Exclusive: ITA confirms media reports led to extra tests on Chinese swimmers

In response to the recent anti-doping tests controversies, the International Testing Agency (ITA) told the Global Times that recent media reports on Chinese Aquatics is part of the reason that ...

Team China's zero occurrence of doping issues in Paris Olympics 'marks a phased victory against US practices'

China's Olympic delegation for Paris 2024 has not only achieved the goal of “zero occurrence” of doping issues, but also marked a phased victory against the US over its anti-doping ...

Local governments across China reward Olympic athletes with cash bonuses

Several regions in China are celebrating their Olympic athletes' successes by awarding cash bonuses to them and their families, following their impressive performances at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

China sets new record at the Olympic Games with 40th gold

Chinese weightlifter Li Wenwen successfully defended her title in the women's +81kg category at the Paris Olympics on Sunday. This victory marks the 40th gold medal for the Chinese sports ...

Team China shines at Paris with record-breaking performance

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games concluded on Sunday with Team China winning 40 gold, 27 silver and 24 bronze medals, with the result marking the best performance for Team China ...

Glory and growth: Team China's groundbreaking success at Paris Olympics

Team China concluded their Paris Olympics campaign with 40 gold, 27 silver, and 24 bronze medals, marking their best performance at an Olympics held abroad. In diving and table tennis, ...

China claims women's table tennis team gold at Paris Olympics

China claims women's table tennis team gold at Paris Olympics

Chinese diver Cao Yuan defends men's 10m platform title at Paris Olympics

Chinese diver Cao Yuan defends men's 10m platform title at Paris Olympics

China claims rhythmic gymnastics group all-around title at Paris Olympics

China claims rhythmic gymnastics group all-around title at Paris Olympics

Entire doping ecosystem formed in US under government indulgence: investigation report

While the US has ramped up efforts to discredit Chinese athletes with doping allegations, a media investigation report revealed on Saturday that a deeply entrenched doping industry has taken root ...

Fan Zhendong, an Olympic champion's heartfelt global interactions

China's Fan Zhendong defeated Swedish athlete Truls Moregardh to secure the gold medal for China in the men's team table tennis final on Friday. Following the final, Fan took to ...

Fine arts show highlights peace and friendship

More than 120 artworks, including China's time-honored Ru porcelain, made their debut at the 2024 Olympic Fine Arts Exhibition in Paris on Friday, conveying peace and friendship through the power ...

The unsung heroes make Paris Olympics shine brighter

In the vibrant atmosphere of the Paris Olympics, while the spotlight shines on the athletes, a group of unsung heroes works tirelessly behind the scenes--the Olympic volunteers.

Gen-Z Chinese athletes impress world with excellence, interesting souls

Talk truly, compete with composure and treat every counterpart sincerely. During the Paris Olympics that will be coming to an end on Sunday, the younger generation of Chinese athletes are ...

US sprinter Knighton avoids media after race, fueling USADA cover-up speculation

US sprinter Erriyon Knighton, embroiled in a doping controversy, finished fourth in the men's 200-meter final at the Paris Olympics on Thursday. However, his abrupt departure from the media zone ...

Chinese duo dominate men's 500m canoe sprint to claim gold

Chinese athletes Liu Hao and Ji Bowen captured the gold medal in the men's canoe double 500m at the Paris Olympics on Thursday.

CHINADA calls for independent probe on misconduct

The China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) on Thursday called for an independent investigation into the actions of the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), following latest revelations about the USADA's misconduct.

Olympic champion Chen Meng urges fans to rationally view competition results

Chinese table tennis Olympic champion Chen Meng urged fans to appreciate the athletes' determination and approach competition outcomes with a balanced perspective, rather than focusing solely on the results.

Well-known swimmer craves street food, triggering local officials to send courier express

After well-known Chinese woman swimmer Zhang Yufei expressed her craving on Monday for Luosifen, or river snail rice noodles, a beloved street food in Liuzhou city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang ...

China Anti-Doping Agency urges to intensify testing on US athletics and rebuild global trust in fair play

China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) on Thursday called to intensify testing on US athletics and rebuild global trust in fair play after US Olympic sprinting star Erriyon Knighton tested positive for ...

