News & Insights Across Asia
Keep up with the latest sports news worldwide, featuring Asia’s rising talent, key competitions, and influential sporting events.
Preparations for China’s 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities are in full swing in Sanya, marked by a unifying flame lighting ceremony and torch relay symbolizing ethnic unity.
Japan’s women’s team stunned defending champions China with a 3-1 victory at the Asian Table Tennis Championships in Kazakhstan, marking a landmark win that ends China’s longstanding dominance.
Coco Gauff discusses her recent China Open victory, shares her expectations for the rest of the season, and talks about her experiences with Chinese players on the WTA Tour.
Chinese tennis champion Zheng Qinwen, fresh from her Olympic gold in Paris, advances to the last 16 of the Wuhan Open and shares her thoughts on expectations, media attention, and advice for future stars.
Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen, fresh from her Olympic gold win, advances to the last 16 of the Wuhan Open. She discusses her expectations, handling newfound attention, and advice for aspiring athletes.
Andres Iniesta announced his retirement at 40, and longtime teammate Lionel Messi paid tribute to the midfielder’s ‘magic.’ The duo’s partnership at Barcelona leaves a lasting legacy in football.
China’s Xiao Guodong defeated world No. 2 Kyren Wilson at the Wuhan Open, advancing to the round of 16. Fellow Chinese player Ding Junhui also secured a victory, highlighting China’s growing presence in snooker.
Chinese snooker player Xiao Guodong stunned world No. 2 Kyren Wilson at the Wuhan Open, advancing to the round of 16 after a thrilling 5-4 victory. Home favorite Ding Junhui also progressed after defeating compatriot Yuan Sijun.
China secured their place in both team semifinals at the Asian Table Tennis Championships, overcoming a surprising defeat of world No. 1 Wang Chuqin by 14-year-old Benyamin Faraji.
China defeats Iran 3-1 to reach the men’s team semifinals at the Asian Table Tennis Championships after a surprising loss by Wang Chuqin to 14-year-old Benyamin Faraji.
Chinese tennis players Zhang Shuai and Wang Xiyu were eliminated in the first round of the Wuhan Open, with Zhang losing to Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan in straight sets.
Novak Djokovic advanced to the fourth round of the Shanghai Masters after a commanding victory over Flavio Cobolli. The Serbian star will face Russia’s Roman Safiullin in the next round.
Ding Junhui delivered a commanding 5-0 victory over Xu Si in the Wuhan Open, advancing to the second round with impressive century breaks.
The 16,000 cardboard beds from the Paris 2024 Olympics are set for a second life, promoting sustainability and legacy ahead of the Games.
Taylor Fritz secured a hard-fought victory over Terence Atmane at the Shanghai Masters, winning two tiebreakers to advance in the tournament.
China’s Wang Xinyu dominated the court at the Wuhan Open, defeating Caroline Dolehide 6-4, 6-0 to advance in the women’s singles division. Her commanding performance thrilled fans in her home province.
China’s defender Jiang Guangtai expresses confidence ahead of the crucial World Cup qualifier against Australia, emphasizing the team’s readiness to secure a win.
Beijing’s Shougang Park hosted the 2024 WTT China Smash, marking the city’s first major international table tennis event since 1961, drawing global players and enthusiastic fans during the National Day holiday.
Coco Gauff secured the women’s singles title at the China Open, defeating Karolina Muchova 6-1, 6-3. The 20-year-old wrapped up the match in just over an hour, demonstrating remarkable skill on the court.
Lin Shidong and Sun Yingsha secured victories in the men’s and women’s singles finals at the inaugural WTT China Smash in Beijing, leading China to a golden sweep in the tournament.
