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Australian Open
Mandarin pop star Jay Chou to take on top pros at Australian Open ‘Slam’ event
The singer, who has committed to donating all his winnings to charity, admits he is nervous about losing quickly or failing to touch the ball.
13 Jan 2026 - 5:30PM
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Chinese social media users hit out at Fan Zhendong’s Saarbrücken teammates
13 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
Asian Games 2023
Official accused of abusing Chinese athlete Wang sacked, claims ‘basically true’
12 Jan 2026 - 7:00PM
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.
7 Jan 2026 - 3:20PM
Wu Dajing celebrates after the mixed team relay final at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Photo: Xinhua
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.
7 Jan 2026 - 7:00AM
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.
6 Jan 2026 - 7:41AM
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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.
5 Jan 2026 - 2:27PM
Fan Zhendong won his first overseas club title with 1. FC Saarbrucken in Germany. Photo: Xinhua
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.
3 Jan 2026 - 8:00AM
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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’.
2 Jan 2026 - 2:46PM
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.
31 Dec 2025 - 5:50PM
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.
28 Dec 2025 - 11:00PM
Hong Kong’s Sun Ming-him (right) fires his side ahead at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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.
28 Dec 2025 - 6:02PM
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.
21 Dec 2025 - 9:33PM
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.
21 Dec 2025 - 8:00AM
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.
20 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM
Hong Kong’s Toby Lin shoots during the National Games semi-final against Anhui at Kai Tak Arena last month. Photo: Elson Li
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.
18 Dec 2025 - 5:44PM
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.
18 Dec 2025 - 5:31PM
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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.
18 Dec 2025 - 3:19AM
China’s Chen Yuxi (left) and Quan Hongchan hold their gold medals after winning the women’s synchronised 10m platform diving at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Photo: AP
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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.
16 Dec 2025 - 8:45PM
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.
16 Dec 2025 - 5:54PM
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.
15 Dec 2025 - 9:44PM
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.
9 Dec 2025 - 1:56PM
Su Bingtian after running for Guangdong in the 4x100m relay final at the National Games in Guangzhou last month. Photo: Xinhua
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.
8 Dec 2025 - 6:00AM
Eileen Gu
Eileen Gu returns to scene of her Beijing Olympic triumphs – and wins again
The double Olympic champion heads an all-China podium in the freeskiing event in new Snow League.
6 Dec 2025 - 4:30PM
2025 National Games
China can’t rule Olympic cycling until provinces put own agendas aside: coach
National Games prove ‘big frustration’ for China’s coach Benoit Vetu, who says he must start from zero to chase world domination.
5 Dec 2025 - 5:47PM
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