China claims first ever Olympic gold medal in team artistic swimming

China claimed first ever Olympic gold medal in team artistic swimming at Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

'Emotional entanglement' between Chinese and Australian swimmers starts with misunderstanding and ends happily

The "emotional entanglement" between Chinese swimmer Pan Zhanle and Australian swimmer Kyle Chalmers during the ongoing Paris Olympics, which began with a misunderstanding but ended in friendship, has captured the ...

Striving equally precious as gold

China's women's volleyball team ended their Paris Olympic Games on Tuesday after they were defeated 2-3 by Turkey in a thrilling quarterfinal match.

China's sports chief urges US to stop 'long-arm jurisdiction'

On Tuesday, China's sports chief urged the US to stop “long-arm jurisdiction” and ensure that athletes from all countries, including China, can participate smoothly and safely in the Los Angeles ...

'Kudos to Paris Olympics,' Chinese netizens hail Paris Olympics organizers' staunch stance toward one-China principle

Organizers of the Paris 2024 Olympics have won wide applause among the Chinese public for forbidding flags and banners that advocate “Taiwan independence.” Online commenters said Paris Olympics' staunch stance ...

It's imperative to defend sportsmanship against toxic fan culture

A 29-year-old woman surnamed He was detained by police for posting inflammatory as well as defamatory comments about athletes and coaches on Sina Weibo, following the table tennis women's singles ...

Erriyon Knighton case shows USADA 'hypocrisy in anti-doping practice'

China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) on Tuesday reiterated its stance against double standards of the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) in a statement, saying that USADA is trying its best to clear ...

Chinese athletes embrace true sportsmanship at Paris Olympics

The Paris Olympics have once again underscored the profound values of sportsmanship and respect that lie at the heart of the Olympic spirit as the recent actions of Chinese athletes ...

China's youngest player at Paris Olympics poised for bright future

Chinese skateboarder Zheng Haohao concluded the women's bowl preliminary round at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday with a score of 63.19, missing out on the finals. Aged 11, Zheng is ...

US swimmers' purple faces spark widespread suspicion

Some American swimmers had a purple discoloration on their faces after completing their races in the Paris Olympics swimming events, which has sparked widespread online discussion and suspicion.

What goes wrong for China's women's basketball team?

China's women's basketball team finished the Paris Olympic Games in 9th place, and many fans have questioned why the 2022 World Cup runners-up failed to live up to the expectations.

Amid setbacks, Chinese athletes shine with historical victories

A deputy chief of the Chinese delegation at the Paris Olympics called for understanding and tolerance toward athletes who fall short of expectations at the Olympics, though notable successes have ...

Paris Olympics on the big screen enriches audio-visual experience

This summer, going to movie theaters have become a novel way to enjoy the 2024 Paris Olympics, pioneering a new direction for live sports broadcasting.

Zheng Qinwen's hometown debate – where is the tennis champion really from?

An article titled "After winning the championship: Zheng Just wants to eat a bowl of hometown beef noodles" by Hubei Daily on Monday has garnered widespread attention, sparking a discussion ...

Distorted fan culture erodes sports community, sparking concern and reflection among the public

As the performance of Team China at the Paris 2024 Olympics continues to grab headlines on Chinese social media, a debate is brewing in the country about the evolution of ...

China-made backpack wins broad recognition for high quality at Paris Olympic Games

During the Paris Olympics, a Spanish journalist carried and praised a Chinese-made backpack with the Beijing Olympics logo as "the best bag ever" for its exceptional quality. The endorsement sparked ...

China's sports authority investigates official for controversial social media posts

The General Administration of Sport of China (GAS) has initiated an investigation into an official from its subordinate office who allegedly posted inappropriate comments during the Paris Olympic Games via ...

US anti-doping agency displays double standards, cross-border jurisdiction to cover own flaws: CHINADA

China's Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) released a statement on Tuesday, saying that the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has once again displayed typical double standards trying its best to clear American ...

Weaponized tests: How US uses extraterritorial jurisdiction to intervene in international sports, tarnish China's anti-doping efforts

Behind the US and Western "anti-doping" narrative lies a complex power dynamic that manipulates the sports field for political gain. The Paris Olympics once again highlighted how doping tests have ...

Niche sports gain popularity amid Paris Olympics

During the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympic Games, niche sports like BMX freestyle and fencing have gained popularity in China. Their visual impact and entertainment value have spurred new exercise habits ...

