Retired Chinese sailboat racer Xu Lijia spoke highly of the performances of tennis players Zheng Qinwen, Zhang Zhizhen and Wang Xinyu at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics while speaking to CGTN Sports Scene’s Greg Laffradi on Saturday. Zheng, Zhang and Wang all made history in Paris. Zheng eliminated World No. 1 Iga Swiatek of Poland […]

A total of 25 gold medals are up for grabs on Friday at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. China’s Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong will face South Korea’s Kim Won-Ho and Jeong Na-Eun in badminton’s mixed doubles gold medal match at 15:00 (GMT+2) on later Friday. In tennis, China’s Zhang Zhizhen and Wang Xinyu will […]

In Paris, Sports Scene’s Greg Laffradi was joined by former colleague Wang Dong, who is now a Professor of Sports Journalism at Shanghai International Studies University (SISU), to talk about the performance of China’s tennis players at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-01/Liu-Yukun-earns-China-s-10th-Paris-gold-in-men-s-50m-rifle-3-positions-1vIfuVzF7l6/img/8935b4bd91eb4044b32b4e8254e1bd30/8935b4bd91eb4044b32b4e8254e1bd30.jpeg' alt='Liu Yukun of China competes in the men's 50-meter rifle 3 positions shooting final at the 2024 Summer Olympics in P

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-01/Yang-Jiayu-wins-women-s-20km-race-walk-gold-for-China-at-Paris-2024-1vIj6Y1hByE/img/7eede15cabb34b059c4dd69af5faf7b5/7eede15cabb34b059c4dd69af5faf7b5.jpeg' alt='Yang Jiayu of China celebrates winning the women's 20-kilometer race walk final at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris,

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A total of 18 gold medals are there for grabs on Wednesday at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. CGTN Sports Scene has recommended the following events for your attention: The cycling BMX freestyle women’s park final will happen at Place de la Concorde in Paris at 13:10 (GMT+2). Sun Jiaqi and Deng Yawen of China […]

For the first time in Summer Games history, organizers have created a dedicated space, the Champions Park, where athletes can celebrate their victories with fans. Located at the Trocadero, the site of the opening ceremony, Champions Park provides a unique opportunity for Olympic winners to share their joy with family members and thousands of fans,

Rafael Nadal fell to Novak Djokovic in the second round in what was their 60th career meeting but only the second on the Olympic stage. The match also marked possibly the last chapter in one of the sport’s most storied rivalries between the 38-year-old Spaniard who owns 22 Grand Slam titles, and the 37-year-old Serb […]

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-07-29/Lian-Yang-win-fourth-gold-for-China-at-2024-Paris-Games-in-diving-1vDn273rHoc/img/a1bb39af46994c188757de992e08692f/a1bb39af46994c188757de992e08692f.jpeg' alt='Lian Junjie and Yang Hao of China compete in the men's synchronized 10-meter platform diving final at the 2024 Summer Ol

With the Summer Olympics back in the French capital after 100 years, Sideline Story asks what makes Paris 2024 different from previous editions of the Games? Also in this episode, we discuss our expectations for the performances of Chinese athletes in France, as well as our personal predictions for the highlights of this year’s Olympics. [&he

When Huang Yuting and Sheng Lihao won the first gold at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics for China in the 10-meter air rifle mixed team shooting final on Saturday, Huang’s youth coach, high school classmates, and teachers cheered on her success back in her hometown of Taizhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province. Huang started her shooting [&h

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The competitions will continue at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics on Saturday night with more gold medals decided in the French capital. CGTN Sports Scene has the rundown for all of the finals taking place in the evening session on the first full day of competition at the Games. The men’s skateboarding street final will begin […]

China will compete in the Olympic women’s volleyball event for the 11th straight time in Paris. The team won gold in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, but failed to advance to the knockout phase three years ago at the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Games. China have been drawn into a very tough pool at this year’s edition […]

