The Chinese national football team's head coach Branko Ivankovic expressed his confidence in the team's preparations ahead of their World Cup Asian qualifier against Japan, despite injuries and suspensions affecting his choices of players.

The Chinese national football team managed to hold off a misfiring Bahrain to a 1-0 win in an away match in a World Cup Asian qualifier on Thursday, moving up to fourth place in the group.

China's tennis ace Zheng Qinwen finished her maiden WTA Finals campaign as the runner-up after being defeated by Coco Gauff of the US 6-3, 4-6, 6-7 in the final.

China's tennis ace Zheng Qinwen aims to become the first Chinese player to win the WTA Finals in her tournament debut appearance, as she takes on Coco Gauff of the US in the WTA Finals championship match on Saturday night.

India has officially thrown its hat into the ring for the 2036 Summer Olympics. President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) P. T. Usha said on Twitter the IOA has submitted its bid to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in early October.

All members of the Chinese men's basketball team must possess a sense of urgency, and mission. They need to ignite their internal drive and embrace accountability, said Guo Zhenming, the newly appointed chief of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) on Tuesday after Yao Ming stepped down as former president on October 31, according to the China Sports Daily.

Some 30,000 runners braved the smog in Beijing on Sunday morning to take on the 42.195-kilometer challenge of the 2024 Beijing Marathon, winding through the capital's main arteries and landmarks.

Yao Ming has stepped down as president of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), and vice chairman Guo Zhenming was appointed the new chief, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Thursday.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday the world soccer governing body is willing to enhance soccer progress in China, highlighting the country's immense potential to become a powerhouse in the sport.

China, Japan and South Korea have applied for all competition categories at the 2025 Asian Winter Games, with Cambodia and Saudi Arabia making their games debut, organizers announced ahead of the 100-day countdown to the Harbin Games during a press conference on Tuesday

Chinese table tennis team missed out on both the men's and women's championship at the WTT Montpellier Champions Tournament 2024. Due to a lack of systematic training, the main players of the team had not fully recovered physically and mentally, which prevented them from reaching their peak competitive form, said head coach Li Sun.

The Chinese national U16 soccer team has qualified for the 2025 U17 Asian Cup after an inspirational 2-2 draw against South Korea, bringing fresh hopes for the future of Chinese football.

China's tennis star Zheng Qinwen claimed her third title of the season with victory over Kenin in Tokyo, Japan marking the fifth of her career winning the Pan Pacific Open.

The Chinese Football Association (CFA) held a seminar on Thursday to reflect on the fiasco of the men's national team losing 7-0 to Japan on September 5. The seminar highlighted the team's shortcomings in tactics and team morale, the China Sports Daily reported on Thursday. The seminar, titled "Reflections on the World Cup Qualifier between China and Japan," was presided over by Zhang Jiasheng, vice president of the General Administration of Sport of China and secretary of the CFA Party Committee.

The Chinese national short track speed skating team has already set their sights on the 2026 Winter Olympics as they get ready to take the stage at the 2024-25 ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Tour opener in Montreal, Canada, from Friday to Sunday.

Chinese tennis players' stellar performance at major international competitions this year has led to a skyrocketing of enthusiasm in the sport back in China, with audiences filling up domestic tennis events to full capacity and booking tennis courts becoming headaches. Will tennis be the next national sensation? Global Times journalists Lu Wenao and Wu Jie dig into the phenomenon.

China's national soccer team has undergone a noticeable shift in the recent World Cup Asian qualifiers, as younger players are increasingly taking on pivotal roles. This fresh approach has already produced some results, with youthful energy injecting new life into the team.

Chinese national soccer team head coach Branko Ivankovic said Monday that Indonesia is a team that his players should take seriously, as they will host Indonesia in Qingdao, East China's Shandong Province, on Tuesday in a FIFA World Cup Asian qualifier.

China's tennis ace Zheng Qinwen fell short of beating the reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 3-6, 7-5, 3-6 at the Wuhan Open final on Sunday.

The Chinese national soccer team suffered a 3-1 away defeat to Australia during Thursday's World Cup Asian qualifiers, a result that leaves the Chinese team at the bottom of the six-team Group C.

A total of 24 diplomats from countries including Argentina, South Africa, Mexico, and Cuba visited Southwest China's Guizhou Province from September 28 to October 6. Jointly organized by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Argentine Embassy in China, a match highlighted the 2024 "Discover China Cultural Tour" of Guizhou for Diplomats in China and the Guizhou Village Super League.

China's top tennis player Zheng Qinwen opened up her Wuhan Open campaign with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Jaqueline Cristian of Romania in the second round of the tournament on Wednesday night.

China's top tennis player Zheng Qinwen expressed hopes to have a deep run in the Wuhan Open as the final WTA 1000 tournament of the season officially kicked off on Monday, with the event adding even more excitement to the vibrant tennis atmosphere across the city.

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Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen eased past 71st-ranked Kamilla Rakhimova of Russia with 6-1, 6-1 in the second round of a highly anticipated match at the China Open on Saturday. The match attracted more than 12,000 fans to the 15,000-capacity Diamond Court at the National Tennis Center in Beijing.

