Application period for Tokyo 2020 ticket lottery begins for Japan residents
The first tickets for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics went on sale on Thursday, with Japanese residents able to enter a lottery to watch the sport of their choice.
China eye more short track gold medals in Beijing Winter Olympics
The Chinese short track speed skating team vowed to win more gold medals at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games as skaters started their training for the new season.
IOC president Bach raises Brisbane as it mulls 2032 bid
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach praised Brisbane Monday as the Australian city considers a bid to host the 2032 Summer Games, saying he was “impressed” by its early planning.
China's National Winter Games torch relay starts
The 14th Chinese National Winter Games torch relay started on Wednesday in Ulanhot, in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
Chinese table tennis chief sees World Championships as great test for Olympics
Chinese table tennis chief Liu Guoliang said here Friday that the World Championships to curtain up soon is a great test for the 2020 Olympic Games in Japan.
China to send 89 athletes for Asian Athletics Championships
China will send a team of 89 athletes for the 2019 Asian Athletics Championships slated for April 21 to 24 in Doha, Qatar, comprising 46 male and 43 female.
Tokyo pushes ahead
Walking around the site of the New National Stadium in Tokyo, there's little noise to indicate the stadium is under construction.
Tokyo 2020 marathons to beat the deadly heat with 6 am start
The 2020 Olympic marathons will start at 6:00 am, organizers confirmed Tuesday, after doctors warned a traditional mid-morning start could lead to deadly medical emergencies in Tokyo's stifling summer heat.
Sun Yang hopes to keep top form for 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games
Triple Olympic champion Sun Yang said that he still maintained top form to compete at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games in an interview after the signing ceremony of automobile services' official partners of the 19th Asian Games.
World news agencies visit 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic sites
Representatives from major world news agencies are visiting Beijing for a first look at some of the facilities to be used at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.
China's table tennis team set to dominate in Asian Cup
The all-champion Chinese squad of table tennis set out for Japan to take part in 2019 Yokohama Asian Cup held from April 5 to 7.
China takes advantage of Beijing 2022 to push great leap of winter sports
Chinese government issued the "Guidance on Taking the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics as an Opportunity to Develop Winter Sports" here on Sunday, trying to seize the opportunity of Olympics to usher winter sports into a new page in the country.
China's weightlifting team eyes recording breaking show at Asian Championships
Chinese star weightlifters have set a goal of breaking the world records at the Asian Championships to be held next month in Ningbo, Zhejiang province.
China-France winter sports cooperation gains momentum ahead of Olympics
With China gearing up for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, three-time hosts France expect to capitalize on opportunities to advance skiing and tourism development with the world's most populous country.
China's pair rank 14th in rhythm dance at figure skating worlds
Pyeongchang Olympic runners-up Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron of France led the rhythm dance at the Saitama figure skating world championships here on Friday. China's Wang Shiyue/Liu Xinyu ranked 14th and qualified for the free dance.
Tokyo unveils 2020 Olympic torch with cherry blossom design
The 2020 Tokyo Olympic committee unveiled the official relay torch for the Games today, featuring Japan's iconic cherry blossoms.
Tokyo 2020 organizers unveil 'sakura' cherry blossom Olympic torch
Organizers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Wednesday unveiled a cherry-blossom shaped torch for the Games as the city prepares for the famed flower season to begin in coming days.
Japan Olympic chief Takeda to step down
Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) chief Tsunekazu Takeda, who is under investigation for suspected corruption, said Tuesday he will step down from his position when his term ends in June and resign from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).