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China's Heilongjiang ready to embrace Asian Winter Games

In the northeast corner of China, Heilongjiang Province boasts rich ice and snow resources, and winter sports here have a profound tradition and continue to shine on the world stage.

National table tennis team disbands all official fan groups on social media platforms

The Chinese national table tennis team has decided to disband all official fan groups on social media platforms to curb extreme fan culture, China Sport Daily reported on Saturday.

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  • Chinese Go player Ke Jie withdraws from LG Cup finals due to disputed rule

    Chinese Go player Ke Jie lost to South Korean player Byun Sangil in the third decisive game of the LG Cup finals on Thursday in South Korea. However, during the game, the LG Cup stated that Ke was penalized two points for failing to place a captured stone on the lid of the container, violating South Korean Go rules. After negotiations, Ke requested a rematch but was denied, he then chose to withdraw from the game.

    By Jiang Li | 2025/1/24 0:08:44
  • 'Rule violation' leads to loss for Chinese Go player Ke Jie in S.Korea

    Chinese Go player Ke Jie's loss in the LG Cup ­finals in South Korea due to "rule violations" has sparked controversy on Wednesday. Ke failed to place captured stones in the designated stone container lid on two occasions during the second game of the 29th LG Cup finals in accordance to the latest Go rules in South Korea. This marks the first time a rule violation has led to a loss in a world-class Go tournament final.

    By Jiang Li | 2025/1/22 23:18:45
  • Bridging cultures through football: Top-tier European leagues deepen ties with China

    Top-tier European football leagues have, in the recent past, started renewing their cooperation with China, with Spain's La Liga opening a football academy in Shanghai.

    By Lu Wenao | 2025/1/21 22:49:53
  • Drawing inspiration from Fan Zhendong, Zhang reaches Aussie Open doubles quarters

    China's Zhang Shuai and France's Kristina Mladenovic will take on top-seeded duo Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend in the quarterfinals of the women's doubles at the Australian Open after edging past 5th seeds, Lyudmyla Kichenok and Chan Hao-ching, 7-6, 6-2 on Monday.

    By Wu Jie | 2025/1/20 23:33:05
  • Harbin lights flame for 2025 Asian Winter Games

    The flame for the Harbin 2025 Asian Winter Games was lit in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Monday.

    By Lu Wenao | 2025/1/20 12:40:47
  • US tennis star Gauff writes 'RIP TikTok USA' on TV camera after Australian Open win

    US tennis star Coco Gauff mourned the suspension of TikTok in the US by writing "RIP TikTok USA" and drawing a broken heart on a TV camera lens after winning her match at the Australian Open on Sunday.

    By Global Times | 2025/1/19 20:42:38
  • La Liga president gives advice on Chinese football in exclusive interview

    Youth training programs, coaching development and international partnerships are vital for developing Chinese football, Javier Tebas, president of the Spanish top-tier football league La Liga, told the Global Times on Thursday.

    By Lu Wenao | 2025/1/16 23:37:10
  • Chinese tennis players continue doubles campaign after singles exit at Australian Open

    All Chinese players have been eliminated from the singles events at the Australian Open, now that female players Wang Xiyu, Wang Yafan and Zhang Shuai were knocked out in the second round on Thursday.

    By Global Times | 2025/1/16 23:19:06
  • China's Zheng Qinwen suffers shock defeat in second round of Aussie Open

    ​China's Zheng Qinwen was stunned by Laura Siegemund of Germany 7-6 (3), 6-3 in the second round of women's singles at the Australian Open on Wednesday.

    By Global Times | 2025/1/15 12:26:05
  • Young Chinese tennis stars see room for improvement after Aussie Open exit

    Although a record 11 Chinese tennis players made it into the main draw at the Australian Open, the first round of the tournament has seen the elimination of four young Chinese athletes.

    By Lu Wenao | 2025/1/14 0:11:59
  • Zheng survives first-set scare to cruise into second round of Australian Open

    China's tennis ace Zheng Qinwen survived a first-set scare at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday, defeating qualifier Anca Alexia Todoni of Romania 7-6 (3), 6-1 to qualify for the second round.

    By Lu Wenao | 2025/1/12 11:36:23
  • China to establish professional football league union: CFA chief

    A Chinese football professional league union, an independent organization to manage the country's professional leagues, has been approved for establishment and will be established by the end of January, Chinese Football Association (CFA) president Song Kai announced at a CFA members congress on Thursday, marking a milestone step for the governing body to delegate the operation of professional leagues to an independent organization, according to a report by the Beijing Daily.

