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China
First test event for National Games 2025 to be held this month, with more by May
Next week’s Hong Kong Open golf will kick off the tests, with cycling, beach volleyball, track cycling and triathlon among others to follow.
13 Nov 2024 - 8:00AM
National Games win ‘one of my biggest targets’ says Kho, as 1-year countdown begins
9 Nov 2024 - 9:25PM
Key to Zheng Qinwen beating Coco Gauff in WTA Finals lies in killer serve
9 Nov 2024 - 7:03PM
China
Song offers to show fellow UFC fighter Strickland around China after ‘toxic’ slurs
The Chinese bantamweight says the American has probably seen only the ‘bad side’ of his country and the people, wants to change his mind.
7 Nov 2024 - 9:00PM
Sean Strickland (right), seen here fighting Jack Hermansson of Sweden in a 2022 middleweight bout, has described Chinese people as “animals” and “savages”. Photo: Zuffa LLC
Hong Kong
HZMB to host sports event for first time in cycling test race for National Games
More than 70 cyclists, including three from the city’s national men’s team, complete the 230-kilometre, cross-border ride on November 24.
7 Nov 2024 - 9:07PM
China
Players at Hong Kong Open tennis looked tired, should manage schedules, says Li
Two-time grand slam champion also says she blesses ‘all Chinese players’ but declines to tell them how to play or to behave on the circuit.
7 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM
China
O’Sullivan continues Chinese love affair, says country ‘greatest place on Earth’
Days after the seven-time world champion took Hong Kong residency, O’Sullivan is in Nanjing and visiting a place that ‘blows me away’.
5 Nov 2024 - 6:30PM
China
Chinese basketball clubs hit back at ‘obsessive fans’ after player abused online
Former Liaoning Flying Leopards guard Guo Ailun joined Guangzhou Loong Lions after 14 years, and both clubs have been in the firing line.
5 Nov 2024 - 5:30PM
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Guo Ailun (left) watched from the sidelines on his return to Liaoning Flying Leopards. Photo: Weibo
Football
Angry Shanghai Shenhua fans abuse star player online after missing out on title
A draw in the penultimate fixture gave rivals Shanghai Port the advantage, one they duly took on the final day.
4 Nov 2024 - 3:09PM
China
I’ll never get used to being a star: Olympic champ, world’s fastest swimmer Pan
When asked how he ensures that fame will not change him, he says he focuses only on himself and does not ‘go on the internet so much’.
3 Nov 2024 - 12:00PM
Hong Kong
Douglass thwarts Haughey’s bid for 100m freestyle sweep at Swimming World Cup
The American’s win confirmed 1st spot for her in the overall rankings, with the Hongkonger third, while Leon Marchand was top male swimmer.
2 Nov 2024 - 10:35PM
China
Chinese swim star Pan suggests combined relay team including Hong Kong’s finest
Swimmers from mainland and city have formed friendly bonds over the 3 legs of the World Cup – including Zhang Yufei and her ‘good friend’.
2 Nov 2024 - 7:38PM
China’s Pan Zhanle (R) celebrates after winning the men’s 100m freestyle final event during the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2024 - Stop 3 in Singapore on November 1, 2024. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP)
Other Sport
Chinese Olympic champion Qin Haiyang insists fiancé’s claims of affair ‘fake news’
World record holder doubles down on stance on allegations, but social media users go on attack after 50m breaststroke win in Singapore.
2 Nov 2024 - 3:09PM
China
Region hosts the best snooker events, says new Hong Kong resident O’Sullivan
The 7-time world champion, who will face 6 players at the Macau Masters in December, says players love the fans and how events are organised.
1 Nov 2024 - 4:00PM
Basketball
Yao Ming says Chinese basketball’s future behind decision to quit as CBA boss
Vice-chairman Guo Zhenming named former NBA star’s successor at meeting in Beijing.
31 Oct 2024 - 7:54PM
China
Injured Tokyo losing finalist Kenin set to play at Prudential Hong Kong Open
Organisers confirm the grand slam winner will arrive on Monday to play Mei Yamaguchi of Japan in the opening round.
27 Oct 2024 - 8:27PM
Qualifying-round top seed Gao Xinyu beat Carol Zhao of Canada to reach the main draw. Photo: Xinhua
China
South Korean FA head sparks firestorm with comments on state of Chinese football
Korea Football Association president Chung Mong-gyu says illegal gambling is among the reasons, but netizens question his right to comment.
25 Oct 2024 - 2:28PM
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Hong Kong
Getting tickets for family a struggle for Pan at World Aquatics Swimming World Cup
Double Olympic champion says his parents were also not in attendance when he broke the 100m freestyle record at the Paris Olympics.
19 Oct 2024 - 5:42PM
Basketball
Chinese basketball star Yi caught up in prostitute sex scandal allegations
Former New Jersey Nets player accused of paying escort US$1,500 for services at hotel. Yi stays silent as sponsors cut ties.
17 Oct 2024 - 6:16PM
Football
China aiming to revive Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign against Indonesia
Branko Ivankovic’s team must end their losing streak to stand a chance of reaching next round of qualifying.
14 Oct 2024 - 4:58PM
Agony for China goalkeeper Wang Dalei and his defenders during their defeat by Saudi Arabia in Dalian last month. Photo: Xinhua
China
Zheng Qinwen beaten in hometown Wuhan final as Sinner halts Djokovic in Shanghai
Olympic champion takes a set off Aryna Sabalenka for first time before the Belarusian wins her third title in city where Zheng grew up.
13 Oct 2024 - 9:55PM
Basketball
Will China host NBA games again, 5 years after row over Morey’s Hong Kong tweet?
American basketball league was hit with TV blackout after Houston Rockets general manager’s message in support of anti-government protests.
11 Oct 2024 - 7:23PM
China
China coach Ma criticised for skipping medal ceremony at Asian Table Tennis meet
His absence after Japan’s 3-1 win over the 19-time champions – the women’s team’s first loss since 2005 – sparks waves of online opprobrium.
10 Oct 2024 - 2:11PM
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