Park Ji-hoon of Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters in action against New Taipei Kings in the third-place play-off. Photo: Handout

East Asia Super League still eyeing spot among basketball elite, says chief

League CEO Henry Kerins says first full season has ‘proved the concept’ despite fluctuating attendances, and wants to emulate EuroLeague.

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Tickets to watch China’s friendly against Australia sell out in 4 hours

Fans snap up 30,000 tickets for game in Adelaide in May, the 13th successive time women’s team has attracted a capacity crowd.

Fans snap up 30,000 tickets for game in Adelaide in May, the 13th successive time women’s team has attracted a capacity crowd.

12 Mar 2024 - 5:26PM

Can Manchester City owners succeed in Chinese football with Shenzhen Peng City?

Co-owned by City Football Group and newly relocated from Chengdu, the Chinese Super League newcomers were routed in their first home match and drew a modest crowd.

Co-owned by City Football Group and newly relocated from Chengdu, the Chinese Super League newcomers were routed in their first home match and drew a modest crowd.

11 Mar 2024 - 6:25PM

Yao Ming says China needs better basketball system to unearth country’s talent

Former NBA star says China has plenty of young players but needs higher-quality coaching for every age group, and a system through which bright prospects can be unearthed.

Former NBA star says China has plenty of young players but needs higher-quality coaching for every age group, and a system through which bright prospects can be unearthed.

10 Mar 2024 - 5:00PM

Chinese heavyweight Zhang floors Parker twice yet loses, and Joshua KOs Ngannou

Zhang Zhilei knocks down New Zealand’s Joseph Parker twice before fading in their contest, then Anthony Joshua blows away Francis Ngannou inside two rounds in Riyadh.

Zhang Zhilei knocks down New Zealand’s Joseph Parker twice before fading in their contest, then Anthony Joshua blows away Francis Ngannou inside two rounds in Riyadh.

9 Mar 2024 - 11:34AM

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Kenneth Fok Kai-kong. Photo: Handout

Fok: Hong Kong should bid to host 2031 Women’s World Cup with Macau, GBA cities

City delegate told the NPC there were enough facilities in Kai Tak Sports Park and Guangzhou Nansha Urban Sports Complex to meet the needs of the competition.

6 Mar 2024 - 8:00AM

China’s basketball team to play Russia in June, despite international ban

Russia was banned by sport’s world governing body in 2022 over invasion of Ukraine, but plans to host World Friendship Games in September, and wants China matches to prepare for competition.

Russia was banned by sport’s world governing body in 2022 over invasion of Ukraine, but plans to host World Friendship Games in September, and wants China matches to prepare for competition.

5 Mar 2024 - 6:37PM

Yuan beats Wang in first all-China women’s tennis final outside Asia in 18 years

ATX Open final in Austin is the first all-Chinese decider outside the continent since Zheng Jie defeated Li Na in the 2006 Estoril championship match.

ATX Open final in Austin is the first all-Chinese decider outside the continent since Zheng Jie defeated Li Na in the 2006 Estoril championship match.

4 Mar 2024 - 2:57PM

Next Chinese NBA star? Yao Ming and Dwyane Wade keep eye on teenager Yang Hansen

Wade offers advice on what it may take to reach the promised land of the NBA, reportedly urging 18-year-old Yang to work on his strength and stamina.

Wade offers advice on what it may take to reach the promised land of the NBA, reportedly urging 18-year-old Yang to work on his strength and stamina.

3 Mar 2024 - 8:02PM

Beijing named as host of 2027 World Athletics Championships

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe hails ‘massive opportunity’ to grow sport, but acknowledges commercial motivation behind decision.

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe hails ‘massive opportunity’ to grow sport, but acknowledges commercial motivation behind decision.

29 Feb 2024 - 9:45AM

Wade tells NBA fans to accept All-Star Game changes and not look for new Yao Ming

Former US basketball star Dwyane Wade says fans should not wait in ‘hope that China gets another Yao Ming, that’s unfair to all the players in China’.

Former US basketball star Dwyane Wade says fans should not wait in ‘hope that China gets another Yao Ming, that’s unfair to all the players in China’.

26 Feb 2024 - 5:58PM

Where is Chinese basketball’s next Yao Ming? The NBA legend gives his verdict

Over a decade after Yao ended his playing career at the Houston Rockets, there has yet to be another Chinese player of his global stature.

Over a decade after Yao ended his playing career at the Houston Rockets, there has yet to be another Chinese player of his global stature.

25 Feb 2024 - 2:05PM

China has another new men’s football coach as Ivankovic replaces axed Jankovic

Branko Ivankovic appointed ‘after the assessment of experts’ with China third in their qualifying group for 2026 World Cup, following flop at this year’s Asian Cup.

Branko Ivankovic appointed ‘after the assessment of experts’ with China third in their qualifying group for 2026 World Cup, following flop at this year’s Asian Cup.

24 Feb 2024 - 5:27PM

Chinese teen Pan smashes men’s 100 freestyle record at World Championships

Pan Zhanle sets mark of 46.80 seconds swimming first leg of relay, knocking 0.06 seconds off previous best, as China claim 4x100m gold.

Pan Zhanle sets mark of 46.80 seconds swimming first leg of relay, knocking 0.06 seconds off previous best, as China claim 4x100m gold.

12 Feb 2024 - 11:55AM

Chinese divers, swimmers, add to gold medal haul at World Championships

Lian Junjie and Yang Hao win their third straight world title in synchronised 10-metre platform diving, while twins Wang Liuyi and Wang Qianyi claim narrow victory in the duet free routine of artistic swimming.

Lian Junjie and Yang Hao win their third straight world title in synchronised 10-metre platform diving, while twins Wang Liuyi and Wang Qianyi claim narrow victory in the duet free routine of artistic swimming.

9 Feb 2024 - 12:30PM

Messi accused of not caring about Hong Kong as Chinese social media blasts Miami

Xinjiang man feels ‘cheated’ after travelling over 5,000km to see Lionel Messi play in Hong Kong, while online poll is held as blame game begins over Argentinian’s no-show.

Xinjiang man feels ‘cheated’ after travelling over 5,000km to see Lionel Messi play in Hong Kong, while online poll is held as blame game begins over Argentinian’s no-show.

5 Feb 2024 - 10:49PM

Figure skater Kamila Valieva banned for doping, Russians lose Olympic gold

Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) found Valieva guilty of committing an anti-doping rule violation that rattled 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics; competitors still waiting for medals.

Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) found Valieva guilty of committing an anti-doping rule violation that rattled 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics; competitors still waiting for medals.

30 Jan 2024 - 3:28AM

Former China football head Chen Xuyuan to stand trial for bribery on Monday

Chen was placed under investigation last February for “serious violations of discipline and the law”.

Chen was placed under investigation last February for “serious violations of discipline and the law”.

29 Jan 2024 - 4:45PM

Zheng beats Ukrainian, becomes China’s first Australian Open finalist since 2014

‘Queen Wen’ overcomes Dayana Yastremska to set up final against defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, and could become the first Chinese champion since Li Na.

‘Queen Wen’ overcomes Dayana Yastremska to set up final against defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, and could become the first Chinese champion since Li Na.

25 Jan 2024 - 9:26PM

Can Queen Wen follow in Li Na’s footsteps, 10 years after watching historic win?

Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen faces Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska in the semi-finals of the first grand slam of the year.

Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen faces Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska in the semi-finals of the first grand slam of the year.

25 Jan 2024 - 6:14PM