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Liu Qingyi has been under bigger spotlights than ever in recent years, after becoming the first breaker from China to claim a medal at an international event during the Outbreak 2022 street dance competition, and winning the first-ever women’s breaking gold medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province, in 20

The start of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics is just one day away, and CGTN Sports Scene’s Greg Laffradi provided updates on the final preparations for the Opening Ceremony, as well as the newly-announced flagbearers for China. For the first time in history, the Opening Ceremony for the Summer Olympics will not take place inside […]

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-07-24/news-1vv5aa5JCNy/img/e1f98026dbab42c18c05ebbb47ed8e1c/e1f98026dbab42c18c05ebbb47ed8e1c.png' alt='People celebrate Salt Lake City being officially awarded the rights to host the 2034 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S., July 24, 2024. /Reuters' Salt La

China’s table tennis athlete Ma Long and synchronized swimmer Feng Yu have been named as the Chinese delegation’s flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, the Chinese delegation announced on Wednesday.

The 2024 Summer Olympics will officially open on July 26 in Paris, bringing athletes from around the world to compete, connect and convey the essence of the Games. Ahead of the mega-sporting event, CGTN collected key quotes by Chinese President Xi Jinping on carrying forward the Olympic spirit. <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-07-2

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-07-23/Chinese-athletes-ready-to-chase-perfection-in-Paris-2024-1vtb6Wbpj4k/img/ba62c44d44d54e088c4f6c7b3cb2650f/ba62c44d44d54e088c4f6c7b3cb2650f.png' alt='Zheng Haohao in action during the women's skateboarding park preliminaries at the Olympic Qualifier Series in east China's Sh

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-28/CGTN-Sports-Talk-Why-did-Klopp-Xavi-decide-to-step-down–1qJz4BJZSGQ/img/52e760b5d48f41238ce1480d6364f496/52e760b5d48f41238ce1480d6364f496.jpeg' alt='' It’s not rare for football heavyweights to part ways with their managers at the end of a season, but such breakups d

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-30/Beijing-Olympics-star-Kamila-Valieva-handed-4-year-ban-for-doping-1qMnF03a69q/img/9f7242dc549a42bcae1c27d1e5027c33/9f7242dc549a42bcae1c27d1e5027c33.jpeg' alt='Kamila Valieva skates during the women single skating short program team event on day two of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games

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<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-01/AFCON-Will-there-be-more-surprises-as-tournament-enters-quarters–1qPSaj6iQGk/img/f91dafaf6eb849a4883b54ef81ef7607/f91dafaf6eb849a4883b54ef81ef7607.jpeg' alt='Cote d'Ivoire's players celebrate after beating Senegal on penalties in their the Africa Cup of Nations (round

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-01/China-s-flag-bearers-at-Gangwon-2024-closing-ceremony-unveiled–1qQdibuLmQ8/img/9b78753a1ccb4bffad4f2a4f697be55d/9b78753a1ccb4bffad4f2a4f697be55d.jpeg' alt='China's Liu Yishan (C) and Chen Zihan (L) celebrate on the podium after winning the gold and silver medals respective

The number of people set to attend the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, which will be a six kilometer parade along the iconic River Saine on July 26, has been estimated at about 300,000, which is sized down by half off of the previously expected number due to security concerns, French Interior minister Gerald […]

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<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-01/Gangwon-2024-China-s-female-freeskiers-have-1-2-finish-in-halfpipe-1qQgtAMB19S/img/fce0be7b08d547f784e92b505e6e0e90/fce0be7b08d547f784e92b505e6e0e90.png' alt='Liu Yishan of China, winner of the women's halfpipe final of freestyle skiing at the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic G

South Korea came back from one goal down to beat Australia 2-1 in the AFC Asian Cup on Friday, setting up the tournament’s first semifinal match with Jordan, who downed Tajikistan 1-0 earlier. Australia established a lead thanks to a rebound goal from Craig Goodwin before the half-time break, firing a volley in the bottom […]

