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Olympic gold medallist Pan Zhanle takes selfies with spectators after the victory ceremony for the 100m freestyle at the Paris Games in July. Photo: Xinhua

China

I’ll never get used to being a star: Olympic champ, world’s fastest swimmer Pan

When asked how he ensures that fame will not change him, he says he focuses only on himself and does not ‘go on the internet so much’.

3 Nov 2024 - 12:00PM

Douglass thwarts Haughey’s bid for 100m freestyle sweep at Swimming World Cup

2 Nov 2024 - 10:35PM

Chinese swim star Pan suggests combined relay team including Hong Kong’s finest

2 Nov 2024 - 7:38PM

Other Sport

Chinese Olympic champion Qin Haiyang insists fiancé’s claims of affair ‘fake news’

World record holder doubles down on stance on allegations, but social media users go on attack after 50m breaststroke win in Singapore.

2 Nov 2024 - 3:09PM

Qin Haiyang’s win in the men’s 50m breaststroke in Singapore completed a clean sweep of World Cup victories. Photo: Xinhua

China

Region hosts the best snooker events, says new Hong Kong resident O’Sullivan

The 7-time world champion, who will face 6 players at the Macau Masters in December, says players love the fans and how events are organised.

1 Nov 2024 - 4:00PM

Basketball

Yao Ming says Chinese basketball’s future behind decision to quit as CBA boss

Vice-chairman Guo Zhenming named former NBA star’s successor at meeting in Beijing.

31 Oct 2024 - 7:54PM

China

Injured Tokyo losing finalist Kenin set to play at Prudential Hong Kong Open

Organisers confirm the grand slam winner will arrive on Monday to play Mei Yamaguchi of Japan in the opening round.

27 Oct 2024 - 8:27PM

Qualifying-round top seed Gao Xinyu beat Carol Zhao of Canada to reach the main draw. Photo: Xinhua

China

South Korean FA head sparks firestorm with comments on state of Chinese football

Korea Football Association president Chung Mong-gyu says illegal gambling is among the reasons, but netizens question his right to comment.

25 Oct 2024 - 2:28PMvideocam

Korea Football Association president Chung Mong-gyu was asked in the National Assembly for his view on why football was weak in China. Photo: EPA-EFE

Hong Kong

Getting tickets for family a struggle for Pan at World Aquatics Swimming World Cup

Double Olympic champion says his parents were also not in attendance when he broke the 100m freestyle record at the Paris Olympics.

19 Oct 2024 - 5:42PM

Basketball

Chinese basketball star Yi caught up in prostitute sex scandal allegations

Former New Jersey Nets player accused of paying escort US$1,500 for services at hotel. Yi stays silent as sponsors cut ties.

17 Oct 2024 - 6:16PM

Football

China aiming to revive Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign against Indonesia

Branko Ivankovic’s team must end their losing streak to stand a chance of reaching next round of qualifying.

14 Oct 2024 - 4:58PM

Agony for China goalkeeper Wang Dalei and his defenders during their defeat by Saudi Arabia in Dalian last month. Photo: Xinhua

China

Zheng Qinwen beaten in hometown Wuhan final as Sinner halts Djokovic in Shanghai

Olympic champion takes a set off Aryna Sabalenka for first time before the Belarusian wins her third title in city where Zheng grew up.

13 Oct 2024 - 9:55PM

Zheng Qinwen in action during her final against Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka. Photo: Reuters

Basketball

Will China host NBA games again, 5 years after row over Morey’s Hong Kong tweet?

American basketball league was hit with TV blackout after Houston Rockets general manager’s message in support of anti-government protests.

11 Oct 2024 - 7:23PM

China

China coach Ma criticised for skipping medal ceremony at Asian Table Tennis meet

His absence after Japan’s 3-1 win over the 19-time champions – the women’s team’s first loss since 2005 – sparks waves of online opprobrium.

10 Oct 2024 - 2:11PM

China

Haughey, Pan Zhanle, Zhang Yufei confirmed for star-studded swimming World Cup

Qin Haiyang, Kaylee McKeown, Leon Marchand also set to swim in three-part event in Shanghai, Incheon and Singapore.

8 Oct 2024 - 8:21PM

Siobhan Haughey of Hong Kong poses with the two bronze medals she won at the Paris Olympics. Photo: Xinhua

China

Chinese swimmer Qin Haiyang denies accusations made in Weibo post

Swimmer’s management ‘gathering evidence and we shall report to the public security bureau if necessary’.

8 Oct 2024 - 6:59PM

Qin Haiyang is awarded his Asian Games gold medal in the 50m breaststroke in Hangzhou last year. Photo: AP

China

Sun Yingsha triumphs at China Smash table tennis, Ma Long beaten by Lin Shidong

Teenager Lin launches comeback to overcome six-time Olympic gold medallist.

6 Oct 2024 - 10:46PM

Tennis

Gauff beats Muchova in China Open final, achieves feat not seen since 1968

American finds her form at last under changed coaching team, having been a slow starter in previous rounds.

6 Oct 2024 - 10:36PM

China

Enter the Dragon: Ma reaches last 4 of WTT China Smash after win over Calderano

In what is likely to be his final international event, world No 6 is two wins away from landing his first singles title on the WTT Series.

4 Oct 2024 - 2:50PM

China’s Ma Long hits a return to Brazil’s Hugo Calderano during their singles quarter-final that Ma said went “more smoothly than I thought”. Photo: AFP

China

Alcaraz fights back to beat Sinner in thrilling China Open men’s final

‘I respect you a lot as a player, but even more as a person,’ Spaniard tells Sinner, who has faced scrutiny over positive tests for steroid.

2 Oct 2024 - 10:56PM

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after defeating Jannik Sinner in the China Open final in Beijing. Photo: AFP

China

Navarro, Halep win in Hong Kong, while Sabalenka continues hot streak in Beijing

Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong also in Shanghai Masters action against Jerry Shang Juncheng amid flurry of Chinese tournaments.

2 Oct 2024 - 10:07PM

China

Doubts loom for China No 3 Wang after 1st round loss to unranked Fan at WTT event

The 3rd seed at the China Stash event remains without a title since November 2023 and could find her days as a key national player numbered.

30 Sep 2024 - 2:06PM

Basketball

Hong Kong Bulls eye China league domination, but team no nearer to CBA spot

Hong Kong-based team win National Basketball League title in only second season, owner targets move to elite level.

29 Sep 2024 - 11:00AM

Hong Kong Bulls celebrate winning the National Basketball League. Photo: Hong Kong Bulls

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