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2026 Olympic Winter Games
China name Eileen Gu, Su Yiming, Lin Xiaojun in powerhouse Winter Olympics squad
Several gold medallists named in 124-strong team, including skaters who won for their countries of origin.
23 Jan 2026 - 5:43PM
Australian Open
Australian Open: Djokovic sparkles as China’s Shang causes upset, Eala bows out
19 Jan 2026 - 9:33PM
2026 Olympic Winter Games
Eileen Gu warms up for Olympics with Laax Open gold despite scary crash
18 Jan 2026 - 9:09AM
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
Jay Chou will play in the event on Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday with a wild card. Photo: Instagram@jaychou
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.
13 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
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.
12 Jan 2026 - 7:00PM
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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
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.
5 Jan 2026 - 2:27PM
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
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’.
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
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
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.
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
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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
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
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.
16 Dec 2025 - 8:45PM
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.
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
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