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Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien-chen needed just over an hour to win the men’s singles final of the China Open in Changzhou on Sunday. Photo: AFP
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.

Wang Chuqin

Veteran Zhang Yudong denies making remarks in leaked recording about Wang Chuqin

Fencing

Hong Kong typhoon causes spectators to miss out on home fencers at world event

Fencing

Hong Kong superstar Jackson Wang named fencing ambassador as city fencers exit

Being global ambassador for the sport is a role he ‘always wanted to do’, says rapper-singer as world champion Ryan Choi heads departure list.

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New global ambassador Jackson Wang (right) is “part of the family”, said Donald Anthony, vice-president of the International Fencing Federation, on Saturday. Photo: Dickson Lee
New global ambassador Jackson Wang (right) is “part of the family”, said Donald Anthony, vice-president of the International Fencing Federation, on Saturday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Fencing

Ryan Choi’s mental strength key to his world title defence, Hong Kong coach says

Foil head coach Greg Koenig says world No 2 has overcome injury, but must ‘find enough psychological resources to fight’ at AsiaWorld-Expo.

Tour de France

Is ‘generational talent’ Pogacar’s domination making the Tour de France boring?

The same accusations were laid against Spaniard Miguel Indurain and Briton Chris Froome, but the Slovenian’s rivals enjoy the challenge.

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Fencing

US teen enjoys ‘good test’ of qualifiers at Fencing World Championships

Jaelyn Liu has reached the main draw for the second time in as many appearances and faces world No 14 Sumire Tsuji on Monday at AsiaWorld-Expo.

Jaelyn Liu (right) competes against Amita Berthier at the Fencing World Championships at AsiaWorld-Expo. Photo: Mike Chan
Jaelyn Liu (right) competes against Amita Berthier at the Fencing World Championships at AsiaWorld-Expo. Photo: Mike Chan
Fencing

Ukraine fencers furious as Russia flag, anthem return to World Championships

Sport allows athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete as part of a team and under their own flag in Hong Kong.

Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games still ‘where champions are made’, despite fewer sports

Slimmed down version of multi-sport event starts in Glasgow on Thursday, but Commonwealth Sport president says future is bright.

Tour de France

Uphill task: 3-year labour of love to design scenic, historic Tour de France route

Several factors go into the decision-making process, such as beautiful scenery, where to hold weekend stages and the one on Bastille Day.

Work on each year’s Tour de France route begins three years ahead of time, when Tour director Christian Prudhomme settles on the start city. Photo: AFP
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’.

Ma Long (right) and Xu Xin won the men’s doubles title by defeating Xiang Peng and Huang Youzheng in straight games. Photo: Xinhua
Ma Long (right) and Xu Xin won the men’s doubles title by defeating Xiang Peng and Huang Youzheng in straight games. Photo: Xinhua
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.

Tour de France

Geraint Thomas defends Pogacar’s Tour de France dominance, says ‘that’s racing’

Former winner says it is up to the other riders to try to beat the world champion rather than expecting handouts from his team.

Badminton World Federation (BWF)

Hong Kong-born badminton underdog gets ‘amazing’ 16 minutes of fame in Japan

Chun Kar-lung and fellow veteran Karen Feng ‘couldn’t sleep well’ when they learned they finally had a spot in the main draw of a major event.

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Journeymen Chun Kar-lung and Karen Feng lasted only 16 minutes against Danish European champions Mathias Christiansen (left) and Alexandra Boje at the Japan Open. Photo: AP
ITTF

China’s champion ‘Long Mang’ duo to reunite at doubles-only national championships

Ma Long, Xu Xin are one of 68 men’s and women’s teams playing in special debut event that brings together almost 400 athletes from 27 areas.

Xu Xin (left) and Ma Long on their way to helping China win the men’s team gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Photo: Getty Images
Xu Xin (left) and Ma Long on their way to helping China win the men’s team gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Photo: Getty Images
Volleyball

Changes in store for China team after poor Volleyball Nations League showing

Setter Zhang Zixuan being benched for Italy match and singling out of middle blocker Wang Yuanyuan give coach Zhao Yong points to ponder.

Volleyball

China push women’s volleyball champs Italy all way in thriller, end season on high

Relatively inexperienced China side lose final game of regular Nations League season, but performance leaves plenty of reason for optimism.

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Volleyball

China lose to Dominican Republic at Volleyball Nations League in Hong Kong

Chinese go down against opponents they had beaten in past five matches, while defending champions Italy win from 0-2 down against Canada.

A Chinese player tries to save a point against the Dominican Republic, who won the Volleyball Nations League match 3-1 at Kai Tak Arena on Saturday. Photo: Elson Li
A Chinese player tries to save a point against the Dominican Republic, who won the Volleyball Nations League match 3-1 at Kai Tak Arena on Saturday. Photo: Elson Li
Volleyball

Holders Italy maintain Volleyball Nations League run with second Hong Kong win

World No 1 side earn fourth victory in five recent matches while Dominican Republic get much-needed win as China team enjoy rest day.

Volleyball

China beat Ukraine in Hong Kong to snap Volleyball Nations League losing streak

Led by outside hitter Zhuang Yushan and middle blocker Wang Yuanyuan, coach Zhao Yong’s side secure boost before facing No 1 side Italy.

Volleyball

China make losing start at women’s Volleyball Nations League event in Hong Kong

Canada defeat the Chinese women 3-2, while Belgians and world champion Italians also win their tournament openers.

China’s Zhou Yetong (left, in white) hits a spike against Canada on the first day of Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong at Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: Elson Li
Ultimate Fighting Championship

Chinese MMA stars Song Yadong, Yan Xiaonan to headline UFC Fight Night Shanghai

Song will take on former title challenger Umar Nurmagomedov of Russia next month, while Yan faces Brazilian Denise Gomes.

China's Song Yadong beat Deiveson Figueiredo of Brazil in a bantamweight fight at UFC Fight Night Macau in May. Photo: Zuffa LLC
China's Song Yadong beat Deiveson Figueiredo of Brazil in a bantamweight fight at UFC Fight Night Macau in May. Photo: Zuffa LLC
IOC

IOC eases path towards Russia return at LA Games, but World Athletics ban remains

IOC president says athletes should not be punished for “actions of their governments”, but decision isn’t binding on governing bodies.

Volleyball

China’s women team keen to test themselves at Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong

Coach Zhao Yong says team will use final preliminary tournament before finals to hone their performance against top-drawer opponents.

Asian Games 2026

Virtual taekwondo ‘is the future’ for young people ahead of debut at Asian Games

Athletes embracing the gamified combat sport that uses VR headsets to transport them into a digital 3D arena and motion-tracking sensors.

A virtual taekwondo competitor performs a high kick during an event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo: AP
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