<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-19/Australia-edge-China-to-seal-perfect-group-stage-at-U20-Asian-Cup-1B76f06lh5e/img/0615936a4da34a7fa8093454383e0e47/0615936a4da34a7fa8093454383e0e47.png' alt='China's Kuai Jiwen in action during the AFC Under-20 Asian Cup in Shenzhen, China, February 18, 2025. /VCG' Australi

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-19/Chinese-paddlers-begin-Asia-Cup-with-victories-at-home-1B7n5vUW5ri/img/ed023b34d6db41219f6260be01dd19f3/ed023b34d6db41219f6260be01dd19f3.jpeg' alt='Sun Yingsha of China reacts after defeating Chien Tung-Chuan of Chinese Taipei 11-2, 11-8, 11-6 in the women's singles match at the

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-18/Al-Ahli-rise-to-top-of-West-Zone-edge-Al-Gharafa-out-in-ACL-Elite-1B5AalvnVFm/img/5068c921ba384d169fd76bae5e3c7342/5068c921ba384d169fd76bae5e3c7342.png' alt='Roberto Firmino of Al Ahli celebrates during his team's match against Al Gharafa in the AFC Champions League Elite league

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-18/Barcelona-edge-Rayo-Vallecano-to-claim-top-spot-on-Lewandowski-penalty-1B5s1q3vefK/img/8b659fc7a6dc4c4baeb1dacd0bd07402/8b659fc7a6dc4c4baeb1dacd0bd07402.png' alt='Robert Lewandowski of Barcelona (L) celebrates after converting a penalty kick during a Spanish La Liga match against Ray

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The Shanghai Sharks have won the inaugural CBA Club Cup after outclassing the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in Xi’an, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. This tournament was introduced as an independent cup competition during the breaks of the 2024-2025 CBA season; although its results do not impact the regular season standings, the intensity

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-16/Mac-McClung-pulls-off-1st-NBA-dunk-contest-three-peat-1B2fChBzax2/img/92e8274133e54eb6b095b383dc1d84a6/92e8274133e54eb6b095b383dc1d84a6.png' alt='Orlando Magic guard Mac McClung (C) celebrates with Julius Erving (R) after winning the slam dunk contest at the NBA basketball All-Star f

Zhou Jinqiang, vice president of the Chinese Olympic Committee and head of the Chinese delegation at the 9th Asian Winter Games that ended on Friday night in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, has praised the outstanding performance of Chinese athletes and highlighted their remarkable achievements as well as the significant stri

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-15/Asian-Winter-Games-close-with-stellar-performances-1B0QyRbvt96/img/6a56ff3521ea45249fb47dbf187ada66/6a56ff3521ea45249fb47dbf187ada66.jpeg'Stellar performances take center stage at the closing ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin on February 14, 2025. /Park Dong-joo/Yonhap News

Fayik Abdi, Saudi Arabia’s first Winter Olympian, made his Asian Winter Games debut in Yabuli, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. He joined CGTN Sports Scene’s Greg Laffradi in the front-line studio and talked about his pleasant experience at the program. It wasn’t the first time for Abdi to compete in China as he did

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-14/9th-Asian-Winter-Games-conclude-in-Harbin-1AZbYcTUz04/img/0a38bcf6755b4864a43484ff072aa14d/0a38bcf6755b4864a43484ff072aa14d.jpeg' alt='Athletes and performers take part in the closing ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Febr

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-13/China-s-athletes-continue-to-enjoy-stellar-performances-at-Harbin-2025-1AXpk1yKYVO/img/c1c769a31e214c4196db300fa460c88f/c1c769a31e214c4196db300fa460c88f.png' alt='China's Meng Fanqi competes in the women's biathlon 4×6 kilometer relay at the Asian Winter Games in Yabuli, He

Han Cong, who won pairs gold with longtime partner Sui Wenjing at Beijing 2022, carried the Olympic Council of Asia’s flag during the Opening Ceremony at the Asian Winter Games. The figure skating great talked to Sports Scene about that experience, the development of cold weather sports across the continent, and life after retirement.

Chinese athletes continued to assert their dominance at the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, on Wednesday. The host nation started the day by clinching gold in cross-country skiing, with the women’s team emerging victorious in the 4×5 kilometer relay in Yabuli. The squad consisting of Li Lei, Chi Chunxue, Chen Lingshuang a

With the 9th Asian Winter Games set to close in just two days, Timothy Fok Tsun-Ting – a Member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), President of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Olympic Committee, and First Vice President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) – visited CGTN Sports Scene’s special studio in […]

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-11/Chinese-competitors-soar-to-six-golds-at-Harbin-Asian-Winter-Games-1AUdMTduvWU/img/1acbb2edacde4a7c9e92bc37d4ed15f5/1acbb2edacde4a7c9e92bc37d4ed15f5.jpeg' alt='Feng Junxi and Wang Xue of China compete in the women's aerials synchro freestyle skiing final at the 9th Asian Winter

Chinese speed skater Ning Zhongyan has won three gold medals in the men’s 1,500 meters, 1,000 meters and team sprint at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. In an interview with CGTN Sports Scene’s Greg Laffradi and Russia Today’s Alina Salionova, Ning shared his thoughts on the expe

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-10/Eagles-deny-Chiefs-a-Super-Bowl-three-peat-40-22-with-dominant-defense-1ASkvbhlfVK/img/9cb6e15c21fe49e69f4f6fa504b1eeac/9cb6e15c21fe49e69f4f6fa504b1eeac.jpeg' alt='Quarterback Jalen Hurts (L) of the Philadelphia Eagles holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Kansas City C

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-10/Chinese-athletes-add-six-more-golds-at-Asian-Winter-Games-in-Harbin-1ASuzlgAoZq/img/f80239c0833b4a1fa7d962c0bb233b3d/f80239c0833b4a1fa7d962c0bb233b3d.jpeg' alt='China's Gao Tingyu celebrates winning the men's speed skating 500-meters final at the 9th Asian Winter Games in H

With the Asian Winter Games in full swing, Kim Jae-youl, the president of the International Skating Union (ISU), took time to sit down with Sports Scene’s Greg Laffradi at the program’s Harbin Studio to share his insights into the continental competition. During the conversation, Kim offered a comprehensive assessment of the skating eve

Every trick has a story, and every course has a sculptor. Meet the shaping team behind the 9th Asian Winter Games’ Slopestyle course – an elite crew turning snow into art! From “shark fins” to massive jumps, they’ve crafted a playground where athletes’ creativity soars.

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-08/Shenhua-defeat-Port-to-win-Shanghai-Derby-edition-of-Chinese-Super-Cup-1AOFOe5G6nm/img/c598f50ef3ea407abe853b46593c6c8a/c598f50ef3ea407abe853b46593c6c8a.jpeg' alt='Shanghai Shenhua celebrate after winning the Chinese Football Association (CFA) Super Cup in Suzhou, east China's J

Fayik Abdi, the first Winter Olympian from Saudi Arabia, will make his debut at the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, on Sunday. In the latest episode of CGTN Sports Scene’s Talk Sports exclusive interview series, the alpine skier chatted with Zhu Mandan about his role in promoting the development of

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday declared the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin open.

The cauldron has been lit at the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin.