The world's top table tennis players will fight for 2000 world ranking points at the 2024 World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash, the highest-level event in WTT, as its draw ceremony for the main event was held on Friday in Beijing.

Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen eased past 71st-ranked Kamilla Rakhimova of Russia with 6-1, 6-1 in the second round of a highly anticipated match at the China Open on Saturday.

The upcoming basketball season marks the 30th anniversary of the top-tier league. To further invigorate the season , the governing body,the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), introduced a new competition the CBA Club Cup to be added during international breaks in the season.

China's Zheng Qinwen will kick off her China Open campaign with a clash against a qualifier in the second round, according to the tournament's women's singles draw held on Monday afternoon.

Chinese tennis fans are expecting the female Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen to deliver quality performances at the upcoming China Open in Beijing, as the annual tennis event kicks off on Monday.

Hosting sports competitions has become the biggest contributor to sports services growth, China's sport authority said on Thursday, as it aims to increase the number of high-profile international competitions hosted in the country.

The 2024 China Basketball Open (CBO) kicked off its new season with a launch ceremony on Tuesday in Beijing. This year's open tournament is calling for nationwide participation in basketball, providing grassroots players with opportunities to advance.

As the Paris Paralympics came to an end, Team China has amassed 220 medals, decisively leading the medal table by Sunday afternoon. The haul includes 94 golds, 76 silvers, and 50 bronzes. On top of that, Chinese athletes have broken multiple world records.

China's Zheng Qinwen concluded this year's Grand Slam journey with a US Open quarterfinal defeat to Aryna Sabalenka on Wednesday, as her runs to the final stages of major tournaments have attracted widespread attention and interest in tennis across China.

There are over 1.3 billion people living with disabilities worldwide, representing about 16 percent of the global population, according to the UN. Despite their numbers, this group is often overlooked and marginalized in society. Discrimination and stigmatization persist, and in daily life, the challenges faced by people with disabilities are frequently ignored. This is where the Paralympic Games step in - to provide a critical platform for visibility and advocacy.

With the conclusion of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France, the focus in Chinese sports has begun shifting toward winter sports, especially with the 2025 Asian Winter Games to be hosted in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, just six months away and the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, looming on the horizon.

In a video interview with China Central Television on Monday, China's men's table tennis world champion, Fan Zhendong, said that he has been harmed by "fan culture," which also undermined Team China's solidarity.

Basketball, one of the three major ball sports in China, continues to play a significant role in China-US cultural exchange. Basketball remains a unifying force, fostering connections and mutual understanding between the two countries.

The Chinese Football Association (CFA) lately issued four disciplinary decisions against players for misconduct, targeting violent and fraudulent behavior, a move that highlights the association's commitment to cleaning up the sport and promoting fair play.

The Chinese Gymnastics Association and the Chinese TableTennis Association issued statements on Saturday in support of law enforcement agencies cracking down on illegal activities related to toxic fanculture in sports.

Sports reporter Zhu Xiaolong recently violated regulations by participating in an online program, where he made inappropriate remarks about Chinese Olympic champion Quan Hongchan.

The Ministry of Public Security of China released details of four cases of combating and rectifying illegal activities related to toxic fan culture in sports on Thursday. Since the Paris Olympics, the cybersecurity departments of the Public Security Bureau have been paying close attention to this issue and have been combating related illegal activities.

The East Asia Super League (EASL) has announced a significant expansion for the 2024-25 season, with Hong Kong Eastern and Macau Black Bears joining the competition. This addition brings the number of teams in the league to ten, marking the first time the Greater Bay Area in South China will host a full season of EASL action.

In response to the accidental breaking of his racket after the table tennis mixed doubles final at Paris Olympics, Chinese table tennis player Wang Chuqin spoke out in a live-stream on Tuesday, admitting that he felt a mix of anger and helplessness at that moment, but the incident did not contribute to his later loss in the men's singles.

This has garnered worldwide attention as netizens were impressed by the sportsmanship He demostrated by holding up a Spanish flag pin when she was awarded the medal on the podium. He had qualified for the final after Spain's Carolina Martin was forced to retire midway due to injury. Her gesture and her heartfelt wishes for Marin's speedy recovery resonated deeply with viewers.

silver, and 24 bronze medals. Since China's return to the Olympic Games in 1984, the nation has garnered a total of 303 gold medals, with 322 athletes achieving Olympic champion status.

Xie Yu, the Chinese gold medalist in the men's 10m air pistol event at the Paris Olympics, has recently refuted several rumors circulating since his victory. In response to claims that his win had "broken his family's poverty" and online harassment toward his sick mother, Xie said that his success did not bring any additional benefit to his family and he urged the public to respect their privacy, reported thepaper.cn.

As spectators cheered and celebrated Team China's outstanding performance at the Paris Olympics, the foreign coaches appointed by Team China also garnered attention from Chinese netizens.

As the Paris Olympics drew to a close, the Chinese sports delegation held a press conference on Sunday reflecting on the Chinese team's success – securing 40 gold, 27 silver, and 24 bronze medals – while acknowledging the challenges that lie ahead for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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 practices, Liu Guoyong, deputy head of the delegation, told a press conference on Sunday.

