Olympic Champions Hassan and Tebogo Honored as Athletes of the Year
Olympic champions Sifan Hassan and Letsile Tebogo were honored as Athletes of the Year by World Athletics at a ceremony in Monaco.
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Olympic champions Sifan Hassan and Letsile Tebogo were honored as Athletes of the Year by World Athletics at a ceremony in Monaco.
Dutch runner Sifan Hassan and Botswanan sprinter Letsile Tebogo were named Athletes of the Year by World Athletics after winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Judd Trump secured his second UK Championship title in a thrilling 10-8 victory over Barry Hawkins at the World Snooker Tour final in York, England, marking his 30th ranking event win.
Max Verstappen clinched his ninth win of the season at a dramatic Qatar Grand Prix, overcoming a tumultuous race filled with penalties and incidents after Lando Norris was penalized.
Liverpool secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Manchester City, extending their Premier League lead to nine points. Goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah sealed the win at Anfield.
China swept past India 8-0 at the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup in Chengdu, marking their second consecutive win without dropping a single game.
The Sichuan Blue Whales secured a stunning 104-94 victory over the Guangdong Southern Tigers, marking their first win over the team in over seven years, thanks to a remarkable third-quarter performance led by Edmond Sumner.
China’s Yang Wenlong achieved a significant career milestone by winning bronze at the Snowboard and Freestyle Skiing Big Air World Cup in Beijing, highlighting China’s growing talent in snowboarding.
Chinese veteran Zhang Shuai defeated Guo Hanyu in Chengdu, securing her qualification for the Australian Open 2025.
Guo Ailun’s stellar performance led the Guangzhou Loong Lions to a 140-117 victory over the Jilin Northeast Tigers, marking their second straight win in the CBA. Guo scored a season-high 32 points, demonstrating his offensive prowess.
American Jordan Stolz clinched his third gold at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Beijing, winning the men’s 1,000-meter race and extending his unbeaten streak.
China’s 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities concluded in Sanya, celebrating cultural diversity and athletic excellence. Hunan Province will host the next Games in 2027.
The first National Uniball Championship is set to commence in Changchun, marking the debut of China’s innovative mixed-gender sport that blends volleyball, basketball, and football on a hexagonal court.
Sanya’s Deputy Mayor Zhang Changfeng discusses the city’s hosting of China’s 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities, highlighting the event’s positive impact on local tourism and cultural appreciation.
Beijing’s ‘Ice Ribbon’ hosts the second ISU Speed Skating World Cup event, marking the 40th anniversary of the series. Over 260 athletes from 24 nations and regions compete, thrilling fans with record-breaking performances.
China’s 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities concludes in Sanya, celebrating the unity and harmony of diverse ethnic groups through traditional sports and cultural exchanges.
Chinese badminton champion Zheng Siwei has announced his retirement from international competition, with the upcoming BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou set to be his final appearance.
At China’s Ethnic Games, Mongolian wrestlers captivate audiences with “boke,” a traditional sport without weight classes or time limits. The 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities in Sanya draws record spectators.
China’s rich cultural diversity and ethnic unity were celebrated at the 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities in Sanya, showcasing traditional sports and customs.