Sarah Lewis, former FIS Secretary General and the first women in the position, joined CGTN Sports Scene’s Greg Laffradi in the latest episode of our Talk Sports series to discuss the promising potential of the Asian Winter Games. The ninth Asian Winter Games will take place in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, from Februa

The ninth Asian Winter Games is one day away from its opening ceremony on Friday in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. The organizing committee and the Olympic Council of Asia held a media briefing at the Main Press Centre (MPC) on Thursday to answer questions from Chinese and international media regarding the preparations for t

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-05/Top-seeded-Chinese-paddlers-progress-at-Singapore-Smash-1AJRz4kcBEs/img/7fb0b8dff49344d3a7a9a9f7ac93dc5a/7fb0b8dff49344d3a7a9a9f7ac93dc5a.jpeg' alt='Wang Chuqin of China hits a shot in the men's singles match against Koen Pang of Singapore at the Singapore Smash in Singapore, Fe

Chinese short track speed skaters Liu Shaolin and Liu Shaoang joined CGTN Sports Scene’s Mike Fox in the latest episode of our Talk Sports series ahead of the ninth Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. The duo answered multiple questions on their performance last season as well as their goals for the [&

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In the latest episode of CGTN Sports Scene’s exclusive Talk Sports interview series, Chinese short track speed skater Ning Zhongyan joined the program to discuss his recent achievements, upcoming challenges, and aspirations for both the 2025 Harbin Asian Winter Games and 2026 Milan Winter Olympics.

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-03/Marcus-Rashford-moves-to-Aston-Villa-on-loan-from-Manchester-United-1AGFeCJ9ihi/img/808d5b50f7c742b78546c77cccc0e46f/808d5b50f7c742b78546c77cccc0e46f.jpeg' alt='Marcus Rashford of Manchester United applauds during a Premier League game against Newcastle United at Old Trafford in Manc

Chinese aerials skier Xu Mengtao, who won the women’s gold medal at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, joined CGTN Sports Scene’s Shen Xiang to share her feelings on her career achievements and future aspirations. It has been less than a year since Xu returned to the Chinese national team in April 2024. She has been […]

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-02/4-track-records-refreshed-at-ISU-Speed-Skating-World-Cup-in-Milwaukee-1AENzCZgYz6/img/a2743137dabf4e99838195b657e1666f/a2743137dabf4e99838195b657e1666f.jpeg' alt='Jordan Stolz of the U.S. competes in the speed skating men's 1,000-meter final at the International Skating Union (I

Two-time Olympian and Four Continents silver medalist speed skater Han Mei of China looks forward to competing at the coming ninth Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. In an interview with CGTN Sports Scene’s Shen Xiang, Han talked about her career, friendship with Japan’s Olympic champion Miho Ta

With a week to go to the opening ceremony of the 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin, the Main Media Center (MMC) was officially put into operation on Friday. Located in the Harbin International Conference, Exhibition and Sports Center, the MMC consists of the Main Press Center (MPC) and the International Broadcasting Center (IBC). <img […]

In the latest edition of CGTN Sports Scene’s exclusive interview series “Talk Sports,” Kazakhstan’s three-time short track speed skating Winter Olympian Abzal Azhgaliyev joins Shen Xiang to discuss his path into the sport, experience as a two-time Olympic flag bearer, and goals for the 2025 Harbin Asian Winter Games and beyo

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-31/Seven-candidates-make-IOC-presidential-presentations-1ABwpbk5ooo/img/01fe9f581b76438c8bc9a2f52d84b0ed/01fe9f581b76438c8bc9a2f52d84b0ed.png' alt='A view of the Olympic Rings in front of the IOC headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, September 8, 2022. /CFP' Seven candidates made

With the start of the 2025 Asian Games just 7 days away, CGTN Sports Scene sat down with Japanese speed skater Ryota Kojima for our special Talk Sports series. He opened up to us about his career path, as well as his expectations for Harbin.

In another episode of CGTN’s Talk Sports interview series, the Olympic speed skating champion sat down with Sports Scene’s Shen Xiang to discuss the upcoming Asian Winter Games and his long-term aspirations leading up to the 2026 Winter Olympics. During the conversation, the 27-year-old athlete reflected on his journey of recovery and t

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-30/Asian-Winter-Games-disciplines-Ski-mountaineering-1AAuVYhCePe/img/2062ddb9f10f4837b2108cb86e6b0213/2062ddb9f10f4837b2108cb86e6b0213.jpeg'The ski mountaineering mixed relay event during the 14th National Winter Games in Hulunbuir, north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Febru

Yu Baiwei, the captain of the Chinese women’s ice hockey national team, will play for China again at the upcoming ninth Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. In a “Talk Sports” interview with CGTN Sports Scene’s Shen Xiang, Yu shared her goals and expectations for the continental compet

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-29/Discover-Asian-Winter-Games-disciplines-Biathlon-1AyKAi8FHHO/img/29685ea9af094451ab18ad48a616297e/29685ea9af094451ab18ad48a616297e.jpeg'China’s Meng Fanqi competes during the Women’s 7.5km Sprint at the BMW IBU World Cup in Kontiolahti, Finland, December 7, 2024. /VCG <img

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-26/Wang-Ziyang-of-China-wins-men-s-snowboard-knuckle-huck-at-X-Games-1Ate2Cpvhni/img/5573615dbdb64a7a84833a3455ef528d/5573615dbdb64a7a84833a3455ef528d.jpeg' alt='Wang Ziyang of China competes in the men's snowboard knuckle huck at the X Games in Aspen, Colorado, January 25, 2025. /

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-28/Discover-Asian-Winter-Games-disciplines-Snowboard-1AvMpKEeJnG/img/7e1daa453faa415db9b9c176bb251731/7e1daa453faa415db9b9c176bb251731.jpeg'China’s Cai Xuetong competes during the women’s qualification of FIS Snowboard Halfpipe World Cup in Zhangjiakou, China’s Hebei Provin

Chinese snowboarder Cai Xuetong will participated in the coming ninth Asian Winter Games that will begin on February in her hometown Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. In an interview with CGTN Sports Scene’s Mike Fox, sha shared her goal for the program: to top the podium in front of her home crowd. Cai made her […

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-27/Discover-Asian-Winter-Games-disciplines-Freestyle-skiing-1AvoP8eP9sc/img/87251750e827430d9fb614a394ea6e37/87251750e827430d9fb614a394ea6e37.jpeg'The women’s aerials event at the FIS Freestyle World Cup in Quebec, Canada, January 26, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/

The ninth Asian Winter Games will begin in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, on February 7, during the Spring Festival. Some of the athletes who will participate in the program have sent their wishes for the Year of the Snake via CGTN Sports Scene. Winter Olympic champion short track speed skaters Liu Shaoang and Liu […]

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-26/Discover-Asian-Winter-Games-disciplines-Cross-country-skiing-1AtJatC1c8E/img/cb861a852ed340afa71dfd24a2751fed/cb861a852ed340afa71dfd24a2751fed.jpeg'The individual sprint of the FIS Cross-Country World Cup in Engadin, Switzerland, January 25, 2025. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.

Novak Djokovic exited the Australian Open in the semifinals due to injury, dashing his hopes of winning another Grand Slam trophy and breaking the record for the most major titles for a single player, male or female. Can he achieve the milestone before the end of his career? And what does his Australian Open campaign […]

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-25/CBA-Guangdong-closes-second-phase-with-win-over-struggling-Guangzhou-1ArD2eLBvPy/img/cc2118c460cb426c8d46b78156f2ac41/cc2118c460cb426c8d46b78156f2ac41.jpeg' alt='Troy Gillenwater of the Guangdong Southern Tigers shoots a jumper over Tahjere McCall of the Guangzhou Loong Lions in a Ch

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-24/China-sends-170-athletes-to-compete-in-Asian-Winter-Games-1Aq60xpXc52/img/8b3b006b948f43a1b6eff6e2533cd7ff/8b3b006b948f43a1b6eff6e2533cd7ff.png' alt='China's delegation for the Harbin Asian Winter Games held a meeting at the General Administration of Sport in Beijing, China, Jan

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-24/Explore-Asian-Winter-Games-disciplines-Curling-1AqiD8goSxG/img/07581c1e8341458a90bb16d0bd4980a8/07581c1e8341458a90bb16d0bd4980a8.jpeg'The curling mixed doubles round robin session 14 game between New Zealand and China in Gangneung, South Korea, January 31, 2024. /VCG <img src='htt

