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Backlash against ‘sexy’ China athletes a reflection of traditional values: experts
Academics say critics seem to hold the view that Chinese women should be ‘pure’ and a way of projecting the nation’s soft power through sport.
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Basketball
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Facing regional rivals often ‘is key to raising levels’: City University coach
Hong Kong’s university champions are beaten 89-49 by Korean powerhouses Yonsei in a test event for a pan-regional collegiate league next year.
30 Nov 2024 - 10:00AM
City University of Hong Kong (in white) lost by 40 points to Yonsei University of South Korea on Thursday. Photo: Handout
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Chinese Olympic gold medallist Zheng in retirement shock, seeks life off court
Zheng Siwei won mixed doubles badminton title in Paris this summer and says fans expected him to continue to LA Games in 2028 and beyond.
29 Nov 2024 - 12:46PM
China
Fifa
Forward undergoing China naturalisation process, amid injury crisis in attack
Oscar Maritu is also expected to join former Hong Kong boss Jorn Andersen’s maiden Chinese Super League venture at Yunnan Yukun.
28 Nov 2024 - 2:00PM
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Chinese Football Association (CFA)
Fifa rejects CFA life ban on South Korea’s Son, club boss calls China ‘unstable’
Son Jun-ho was detained in China for 10 months ‘on suspicion of accepting bribes’ and was one of 43 people banned.
27 Nov 2024 - 6:30PM
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Asia travel
Esports hotels’ big monitors and cheap, dorm-like rooms a hit with gamers
Think the ultimate gamer getaway – rooms with beds, food, huge monitors and no nagging parents. In China, this is a typical weekend escape.
27 Nov 2024 - 11:30PM
A room at the E-Blue Esports Hotel in Zhongshan, China. Photo: E-Blue Esports
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World Snooker
Snooker icon Ronnie O’Sullivan hails China player’s ‘perfect’ 147 maximum break
Zhang Anda potted the 15 reds as well as the black 15 times and then all the colours in order before receiving a standing ovation.
27 Nov 2024 - 10:54AM
China
ATP
Rublev ready for Hong Kong return after roller coaster year, wary of top-seed tag
Russian world No 8 and defending champion says he does not know if being No 1 will be a help or hindrance at next month’s ATP 250 event.
26 Nov 2024 - 8:00PM
China
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)
Chinese No 1 Zheng to play at Australian Open without breakthrough coach Riba
The Spaniard, who guided her through her groundbreaking season this year, is having surgery, and will be covered by Argentine Dante Bottini.
26 Nov 2024 - 1:30PM
Basketball
NBA
Cui Yongxi learning the ropes at Brooklyn Nets, will share experience with China
The former CBA rookie of the year says he is settling in and has already seen improvements in his game since joining the Brooklyn Nets.
26 Nov 2024 - 10:00AM
Brooklyn Nets guard Cui Yongxi high-fives teammates in the first half of an NBA game against the Memphis Grizzlies in October. Photo: AP
China
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Wang wins third straight World Table Tennis Finals title after 4-0 rout of Harimoto
The world No 1 has endured a tough time since a shock loss at the Olympics – that he avenged in Fukuoka – but ended the season in fine style.
26 Nov 2024 - 4:26PM
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Ex-Chinese gymnast Wu blasted by Olympic champion Guan for posting ‘sexy’ videos
Wu uploaded videos of her dancing in short shorts, mini skirts and stockings which racked up tens of thousands of likes on Douyin.
25 Nov 2024 - 2:42PM
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Chinese Football Association (CFA)
China fans pray for minor loss at worst in World Cup 2026 qualifier against Japan
Despite coming off back of two wins, China go in as underdogs against the Asian giants, especially as they will be without three key players.
19 Nov 2024 - 4:00PM
Football
Fifa World Cup 2026
China’s fragile 2026 World Cup hopes face ultimate test in Japan rematch
Branko Ivankovic’s side have rekindled hopes of qualifying after back-to-back wins over Indonesia and Bahrain.
17 Nov 2024 - 10:00PM
China’s players salute their fans after beating Bahrain in Riffa. Photo: Xinhua
Basketball
Chinese Basketball Association
Chinese NBA champion Sun Yue’s former CBA teams to retire his jerseys next month
The former LA Laker player’s No 9 jersey at the two Beijing teams for which he played will be retired on December 6 – the day he turns 39.
15 Nov 2024 - 9:13AM
China
2025 National Games
First test event for National Games 2025 to be held this month, with more by May
Next week’s Hong Kong Open golf will kick off the tests, with cycling, beach volleyball, track cycling and triathlon among others to follow.
13 Nov 2024 - 8:00AM
China
2025 National Games
National Games win ‘one of my biggest targets’ says Kho, as 1-year countdown begins
Hong Kong will co-host country’s biggest multi-sport event alongside Guangzhou and Macau.
9 Nov 2024 - 9:25PM
China
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)
Key to Zheng Qinwen beating Coco Gauff in WTA Finals lies in killer serve
Olympic champion can become first player since Serena Williams in 2012 to win gold and season-ending tournament in same year.
9 Nov 2024 - 7:03PM
China’s Zheng Qinwen gives her fans a big smile after winning her WTA Finals semi-final. Photo: AFP
China
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Song offers to show fellow UFC fighter Strickland around China after ‘toxic’ slurs
The Chinese bantamweight says the American has probably seen only the ‘bad side’ of his country and the people, wants to change his mind.
7 Nov 2024 - 9:00PM
Hong Kong
Macau
HZMB to host sports event for first time in cycling test race for National Games
More than 70 cyclists, including three from the city’s national men’s team, complete the 230-kilometre, cross-border ride on November 24.
7 Nov 2024 - 9:07PM
China
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)
Players at Hong Kong Open tennis looked tired, should manage schedules, says Li
Two-time grand slam champion also says she blesses ‘all Chinese players’ but declines to tell them how to play or to behave on the circuit.
7 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM
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