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Eileen Gu wrote on social media on Tuesday that representing China had helped turn her dreams into reality. Photo: EPA
Eileen Gu

Gu says ‘people won’t understand or believe’ why she decided to compete for China

Multiple Olympic freestyle skiing medallist says decision allowed her to fulfil her mission of encouraging young girls to take up sports.

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Yu Zidi

China teen sensation Yu becomes youngest ever to receive Laureus nomination

World Aquatics

Chinese diving pipeline spills out 2 teens already being hailed as future champs

World Table Tennis (WTT)

Sun Yingsha wins Singapore Smash title for third time, Wang Chuqin reclaims crown

Chinese world No 1 Sun defeats compatriot Wang Manyu in seesawing battle, while fellow top player Wang wins more convincingly.

Sun Yingsha won the women’s final at Singapore Smash in 70 minutes on Sunday. Photo: Xinhua
Sun Yingsha won the women’s final at Singapore Smash in 70 minutes on Sunday. Photo: Xinhua
Marathons

Japanese spur Feng Peiyou to break He Jie’s Chinese record at Tokyo Marathon

China runner puts Asian Games rivals on notice at year’s first major race with a time that crushed previous mark set at Wuxi Marathon in 2024.

FIBA

Basketball world body apologises to China after calling win over Japan ‘sneaky’

Use of the word on Fiba’s social media posts after World Cup qualifier sparks anger, leading to changes and an official apology.

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World Table Tennis (WTT)

China’s Sun Yingsha extends fine start to season with Singapore Smash last 8 spot

World No 1 and title holder beats compatriot Shi Xunyao to lead a five-strong Chinese contingent into the quarter-finals.

China’s Sun Yingsha won the Asian Cup in Haikou earlier this month, her first tournament of the year. Photo: Xinhua
China’s Sun Yingsha won the Asian Cup in Haikou earlier this month, her first tournament of the year. Photo: Xinhua
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

China chase Women’s Asian Cup glory but Japan, Australia, North Korea are threats

The holders have won the title 9 times but results since lifting the trophy in India have been disappointing.

2026 Olympic Winter Games

Winter Olympics: China enjoy best overseas medal haul as Eileen Gu looks ahead

The 22-year-old is the most decorated freestyle skier in Games history, while Hong Kong speed skater Joey Lam claimed city’s best finish.

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World Snooker

Zhao attributes surge in form to mental toughness after Players Championship win

Snooker star beats John Higgins to join Steve Davis, Mark Williams and Neil Robertson as the fourth player to win first five ranking finals.

The in-form Zhao Xintong celebrates beating John Higgins 10-7 to capture his fifth career ranking title at the Players Championship. Photo: Getty Images
2026 Olympic Winter Games

Written in the snow: Wang Xindi, Xu Mengtao embrace role as China’s golden couple

Teammate Li Tianma has urged the pair to start a family, with netizens saying they could name a child ‘Wang Erjin’, meaning two gold medals.

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Wang Xindi and Xu Mengtao are the first married couple to win individual men’s and women’s gold in the same event in the same Games. Photo: handout
Wang Xindi and Xu Mengtao are the first married couple to win individual men’s and women’s gold in the same event in the same Games. Photo: handout
2026 Olympic Winter Games

‘She was a fighter’: Gu learns of grandmother’s death after winning historic gold

Eileen Gu becomes greatest freeskier in Winter Olympics history after winning sixth medal, while teammate Li Fanghui claims silver.

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2026 Olympic Winter Games

Eileen Gu forced to wait as heavy snow postpones Olympic halfpipe final

This is the final shot at gold for China’s defending champion, who has won two silver medals so far but failed to top the podium.

2026 Olympic Winter Games

Crashes cost China third freeski aerials title as US retain mixed team gold

Americans win after failing to reach podium in women’s and ‌men’s finals, where China took golds through married pair Wang Xindi, Xu Mengtao.

Wang Xindi (centre) and Xu Mengtao (right) walk to meet Li Tianma after his crash during the freestyle skiing mixed team aerials final at the Winter Olympics in Livigno, Italy, on Saturday. Photo: AP
2026 Olympic Winter Games

Halfpipe favourites were both born in the US, but only Eileen Gu gets heat

Zoe Atkin competes for Britain without flak, while Gu has faced more criticism for representing China, this time from the US Vice-President.

China’s Eileen Gu will be going for her sixth Olympic medal on Saturday. Photo: Xinhua
China’s Eileen Gu will be going for her sixth Olympic medal on Saturday. Photo: Xinhua
2026 Olympic Winter Games

Wang Xindi king of aerials as China’s golden week continues at Winter Olympics

Country’s athletes have won four gold medals in past two days after going winless for first 12 during Milano Cortina Games.

2026 Olympic Winter Games

Ning breaks West’s grip on 1,500m, says gold just the start for China speedskating

Speed skater Ning Zhongyan wins men’s 1,500m race in record time, while skier Eileen Gu qualifies for third final at Winter Olympics.

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2026 Olympic Winter Games

Eileen Gu’s exchange with reporter over medals at Winter Olympics goes viral

Chinese superstar responds to reporter who asked whether she saw her situation after two events as ‘two silvers gained or two golds lost’.

Eileen Gu laughing off the reporter’s question, pointing out that she was now the most decorated woman in Olympic freestyle skiing history. Photo: Weibo/观海新闻
Eileen Gu laughing off the reporter’s question, pointing out that she was now the most decorated woman in Olympic freestyle skiing history. Photo: Weibo/观海新闻
2026 Olympic Winter Games

Su Yiming ‘dealing with injuries’, Xu Mengtao looking ahead to next Olympics

Snowboard star won the men’s slopestyle event on Wednesday, while veteran skier claimed the women’s aerials title on the same day.

2026 Olympic Winter Games

Tears flow as Su Yiming, Xu Mengtao finally make it a golden Games for China

Su Yiming upgrades the slopestyle silver he won in Beijing four years ago, while compatriot Xu Mengtao defends women’s aerials title.

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2026 Olympic Winter Games

China’s men claim historic team pursuit bronze, but wait for Games gold goes on

Speedskaters Liu Hanbin, Wu Yu and Li Wenhao reach podium for first time, while Italy stun favourites US in race for top spot.

China trio (from left) Liu Hanbin, Wu Yu and Li Wenhao sprung a surprise in the men’s team pursuit. Photo: Xinhua
2026 Olympic Winter Games

China’s Gu ‘really proud’ of big air silver after inspired Oldham wins Games gold

Canada’s Megan Oldham gets the better of defending champion Eileen Gu, who becomes five-time Winter Olympics medallist.

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China’s Eileen Gu (left) celebrates her silver as gold medalist Megan Oldham and bronze medalist Flora Tabanelli walk away. Photo: AP
China’s Eileen Gu (left) celebrates her silver as gold medalist Megan Oldham and bronze medalist Flora Tabanelli walk away. Photo: AP
World Snooker

Superstitious Chinese snooker star Zhao betting on white to keep hot streak going

Zhao says he is keeping the routine that led to his World Grand Prix win in Hong Kong, right down to what he wears for his next match.

ITTF

China star Fan Zhendong loses for third time in past 4 matches with German club

Latest defeat comes while playing for Saarbrücken in doubles, the Olympic champion’s first such match in almost two years.

Chinese Basketball Association

Meet the Chinese teenager already being compared to NBA star Victor Wembanyama

Cao Xichen, 14, is a towering 7ft 2in tall and has been raising eyebrows with her performances despite only taking up the game 3 months ago.

Cao Xichen (left) and former China national team player Jiao Jian (centre). Photo: Handout
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