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-23/Swiatek-advances-to-women-s-singles-semifinals-at-Australian-Open-1AobJF9KzAY/img/b40c6c7433d94251acea0ce08aefa905/b40c6c7433d94251acea0ce08aefa905.jpeg' alt='Iga Swiatek of Poland hits a shot against Emma Navarro of the USA in a women's singles quarterfinal match at the Austral

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-23/PSG-surge-back-to-shock-Manchester-City-in-UEFA-Champions-League-1Ao9VTPtC9i/img/c70d00b2a5014d1bb0dbd44a77c3b40e/c70d00b2a5014d1bb0dbd44a77c3b40e.jpeg' alt='Goncalo Ramos of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates after scoring a goal against Manchester City in their UEFA Champions League ma

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-22/Jiangsu-Dragons-beat-Tianjin-Pioneers-to-end-six-game-losing-streak-1AmEubKv3kk/img/0b42f510201446218272a4dae0190181/0b42f510201446218272a4dae0190181.png' alt='James Thompson (C) of the Jiangsu Dragons penetrates in the game against the Tianjin Pioneers in Nanjing, east China's

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-22/More-trains-added-between-Harbin-Yabuli-for-2025-Asian-Winter-Games-1AmP21YW3qo/img/ce07289c4aa74657b0f37d9ee9223fb9/ce07289c4aa74657b0f37d9ee9223fb9.png' alt='A train arrives in Yabuli, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. /Xinhua' More trains have been launched betwee

Chelsea overcame a howler from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to beat relegation-threatened Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-1 at home on Monday, ending a five-game winless run to climb back into the Premier League’s top four. Enzo Maresca’s team were just two points behind leaders Liverpool in mid-December, raising hopes of an unlikely title chall

In the latest edition of Sports Scene’s exclusive interview series, Talk Sports, China’s top women’s doubles players in badminton, Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan, joined Zhu Mandan for a look back at their most-vivid memories from the 2024, when they finally claimed Olympic gold at the Paris Summer Games.

The flame for the 2025 Asian Winter Games was lit at Sun Island Park in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, on Monday, which also marked the last of the 24 solar terms in China’s Lunar Calendar, the Major Cold. The special day was chosen because the occasion means the period is followed by a new […]

People call him the “snowboarding lunatic.” Snowboarding, mountaineering, skiing – Zhang Jiahao is defined by these sports. An adventurer outdoorsman at heart, he’s a one-man show, always on the move. Three years ago, Zhang set out on a solo mission, traveling the world in an attempt to qualify for the Beijing Winter Olympics.&nbs

Malaysia’s top men’s badminton player, Lee Zii Jia, earned a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, standing on the podium at the Games for the first time in his career. In a “Talk Sports” interview with CGTN Sports Scene’s Zhu Mandan, Lee shared his feelings about that special moment in the French capital, [&

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-19/Guangsha-Lions-cruise-past-Sichuan-Blue-Whales-for-ninth-straight-win-1AhBhcjl0Os/img/cca61ccdf0f0427386791781fe355ef3/cca61ccdf0f0427386791781fe355ef3.jpeg' alt='Sun Minghui of the Guangsha Lions dribbles the ball up the court against the Sichuan Blue Whales in a Chinese Basketball

Eintracht Frankfurt made it three wins on the bounce after inflicting a third successive defeat on Borussia Dortmund in the German Bundesliga, 2-0, on Friday. The Eagles started brightly, and should have opened the scoring two minutes into the game after a moment of madness from Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, but Hugo Larsson couldn’t seiz

With the second phase of the Chinese Basketball Association season a little over a week away from wrapping up, Sports Scene’s Damion Jones caught up with Liaoning Flying Leopards guard Kyle Fogg for the latest episode in our exclusive “Talk Sports” interview series. The CBA Finals MVP discussed his life and career in China, as [&h

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-17/Chinese-players-start-well-in-doubles-events-at-Australian-Open-1Aek3wuXxcc/img/c2ea7bbd997344e39a918c3fa33c36cf/c2ea7bbd997344e39a918c3fa33c36cf.jpeg' alt='Wang Xinyu (L) and Zheng Saisai of China compete against Wang Xiyu of China and Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan in the women

American middle blocker Maxwell Holt claimed his second Olympic bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. In an interview with CGTN Sports Scene’s Shen Xiang, he shared how the curiosity he has for Chinese culture led him to join Shanghai Bright. He also praised the Chinese volleyball league and its facilities, highlighting [&he

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-16/Djokovic-downs-Faria-in-Australian-Open-second-round-1AcAskgf2G4/img/07b6773c610f418cb7685bf2ab7c1210/07b6773c610f418cb7685bf2ab7c1210.png' alt='Novak Djokovic in action during his match against Jaime Faria at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, January 15 2025. /CFP' N

Get ready to celebrate winter in style! Rachel joined the Make a Snowman Challenge at Beijing’s iconic Bird’s Nest Ice Festival to show support for the 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin. With a dash of creativity and a nod to the spirit of the Games, Rachel crafted a one-of-a-kind snowman while sharing her thoughts […]

A total of 11 players from the Chinese mainland competed in the men’s and women’s singles first rounds at the Australian Open. Four advanced while the other seven were knocked out at the initial hurdle at Melbourne Park, in the first Grand Slam of the season. Fifth-seeded Zheng Qinwen defeated Anca Todoni of Romania 7-6(3), […]

Chinese striker Wu Lei is set to undergo a knee operation that will leave him out of action for at least two months. Wu has been nursing a right knee issue, which ruled him out of China’s last two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers – a 1-0 away win against Bahrain and 3-1 home defeat […]

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-14/Djokovic-survives-Australian-Open-scare-Alcaraz-reaches-second-round-1A9v6r1vqpi/img/936cc8f6d53849ea93620024b2eea8fb/936cc8f6d53849ea93620024b2eea8fb.png' alt='Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a shot against the USA's Nishesh Basavareddy in their men's singles first round mat

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-14/Australian-Open-Chinese-women-excel-but-men-suffer-early-eliminations-1A9vD47d2ik/img/1ee39ea19f8f404db3e1be6f3503fbec/1ee39ea19f8f404db3e1be6f3503fbec.png' alt='China's Wang Xiyu reacts after taking a point against Julia Grabher in their women's singles first round match o

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-13/Shi-Yuqi-wins-only-title-for-China-at-BWF-World-Tour-Malaysia-Open-1A7EI8JWEyA/img/4690cba17d1f42a28508547930450973/4690cba17d1f42a28508547930450973.jpeg' alt='Shi Yuqi (C) of China celebrates winning the men's singles title at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Mal

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-13/Harbin-holds-speed-skating-test-event-for-Asian-Winter-Games-1A7UwmVmVtS/img/7a02befb0eae438084e03302edb1b509/7a02befb0eae438084e03302edb1b509.png' alt='Atheltes participate in test event ahead of the ninth Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. /

As the host city for the coming ninth Asian Winter Games, Harbin of northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, has launched automated border control systems, or, E-channels, to improve efficiency for both arrivals and departures at the Harbin Taiping International Airport. As the first E-channels of the province, the systems were officially put

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-12/China-s-Yang-Wenlong-claims-first-Snowboard-Big-air-World-Cup-win-1A60FJVwD96/img/cc3cb75e3d7a4027909d12f357aa46db/cc3cb75e3d7a4027909d12f357aa46db.png' alt='Yang Wenlong of China competes in the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) Snowboard Big Air World Cup men's

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-11/Leverkusen-overpower-Dortmund-in-five-goal-thriller-in-Bundesliga-1A4uaojMcj6/img/f00de298e6384f8b91db5fc6c73f20d1/f00de298e6384f8b91db5fc6c73f20d1.png' alt='Players from Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund face off in a German Bundesliga match in Dortmund, Germany, January 10, 20

China’s World No. 5 and Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen met with press on Friday, and talked about a potential clash with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka at this year’s Australian Open.  Zheng was the runner-up at last season’s Australian Open, after falling to the Belarusian 6-3, 6-2 in the final. The two will be in [&