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.

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, the Chinese players achieved a landmark sweep of eight and five gold medals respectively across all categories, a rare achievement for the teams at a single Olympics. As the Olympics concluded on Sunday, Global Times reporters Jiang Li, Wu Jie, Li Yuche and Lu Wenao picked up several stories behind the scenes that can help you remember the glory and sportsmanship displayed in Paris.

Chinese weightlifter Li Wenwen wins women's +81kg at Paris 2024

All necessary measures will be taken to ensure the safety and fairness of the 2028 Olympic Games, said the organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics (LA 2028) at a press conference on Saturday. The press conference addressed potential security concerns, and the long-arm jurisdiction granted to the US by the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act.

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 social media to share a heartfelt message of gratitude and wishes, quoting lyrics from American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.

China's Xu Shixiao and Sun Mengya defended their Olympic title in the women's canoe double 500m final at the Paris Olympics on Friday.

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.

The US Embassy in China has been questioned after posting color-adjusted photos to celebrate US swimmers' success at the Paris Olympics.

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 without taking interviews has fueled further suspicion regarding his eligibility to compete.

Chinese weightlifter Luo Shifang wins women's 59kg gold at Paris 2024

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

Chinese diver Xie Siyi retains Olympic title in men's 3m springboard event

China's Liu Hao and Ji Bowen claimed the men's canoe double 500m gold medal at the Paris Olympics here on Thursday.

China's artistic swimming head coach Zhang Xiaohuan felt "a bit unreal" when the dream came true after China won its first-ever Olympic gold medal in artistic swimming at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday with a “perfect” acrobatic team routine.

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.

German table tennis legend Timo Boll took his final bow on the international stage at the Paris Olympic Games on Tuesday evening.

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.

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

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 attention of Chinese netizens over the past few days.

Vinesh Phogat, the first Indian female wrestler to qualify for the Olympic final, unfortunately had to leave Paris because she did not meet the weight requirements for the competition. Many Chinese netizens have expressed sympathy for her situation.

China's Li crowned in weightlifting men's 61kg at Paris 2024

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 final at the Paris Olympics, according to Beijing police on Monday.

China's renowned table tennis athlete Fan Zhendong clinched the men's singles gold medal with a 4-1 victory over Sweden's Truls Möregårdh at the Paris Games. Following his triumph, the well-known Taylor Swift fan shared the track "The Alchemy" from Swift's album The Tortured Poets Department on his personal Sina Weibo account, captioning it with, "Finally touch down."

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.

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 about where renowned Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen is actually from.

China's Quan Hongchan Defends Women's 10m Platform Diving Title At Paris Olympics

China's Li Yuehong claimed the gold medal in the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol event at the Paris Olympics, with his teammate Wang Xinjie winning bronze. This marks China's 20th gold medal at these Games.

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 been weaponized, severely disrupting the normal conduct of the Games. The abuse of anti-doping measures to create chaos in the Olympics is a prime example of the US-led "liberal international order" based on selective rule enforcement.

China's Zou Jingyuan wins men's gymnastics parallel bars title at Paris Olympics

China's veteran shooter Li Yuehong won his maiden gold at his thrid Olympics after victory in men's 25m rapid fire pistol here on Monday.

China wins men's 4x100m medley relay gold at Paris Olympics

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 tops individual achievements” and that she hoped the victory will inspire the younger generation of tennis players.

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 have been subjected to, calling for respect toward the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and its testing system.

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 the global attention with their athletic talent and spirited demeanor.

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 and media criticism.

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 Xiao's final Olympic appearance, as he bid farewell to the Paris Games in a post that night.

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 the mixed doubles final match, according to the Beijing Youth Daily on Thursday.

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 freestyle on Wednesday local time, breaking the world record amidst loud cheers.

Yang Jiayu claimed the first athletics gold for China at Paris Olympics as she won the women's 20km race walk here on Thursday.

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 Kerber in three sets to advance to the semifinals, beating out the German 6-7, 6-4, 7-6 in a three-hour marathon.

China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) on Wednesday vehemently defended two elite Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance in 2022, saying the report by The New York Times published on Tuesday distorts and misrepresents facts.

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 for the Chinese sports delegation at the Games.

China's Deng wins BMX freestyle women's park gold at Paris Olympics

Chinese divers Chen Yuxi and Quan Hongchan eased to the women's synchronized 10m platform title at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday.

After the mixed doubles tabletennis final match was held at the ParisOlympics on Tuesday, the top three medalists posed for a group selfie. This friendly interaction among athletes from China, North Korea and South Korea has sparked widespread discussion.

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.

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 athlete Cui Chenxi placed fourth in the Women's Street Skateboarding finals at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, setting the best historical performance for the Chinese delegation in this sporting event.

China's Hong Kong athlete Jiang Minhui won the gold medal in the women's individual fencing (epee) event at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, securing Hong Kong's first gold medal of these Games. This achievement highlights the significant progress of fencing in Hong Kong.

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 a seat.