has to cover her tattoos when she competes. Photo: Xinhua
Basketball
NBA
Macau’s better finances, infrastructure crucial in winning race to host NBA games
Sources tell Post why Macau was considered a better option than Hong Kong for five-year agreement, even if Kai Tak Arena had been available.
6 Dec 2024 - 6:00PM
China
Swimming
Pan: Rivals ‘didn’t care’ about Olympic medals, had ‘breakdown’ over China golds
The 20-year-old made history in the Paris pool by winning two golds and a silver, and breaking his own world record.
5 Dec 2024 - 10:21PM
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Basketball
CityU
Facing regional rivals often ‘is key to raising levels’: City University coach
Hong Kong’s university champions are beaten 89-49 by Korean powerhouses Yonsei in a test event for a pan-regional collegiate league next year.
30 Nov 2024 - 10:00AM
City University of Hong Kong (in white) lost by 40 points to Yonsei University of South Korea on Thursday. Photo: Handout
Other Sport
Badminton World Federation (BWF)
Chinese Olympic gold medallist Zheng in retirement shock, seeks life off court
Zheng Siwei won mixed doubles badminton title in Paris this summer and says fans expected him to continue to LA Games in 2028 and beyond.
29 Nov 2024 - 12:46PM
China
Fifa
Forward undergoing China naturalisation process, amid injury crisis in attack
Oscar Maritu is also expected to join former Hong Kong boss Jorn Andersen’s maiden Chinese Super League venture at Yunnan Yukun.
28 Nov 2024 - 2:00PM
China
Chinese Football Association (CFA)
Fifa rejects CFA life ban on South Korea’s Son, club boss calls China ‘unstable’
Son Jun-ho was detained in China for 10 months ‘on suspicion of accepting bribes’ and was one of 43 people banned.
27 Nov 2024 - 6:30PM
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Chee Yik-wai
Opinion
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To achieve its football goals, scandal-hit China can learn from Japan
21 Sep 2023 - 9:30AM
Bala Ramasamy
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Cameron Wilson
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Matthew Yeung
Opinion
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Why China aren’t at Fifa World Cup – and what could boost their future chances
7 Dec 2022 - 3:20PM
James Rose
Opinion
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Chinese football is a poor copy, they should have taken ‘Made in China’ route
10 Jun 2022 - 10:40AM
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Patrick Blennerhassett
Opinion
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NHL’s Beijing absence may signal end of Winter Games deal
8 Jan 2022 - 6:15PM
Patrick Blennerhassett
Opinion
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How will Beijing 2022 differ from Tokyo 2020?
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Jonathan White
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Steel Roses stars striking ahead in Europe, more must follow
18 Oct 2021 - 7:00AM
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