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-10/Real-Madrid-defeat-Mallorca-to-set-up-Super-Cup-final-with-Barcelona-1A2PPsQ79dK/img/ddaf09fc052347eda60f13504e56fd07/ddaf09fc052347eda60f13504e56fd07.png' alt='Jude Bellingham celebrates during the Spanish Super Cup semifinal match between Real Madrid and Mallorca in Jeddah, Saudi A

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-10/Asian-Winter-Games-China-s-award-ceremony-uniforms-unveiled-1A2QDBTHer6/img/e338df485a7b4fa5bb8cbb688f8833a9/e338df485a7b4fa5bb8cbb688f8833a9.png' alt='The Chinese delegation's award ceremony uniforms for the Asian Winter Games are unveiled in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, Chin

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-09/Guangsha-come-back-to-defeat-Beijing-in-Boban-Marjanovic-s-debut-1A10xP1SZEs/img/a7f4cc26ce954862aaf9a703f516bf17/a7f4cc26ce954862aaf9a703f516bf17.png' alt='Zhou Qi (L) of the Beijing Ducks and Boban Marjanovic of the Guangsha Lions tussle with each other in the game in Hangzhou, eas

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-09/Zheng-Qinwen-in-same-bracket-as-Aryna-Sabalenka-at-Australian-Open-1A1gHQwJaCc/img/03a53dba4b1447cb95a8aa5444df6f9d/03a53dba4b1447cb95a8aa5444df6f9d.jpeg' alt='Zheng Qinwen of China hits a shot during practice ahead of Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Janaury 6, 2025. /CFP�

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-08/Malaysia-Open-kicks-off-with-Chinese-shuttlers-vying-for-titles-1zZgi4f0moE/img/3db53973f4794d4c901decc14a800748/3db53973f4794d4c901decc14a800748.jpeg' alt='Shi Yuqi of China hits a shot in the men's singles match against Kenta Nishimoto at the Malaysia Open in Kuala Lumpur, Mal

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-08/Shanxi-Loongs-defeat-Fujian-Sturgeons-in-foul-ridden-battle-1zZiPN8EwN2/img/b5366dfe9fbc4ce1ba811ccecee1f9e3/b5366dfe9fbc4ce1ba811ccecee1f9e3.png' alt='Brandon Goodwin (R) of the Shanxi Loongs penetrates in the game against the Fujian Sturgeons in Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi P

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-07/Real-Madrid-thrash-Minera-to-reach-Copa-Del-Rey-last-16-1zY1zV9vxUQ/img/b37ebcb438d44db8a2343d70949530a1/b37ebcb438d44db8a2343d70949530a1.png' alt='Real Madrid players celebrates after scoring a goal against the Deportiva Minera and Real Madrid at Estadio Cartagonova in Spain, Januar

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As we enter 2025, Sideline Story reviews 2024 in international sports. We give our pick of the best sports stories of the year as well as the male and female athletes. We also take a look back at the most classic games of the past 12 months.

2024 was a standout year for Chinese sports as athletes shone in events that they have been traditionally strong in as well as making new breakthroughs in other events, especially at the Paris Olympics. Sideline Story lists the biggest sporting achievements for China in the past year as well as the best male and female […]

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-05/Kei-Nishikori-makes-Hong-Kong-Open-final-after-Shang-Juncheng-retires-1zUlMVAaohO/img/c028c6e677a249f7b6381d2045d438d4/c028c6e677a249f7b6381d2045d438d4.jpeg' alt='Kei Nishikori (L) of Japan and Shang Juncheng of China talk to each other after the men's singles semifinals at the

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-05/Guangdong-come-back-to-beat-Shandong-for-second-straight-win-1zUnvFWj9Qs/img/a64663084f574d53b5bcfcfefe87d035/a64663084f574d53b5bcfcfefe87d035.png' alt='Xu Jie (#2) of the Guangdong Southern Tigers looks to pass in the game against the Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin in Dongguan, south China

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-04/Salah-says-Liverpool-contract-talks-still-far-away-from-any-progress–1zSMmLB5Doc/img/142e7025852c4a4591e8723d8f3e211d/142e7025852c4a4591e8723d8f3e211d.png' alt='Liverpool's Mohamed Salah takes a shot during his team's clash with West Ham United in the Premier League i

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-04/Ronaldo-stays-committed-to-Saudi-Arabian-journey-despite-trophy-wait-1zSM5Xcm1SU/img/127c03415f4541fa97e59fbed21fdd42/127c03415f4541fa97e59fbed21fdd42.png' alt='Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates after scoring a goal against Al Gharafa in an Asian Champions League Elite footbal

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-03/Dumfries-double-fires-Inter-to-Super-Cup-final-with-win-over-Atalanta-1zR0sEyi0ik/img/ae99ba6df0384228853e2d99f1248f0a/ae99ba6df0384228853e2d99f1248f0a.jpeg' alt='Denzel Dumfries of Inter Milan celebrates after scoring a goal in the Italian Super Cup semifinals against Atalanta at Al

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-03/Jilin-Northeast-Tigers-beat-Ningbo-Rockets-to-end-4-game-losing-streak-1zR4wuFmgvu/img/bb0eaa3ad9ef47158748e29cf9241e5f/bb0eaa3ad9ef47158748e29cf9241e5f.jpeg' alt='Tomas Kyzlink (#77) of the Jilin Northeast Tigers dribbles in the game against the Ningbo Rockets in Changchun, northeas

The Beijing Ducks beat the Liaoning Flying Leopards 105-90 in Beijing on Wednesday, defeating the reigning Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) champions for the second time this season. Zhang Cairen of Beijing shot 7-for-12 from downtown to drop court-high 27 points on the first day of 2025 and his 30-year-old birthday night. “This is New Ye

Petra Sorling, president of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), sat down with CGTN Sports Scene’s Zhu Mandan for a review of the highlights of the sport in 2024. During one of the busiest table tennis years in 2024, the ITTF brought a series of remarkable competitions, including the World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals [

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-01/CBA-Shenzhen-end-Zhejiang-s-winning-run-Fujian-beat-Jiangsu-1zNNn0Flbos/img/b6d43c174f8d4e6da4a17db799b66b68/b6d43c174f8d4e6da4a17db799b66b68.png' alt='Players of Shenzhen and Zhejiang in action during a CBA match in Shaoxing, China, December 31, 2024. /CBA' At the Chinese Baske

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach sent a congratulatory message to the China Media Group (CMG) on Tuesday. Bach reflected on the successful collaboration with CMG during the Paris Olympics and looked forward to further deepening cooperation. He also sent New Year greetings to CMG in the message.

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<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-31/Manchester-United-end-miserable-month-with-2-0-home-loss-to-Newcastle-1zLZYJfYT0Q/img/1e4e02047dcd41daab796829eec1a6ca/1e4e02047dcd41daab796829eec1a6ca.jpeg' alt='Joelinton (L) of Newcastle United celebrates after scoring a goal against Manchester United in a Premier League game at O

As 2024 comes to a close, looking back at this year’s sporting events, the most noteworthy is undoubtedly the Paris Olympics, which returned to the City of Light a century after the 1924 edition, with the French capital not only hosting breathtaking athletic feats, but also setting new benchmarks for inclusivity and diversity. From the [&hell

Over the past year, the Village Super League and Village BA continued to emerge as major sporting competitions in China. The 2024 editions took place from March to October, and CGTN broadcast both events live in English for the first time, underscoring their growing international appeal. The two leagues are not just celebrations of athletic [&helli

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-29/De-Minaur-wins-but-host-Australia-falls-to-Argentina-at-United-Cup-1zITtJVQoY8/img/98ec8d8cad9945c6b7f28f2a890b38d6/98ec8d8cad9945c6b7f28f2a890b38d6.png' alt='Australia's Alex de Minaur hits a forehand shot against Argentina's Tomas Martin Etcheverry in a Group F clash at t

