News & Insights Across Asia
China’s Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen dominated Kamilla Rakhimova 6-1, 6-1 in the China Open’s second round, thrilling Beijing fans with a powerful display in her return to the capital.
South African swimmer Tatjana Smith becomes the nation’s most decorated Olympian with two gold and two silver medals, and announces her retirement, marking the end of an illustrious career.
China’s weightlifting star Hou Zhihui is aiming to defend her Olympic title at the Paris Games, seeking a second consecutive gold in the women’s 49kg category after a record-setting performance in Tokyo.
China’s Olympic weightlifting champion Li Wenwen wins three golds at the IWF World Cup in Phuket, marking a remarkable return after injury.
Joseph Schooling, Singapore’s only Olympic gold medalist, has announced his retirement from competitive swimming, closing a historic chapter in sports.