Japan’s Mone Chiba won the women’s single skating title with a combined score of 214.98 points after extending her lead in the free skate at the ISU Four Continents Championships in Shanghai on Friday, with South Korea’s Kim Chae-yeon and Japan’s Rinka Watanabe rounding up the podium with 204.68 and 202.17 points, respective

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Jordan upset South Korea 2-0 in their Asian Cup semifinal on Tuesday at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium where Yazan Al-Naimat and Musa Al-Taamari scored second-half goals to guide them into the final for the first time. The result was a stunning upset for Jordan, who are ranked 87th in the world but played with […]

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Qatar defeated Jordan 3-1 in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup final at Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday to successfully defend their title after winning it in the United Arab Emirates in 2019.

Despite an 82-50 defeat to France in the FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) on Saturday, China secured a place in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, thanks to Puerto Rico’s narrow 69-67 victory over New Zealand. With France automatically qualifying for Paris 2024 as the host nation, the three remaining teams in the group vied [

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-11/Qatar-retain-Asian-Cup-title-thanks-to-Afif-s-penalty-hat-trick-1r6fn7OWlB6/img/538ab2d5334e4b97a7f4666e2fe89db0/538ab2d5334e4b97a7f4666e2fe89db0.jpeg' alt='Qatar's players celebrate after winning the AFC Qatar 2023 Asian Cup title at the Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar, February

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<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-13/Teams-confirmed-for-Paris-2024-women-s-basketball-1r9GAwMjtK0/img/3b04640ce3264c76a81a2177fdf6a7c4/3b04640ce3264c76a81a2177fdf6a7c4.jpeg' alt='Team China celebrate with a giant Boarding Pass to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games during the FIBA women's Olympic qualifying tournament in

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One hundred and thirty-two goals were made in 51 matches, including eight own goals, during the Qatar 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup, which ran from January 12 to February 10. <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-12/Top-goal-scorer-Akram-Afif-shines-in-Qatar-2023-AFC-Asian-Cup-1r8kHi36QUw/img/9b7c1e2aa8ce4eb79d27b

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-12/Who-s-left-on-buyout-market-able-to-help-teams-after-Dinwiddie-Lowry–1r8s3v74qmk/img/5ae412725c0b463ab478c6620af6db7f/5ae412725c0b463ab478c6620af6db7f.jpeg' alt='Kyle Lowry (#7) of the Miami Heat looks on in the game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, C

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-11/Ten-Hag-United-finally-have-foundations-for-young-players-to-grow-1r6QpMk3Wnu/img/f625435c84204637b09c134ddad1fdd6/f625435c84204637b09c134ddad1fdd6.jpeg' alt='Erik ten Hag (R), manager of Manchester United, talks to his player Alejandro Garnacho during the Premier Leauge game against

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-11/CGTN-Sports-Talk-What-happened-on-NBA-trade-deadline-day–1r79nO5zCWA/img/47b3417a1cb6466f87096fce90db507a/47b3417a1cb6466f87096fce90db507a.jpeg' alt='' When the 2023-24 NBA trade deadline fell on February 8, there were no game-changing blockbuster deals. The New York Knick

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-10/Olympic-champion-sprinter-Fraser-Pryce-to-retire-after-Paris-2024-1r58SJfrmb6/img/4b91c28bfac448bc904be9a44c3ccb36/4b91c28bfac448bc904be9a44c3ccb36.jpeg' alt=' Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica comeptes in the women's 4×100-meter relay at the World Athletics Championships

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China Media Group (CMG) held a cultural event to promote its Spring Festival Gala during a North American National Hockey League (NHL) game on Thursday. At the UBS Arena in New York, over 10,000 spectators embraced the cultural charm of the Chinese Spring Festival with the arrival of the Year of the Dragon amid the […]