China Media Group (CMG) on Sunday unveiled its picks for the top 10 international news stories of 2024. 1. China’s head-of-state diplomacy has led the trend of the times for peace, development and win-win cooperation, promoting building a community with a shared future for mankind. <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-29/China

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-28/Sydney-to-Hobart-Yacht-Race-organizers-say-Smith-was-hit-by-mainsheet-1zH9jfq0Zu8/img/46d64afeb5324958a4624a3940216d8f/46d64afeb5324958a4624a3940216d8f.png' alt='Vessels compete at the start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race in Sydney Harbour, Australia, December 26, 2024. /CFP'

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-28/Real-Madrid-pick-up-multiple-honors-at-Globe-Soccer-Awards-in-Dubai-1zH8Fi7QtnG/img/5e1ac53873814ab88f31449e85c73123/5e1ac53873814ab88f31449e85c73123.jpeg' alt='Vinicius Jr. (R) of Real Madrid receives an award at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), December

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-27/Liaoning-beat-Anhui-to-conclude-Chinese-Men-s-Ice-Hockey-League-1zFqDV3UdVK/img/1087877c84994ca087fdbf6ece9ca05b/1087877c84994ca087fdbf6ece9ca05b.png' alt='Liaoning beat Anhui to conclude Chinese Men's Ice Hockey League in Shenzhen, China, December 26, 2024. / Chinese Men's

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-27/Sichuan-Team-Two-reach-mixed-doubles-final-in-Chinese-Curling-League-1zFqBPb0dLq/img/975cfbacb74142ff9acf01e37b452329/975cfbacb74142ff9acf01e37b452329.jpeg' alt='A view of the competition at the Chinese Curling League in Yichun, Heilongjiang, December 24, 2024. /Chinese Curling Leagu

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-26/Kenneth-Lofton-Jr-extends-Shanghai-Sharks-winning-streak-to-9-games-1zDMoO9lWUw/img/dc75a9cc25d745289b59857c2db9e3a2/dc75a9cc25d745289b59857c2db9e3a2.png' alt='Kenneth Lofton Jr. (L) of the Shanghai Sharks is marked by defenders of the Fujian Sturgeons in the game in east China'

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-26/Mikal-Bridges-makes-Victor-Wembanyama-s-record-night-less-sweet-1zDPmVQ3H5m/img/c4027fcb6f56425f886780a1199830c9/c4027fcb6f56425f886780a1199830c9.jpeg' alt='Victor Wembanyama (#1) of the San Antonio Spurs competes for a rebound in the game against the New York Knicks at the Madison S

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-25/Team-Michael-Chang-leads-Team-Li-Na-4-3-at-Macau-Tennis-Masters-1zC9NMWj9ug/img/8d43c92ff48a4a2ea2734bcae85d59f7/8d43c92ff48a4a2ea2734bcae85d59f7.png' alt='L-R: Michael Chang of the USA, Kei Nishikori of Japan, Casper Ruud of Norway and Li Na of China pose for a photo at the MGM Maca

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-25/26-year-old-Swiss-Olympic-snowboarder-Sophie-Hediger-dies-in-avalanche-1zCakk1B2LK/img/497878efcc6941a6b385dc3b2d53fa2d/497878efcc6941a6b385dc3b2d53fa2d.webp' alt='Sophie Hediger of Switzerland competes in the women's individual snowboard cross at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-24/Serie-A-bottom-club-Monza-replace-Nesta-with-Bocchetti-1zAJTvYLqF2/img/7fba01acf44248ad972569bfb2ab6aa2/7fba01acf44248ad972569bfb2ab6aa2.png' alt='Alessandro Nesta is seen during a Serie A match between Lecce and Monza in Lecce, Italy, December 15, 2024. /CFP' Monza have appoint

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-24/Benfica-extend-lead-at-Primeira-Liga-top-after-3-0-win-against-Estoril-1zAt56LVeYo/img/4ca57066ddc34f098cb8f1c228acfdfa/4ca57066ddc34f098cb8f1c228acfdfa.png' alt='Benfica players celebrate during a Primeira Liga match against Estoril Praia in Lisbon, Portugal, December 23, 2024. /Ben

The much-anticipated blockbuster between the Xinjiang Flying Tigers and the Shanxi Loongs on Sunday night lived up to the hype, emerging as the most thrilling matchup of this CBA season so far. Xinjiang, with its powerful lineup, had been riding high on a remarkable 12-game home winning streak. Meanwhile, Shanxi, exhibiting a well-rounded attack an

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-23/Parry-ends-14-year-wait-for-2nd-DP-World-Tour-win-at-Mauritius-Open-1zyWkZqNcm4/img/5e1c9260c14d464286109f73d59325ca/5e1c9260c14d464286109f73d59325ca.png' alt='John Parry of England poses with the trophy following victory at the Mauritius Open at Mont Choisy Le Golf, Mauritius, Decem

American rider Hannah Roberts roared back from a disappointing eighth-place finish at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, clinching her fifth consecutive BMX Freestyle title at the Urban Cycling World Championships in Abu Dhabi. Meanwhile, China dominated the rankings to secure the next five spots in the women’s final, with Sun Sibei and Fan Xiao

“‘YaSi!’ Never End!” The passionate crowd erupted, with some fans shedding tears as they cheered at the top of their lungs for Huang Yaqiong and Zheng Siwei during the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Finals in Hangzhou last Sunday. The iconic mixed doubles pair had just concluded their final chapter on the intern

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-21/Leaders-Bayern-Munich-trash-Leipzig-5-1-to-extend-lead-in-Bundesliga-1zvurg7CaZi/img/3315d661424c4c3fbedc904de35f854d/3315d661424c4c3fbedc904de35f854d.png' alt='Bayern Munich players celebrate during their German Bundesliga match against RB Leipzig in Munich, Germany, December 20, 20

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-21/China-s-Cai-earns-silver-in-women-s-halfpipe-at-Snowboard-World-Cup-1zvv0K7FO1i/img/547e9ecb4d9245b8b6160a14874a16f8/547e9ecb4d9245b8b6160a14874a16f8.png' alt='Cai Xuetong in action during the FIS Snowboard Halfpipe World Cup in Zhangjiakou, China, December 6, 2024. /CFP' China&

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-20/Tottenham-beat-Man-United-4-3-to-reach-English-League-Cup-semis-1zucoK6MbVC/img/4ab4341a8a9444e58d4a329eef8cf574/4ab4341a8a9444e58d4a329eef8cf574.png' alt='Son Heung-Min celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the English League Cup quarter-final match between Tottenham

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-20/Italy-s-Milano-finishes-2-1-in-Pool-A-at-FIVB-Club-World-Championship-1zu8GivMlkA/img/7e81bfc1470d446b893e9211fc0c855b/7e81bfc1470d446b893e9211fc0c855b.png' alt='Numia Vero Volley Milano players celebrate after scoring a point against Zamalek Sporting Club at the Federation of Intern

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-19/2025-Asian-Winter-Games-mark-50-day-countdown-in-Harbin-1zspMKFvwTm/img/ec86f8598be94797ab8eb02294abf774/ec86f8598be94797ab8eb02294abf774.png' alt='File photo of "Binbin" and "Nini", the mascots of the 9th Asian Winter Games, Harbin, China's Heilongjiang Prov

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<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-18/Shang-set-for-showdown-against-Assche-in-Next-Gen-ATP-Finals-opener-1zqJeoYHPUY/img/0b580f793a354a9eae45ddf35ba1b242/0b580f793a354a9eae45ddf35ba1b242.png' alt='China's Shang Juncheng (R) among eight players to pose at the Royal Overlook Building prior to the Next Gen ATP Finals

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-18/Barcelona-s-Lamine-Yamal-receives-2024-Golden-Boy-trophy-1zqJSb8giBy/img/f8e593bba6e14949bbbed676a524311d/f8e593bba6e14949bbbed676a524311d.png' alt='Barcelona's Lamine Yamal receives the Golden Boy 2024 trophy prior the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Club