Insiders reveal: Murky waters in US anti-doping enforcement history

With the athletics competitions of the Paris Olympics in full swing, US sprinting star Erriyon Knighton stands on the brink of a potentially career-defining moment. Knighton, current world record holder ...

Team China makes Olympic history in Paris with confidence

With 16 golds, 12 silvers and 9 bronzes, China was sitting on top of the Olympic medal table as of Sunday, followed by the US and host country France, with ...

Experiencing Chinese heritage at China House

Accompanied by the background music of a renowned Chinese song that describes how a man should strive to better himself, a French girl practiced martial arts with precise movements, occasionally ...

Sports should not be arena for irrational 'fan culture'

In the women's singles table tennis final at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday, the partial behavior of some spectators toward the two Chinese players sparked widespread controversy.

Best-ever results in Olympics to further ignite craze, open up huge market for tennis industries

As Chinese athletes have made history in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with a tennis singles gold medal and a mixed doubles silver – the best results in relevant events ...

Olympic gold medalist Zheng: national honor tops personal glory, hoping to inspire future tennis players

After making history by becoming the first Asia-born player to claim gold in a tennis singles event at the Olympics on Saturday, China's Zheng Qinwen said that “national honor always ...

IOC member sympathizes with Chinese swimmers for undergoing frequent tests, urges respect for WADA

Two-time NBA champion and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Pau Gasol voiced his "unfortunate" feeling on Friday at a press conference over the frequent doping tests that Chinese swimmers ...

China's 'Generation Z' athletes make their mark at Paris Olympics

Young Chinese athletes born after 2000 have made their mark at the Paris Olympic Games, securing 10 out of the country's 13 gold medals as of Friday Beijing time, capturing ...

Active response best way to handle online pressure

The recent social media scrutiny of Chinese gymnasts headlined by Su Weide at the Paris Olympics highlights a broader issue faced by athletes worldwide: how to deal with intense public ...

Xiao Ruoteng's final Paris Olympic performance: never give up

Chinese gymnasts Zhang Boheng and Xiao Ruoteng won silver and bronze medals in the men's individual all-around final in gymnastics at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Thursday. This is likely ...

Paris 2024 investigating causes of Chinese table tennis player Wang's 'broken paddle': media

The Paris 2024 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games "deeply regrets the incident" and is investigating how table tennis player Wang Chuqin's racket was broken on Tuesday after ...

Zheng 1st Asian-born tennis player to reach Olympic singles final

On Thursday, China's tennis sensation Zheng Qinwen became the first Asian-born player to reach a singles final at the Olympics, as the sixth seed delivered a stunning performance to defeat ...

China rebuts US' doping slander with facts, gold medal

China has hit back at US' distortion of facts regarding Chinese swimmers' anti-doping tests with both a clarification statement from the China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA), as well as a ground-breaking ...

BMX rider's hairpin quickly becomes a hit, selling out on major platforms

After China's Deng Yawen won the Cycling BMX Freestyle Women's Park final at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Wednesday, she wore a white Chinese hairpin while standing on the ...

Racewalker Yang achieves Grand Slam with Paris win

China's distance racewalker Yang ­Jiayu won a gold medal in the women's 20km racewalk at the Paris Olympics on Thursday. This is the fourth Olympic gold medal for China in ...

At Paris Olympics and beyond: How AI enhances China's Olympic performance, promotes sports culture

Having jumped off the starting block and plunged into the water, Chinese swimmer Pan Zhanle, at La Défense Arena in Paris, won an Olympic gold medal in the men's 100m ...

China's Zheng Qinwen reaches Paris Olympics women's singles tennis semifinals

In the quarterfinals of the women's singles tennis at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, the 6th seed Zheng Qinwen defeated former world number one and three-time Grand Slam champion Angelique ...

Chen Yuxi and Quan Hongchan's dominant dive seals Paris Olympic gold

Chinese divers Chen Yuxi and Quan Hongchan won the women's synchronized 10m platform final at the Paris Olympics with an overwhelming lead on Wednesday. This victory marks the seventh gold ...

Mixed doubles victory revives China's golden sweep hopes in table tennis

Chinese table tennis stars Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha captured the mixed doubles gold medal on Tuesday, defeating North Korea's Ri Jong-sik and Kim Kum-yong 4-2 in a thrilling final.