    By Wu Jie | 2025/1/9 23:36:52
  • Harbin gears up for Asian Winter Games

    In less than 30 days, the 9th Asian Winter Games will open in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. With its rich ice and snow resources, and a diverse array of winter activities, Harbin, as one of China's top winter travel destinations, is once again attracting global attention.

    By Bi Mengying | 2025/1/9 23:20:39
  • High hopes for Chinese tennis at Aussie Open

    The 2025 Australian Open is set to start on Sunday, with a remarkable 11-Chinese tennis player squad. Eight Chinese women, led by star Zheng Qinwen, and three Chinese men have earned direct entry into the singles main draw, with additional representation in doubles. Following a stellar 2024 for Chinese tennis, 2025's first Grand Slam has fueled anticipation for how these athletes will perform on one of the sport's biggest stages.

    By Lu Wenao | 2025/1/9 22:17:09
  • Exclusive: WADA confirms US disqualified at board for withholding 2024 funding

    The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) confirmed to the Global Times on Thursday that it did not receive the agreed contribution to WADA's 2024 budget from the US. This automatically disqualifies the US representatives in WADA's executive board.

    By Lu Wenao | 2025/1/9 12:07:07
  • Chinese football eyes tight schedule for competitions in 2025

    The Chinese men's national football team has started its preparation for the remaining 2026 World Cup Asian qualifiers this year as they gathered for a winter training session in Haikou, South China's Hainan Province on Wednesday.

    By Lu Wenao | 2025/1/8 23:28:00
  • Chinese delegation for Turin Winter World University Games doubles in size

    The number of participants in the Chinese delegation to the 32nd FISU Winter World University Games in Turin, as well as the events they will participate in, have doubled compared to the last edition as Chinese athletes aim to foster friendship and cultural exchanges with youths worldwide, according to the China Student Sports Federation (CSSF) on Wednesday.

    By Wu Jie and Li Yuche | 2025/1/8 22:27:19
  • Harbin readies two test events ahead of 2025 Asian Winter Games

    Two test events for the upcoming Asian Winter Games are set to be held in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, as the city enters the final phase before hosting the Games that is scheduled to kick off on February 7.

    By Lu Wenao | 2025/1/6 22:51:53
  • Xinjiang football association chairman reveals secret behind fast growing talent pool

    The recent emergence of a growing number of football talents in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and a succession of initiatives aimed at enlarging the youth football demographic have turned people's attention to the region, which has been committed to creating more opportunities to promote the development of football at the grassroots level.

    By Wu Jie | 2025/1/2 22:36:52
  • 2024 sees China's historic Olympic harvests, pushing for reform in ball sports

    The year 2024 has been a momentous one for Chinese sports. On the global stage, Chinese athletes excelled at the Paris 2024 Olympics, bringing home an impressive haul of 91 medals — 40 gold, 27 silver, and 24 bronze — the nation's best performance at the Olympic Games hosted abroad. Yet, the struggles of the country's major ball sports — soccer, basketball, and volleyball — highlight the need for sustained improvement. Global Times reporter Lu Wenao reflects on this pivotal year for Chinese sports.

    By Lu Wenao | 2024/12/26 23:34:38
  • Brazilian midfielder Oscar departs Shanghai Port, 'marking the end of Chinese football's big-spending era'

    Brazilian footballer Oscar dos Santos Emboaba Junior, commonly known as Oscar, officially announced his departure from China's Shanghai Port FC on Wednesday after eight illustrious seasons, signaling the end of what many consider the Chinese Super League (CSL)'s "golden era" of high-profile international signings.

    By Lu Wenao | 2024/12/25 14:08:43
  • CFA president outlines 6 measures to boost Chinese football

    Song Kai, president of Chinese Football Association (CFA), said Chinese football has potential for improvement and proposed six measures to advance its development, at a seminar on Tuesday, according to chinanews.com on Wednesday.

    By Global Times | 2024/12/18 22:18:50
  • Kevin He makes history as first Chinese-born player signed to NHL

    Kevin He, 18, has made history as the first Chinese-born player to sign an NHL contract, inking a three-year, entry-level deal with the Winnipeg Jets worth $975,000 per season at the NHL level, the team announced on Wednesday.