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-17/Shanxi-beat-defending-champions-Liaoning-and-climb-to-second-place–1zp0SeURVTO/img/7b808e7bfad94bc9a4b832b399226fcd/7b808e7bfad94bc9a4b832b399226fcd.png' alt='Shanxi Loongs celebrating after game against Liaoning Flying Leopards in Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, D

At the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, Olympic champions Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong capped off their partnership in spectacular fashion as they beat Malaysia’s Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei in the mixed doubles final. The victory not only marks their fourth title at the year-ending Finals, but also signifies the end […]

Schoolchildren participated in sports at the Beijing Chaoyang District Experimental Primary School on November 21. The school has introduced nine specialized physical education courses, including swimming, football, cheerleading and parkour, to cater to students’ diverse athletic interests. This is a selection of photos from CGTN’s spec

The China Mermaid Open Grand Final and the inaugural Asia Cup successfully concluded on Friday at Atlantis Sanya in China’s Hainan province. It brought together participants and spectators from across Asia, signaling a new milestone in the development of mermaiding and water sports overall. The freestyle skills events of the Asian Cup unfolde

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-15/Liverpool-battles-to-2-2-draw-at-home-to-Fulham-1zlRrm1A4QE/img/3b8e6cc47cce4c85b9c7b5219bba43fc/3b8e6cc47cce4c85b9c7b5219bba43fc.png' alt='Diogo Jota (L) celebrates to score for Liverpool in their home match against Fulham at Anfield, December 14, 2024. /CFP' In the English Pre

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-15/Women-s-100m-butterfly-world-record-broken-three-times-in-Budapest-1zlSISwhQLm/img/b7c1b3ca57074149afd5496565d2dd46/b7c1b3ca57074149afd5496565d2dd46.png' alt='USA's Gretchen Walsh in action of the women's 100m butterfly final at the short-course Swimming World Championships

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-14/China-s-Liao-sweeps-women-s-81kg-golds-at-IWF-World-Championships-1zk48p8Ym1G/img/7c2ba40d1e61405797841a3f4ab9a5f1/7c2ba40d1e61405797841a3f4ab9a5f1.png'File photo of Liao Guifang./CFP China’s Liao Guifang won all three gold medals in the women’s 81kg category at the World Weig

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-14/More-records-set-on-night-four-in-Budapest-1zk4o1sp0GY/img/42ed0f25dc4447e3906cf4658d7d1f90/42ed0f25dc4447e3906cf4658d7d1f90.png' alt='Gretchen Walsh of the United States of America in action during the 100-meter butterfly heats at the World Aquatics short-course Swimming Championshi

At the short-course Swimming World Championships in Budapest, Tang Qianting won her first gold for China after coming out on top in the women’s 100m breaststroke on the third day of competition.  Tang, who was the 2024 Doha World Championships gold medalist, swam 1 minute 2.37 seconds in the semi-finals, just 0.01 second behind the [&hel

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-13/Dommaraju-edges-Ding-to-become-youngest-world-chess-champion-1zibGO7ZXs4/img/6bbacbb623024bd2b025dc797c1b617b/6bbacbb623024bd2b025dc797c1b617b.png' alt='Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju of India (L) beat defending champion Ding Liren of China in the last game of a 14-game match in Singapore

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-12/Noe-Ponti-shatters-men-s-50m-butterfly-at-World-Championships-25m–1zgpkyvXHwY/img/86f3c1218ee2460d979abdcac15c3fc6/86f3c1218ee2460d979abdcac15c3fc6.jpeg' alt='Noe Ponti of Switzerland breaks the men's 50-meter butterfly world record in the event's final at the World A

The Paris Olympics says it was far less polluting than recent Games but is not claiming to have been “carbon neutral” despite funding projects to compensate for its emissions. Organizers said Wednesday that this summer’s Olympics and Paralympics generated 1.44 million tonnes of climate-warming carbon dioxide, from the food athlete

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-11/Ri-Chong-Song-win-men-s-81kg-Ri-Suk-sets-two-records-in-women-s-64kg-1zeW9kH8z9m/img/be2f2610297844c18b1a675d451e275d/be2f2610297844c18b1a675d451e275d.jpeg' alt='Ri Chong Song won the men's 81kg all three golds at IWF World Championships in Bahrain, December 10, 2024. /IWF'

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-11/Quique-Setien-appointed-Beijing-Guoan-head-coach-1zeUxslMs00/img/3f41a66e4c6346fd9534854be85efed6/3f41a66e4c6346fd9534854be85efed6.png' alt='File photo of Quique Setien. /CFP' Spaniard Quique Setien has been appointed head coach of Beijing Guoan, the Chinese Super League (CSL) c

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-10/Chinese-shuttlers-win-multiple-BWF-awards-of-the-year-2024-1zdlKLhe65O/img/8c2b56651a8f42a086e9d538d2cf8bbc/8c2b56651a8f42a086e9d538d2cf8bbc.jpeg' alt='Shi Yuqi (L) of China is named the Men's Singles Player of the Year by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) in Hangzhou, east C

The Shanghai Esports Masters (SEM) came to an end at the Jing’an Sports Center in east China’s Shanghai Municipality on December 8. During the five-day competition, some 100 players from around the world competed with each other in four events. Since its inauguration in 2019, the development of the tournament reflected the changes in th

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-09/China-claim-ITTF-Mixed-Team-World-Cup-title-1zbpYPbS4IE/img/f72afd2a24294824a8b72f64de7d33d0/f72afd2a24294824a8b72f64de7d33d0.jpeg' alt='Players and coaches of China celebrate winning the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Mixed Team World Cup title in Chengdu, southwest Ch

The 2024-25 International Skating Union (ISU) Short Track World Tour drew a pile of fans in Beijing with the leg not only featuring a newly upgraded format but also a variety of popular official licensed merchandise and souvenirs. Fans lined up to purchase these products, demonstrating their support for the sport and the athletes. “I [&hellip

Nottingham Forest won 3-2 away to Manchester United on Saturday to leave Ruben Amorim with two defeats from three Premier League games since replacing Erik ten Hag. Nikola Milenkovic powered in a header after just two minutes to give Forest the lead, but the lead didn’t last for long as Rasmus Hojlund slid the ball […]

In an exclusive interview with CGTN Sports Scene on Saturday, International Skating Union (ISU) President Kim Jae-youl shared his excitement about the introduction of the Team Crystal Globe as part of the newly launched ISU Short Track World Tour this season. This revamped series features a fresh format, complete with new team identities and redesi

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-07/China-s-Gu-Ailing-wins-FIS-Freeski-Halfpipe-World-Cup-women-s-gold-1z8sY1IBkyY/img/a031970e12b8495fb790b1d3ceaa138d/a031970e12b8495fb790b1d3ceaa138d.jpeg'Gu Ailing of China competes in the women’s final at the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) Freeski Halfpipe World C

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-07/China-beat-France-for-8th-straight-win-at-ITTF-Mixed-Team-World-Cup-1z84czYfHMc/img/0e153ef63a954f1b8182cff676f33e55/0e153ef63a954f1b8182cff676f33e55.png' alt='Wang Chuqin (L) and Sun Yingsha of China compete against Audrey Zarif and Esteban Dorr of France at the International Table

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-06/Jiangsu-Dragons-upset-Guangdong-Southern-Tigers-for-1st-win-of-season-1z6xEBjn2ww/img/8bd8d14f7411423aab40660d1a54e891/8bd8d14f7411423aab40660d1a54e891.jpeg' alt='Franklin Jackson (#5) of the Jiangsu Dragons penetrates in the game against the Guangdong Southern Tigers in Dongguan, so

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-06/Eliminated-Zhejiang-end-awkward-record-at-AFC-Champions-League-Two-1z6B6vxQGIw/img/c089d1cd224445e4aea07f2cc729bd5e/c089d1cd224445e4aea07f2cc729bd5e.png' alt='Wang Yudong (R) of Zhejiang celebrates their 4-3 win over Persib with his coach Jordi Vinyals at the Asian Football Confedera

