News & Insights Across Asia
UK youth embrace table tennis through nationwide rally campaign ahead of 2026 World Team Championships, with organizers aiming to inspire new players through the global event.
FIG President Watanabe discusses modernization efforts and Asia’s growing role in global gymnastics at Jakarta World Championships.
Chinese rowers Zou Jiaqi, Fu Ling, Sun Man, and Li Yawei secured gold medals in lightweight double sculls at the World Rowing Championships in Shanghai, showcasing China’s growing prowess in the sport.
Chinese climber Long Jianguo secures men’s speed climbing gold at the IFSC World Championships in Seoul, ending a 13-year title drought for China.
Polish climber Aleksandra Miroslaw breaks her own world record, defeating China’s Deng Lijuan to win her third speed climbing world title in Seoul.
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden wins women’s 100m world title in record 10.61 seconds, while Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce concludes historic career.
China announces a 73-member team for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, led by world champions Yang Jiayu and Gong Lijiao, featuring seasoned athletes and rising stars.
16-year-old Pan Qimiao secures China’s first medal at the Fencing World Championships, showcasing rising talent in global sports.
China secures historic gold sweep in artistic swimming at the World Aquatics Championships, marking a breakthrough in team and solo events.
19-year-old Xu Huiyan wins China’s first women’s solo technical gold at World Aquatics Championships, cementing Asia’s rising aquatic sports dominance.
Singapore’s women dragon boat team balances full-time jobs with rigorous training as they prepare for the World Championships, embodying resilience and cultural pride.
Chinese duo Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha advance to mixed doubles final at World Table Tennis Championships, aiming for third consecutive title against Japan’s Yoshimura/Odo.
China’s Wang Chuqin rallies from two-game deficit to reach quarterfinals at ITTF World Championships, while mixed doubles duo advances despite early challenges.
15-year-old fencer Pan Qimiao overcame illness to win bronze at Wuxi’s Junior World Championships, underscoring China’s fencing talent pipeline.
Xu Mengtao secures silver at FIS World Championships, leading three Chinese skiers into finals during Switzerland event.
China’s Zhan Yilian wins heavyweight gold, Hu Meiyi takes silver at Women’s World Boxing Championships. Three bronzes help China rank fourth overall.
China clinches gold in the men’s team sprint at the ISU World Speed Skating Championships, with the Netherlands and USA rounding out the podium in Norway.
China secures fourth World Wheelchair Curling Championship title with 14-3 victory over South Korea, qualifying for 2026 Winter Paralympics.