    By Global Times | 2024/12/18 13:16:07
  • BWF secretary-general stresses safer courts, China's 'powerhouse' role in exclusive interview

    The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has encountered issues this year over how to best maintain players' health and well-being on the court. Thomas Lund, BWF secretary-general, exhibited a proactive attitude toward solving this issue during an exclusive interview with the Global Times.

    By Lu Wenao in Hangzhou | 2024/12/16 23:42:59
  • Zheng Siwei bids farewell to national badminton team

    China's badminton legend Zheng Siwei leaves the national team on a high note as he and teammate Huang Yaqiong won the mixed doubles title at the BWF World Tour Finals on Sunday.

    By Lu Wenao in Hangzhou | 2024/12/15 22:56:49
  • Two former football officials sentenced to years behind bars for accepting bribes

    On Wednesday, two former Chinese Football Association (CFA) senior officials were sentenced to years in prison for accepting bribery, as the anti-corruption storm in Chinese football continues.

    By Lu Wenao | 2024/12/11 16:19:11
  • 9 new inductees into Chinese Basketball Hall of Fame unveiled

    The Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) unveiled the nine latest inductees to the Chinese Basketball Hall of Fame on Monday, honoring a diverse group of individuals who have ­significantly contributed to the sport's growth and legacy.

    By Lu Wenao | 2024/12/9 22:47:59
  • Tears, triumphs and titles: Oscar reflects on eight years with Chinese club Shanghai Port

    After nearly eight memorable years in China, Brazilian footballer Oscar dos Santos Emboaba Junior, commonly known as Oscar, is contemplating whether to stay as his contract with Chinese Super League (CSL) club Shanghai Port nears its expiration at the end of 2024.

    By Lu Wenao | 2024/12/9 22:22:45
  • Chinese short trackers revive in home World Tour event with 3 golds, 2 bronzes

    The Chinese short track speed skating team scored three gold and two bronze medals in the home short track World Tour event in Beijing over the weekend, recovering from their previous lackluster performance in the series.

    By Lu Wenao | 2024/12/8 23:00:43
  • Doctor and warrior: Chinese MMA fighter Shi Ming rises to fame for contrasting identities

    After defeating her opponent Feng Xiaocan in a UFC tournament in the Macao Special Administrative Region in November, China's mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Shi Ming solidified her reputation - not just through her athletic performance, but also for her identity as a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner.

    By Lu Wenao and Jiang Li | 2024/12/8 20:53:09
  • Some top-tier football league clubs yet to clear debt: CFA

    On Monday, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) released a notice announcing the first batch of clubs in China that have completed debt clearance for professional league entry. A total of 41 professional football clubs have cleared their debts. Teams such as Changchun Yatai, Wuhan Three Towns, Cangzhou Mighty Lions are among those that did not make it into the first batch of clubs.

    By Global Times | 2024/12/2 23:48:00
  • Chinese athletes see room for improvement at winter sports events

    Chinese winter sports athletes see room for improvement after participating in two international winter sports competitions in Beijing on Sunday but coming up sans gold.

    By Jiang Li and Lu Wenao | 2024/12/2 0:03:49
  • Marathons foster deeper integration of sports and culture

    Thousands of marathon runners gathered, stretched, and prepared at the starting line at the Bund in Shanghai on Sunday morning, as the East China metropolis braced for one of its most celebrated sporting events - the Shanghai ­Marathon. At 7 am, over 38,000 participants charged forward.

    By Xu Liuliu, Jiang Li and Sun Langchen | 2024/12/1 23:52:35
  • Steady domestic tournament schedule lays solid foundation for growth of Chinese golf

    The 2024 China Ladies Professional Golf (CLPG) Tour Championship concluded on Saturday in Haikou, South China's Hainan Province with a dramatic twist, as Chinese golfer Li Shuying staged a comeback to claim victory.

    By Lu Wenao | 2024/12/1 23:01:42
  • Beijing gears up for high-profile winter sports events

    Beijing is poised to captivate winter sports fans while it is to host two high-profile international events from Friday to Sunday - the FIS Snowboard and Freestyle Ski Big Air World Cup and the ISU Speed Skating World Cup.

    By Global Times | 2024/11/26 22:52:06
  • China's Wang Chuqin defeats Japan's Harimoto, winning WTT Finals

    China's table tennis player Wang Chuqin claimed the championship at the WTT Finals Fukuoka, defeating Japan's Tomokazu Harimoto 4-0 in the men's singles final on Sunday.