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-05/Asian-struggles-continue-for-CSL-giants-as-qualification-hopes-dim-1z4YIqo7vjy/img/1db9322252844b2c85f3139288209319/1db9322252844b2c85f3139288209319.png' alt='Jesiel of Kawasaki Frontale celebrates after scoring his team's third goal against Shandong Taishan in their AFC Champio

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-05/China-beat-South-Korea-for-5th-straight-win-at-Mixed-Team-World-Cup–1z5e5slrA52/img/d40ef609a81a4a7dbee3972138e454dd/d40ef609a81a4a7dbee3972138e454dd.png' alt='Sun Yingsha of China hits a shot in her 2-1 win against Kim Na-yeong of South Korea in the second stage of the ITTF Mi

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-04/Oscar-saves-Shanghai-against-Gwangju-in-AFC-Champions-League-Elite-1z37Zi4bqtG/img/2064cf5e437c45b2b378bd6f588822b3/2064cf5e437c45b2b378bd6f588822b3.jpeg' alt='Oscar (#8) of Shanghai Port shoots to score a penalty kick in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League Elite

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-04/Xu-Jie-beats-the-buzzer-for-Guangdong-to-edge-Shanxi-in-CBA-1z3gOSiHMwU/img/c12c2c21fc1d4e64bbf8f2ee21b7ac94/c12c2c21fc1d4e64bbf8f2ee21b7ac94.png' alt='Xu Jie (#2) of the Guangdong Southern Tigers shoots in the game against the Shanxi Loongs in Dongguan, south China's Guangdong

China moved past the USA 8-1 at the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Mixed Team World Cup in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, on Tuesday, to conclude their Group One campaign. Lin Shidong and Wang Yidi played first for the hosts in the mixed doubles match, and put China ahead 3-0 after sweeping past Kayla […]

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-03/Ping-pong-friendship-World-champion-Ma-Long-stars-cross-straits-event-1z25alcYtCo/img/e33a0d738ed342d5a011fec92a32a994/e33a0d738ed342d5a011fec92a32a994.jpeg' alt='Table tennis world champion Ma Long (C) signs items provided by fans from China's Taiwan, November 27, 2024. /China

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-02/Verstappen-wins-action-packed-Qatar-Grand-Prix-after-Norris-penalized-1yZQYDKUdLG/img/be2b19fc0e4842d3aff15e332a6e68e5/be2b19fc0e4842d3aff15e332a6e68e5.jpeg' alt='Max Verstappen (C) of Red Bull Racing wins the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit in Doha, Qa

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-02/Judd-Trump-edges-Barry-Hawkins-to-secure-his-second-UK-Crown-1yZTvJNuLew/img/c3482f5567274aef89e0652ade8977c1/c3482f5567274aef89e0652ade8977c1.jpeg' alt='Judd Trump of England wins the World Snooker Tour UK Championship after defeating Barry Hawkins 10-8 in the final in York, England

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-01/Guo-Ailun-shoots-to-kill-for-Guangzhou-to-ease-past-Jilin-1yYbns2Iwhy/img/eed6a427c77b46a8aebb60ce9120a941/eed6a427c77b46a8aebb60ce9120a941.png' alt='Guo Ailun (#13) of the Guangzhou Loong Lions drives toward the rim in the game against the Fujian Sturgeons in Guangzhou, south China&

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-01/China-s-veteran-Zhang-Shuai-makes-it-back-to-Australian-Open-1yYdnXdyv7O/img/4e80ffa0374545da976b49cab85f7bd5/4e80ffa0374545da976b49cab85f7bd5.jpeg' alt='Zhang Shuai of China reacts after scoring a point in the Australian Open Asia-Pacific Wildcard playoff women's singles final

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Speed Skating World Cup series. The Beijing stadium nicknamed the “Ice Ribbon” hosts the second of this season’s six events, as more than 260 top athletes, from 24 nations and regions, made their way to the Chinese capital.  The National Speed Skating Oval, a landmark venue built [&

Sports Scene’s Mike Fox sat down with Sanya’s deputy mayor, Zhang Changfeng, during China’s 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities, to talk about the city hosting the event for the first time. The deputy mayor reviewed the preparations for the event, which is helping further boost local tourism, while also anticipati

Single bamboo drifting races, a unique and thrilling competition, has grabbed the attention of many at the ongoing 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of China, in Sanya, Hainan Province. Drifting on a single bamboo pole was once a means of transportation, originating from northern Guizhou Province. In 2021, the traditional activit

China’s rich cultural diversity and ethnic unity were showcased at a gala for the 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities in Sanya, a city in southern Hainan Province. Athletes and visitors were given a chance to immerse themselves in China’s diverse cultures. Alongside captivating performances, participants engaged in inte

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-11-28/Liverpool-exact-revenge-on-Real-Madrid-to-advance-in-Champions-League-1yTiKY8Mmkg/img/3174bfe7ef5946b883138132007bdc7f/3174bfe7ef5946b883138132007bdc7f.png' alt='Liverpool players celebrate their second goal in a Champions League match against Real Madrid in Liverpool, UK, November 2

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-11-28/Gwangju-beat-Shenhua-in-Asian-Champions-League-1yTjoxorct2/img/7c7d1b8fad7c4ce6b3b36fe6c97f25d3/7c7d1b8fad7c4ce6b3b36fe6c97f25d3.png' alt='Jasir Asani (C) and Gwangju teammates celebrate after scoring lone goal of their ACL Elite match against Shanghai Shenhua in Gwangju, South Korea

A gala celebrating China’s 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities was held at the Tianya Haijiao Park in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, showcaseing the country’s rich cultural diversity and unity. CGTN Sports Scene’s Mike Fox experienced the event first hand with Hainan TV host Liao Zhu. Five zones of pe

The second phase of the 2024-25 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) regular season is set to begin on Wednesday, with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers visiting the Shenzhen Leopards. Xinjiang have the league’s second-best record in the first stage, and with several key players returning to action, they are looking to improve. The team claimed the

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-11-26/Ronaldo-takes-Al-Nassr-to-cusp-of-AFC-Champions-League-Elite-playoffs-1yPMW8g3FpC/img/59e0e00ff17c40c58c50bff0d0a89637/59e0e00ff17c40c58c50bff0d0a89637.jpeg' alt='Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates after scoring a goal against Al Gharafa in an Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

For the first time, the traditional practice of climbing coconut trees for fresh juice on China’s tropical island of Hainan has been included as a competitive event at a national sports gathering. Held in Sanya during the 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of China, coconut tree climbing challenged participants to scale a po

The 2024 BWF China Masters, the final 750 event leading to the yearend Finals, concluded on Sunday at the Shenzhen Sports Center. More than 200 players from over 20 countries and regions gathered in Shenzhen for the tournament, where the final battles in the race to the yearend finals were decided. Feng Yanzhe and Huang […]

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-11-25/Sinner-leads-Italy-to-repeat-Davis-Cup-glory-1yObz36Jrgs/img/8a149e465c304cc3b16529b72f7c2c27/8a149e465c304cc3b16529b72f7c2c27.png' alt='Team Italy celebrate winning Davis Cup in Malaga, Spain, November 24, 2024. /CFP' Italian Jannik Sinner completed a remarkable season by seali

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-11-24/Shanghai-Port-beat-Shandong-Taishan-to-win-first-ever-Chinese-FA-Cup-1yMDmNZR93q/img/8d35f9b82c9446749398a1447e20893c/8d35f9b82c9446749398a1447e20893c.jpeg' alt='Players and coaches of Shanghai Port celebrate after winning the Chinese Football Association (FA) Cup after defeating Sha

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-11-24/Chinese-shuttlers-reach-three-finals-at-BWF-China-Masters-in-Shenzhen-1yMFTRySH6g/img/22b11c1f71454f78b46ae08a75bd77c5/22b11c1f71454f78b46ae08a75bd77c5.jpeg' alt='Gao Fangjie of China hits a shot in the women's sinlges semifinals against Supanida Katethong of Thailand at the Bad

