News & Insights Across Asia
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Manchester United’s Rasmus Hojlund scored a late brace to secure a 2-1 win over Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League, while Tottenham Hotspur were held to a draw by Rangers.
On a moonlit evening in Sanya, the 2024 China Mermaid Open Grand Final brought the enchantment of mermaids to life, as over 70 athletes captivated audiences with their underwater performances.
Li Tie, former head coach of China’s national men’s football team, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for bribery. The verdict marks a significant moment in China’s efforts to combat corruption in sports.
Li Tie, former head coach of China’s national men’s football team, was sentenced to 20 years for bribery, highlighting China’s crackdown on corruption in sports.
Li Tie, former head coach of China’s national men’s football team, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for bribery, marking a significant moment in Asian football.
Paris 2024 organizers announce a significant reduction in carbon emissions, achieving a 54.6% cut compared to previous Games, highlighting efforts toward more sustainable international events.
Noe Ponti of Switzerland broke the men’s 50m butterfly world record at the World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m) in Budapest, securing gold with a time of 21.32 seconds.
FIFA has announced that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, while the 2030 edition will be held across Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with special matches in South America to celebrate the tournament’s centenary.
The China Mermaid Open Grand Final and Asian Cup kick off in Sanya, showcasing top mermaid athletes like Guo Ke and Sera Hong in a landmark event for water sports.
The Xinjiang Flying Tigers ended a 10-game losing streak against the Liaoning Flying Leopards with a spectacular 125-105 victory, signaling a potential shift in the CBA’s competitive landscape.
Xinjiang Flying Tigers defeated Liaoning Flying Leopards 125-105 in Urumqi, ending a 10-game losing streak against the reigning CBA champions in a thrilling basketball match.
Dusan Vlahovic and Weston McKennie scored to lead Juventus to a 2-0 victory over Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League, dealing a major blow to the English champions’ hopes in the competition.
Chinese shuttlers secured six wins on the opening day of the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, showcasing strong performances across singles and doubles events.
Harbin unveils the “Legendary Sacred Flame”, a snow sculpture crafted for the 2025 Asian Winter Games, embodying the spirit of the upcoming event.
Beijing Guoan announces the appointment of Spaniard Quique Setien as their new head coach, aiming for new heights in the Chinese Super League.
At the IWF World Weightlifting Championships in Bahrain, the DPRK’s Ri Chong Song and Ri Suk captured gold medals, with Ri Suk setting two new world records in the women’s 64kg category.
Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh, 18, set a new women’s 400m freestyle world record at the Short-Course Swimming World Championships in Budapest, finishing with a time of 3:50.25.
China’s Chen Long and South Korea’s Lee Yong-dae have been inducted into the 2024 BWF Hall of Fame, honoring their remarkable achievements and contributions to the world of badminton.
The 2024 Shanghai Esports Masters concluded successfully at Jing’an Sports Center, showcasing the growing popularity and acceptance of esports with participation from over 100 global players in four events.
Chinese shuttlers dominated the BWF Player of the Year Awards 2024 in Hangzhou, capturing six trophies including Men’s Singles Player of the Year awarded to Shi Yuqi.