    By Global Times | 2024/11/24 18:10:16
  • National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities to kick off, featuring traditional customs events

    The 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of the People's Republic of China is set to kick off in Sanya, South China's Hainan Province, on Friday, with 32 delegations competing across 17 disciplines.

    By Lu Wenao in Sanya | 2024/11/22 14:11:09
  • Argentina: 'Future Gateways Friendship Cup 2024' soccer carnival jointly organized in Beijing

    The Embassy of Argentina in China and the Beijing Service Bureau for Diplomatic Missions (BDS) jointly organized the "Future Gateways Friendship Cup 2024" soccer carnival, a tournament among children's teams in Beijing on November 16 and 17.

    By Global Times | 2024/11/21 19:57:25
  • First national youth games for major ball sports begin

    The First National Youth Games for Football, Basketball and Volleyball kicked off on Wednesday in Changsha, Central China's Hunan Province, with the aim to nurture the next generation of elite athletes in China's three most popular team sports.

    By Lu Wenao | 2024/11/20 22:48:49
  • Beijing to host major international winter sports events

    Beijing will host three major international winter sports events from late November to early December, the ISU Speed Skating World Cup, the FIS Snowboard and the Freestyle Ski Big Air World Cup, and the ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Cup, officials said at a press conference on Tuesday.

    By Jiang Li | 2024/11/19 23:58:42
  • Chinese national football team suffers 3-1 home defeat to Japan

    The Chinese national football team suffered a home 3-1 defeat to Asian No.1 Japan in the World Cup Asian qualifier on Tuesday, a result that many considered worthy of praise.

    By Lu Wenao in Xiamen | 2024/11/19 22:05:27
  • Head coach Ivankovic confident ahead of home match with Japan

    The Chinese national football team's head coach Branko Ivankovic expressed his confidence in the team's preparations ahead of their World Cup Asian qualifier against Japan, despite injuries and suspensions affecting his choices of players.

    By Lu Wenao in Xiamen | 2024/11/18 23:32:39
  • Chinese national football team gets vital 1-0 win against Bahrain

    The Chinese national football team managed to hold off a misfiring Bahrain to a 1-0 win in an away match in a World Cup Asian qualifier on Thursday, moving up to fourth place in the group.

    By Lu Wenao | 2024/11/15 0:21:50
  • China's Zheng concludes 'incredible' season despite finale defeat

    China's tennis ace Zheng Qinwen finished her maiden WTA Finals campaign as the runner-up after being defeated by Coco Gauff of the US 6-3, 4-6, 6-7 in the final.

    By Lu Wenao | 2024/11/10 3:23:42
  • China's Zheng Qinwen eyes history in WTA Finals

    China's tennis ace Zheng Qinwen aims to become the first Chinese player to win the WTA Finals in her tournament debut appearance, as she takes on Coco Gauff of the US in the WTA Finals championship match on Saturday night.

    By Global Times | 2024/11/9 16:11:52
  • Challenges ahead for a successful Indian 2036 Olympics bid

    India has officially thrown its hat into the ring for the 2036 Summer Olympics. President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) P. T. Usha said on Twitter the IOA has submitted its bid to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in early October.

    By Lu Wenao | 2024/11/7 18:14:21
  • New CBA head calls for inner drive in Chinese men's basketball team

    All members of the Chinese men's basketball team must possess a sense of urgency, and mission. They need to ignite their internal drive and embrace accountability, said Guo Zhenming, the newly appointed chief of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) on Tuesday after Yao Ming stepped down as former president on October 31, according to the China Sports Daily.

    By Global Times | 2024/11/6 12:03:52
  • 30,000 compete in Beijing Marathon

    Some 30,000 runners braved the smog in Beijing on Sunday morning to take on the 42.195-kilometer challenge of the 2024 Beijing Marathon, winding through the capital's main arteries and landmarks.

    By Lu Wenao, Sun Langchen and Jiang Li | 2024/11/3 13:41:53
  • Yao Ming steps down as president of Chinese Basketball Association, expresses regret over national team's performance

    Yao Ming has stepped down as president of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), and vice chairman Guo Zhenming was appointed the new chief, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Thursday.

    By Wu Jie and Jiang Li | 2024/10/31 19:56:10
  • No shortcut but only hard work: FIFA chief Infantino on boosting Chinese soccer

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday the world soccer governing body is willing to enhance soccer progress in China, highlighting the country's immense potential to become a powerhouse in the sport.