Patrick Mahomes is a much different quarterback than he was four years ago when he helped the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl to end a championship drought stretching back five decades. He’s a different man, for that matter, a father of two these days with different priorities in […]

The medals awarded at this year’s Paris Olympics and Paralympics will feature a hexagon-shaped piece of iron taken from the Eiffel Tower in their center, organizers said as they unveiled their design on Thursday. The decision came from a desire to make these objects unique and singular, Tony Estanguet, president of the Paris 2024 Organizing [

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Husain Al-Musallam, president of the World Aquatics, expected Chinese swimmers and divers to perform well in the coming Summer Olympic Games in Paris this year in an interview with China Media Group (CMG). China won seven of the eight diving gold medals as well as three golds, two silvers and one bronze in swimming at […]

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The torch relay for the 14th National Winter Games of China began in Hulun Buir City, north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on Saturday. Wang Guifang, former speed skater, was the first to carry the torch, which will be passed on to another 64 bearers across approximately 230 kilometers. The games will open in Hulun […]

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A series of ice-themed events was held in Baishan City, northeast China’s Jilin Province, between January 30 and February 3. The main event was a 21-kilometer-long race for skaters on a 12-meter-wide surface. The organizers also set up other competitions including a running marathon, cycling marathon on snowfields, as well as ice dragon boat

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A journalist from China Media Group (CMG) interviewed International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach in South Korea’s Gangneung on Wednesday. Gangneung, along with Pyeongchang, Jeongseon and Hoengseong, was one of the four Winter Youth Olympic Games host cities in Gangwon province. Bach confident about CMG’s Olympic broadca

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<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-30/Australian-Open-director-worries-about-doubles-Not-meaning-enough–1qMYGz59732/img/ce27e917e7f44e9a949a39363d001515/ce27e917e7f44e9a949a39363d001515.jpeg' alt='Hsieh Su-wei (R) of Chinese Taipei and Elise Mertens of Belgium celebrate after winning the women's doubles title

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<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-29/How-Tajikistan-stunned-the-world-to-reach-Asian-Cup-quarters-1qKRksRXHMY/img/fb71e30ac22f4771ad289118e5db1a80/fb71e30ac22f4771ad289118e5db1a80.jpeg' alt='Tajikistan players celebrate with their goalkeeper Rustam Yatimov (R) after the penalty shoot-out of their Asian Cup clash with Un

The 2024 Australian Open tennis event concluded in Melbourne on Sunday. With an increased prize money for a total pool of $58.4 million, the hard-court event that took place from January 7 to 28 witnessed a total of 898 matches, each one a different duration. We take a look at the longest and shortest. <img […]

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A series of horse racing events is being held at Winter Naadam in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region this week. A total of 104 teams will compete in the 3×2,000-meter race. Speed aside, the competition is also about how well riders can complete compulsory movements on snowfield. Moreover, the organizers have prepared a 15-kil

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The German Ice Hockey Professional League held an event to celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival during the game between Dusseldorf Club and Straubing Tigers at PSD Bank Dome in Dusseldorf, Germany, on Thursday. The local Chinese community was joined by Germans in a singing and dancing performance on ice during the event. Du Chunguo, consul [&hell

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<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-26/Australian-Open-Medvedev-Sinner-to-play-for-men-s-singles-title-1qGyqvAlwyc/img/ffaf655a967a49cc8c640ff4f5d5f13c/ffaf655a967a49cc8c640ff4f5d5f13c.jpeg' alt='Daniil Medvedev of Russia competes in the men's singles semifinals against Alexander Zverev of Germany at the Australian O

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<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-25/China-s-Zheng-Qinwen-reaches-Australian-Open-final-1qEPmeg5sac/img/a422b12c9e764a50a1596558e57bbf37/a422b12c9e764a50a1596558e57bbf37.jpeg' alt='Zheng Qinwen of China celebrates after defeating Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine (not pictured) in the singles semifinal at Australian Open in