Controversial penalty mars Hua Tian's strong showing at Paris Olympics

Chinese equestrian Hua Tian and his horse Chocs showcased remarkable skill and determination at the 2024 Paris Olympics, although a 23rd place finish in the individual competition was far from ...

Unfair scrutiny might hamper performances

The Chinese swimming team's recent performances at the Paris Olympics have raised concerns about the impact of excessive doping tests on their preparation and performance.

Unfair scrutiny might hamper China's Olympic swimmers' performances

The Chinese swimming team's recent performances at the Paris Olympics have raised concerns about the impact of excessive doping tests on their preparation and performance.

Chinese swimmers seek mental reset as Zhang Yufei adds bronze

China's swimmer Zhang Yufei added to her Olympic medal haul with a 100m butterfly bronze and Qin Haiyang finished 7th in the men's 100m breaststroke on Sunday. Both athletes admitted ...

Navigating the Main Press Center of Paris Olympics: where simplicity meets complexity

The overall impression of the Main Press Center (MPC) at the Paris Olympics remains somewhat unclear though reporters often take the bus to MPC early in the day to secure ...

China's Olympic mind-set evolves from gold medal obsession to embracing sportsmanship

China's attitude toward the Olympics has undergone a significant transformation over the last few years. This shift reflects broader changes in the nation's societal values, economic development, and cultural maturity. ...

Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games witness fusion of sports and Chinese AI technology

Chinese technology companies are showcasing their cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) products to the world at the Paris Olympic Games, a move that has gained wide recognition, the Global Times learned ...

Chinese fans give mixed reactions to Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Chinese fans expressed mixed reactions to the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Saturday. The celebrations of French culture and history was warmly cheered but also criticized in some parts.

Defamation of Chinese top swimmers by some US, Australian athletes violates Olympic spirit

One is left to wonder if anyone within the IOC will have the courage to publicly tell the Australians and Americans (and potentially others) that they are crossing the line ...

French President Macron declares Paris Olympics open

French President Emmanuel Macron officially opened the Paris Olympic Games on Friday.

Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony begins

​The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics began on Friday in Paris, France.

Summer Olympics back to Paris after 100 years amid excitement

Amid both anticipation and controversy, the Summer Olympic Games have returned to Paris after 100 years, the hometown of Pierre de Coubertin, the father of the modern Olympics.

Ready, Set, Gold: Team China gears up as world enters Olympic time

With the lighting of the Olympic flame in Paris on Friday night, the world has officially entered Olympic time. At this very moment, the Chinese delegation has been fully prepared ...

Xi's Olympic moments: Chinese president dedicated to promoting sports

Chinese President Xi Jinping has a profound connection to the Olympic Movement. He has promoted China's hosting of several significant international sporting events, fostered global sports exchanges and cooperation, and ...

Chinese culture shines at Paris Olympic Games

The Chinese delegation arrived at the Paris2024 Olympics bringing some distinctive cultural icons, such as the Chinese's athletes' suitcases featuring Terracotta Warriors, the official medal ceremony uniform featuring the Chinese ...

China Anti-Doping Agency calls for fair anti-doping system

The China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) applauds the International Olympic Committee's deci-sion to award the 2034 Winter Olympics to Salt Lake City, but stressed the fact that the award is con-ditional ...

China's Olympic evolution from historic first gold in 1984 to sporting powerhouse

In the summer of 1984, a young Chinese shooter Xu Haifeng took aim at a target in Los Angeles, the US and forever changed the trajectory of Chinese sports history. ...

Chinese Olympic delegation clarifies rumors of bringing mattresses, self-installing air conditioning

An official from China's delegation for the Paris Olympic Games clarified rumors about the Chinese team bringing self-installed air conditioning and their own mattresses at an online press conference held ...

Ma Long wins hearts worldwide as table tennis legend captivates Paris Olympics

China's Olympic Delegation announced on Wednesday that table tennis player Ma Long and synchronized swimmer Feng Yu will serve as flag bearers for the Chinese team at the opening ceremony ...

Chinese swimmers most tested Olympians of 2024: authorities

Chinese swimmers are now the most tested Olympians ahead of the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics, according to the statistics released by World Aquatics on Tuesday. Against the backdrop of the ...

China's diving and shooting teams to vie for first gold at Paris Olympic Games

Chinese divers and shooters will fight for the first gold medal on offer at the Paris Olympic Games on the first day of competition after the opening ceremony on Saturday.