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-11-23/12th-National-Traditional-Games-of-Ethnic-Minorities-opens-in-Sanya-1yLjeSSksbC/img/03d8822a1f3d4ba1b52b20fd16b5b626/03d8822a1f3d4ba1b52b20fd16b5b626.jpeg'The opening ceremony of the 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities is held in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province

China’s 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities officially got underway in the host city of Sanya, Hainan Province. Friday night’s opening ceremony brought together the diverse groups in the PRC that will now be showcasing their most traditional sports. The world’s most populous nation has 5,000 years of history to sh

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-11-22/China-walk-over-Guam-in-2025-FIBA-Asia-Cup-qualifier-1yJvPu4TEn6/img/da79e6fe76e545f0b42535b22ffba55b/da79e6fe76e545f0b42535b22ffba55b.jpeg' alt='Yang Hansen (#51) of China makes a layup in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifying tournament game against Guam in Hefei, east China's Anh

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-11-22/Chinese-favorites-Wang-Chuqin-Chen-Xingtong-progress-at-WTT-Finals-1yJufUy2KIg/img/e69bab46dbd14475b70fcd2fc2dfe2ea/e69bab46dbd14475b70fcd2fc2dfe2ea.jpeg' alt='Wang Chuqin of China reacts after scoring a point in the men's singles match against Patrick Franziska of Germany in Fu

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-11-21/Paolini-s-Italy-beats-Slovakia-to-win-Billie-Jean-King-Cup-1yHIXhoVqGk/img/b76382bdae564881a6b400ea6f7e1d80/b76382bdae564881a6b400ea6f7e1d80.png' alt='Italy players celebrate on the podium after winning the Billie Jean King Cup final at the Martin Carpena Sports Hall in Malaga, Spain

Friday marks the opening of China’s 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities in Sanya, Hainan Province, with one unique event in particular capturing the spotlight: the swinging competition. These vibrant swinging structures rise to an impressive height of 12 meters, complemented by a parallel bell rack that not only adds to the s

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-11-20/Nadal-bids-emotional-farewell-with-Davis-Cup-defeat-1yFXSQtCRu8/img/2084554225f84810b213c1d430842049/2084554225f84810b213c1d430842049.jpeg' alt='Rafael Nadal of Spain greets spectators at the end of the quarterfinals against the Netherlands at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, Spain, N

Twenty-nine delegations from all over China have arrived in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, for the coming 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities. The torch relay for the program was finished on November 17 with 107 torchbearers from various walks of life participating. “The Games can significantly enhance communicat

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-11-19/China-to-host-eight-ice-and-winter-sports-events-in-November-December-1yEqwZzKLSg/img/2fef35307ed04ffdbceb56889a4069c1/2fef35307ed04ffdbceb56889a4069c1.jpeg' alt='A general view of bobsleigh and skeletion track in Yanqing, China. /CFP' A total of eight international ice and snow

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-11-19/Croatia-reach-UEFA-Nations-League-quarterfinals-after-Portugal-draw-1yEbw3FWnFm/img/a1ac8e4d6aaa46fca5ad088b862153fe/a1ac8e4d6aaa46fca5ad088b862153fe.jpeg' alt='Croatia's players celebrate after scoring a goal against Portugal in a UEFA Nations League match at the Poljud Stadium

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-11-18/Sinner-fends-off-Fritz-for-maiden-ATP-Finals-title–1yCK6uCbYhG/img/7120adf9b1cd42abb929410c51b0f933/7120adf9b1cd42abb929410c51b0f933.png' alt='Jannik Sinner poses with trophy after winning ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, November 17, 2024. /CFP' Home favorite and world number

Adrien Rabiot and Lucas Digne combined perfectly to celebrate their 50th international caps to give France a 3-1 away win against Italy in the Nations League Group A2 decider as they finished top of the table on Sunday. Rabiot grabbed a brace after being set up twice by Digne, whose screamer of a free kick […]

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-11-17/China-draw-1-1-with-Australia-at-Panda-Cup-1yBiPiD6ucw/img/635e731167c54081bb0a1cf06ae2783e/635e731167c54081bb0a1cf06ae2783e.jpeg' alt='Mao Weijie (C) of China passes in the Panda Cup game against Australia in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, November 16, 2024. /CFP&

The Xinjiang Flying Tigers defeated the Qingdao Eagles 95-86 in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Club Cup game in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province, on Saturday. The two teams exchanged leads several times in the first quarter before Qingdao finished with a 27-23 lead. Xinjiang took a hit at the beginning of the second quarter [

In the Chinese Basketball Association, the inaugural CBA Club Cup continued with Zhao Rui and Qi Lin returning from injury to help the Xinjiang Flying Tigers beat the Beijing Ducks 85-79 and claim their first win in Group D in Qingdao on Friday. Sports Scene’s Liu Jiaqi reported from Qingdao.  The CBA Club Cup resumed […]

FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup will unveil the draw of the participating teams in December after the final berth is taken. What level of excitement can it produce? Why has FIFA insisted on the project amid opposition from some players and clubs? Also in this episode, we give our expectations on the Club World Cup […]

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-11-15/Sinner-stays-perfect-Fritz-advances-to-semifinals-at-ATP-Finals-1yxx2fcMTQI/img/8e056a676843455492cae96525304c24/8e056a676843455492cae96525304c24.jpeg' alt='Jannik Sinner of Italy hits a shot against Daniil Medvedev of Russia in a men's singles match at the Association of Tennis

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-11-15/Argentina-suffer-shock-2-1-defeat-at-Paraguay-in-World-Cup-qualifier-1yxQmoMOeVa/img/207992d34e1f4a82943563812ce8e5ef/207992d34e1f4a82943563812ce8e5ef.jpeg' alt='Omar Alderete (#3) of Paraguay celebrates after scoring a goal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American Football Confeder

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-11-14/China-beat-Mongolia-6-0-on-opening-day-of-Panda-Cup-1yw4FeEpdaE/img/be51540e388f41c38d89d6d33412ff3c/be51540e388f41c38d89d6d33412ff3c.png' alt='Chinese and Mongolian players in action on opening day of 2024 Panda Cup International Youth Football Tournament in Chengdu, southwest China

At the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Club Cup, Anunwa Omot scored a game high 20 points to help the Beijing Ducks beat the Liaoning Flying Leopards 90-78 to claim their second straight win in Group D in Qingdao on Wednesday.  On the second day of action at the CBA Club Cup, a heavyweight battle saw […]

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-11-13/Shandong-upset-Tianjin-in-China-Women-s-Volleyball-Super-League-1yusxWOHTKU/img/f3ca2dd41cab478286612600f6cb1338/f3ca2dd41cab478286612600f6cb1338.jpeg' alt='Players of Shandong celebrate after scoring a point against Tianjin in the China Women's Volleyball Super League in north

The Beijing Ducks defeated the Qingdao Eagles 81-76 in their first game at the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Club Cup that tipped off in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province, on Tuesday. Beijing’s head coach Xu Limin used a 11-player rotation against Qingdao in absence of Zeng Fanbo and other key players. Nine of them played [

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-11-10/Lin-Shidong-advances-to-WTT-Champions-Frankfurt-men-s-singles-final-1ypqQgtUHew/img/77121eb98a4f4fc6ae0d33b7527af453/77121eb98a4f4fc6ae0d33b7527af453.png' alt='Lin Shidong of China reacts after scoring a point in the men's singles semifinals against Lin Yun-ju of Chinese Taipei

On the one-year countdown to China’s 15th National Games, the organizers unveiled the official slogan, emblem and mascots on Saturday evening to mark the occasion.  The National Games be held in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area from November 9 to 21, 2025, marking the first time that Hong Kong and Macao co-hosting the natio