As of January 24, Team China bagged four golds, seven silvers and one bronze during the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games. All four golds were from Chinese skaters in short track speed skating. Short track rising star Yang Jingru won the women’s 1,500m on January 20, giving China their first gold medal at Gangwon […]

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-24/Zheng-Qinwen-reaches-first-Grand-Slam-singles-semis-at-Australian-Open-1qD57EccUak/img/24c60b7499484154850888ac2a3cc006/24c60b7499484154850888ac2a3cc006.jpeg' alt='Zheng Qinwen of China celebrates her victory over Anna Kalinskaya of Russia in the women's singles quarterfinals at

Sports on ice can be fun, as various winter sport activities in northeast China’s Heilongjiang, Liaoning and Jilin provinces stand testament to. <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-23/People-enjoy-winter-sports-on-ice-in-NE-China-1qByctSJcPu/img/f1c344b45ec74ffb82d0540d24b39b22/f1c344b45ec74ffb82d0540d24b39b22.jpeg'A dra

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-23/Zhang-Machac-reach-men-s-doubles-semifinals-at-Australian-Open-1qBz2StzIm4/img/5cde69338e3e419f9b62f929e883502e/5cde69338e3e419f9b62f929e883502e.jpeg' alt='Zhang Zhizhen (R) and Tomas Machac greet fans after their victory in the men's doubles quarterfinal at Australian Open in M

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<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-22/Zheng-Qinwen-reaches-Australian-Open-quarterfinals-for-the-1st-time-1qzQC9l7xVS/img/29c24b9916b546e09cddb01a1d74f3ab/29c24b9916b546e09cddb01a1d74f3ab.jpeg' alt='Zheng Qinwen of China celebrates after defeating Oceane Dodin of France 2-0 (6-0 and 6-3) in the women's singles Round

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The seventh edition of the Northeast Asia Racing Carnival began in Yanji City, northeast China’s Jilin Province on Saturday. One of its major events is the ice rally that attracts 180 racers and 120 cars from all over the country to compete on the 46.6-kilometer-long ice course. As winter sports continue to grow increasingly popular […

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After a total distance of almost 8,000 kilometers trek on roads, tracks and dunes, the 2024 Dakar Rally came to an end on Friday. It was the 46th edition of the event and the fifth race that was organized in Saudi Arabia which kicked off on January 5 through 12 stages. <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-20/Dakar-Rally-2024-Legend-

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-19/4th-winter-youth-Olympic-Games-kicks-off-in-S-Korea-1quK0oEcCOI/img/e73e5c94fbce4cdab81b493dcbc312b3/e73e5c94fbce4cdab81b493dcbc312b3.jpeg' alt='South Korean freestyle skier Lee Jeong-min lights the torch during the opening ceremony of the fourth Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangneu

Emilio Nsue scored the first Africa Cup of Nations hat-trick since 2008 as Equatorial Guinea beat Guinea-Bissau 4-2 on Thursday to close in on a place in the last 16. Nsue opened the scoring midway through the first half before a sparse crowd at the Ebimpe Olympic Stadium and added two more goals in the […]

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-18/CGTN-Sports-Talk-When-international-events-overlap-with-club-games-1qt3CXGOCnC/img/a8228f3931774e9ba1acd0a4a508ac5d/a8228f3931774e9ba1acd0a4a508ac5d.jpeg' alt='' Over 200 players were reportedly recruited from clubs in England, Germany, Spain, Italy and France, where the world&#

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Sixth seed Ons Jabeur from Tunisia was stunned by Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva 6-0, 6-2 in the second round of the Australian Open on Wednesday. Andreeva, 16, clinched her first win against a Top 10 player in just 54 minutes, as she sets up her next match against Diane Parry of France who downed Russia’s […]