    By Lu Wenao in Shanghai | 2024/10/31 0:09:38
  • Harbin gears up for guests from across Asia, 100 days to go

    China, Japan and South Korea have applied for all competition categories at the 2025 Asian Winter Games, with Cambodia and Saudi Arabia making their games debut, organizers announced ahead of the 100-day countdown to the Harbin Games during a press conference on Tuesday

    By Lu Wenao | 2024/10/29 17:22:13
  • Table tennis head coach responds to team's worst results in history

    Chinese table tennis team missed out on both the men's and women's championship at the WTT Montpellier Champions Tournament 2024. Due to a lack of systematic training, the main players of the team had not fully recovered physically and mentally, which prevented them from reaching their peak competitive form, said head coach Li Sun.

    By Jiang Li | 2024/10/29 15:01:30
  • China's national under-16 soccer team qualified for 2025 Under-17 Asian Cup

    The Chinese national U16 soccer team has qualified for the 2025 U17 Asian Cup after an inspirational 2-2 draw against South Korea, bringing fresh hopes for the future of Chinese football.

    By Global Times | 2024/10/28 1:23:52
  • Zheng Qinwen claims third title of season with victory over Kenin in Tokyo

    China's tennis star Zheng Qinwen claimed her third title of the season with victory over Kenin in Tokyo, Japan marking the fifth of her career winning the Pan Pacific Open.

    By Jiang Li | 2024/10/27 16:15:53
  • Chinese Football Association reflects on World Cup qualifier fiasco against Japan, takes it as 'a mirror for reflection'

    The Chinese Football Association (CFA) held a seminar on Thursday to reflect on the fiasco of the men's national team losing 7-0 to Japan on September 5. The seminar highlighted the team's shortcomings in tactics and team morale, the China Sports Daily reported on Thursday. The seminar, titled "Reflections on the World Cup Qualifier between China and Japan," was presided over by Zhang Jiasheng, vice president of the General Administration of Sport of China and secretary of the CFA Party Committee.

    By Global Times | 2024/10/25 1:28:53
  • Chinese short track speed skating team to join World Tour

    The Chinese national short track speed skating team has already set their sights on the 2026 Winter Olympics as they get ready to take the stage at the 2024-25 ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Tour opener in Montreal, Canada, from Friday to Sunday.

    By Lu Wenao | 2024/10/24 23:12:49
  • National tennis fever: Chinese stellar players and enthusiasts drive sport to new heights

    Chinese tennis players' stellar performance at major international competitions this year has led to a skyrocketing of enthusiasm in the sport back in China, with audiences filling up domestic tennis events to full capacity and booking tennis courts becoming headaches. Will tennis be the next national sensation? Global Times journalists Lu Wenao and Wu Jie dig into the phenomenon.

    By Lu Wenao and Wu Jie | 2024/10/22 0:15:56
  • Youthful energy brings positive change to China's national soccer team

    China's national soccer team has undergone a noticeable shift in the recent World Cup Asian qualifiers, as younger players are increasingly taking on pivotal roles. This fresh approach has already produced some results, with youthful energy injecting new life into the team.

    By Lu Wenao | 2024/10/16 22:43:50
  • Team China must take Indonesia seriously: soccer head coach Ivankovic

    Chinese national soccer team head coach Branko Ivankovic said Monday that Indonesia is a team that his players should take seriously, as they will host Indonesia in Qingdao, East China's Shandong Province, on Tuesday in a FIFA World Cup Asian qualifier.

    By Lu Wenao | 2024/10/14 23:34:49
  • China's tennis star Zheng Qinwen finishes as runner-up in Wuhan Open

    China's tennis ace Zheng Qinwen fell short of beating the reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 3-6, 7-5, 3-6 at the Wuhan Open final on Sunday.

    By Global Times | 2024/10/13 21:02:08
  • Chinese team suffers 3-1 defeat to Australia, the third straight loss in World Cup Asian qualifiers

    The Chinese national soccer team suffered a 3-1 away defeat to Australia during Thursday's World Cup Asian qualifiers, a result that leaves the Chinese team at the bottom of the six-team Group C.