China's Olympic delegation arrives in Paris

China's delegation for the Paris Olympic Games arrived in the French capital on Monday evening. Headed by Gao Zhidan, director of China's General Administration of Sport, a team of Chinese ...

China's veteran, newcomer Olympians preparing for challenge

With the Paris 2024 Olympics set to start in a week, many Chinese sports teams have arrived in France early to prepare for the world's most prestigious multi-sporting event.

Chinese swimmers endure intensive anti-doping scrutiny ahead of Paris Olympics

The Chinese swim team has faced unprecedented levels of anti-doping scrutiny, undergoing nearly 200 tests administered by the International Testing Agency (ITA) since arriving in France, according to Yu Liang, ...

Chinese swimmers undergo rigorous anti-doping tests, far exceed US counterparts

Chinese swimmers have undergone far more tests than their US counterparts in the buildup to the Paris Olympics, figures from the world swimming governing body's Aquatics Integrity Unit show.

Chinese champs, rising stars aim for Paris

The Chinese sports delegation for the 2024 Paris Olympics was unveiled on Saturday, also the 23rd anniversary of Beijing winning the 2008 Summer Olympics bid. With 42 Olympic champions leading ...

Chinese firms, products shine at major global sports events

China on Saturday officially announced its 716-member delegation to the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. As more than 400 Chinese athletes, including 42 Olympic champions, are headed for Paris for the ...

Chinese delegation for Paris Olympics announced; netizens send blessings

The Chinese sports delegation for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games was announced in Beijing on Saturday with netizens sending blessings and best wishes that the national sports delegation achieve the ...

China's anti-doping agency urges US counterpart, Western media to cease baseless accusations about Chinese athletes

The China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) issued a statement on Friday, saying that a recent interim review report released by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) regarding 23 Chinese swimmers and their ...

US hype undermines Olympic fairness

The relentless spotlight that the US has placed on the 2021 incident involving 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for trimetazidine (TMZ) due to inadvertent contamination reflects a broader, more ...

US attempt to tarnish reputation of Chinese swimmers 'an old trick of politicizing sports,' won't blind majority: experts

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) again voiced its disappointment over the US' attempt to tarnish the reputation of Chinese swimmers in a 2021 contamination case, as Washington on Thursday opened ...

Chinese courier runs into Paris Olympics, a first in history

While Chinese couriers rush to deliver the packages after the June 18 mid-year shopping festival, one from Beijing has also set his sights on the Paris 2024 Olympics.

China unveils medal ceremony uniform for Paris Olympics

The Chinese Olympic Committee (COC) unveiled the official medal ceremony uniform for the Chinese delegation at the Paris Olympic Games on Tuesday in Beijing, with elements of the Chinese zodiac ...

Dark side of fandom: Extreme fan culture threatens Chinese sports

As China's sports industry continues to thrive, an increasing number of sports and athletes are gaining significant attention and admiration. However, a troubling phenomenon has emerged: fan culture, a subculture ...

1st Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai deserves a '10 out of 10': IOC President Bach

The just-ended Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai deserved a full remark, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach told the Global Times on Sunday, the last day of the event.

Urban sports festival gathers top athletes, sports lovers

Accompanied by cheers and dynamic electronic music, Australian skateboarder Aaliyah Wilson glides effortlessly across the halfpipe, with her board seemingly an extension of her own body. Her fluid and graceful ...

Refugee Team demonstrates Olympic spirit, sends message of hope

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has unveiled its largest Refugee Olympic Team to date for the Paris Olympic Games and a new emblem for the team.

What are foreign media's intentions to discredit Chinese swimmers as the Olympics approaches?: Global Times editorial

Recently, some US and Australian media outlets reported that Chinese swimmers tested positive for trimetazidine (TMZ) before the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021, accusing the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) of ...

WADA says it astonished by 'completely false, defamatory' remarks by USADA chief in case of Chinese swimmers

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Saturday that it is astonished by the “outrageous, completely false and defamatory remarks” made by the head of the United States Anti-Doping Agency ...

Olympics a chance to put unity under spotlight

As Wednesday marked the beginning of the 100-day countdown to the Paris Olympics, which will kick off on July 26, athletes around the world are gearing up for final preparations ...

Chinese athletes on final stretch

Chinese athletes are on the final stretch to secure their berths for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, with some already making history in qualifying for the inaugural events for the ...