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-17/NBA-New-Clippers-arena-to-host-2026-All-Star-Game-1qro71fNAmk/img/976004a0de434ddaa18662df4e55c44e/976004a0de434ddaa18662df4e55c44e.jpeg' alt='A view of the under-construction Clippers arena Intuit Dome in Inglewood, U.S., January 16, 2024. /CFP' The Los Angeles’ Clippers

Spanish motorcyclist Carles Falcon died from the injuries he suffered following a fall in the second stage of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, his TwinTrail racing team confirmed on Monday. Falcon had been flown back to Spain after the fall in which suffered a cerebral edema, along with fractured ribs, a fractured wrist and […]

Iga Swiatek of Poland serves against Sofia Kenin of the U.S. (not pictured) during their women’s singles match of the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, January 16, 2024. /CFP Iga Swiatek of Poland serves against Sofia Kenin of the U.S. (not pictured) during their women’s singles match of the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australi

Sir Jim Ratcliffe speaks to media ahead of the Premier League game between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, January 14, 2024. /CFP Sir Jim Ratcliffe speaks to media ahead of the Premier League game between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, January 14, 2024.

Zhang Zhizhen of China competes in the men’s singles first-round match against Federico Coria of Argentina at the Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, January 15, 2024. /CFP Zhang Zhizhen of China competes in the men’s singles first-round match against Federico Coria of Argentina at the Australian Open at Melbourne

Xavi Hernandez, manager of Barcelona, speaks at the press conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 13, 2024. /CFP Xavi Hernandez, manager of Barcelona, speaks at the press conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 13, 2024. /CFP Barcelona and Real Madrid will play the latest Spanish El Clasico in the Supercopa de Espana final at King […

Former NBA star Carmelo Anthony watched the game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, November 16, 2023. /CFP Former NBA star Carmelo Anthony watched the game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, November 16, 2023. /

Chinese pairs clinched men’s and women’s doubles titles at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Star Contender Doha 2024 on Friday. In the women’s doubles final, China’s Qian Tianyi/Chen Xingtong, who edged top seed Wang Manyu/Chen Meng earlier, encountered a bit challenge in the third set in their convincing win over Adina Diaconu/

Donna Urquhart running across Antarctica. /Donna Urquhart Donna Urquhart running across Antarctica. /Donna Urquhart An Australian woman has set a new world record for the longest run in a polar region after completing an ultramarathon in Antarctica. Donna Urquhart on Friday crossed the finish line on a 1,312-kilometer run that started on December 1

The National Football League logo. /CFP The National Football League logo. /CFP Four National Football League (NFL) teams, the Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, Jacksonville Jaguars and Carolina Panthers will play in the Europe games during the 2024 regular season, the league announced on Thursday. The Bears and Vikings will play at Tottenham Hotsp

CGTN Sports Talk EP270 Premier League.mp3 00:00 After most clubs played 20 games, the Premier League is looking at a very close contest for the championship among five teams: Liverpool, Aston Villa, Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur from No. 1 to No. 5. None of the five competitors are perfect. For example, Liverpool lack […]

Chinese shuttlers advanced across all five events to the round of 8 at the BWF Malaysia Open on Thursday.  In the men’s singles, Shi Yuqi will meet compatriot Lu Guangzu in the next round, while Li Shifeng and Weng Hongyang will shortly meet in an all-Chinese round of 16 clash, which secures another quarterfinal berth […]

Bill Belichick, head coach of the New England Patriots, looks on during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, December 7, 2023. /CFP Bill Belichick, head coach of the New England Patriots, looks on during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dec

Some sports events have started before the official opening of China’s 14th National Winter Games in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The 14th National Winter Games, which is set to officially open on February 17, will be the largest ever of its kind, with the participation of more than 3,700 athletes, according to the [&

The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) and men’s Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) have jointly announced on Tuesday new scheduling regulations that restrict evening matches to two per court and per day, with a recommended start time of 1830 local time to curb matches from concluding in the early morning hours. The Australian Open