    By Lu Wenao | 2024/10/10 22:13:39
  • Argentina: Foreign diplomats find charm of beautiful county, soccer in cultural tour in Guizhou Province

    A total of 24 diplomats from countries including Argentina, South Africa, Mexico, and Cuba visited Southwest China's Guizhou Province from September 28 to October 6. Jointly organized by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Argentine Embassy in China, a match highlighted the 2024 "Discover China Cultural Tour" of Guizhou for Diplomats in China and the Guizhou Village Super League.

    By Global Times | 2024/10/10 21:34:06
  • Tennis star Zheng Qinwen off to winning start at Wuhan Open

    China's top tennis player Zheng Qinwen opened up her Wuhan Open campaign with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Jaqueline Cristian of Romania in the second round of the tournament on Wednesday night.

    By Global Times | 2024/10/9 22:54:53
  • Wuhan tennis boom peaks as Zheng Qinwen returns for home glory

    China's top tennis player Zheng Qinwen expressed hopes to have a deep run in the Wuhan Open as the final WTA 1000 tournament of the season officially kicked off on Monday, with the event adding even more excitement to the vibrant tennis atmosphere across the city.

    By Wu Jie | 2024/10/8 15:01:12
  • China's Bu makes history at China Open by qualifying into quarters

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    By Lu Wenao | 2024/9/29 20:11:14
  • Tennis ace Zheng eases to third round at China Open

    Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen eased past 71st-ranked Kamilla Rakhimova of Russia with 6-1, 6-1 in the second round of a highly anticipated match at the China Open on Saturday. The match attracted more than 12,000 fans to the 15,000-capacity Diamond Court at the National Tennis Center in Beijing.

    By Lu Wenao and Sun Langchen | 2024/9/28 23:35:02
  • Thrills and spills at the China Smash

    The world's top table tennis players will fight for 2000 world ranking points at the 2024 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash, the highest-level event in WTT, as its draw ceremony for the main event was held on Friday in Beijing.

    By Jiang Li | 2024/9/28 22:37:53
  • Tennis ace Zheng Qinwen eases to third round at China Open

    Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen eased past 71st-ranked Kamilla Rakhimova of Russia with 6-1, 6-1 in the second round of a highly anticipated match at the China Open on Saturday.

    By Lu Wenao and Sun Langchen | 2024/9/28 21:46:26
  • CBA Club Cup a platform for nurturing young Chinese basketballers

    The upcoming basketball season marks the 30th anniversary of the top-tier league. To further invigorate the season , the governing body,the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), introduced a new competition the CBA Club Cup to be added during international breaks in the season.

    By Lu Wenao | 2024/9/28 18:40:08
  • Chinese tennis players make history during home swing

    China's Zheng Qinwen will kick off her China Open campaign with a clash against a qualifier in the second round, according to the tournament's women's singles draw held on Monday afternoon.

    By Wu Jie and Lu Wenao | 2024/9/23 23:19:36
  • All eyes on Zheng Qinwen as China Open to kick off

    Chinese tennis fans are expecting the female Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen to deliver quality performances at the upcoming China Open in Beijing, as the annual tennis event kicks off on Monday.

    By Lu Wenao | 2024/9/22 22:01:29
  • Hosting international competitions the biggest driver of China's sports services growth: sports official at CIFTIS

    Hosting sports competitions has become the biggest contributor to sports services growth, China's sport authority said on Thursday, as it aims to increase the number of high-profile international competitions hosted in the country.

    By Lu Wenao | 2024/9/13 10:02:34
  • China Basketball Open motivates grassroots players, communities in pursuit of sports dreams

    The 2024 China Basketball Open (CBO) kicked off its new season with a launch ceremony on Tuesday in Beijing. This year's open tournament is calling for nationwide participation in basketball, providing grassroots players with opportunities to advance.

    By Jiang Li | 2024/9/10 22:35:55
  • China leads in Paris Paralympics with 220 medals, shattering multiple world records

    As the Paris Paralympics came to an end, Team China has amassed 220 medals, decisively leading the medal table by Sunday afternoon. The haul includes 94 golds, 76 silvers, and 50 bronzes. On top of that, Chinese athletes have broken multiple world records.

    By Jiang Li | 2024/9/8 21:10:43
  • China's Zheng Qinwen eyes WTA finals after US Open exit

    China's Zheng Qinwen concluded this year's Grand Slam journey with a US Open quarterfinal defeat to Aryna Sabalenka on Wednesday, as her runs to the final stages of major tournaments have attracted widespread attention and interest in tennis across China.

