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Yang Hansen (left) was a No 16 pick by the Portland Trail Blazers last summer. Photo: Xinhua
NBA

Chinese prospect Yang Hansen makes NBA Rising Stars team at All-Star Weekend

The Portland Trail Blazers player joins Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe and Kon Knueppel at the three-game mini-tournament.

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Chinese U-23s win credit for ‘igniting new hope’ despite Asian Cup loss to Japan

2026 Olympic Winter Games

China name Eileen Gu, Su Yiming, Lin Xiaojun in powerhouse Winter Olympics squad

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.

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic beat Pedro Martinez of Spain in straight sets on Monday. Photo: AP
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic beat Pedro Martinez of Spain in straight sets on Monday. Photo: AP
2026 Olympic Winter Games

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

China’s two-time Olympic champion celebrates second consecutive slopestyle title in Switzerland.

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.

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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.

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
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.

The first edition last year featured the Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns. Photo: Karma Lo
The first edition last year featured the Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns. Photo: Karma Lo
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.

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
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.

Wang Chuqin (left) and Sun Yingsha compete during the mixed doubles final against South Korea’s Lim Jonghoon and Shin Yubin of South Korea at the WTT Finals Hong Kong. Photo: Xinhua
Wang Chuqin (left) and Sun Yingsha compete during the mixed doubles final against South Korea’s Lim Jonghoon and Shin Yubin of South Korea at the WTT Finals Hong Kong. Photo: Xinhua
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.

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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.

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
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.

China’s Wang Li receives one of the three gold medals she won at the Asian Games in Hangzhou in 2023. Photo: SCMP
China’s Wang Li receives one of the three gold medals she won at the Asian Games in Hangzhou in 2023. Photo: SCMP
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.

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
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