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Serbia’s Novak Djokovic beat Pedro Martinez of Spain in straight sets on Monday. Photo: AP
Australian Open

Australian Open: Djokovic sparkles as China’s Shang causes upset, Eala bows out

Serb begins quest for 25th grand slam title in fine form, Chinese former world No 47 makes good start, but Filipino favourite is knocked out.

2026 Olympic Winter Games

Eileen Gu warms up for Olympics with Laax Open gold despite scary crash

Australian Open

Mandarin pop star Jay Chou to take on top pros at Australian Open ‘Slam’ event

ITTF

Chinese social media users hit out at Fan Zhendong’s Saarbrücken teammates

Reigning Olympic table tennis champion won both of his matches, but his German club team lost 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga.

Chinese social media users have hit out at the performances of Fan Zhendong’s teammates after his German club team’s loss in the Bundesliga. Photo: handout
Chinese social media users have hit out at the performances of Fan Zhendong’s teammates after his German club team’s loss in the Bundesliga. Photo: handout
Asian Games 2023

Official accused of abusing Chinese athlete Wang sacked, claims ‘basically true’

Yunnan Provincial Sports Bureau also says that further investigations into the Asian Games dragon boat champion’s allegations are under way.

2026 Olympic Winter Games

Winter Olympics hero Wu Dajing retires after failing to qualify for 2026 Games

Wu Dajing won China’s only gold medal of the 2018 Games in Pyeongchang and took another at the Beijing Olympics four years later.

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Mainland China

Ex-China shooting star jailed for smuggling gun parts into mainland via Hong Kong

Tian Hong, who equalled rifle world record at 1987 National Games, gets 10 years in jail, sparking debate over state of sport in China.

Tian Hong and her son, Fu Yihan, have been jailed for 10 and 6 years respectively. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Tian Hong and her son, Fu Yihan, have been jailed for 10 and 6 years respectively. Photo: Shutterstock Images
NBA

Dallas Mavericks to face Houston Rockets in NBA China Games in Macau in October

This year marks the second of a five-year deal to bring NBA teams to China, after first edition featured Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns.

ITTF

Fan Zhendong wins first overseas club title with 1. FC Saarbrücken in German Cup

The Olympic gold medallist wins all four of his singles matches, is named MVP and receives adulation from his teammates.

2026 Olympic Winter Games

Towering teen boy and girl, 9, in China figure skating partnership raise eyebrows

Commentators consider contrast in height and seven-year age gap to be ‘uncomfortable’, raise questions over safety, ethics.

Li Xinze, a nine-year-old girl, skated with 16-year-old Li Mingda, creating a dramatic visual contrast on the ice. Photo: Bilibili
ITTF

Chinese social media user’s threat ‘to murder’ table tennis star’s family

Chen Qi says offender has been arrested after sending a direct message threatening Olympic gold medallist’s ‘entire family’.

Chen Qi won men’s doubles gold with Ma Long at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Photo: Xinhua
Chen Qi won men’s doubles gold with Ma Long at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Photo: Xinhua
World Table Tennis (WTT)

Injured China table tennis stars Sun, Wang facing month out, will miss Doha event

World No 1s Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin withdraw from WTT Doha Champions. Hong Kong’s Doo Hoi-kem added to women’s tournament in Qatar.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Camargo penalty saves Hong Kong in ill-tempered clash with 9-man Guangdong

Everton Camargo’s second-half spot kick earns new interim head coach Roberto Losada a draw in first game in charge.

2026 Olympic Winter Games

China pair ready to defend Winter Olympics figure skating gold after 3-year break

Sui Wenjing and Han Cong seal Milano-Cortina spot after winning gold at National Figure Skating Championships in Harbin.

Han Cong (bottom) and Sui Wenjing perform on day two of the ISU Figure Skating Grand Prix in Osaka in November. Photo: Getty Images
Badminton World Federation (BWF)

An beats Wang in epic badminton season finale, Shi photo drops hint after loss

Double defeat for China in Hangzhou as South Korea’s An Se-young beats Wang Zhiyi and Christo Popov sees off Shi Yuqi.

An Se-young of South Korea celebrates victory over Wang Zhiyi of China in the women’s singles final. Photo: Xinhua
An Se-young of South Korea celebrates victory over Wang Zhiyi of China in the women’s singles final. Photo: Xinhua
Badminton World Federation (BWF)

China’s Shi, Wang face French, South Korean foes in badminton’s year-end finale

An Se-young awaits Wang Zhiyi in women’s final, while men’s sees Shi Yuqi play Christo Popov, France’s first to reach title match.

2025 National Games

China selects Hong Kong handball players – but are they eligible to switch team?

Wong Kin and Toby Lin chosen for China reserve squad after catching eye during National Games, while they remain in Hong Kong team too.

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Chinese Basketball Association

Hong Kong Bulls may be closer to CBA league with Kai Tak lined up to host games

Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau has been in talks with the club over the venue, which has identified around 12 slots for 2026-27 season.

Kai Tak Arena has identified 12 time slots when it can possibly host Hong Kong Bulls matches. Photo: Nora Tam
Kai Tak Arena has identified 12 time slots when it can possibly host Hong Kong Bulls matches. Photo: Nora Tam
Asian Games 2023

China star Wang Li afraid to return home, fears retaliation against family

The Yunnan Provincial Sports Bureau is investigating accusations triple Asian Games gold medallist made against coach.

World Aquatics

Chen Yuxi named female diver of year by World Aquatics, Rousseau wins men’s title

The 20-year-old had a dominant 2025, completing an unbeaten World Cup circuit and winning gold at World Championships.

ITTF

Fan Zhendong won’t get easy route back to play in LA Olympics: table tennis boss

He can earn 2028 spot the same way North Koreans have previously, ITTF’s Petra Sorling suggests amid Fan’s absence from world rankings.

Fan Zhendong, pictured after clinching National Games gold in Macau last month, was among three Chinese players to withdraw from the world rankings a year ago. Photo: Xinhua
Asian Games 2023

China star posts explosive account of verbal, physical abuse after Games gold

Triple Asian Games champion Wang Li goes viral after video outlines sustained bullying after she refused to give Hangzhou winnings to boss.

China’s Wang Li (centre, with short hair) receives one of the three gold medals she won at the Asian Games in Hangzhou in 2023. Photo: SCMP
China’s Wang Li (centre, with short hair) receives one of the three gold medals she won at the Asian Games in Hangzhou in 2023. Photo: SCMP
World Table Tennis (WTT)

Chinese statement on Sun Yingsha, Wang Chuqin withdrawals leaves fans confused

Calls for greater focus on player workload after statement omits mention of schedule at WTT Finals in Hong Kong.

Su Bingtian

Su, first Chinese to run 100m under 10 seconds, says ‘goodbye, my dearest track’

Also the first Chinese man to reach an Olympic 100m final, Su announces his retirement from track and field in a social media post.

ITTF

China thrash Japan to win third table tennis World Cup title, bronze for Germany

China cruise to ITTF Mixed Team World Cup crown completing hat-trick of victories, while Germany become first European side to reach podium.

Lin Shidong’s victory over of Harimoto Tomokazu sealed China’s third ITTF Mixed Team World Cup title. Photo: Xinhua
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