    By Wu Jie | 2024/9/4 20:29:29
  • Why the Paris 2024 Paralympics still resonate with society today

    There are over 1.3 billion people living with disabilities worldwide, representing about 16 percent of the global population, according to the UN. Despite their numbers, this group is often overlooked and marginalized in society. Discrimination and stigmatization persist, and in daily life, the challenges faced by people with disabilities are frequently ignored. This is where the Paralympic Games step in - to provide a critical platform for visibility and advocacy.

    By Lu Wenao | 2024/8/30 0:16:58
  • Women's ice hockey league returns to China ahead of Games

    With the conclusion of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France, the focus in Chinese sports has begun shifting toward winter sports, especially with the 2025 Asian Winter Games to be hosted in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, just six months away and the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, looming on the horizon.

    By Lu Wenao | 2024/8/22 22:35:52
  • Toxic fan culture undermines team solidarity: table tennis Olympic champion

    In a video interview with China Central Television on Monday, China's men's table tennis world champion, Fan Zhendong, said that he has been harmed by "fan culture," which also undermined Team China's solidarity.

    By Global Times | 2024/8/20 23:35:13
  • Basketball a crucial channel for exchanges between Chinese, US youths

    Basketball, one of the three major ball sports in China, continues to play a significant role in China-US cultural exchange. Basketball remains a unifying force, fostering connections and mutual understanding between the two countries.

    By Lu Wenao | 2024/8/19 23:06:09
  • CFA cracks down on misconduct to clean up soccer

    The Chinese Football Association (CFA) lately issued four disciplinary decisions against players for misconduct, targeting violent and fraudulent behavior, a move that highlights the association's commitment to cleaning up the sport and promoting fair play.

    By Global Times | 2024/8/19 23:04:38
  • Sports associations unite against toxic fandom culture

    The Chinese Gymnastics Association and the Chinese TableTennis Association issued statements on Saturday in support of law enforcement agencies cracking down on illegal activities related to toxic fanculture in sports.

    By Global Times | 2024/8/18 19:01:52
  • Reporter in controversy for inappropriate remarks on Olympic champion Quan Hongchan

    Sports reporter Zhu Xiaolong recently violated regulations by participating in an online program, where he made inappropriate remarks about Chinese Olympic champion Quan Hongchan.

    By Global Times | 2024/8/16 2:25:15
  • China cracks down on toxic sports fan culture

    The Ministry of Public Security of China released details of four cases of combating and rectifying illegal activities related to toxic fan culture in sports on Thursday. Since the Paris Olympics, the cybersecurity departments of the Public Security Bureau have been paying close attention to this issue and have been combating related illegal activities.

    By Jiang Li | 2024/8/16 1:40:26
  • Hong Kong Eastern, Macau Black Bears join East Asia Super League

    The East Asia Super League (EASL) has announced a significant expansion for the 2024-25 season, with Hong Kong Eastern and Macau Black Bears joining the competition. This addition brings the number of teams in the league to ten, marking the first time the Greater Bay Area in South China will host a full season of EASL action.

    By Global Times | 2024/8/14 23:06:33
  • Chinese table tennis player addresses racket incident, reflects on Olympic experience

    In response to the accidental breaking of his racket after the table tennis mixed doubles final at Paris Olympics, Chinese table tennis player Wang Chuqin spoke out in a live-stream on Tuesday, admitting that he felt a mix of anger and helplessness at that moment, but the incident did not contribute to his later loss in the men's singles.

    By Global Times | 2024/8/14 17:36:47
  • Chinese badminton player He Bingjiao retired from international badminton

    This has garnered worldwide attention as netizens were impressed by the sportsmanship He demostrated by holding up a Spanish flag pin when she was awarded the medal on the podium. He had qualified for the final after Spain's Carolina Martin was forced to retire midway due to injury. Her gesture and her heartfelt wishes for Marin's speedy recovery resonated deeply with viewers.

    By Global Times | 2024/8/14 0:34:33
  • China's Olympic gold medal map:Which provinces lead the pack?

    silver, and 24 bronze medals. Since China's return to the Olympic Games in 1984, the nation has garnered a total of 303 gold medals, with 322 athletes achieving Olympic champion status.

    By Global Times | 2024/8/13 17:11:31
  • Chinese Olympic shooting champion refutes online rumors, calling respect for his privacy amid irrational 'fan culture'

    Xie Yu, the Chinese gold medalist in the men's 10m air pistol event at the Paris Olympics, has recently refuted several rumors circulating since his victory. In response to claims that his win had "broken his family's poverty" and online harassment toward his sick mother, Xie said that his success did not bring any additional benefit to his family and he urged the public to respect their privacy, reported thepaper.cn.

