China Fights Back in Thrilling AFC U17 Asian Cup Final Against Japan
China put up a valiant fight in the AFC U17 Asian Cup final in Jeddah, narrowly falling 3-2 to Japan in a high-stakes clash.
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China put up a valiant fight in the AFC U17 Asian Cup final in Jeddah, narrowly falling 3-2 to Japan in a high-stakes clash.
China secures a place in the AFC U17 Asian Cup final after a dominant 2-0 victory over Australia in Jeddah, ending a 22-year wait for the final.
China’s U17 team advances to the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup semifinals after a stunning 3-1 comeback victory over host Saudi Arabia.
From a rural village in Xizang to U20 World Champion, discover the inspiring journey of wrestler Yang Zhen and the rise of sporting talent on the plateau.
The DPRK secures a spot in the U17 Women’s Asian Cup final with a 4-2 win over China in Suzhou, featuring a standout hat-trick by Yu Jong-Hyang.
Discover how the grassroots sports boom is fueling a sustainable service industry and a thriving holiday economy in the Chinese mainland.
The Jiangsu Football City League returns in 2026 with a new rule mandating U22 player minutes, sparking debate on balancing grassroots passion with building a talent pipeline for Chinese football.
Chinese and American students forge new connections through table tennis in Ningxia, reviving the spirit of historic Ping-Pong Diplomacy for 2026 audiences.
Young athletes from California and Chongqing strengthen ties through sports, marking the second year of the ‘Crossover to the Future’ festival fostering China-US friendship.
A recent China-US youth basketball event in Chongqing brought together 46 athletes, emphasizing cultural exchange and teamwork beyond competition.
Chinese and American students unite through pickleball in a friendship tournament near Washington D.C., fostering cross-cultural ties and mutual understanding.
A 10-year-old sailor’s capsizing incident becomes a lesson in resilience as coach employs guided self-recovery training during rainy practice session.
China’s U23 football team achieves historic runner-up finish at 2026 AFC Asian Cup, sparking national pride and youth inspiration.
A Guangdong kindergarten’s basketball-focused PE classes go viral, showcasing China’s evolving approach to early childhood physical education and skill development.
Sudan’s capital hosts a youth sports festival promoting unity amid civil war, marking 70 years of independence and reviving public life after years of conflict.
Baseball coach Zhuo Minling from Taiwan has found success coaching youth teams in Shenzhen since 2018, leading them to numerous trophies and contributing to the growth of baseball on the Chinese mainland.
In Jiangxi Province, two teenage footballers are chasing their dreams of stardom, inspired by professional legends and driven by passion for the game.
The Paris 2024 organizers aim to make young people the prime beneficiaries of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, scaling up climbing opportunities in the city.
South African athlete Jaun-Pierre Van Den Berg clinched the U19 laser-run world championship within a year of starting the sport. Now, he’s setting his sights on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The International Canoe Federation has launched its Asian headquarters in Hangzhou, aiming to promote and develop canoeing across the region.