    By Global Times | 2024/8/13 15:49:43
  • Foreign coaches help Chinese athletes shine at Paris Olympics, earning praise from netizens

    As spectators cheered and celebrated Team China's outstanding performance at the Paris Olympics, the foreign coaches appointed by Team China also garnered attention from Chinese netizens.

    By Zhang Wanshi and Li Yawei | 2024/8/13 3:19:17
  • Changes needed for China to boost performance at Los Angeles 2028

    As the Paris Olympics drew to a close, the Chinese sports delegation held a press conference on Sunday reflecting on the Chinese team's success – securing 40 gold, 27 silver, and 24 bronze medals – while acknowledging the challenges that lie ahead for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

    By Sun Langchen and Jiang Li | 2024/8/13 0:56:53
  • Team China's zero occurrence of doping issues in Paris Olympics 'marks a phased victory against US practices'

    China's Olympic delegation for Paris 2024 has not only achieved the goal of “zero occurrence” of doping issues, but also marked a phased victory against the US over its anti-doping practices, Liu Guoyong, deputy head of the delegation, told a press conference on Sunday.

    By Global Times | 2024/8/12 11:51:12
  • Local governments across China reward Olympic athletes with cash bonuses

    Several regions in China are celebrating their Olympic athletes' successes by awarding cash bonuses to them and their families, following their impressive performances at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

    By Global Times | 2024/8/12 3:01:02
  • Glory and growth: Team China's groundbreaking success at Paris Olympics

    Team China concluded their Paris Olympics campaign with 40 gold, 27 silver, and 24 bronze medals, marking their best performance at an Olympics held abroad. In diving and table tennis, the Chinese players achieved a landmark sweep of eight and five gold medals respectively across all categories, a rare achievement for the teams at a single Olympics. As the Olympics concluded on Sunday, Global Times reporters Jiang Li, Wu Jie, Li Yuche and Lu Wenao picked up several stories behind the scenes that can help you remember the glory and sportsmanship displayed in Paris.

    By Global Times | 2024/8/11 23:12:08
  • Chinese weightlifter Li Wenwen wins women's +81kg at Paris 2024

    Chinese weightlifter Li Wenwen wins women's +81kg at Paris 2024

    By Xinhua | 2024/8/11 19:44:56
  • LA 2028 organizing committee promises to address doping and security concerns

    All necessary measures will be taken to ensure the safety and fairness of the 2028 Olympic Games, said the organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics (LA 2028) at a press conference on Saturday. The press conference addressed potential security concerns, and the long-arm jurisdiction granted to the US by the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act.

    By Global Times | 2024/8/11 16:25:21
  • Fan Zhendong, an Olympic champion's heartfelt global interactions

    China's Fan Zhendong defeated Swedish athlete Truls Moregardh to secure the gold medal for China in the men's team table tennis final on Friday. Following the final, Fan took to social media to share a heartfelt message of gratitude and wishes, quoting lyrics from American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.

    By Global Times | 2024/8/10 16:07:02
  • Chinese duo defend canoe sprint title, setting new Olympic record

    China's Xu Shixiao and Sun Mengya defended their Olympic title in the women's canoe double 500m final at the Paris Olympics on Friday.

    By Global Times | 2024/8/9 23:52:39
  • The unsung heroes make Paris Olympics shine brighter

    In the vibrant atmosphere of the Paris Olympics, while the spotlight shines on the athletes, a group of unsung heroes works tirelessly behind the scenes--the Olympic volunteers.

    By Zhang Zhen in Paris | 2024/8/9 22:46:30
  • US Embassy in China faces backlash over color-adjusted photos of swimmers' faces at Paris Olympics

    The US Embassy in China has been questioned after posting color-adjusted photos to celebrate US swimmers' success at the Paris Olympics.

    By Global Times | 2024/8/9 20:13:41
  • US sprinter Knighton avoids media after race, fueling USADA cover-up speculation

    US sprinter Erriyon Knighton, embroiled in a doping controversy, finished fourth in the men's 200-meter final at the Paris Olympics on Thursday. However, his abrupt departure from the media zone without taking interviews has fueled further suspicion regarding his eligibility to compete.

    By Global Times | 2024/8/9 11:47:28
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