Waleed Al Hayam of Bahrain during the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup Group A match against Qatar at Al Bayt Stadium on November 30, 2021, in Al Khor, Qatar. /CFP Waleed Al Hayam of Bahrain during the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup Group A match against Qatar at Al Bayt Stadium on November 30, 2021, in Al […]

Shang Juncheng of China plays during the Australian Open second round match in Melbourne, Australia, January 18, 2023. /CFP Shang Juncheng of China plays during the Australian Open second round match in Melbourne, Australia, January 18, 2023. /CFP China’s 18-year-old Shang Juncheng has become a wildcard recipient for Australian Open 2024, bri

Shen Haixong (6th R) among guests during the ceremony in Beijing, China, January 5, 2024. /CMG Shen Haixong (6th R) among guests during the ceremony in Beijing, China, January 5, 2024. /CMG China Media Group (CMG) on Friday unveiled the list of mega-sporting events it will broadcast in China in 2024, including 32 “golden” competitions a

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) unveiled the squad lists for this month’s Asian Cup on Thursday, with one change to China’s 26-player roster. Compared to China’s squad list for a training camp last December, midfielder Li Ke of Beijing Guoan has been replaced by Xu Xin of Shanghai Port. China coach Aleksandar Jankovic has c

<img src='https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-04/Zhang-Zhilei-China-s-boxing-superstar-eyes-battle-with-Anthony-Joshua-1q60QQQn54I/img/1028ec56ca334935a8e92921dbc421eb/1028ec56ca334935a8e92921dbc421eb.jpeg' alt='Chinese heavyweight boxer Zhang Zhilei has called out Britain's two-time former world champion Anthony Joshua. /CF

Running back Dalvin Cook of the New York Jets in the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, December 17, 2023. /CFP Running back Dalvin Cook of the New York Jets in the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, December 17, 2023. […]

Wayne Rooney, manager of Birmingham City, looks on during the EFL Championship game against Leeds United at lland Road in Leeds, England, January 1, 2024. /CFP Wayne Rooney, manager of Birmingham City, looks on during the EFL Championship game against Leeds United at lland Road in Leeds, England, January 1, 2024. /CFP Wayne Rooney, manager [&hellip

Raphael Varane of Manchester United looks on in the Premier League game against Nottingham Forest at City Ground in Nottingham, England, December 30, 2023. /CFP Raphael Varane of Manchester United looks on in the Premier League game against Nottingham Forest at City Ground in Nottingham, England, December 30, 2023. /CFP Manchester United will not a

01:20 Nie Rongchen, seven, from Shihezi City, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, has been skiing since he was less than three years old. He won the snowboarding giant slalom seven-to-eight-year-olds title at the National Youth Four Seasons Ski Challenge in Xinjiang in early December. Nie said he made a lot of friends while sk

Throughout 2023, whether in online or offline discussions, outdoor sports undoubtedly emerged as one of the most frequently mentioned topics in conversations among young Chinese. According to an industry development report on China’s outdoor sports released in October, individuals born in the 1990s have become the largest consumer group parti

Alfa Romeo and Stake are shown on the Sauber race car’s outfit during F1 testing at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 28, 2023. /CFP Alfa Romeo and Stake are shown on the Sauber race car’s outfit during F1 testing at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November […]

Quarterback Jared Goff (R) of the Detroit Lions argues with referee Nate Jones in the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, December 30, 2023. /CFP Quarterback Jared Goff (R) of the Detroit Lions argues with referee Nate Jones in the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, […]

OG Anunoby of the Toronto Raptors looks on in the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 22, 2023. /CFP OG Anunoby of the Toronto Raptors looks on in the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 22, 2023. /CFP The […]

After the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, China has continued to embrace sports growth as multiple international sports events were staged across the nation throughout the year. Here is a review of some of the most dazzling sports events that took place in China in 2023.  The logo of the 31st FISU World University Games […]

Novak Djokovic of Serbia holds his trophy after winning the Australian Open men’s singles title in Melbourne, Australia, January 29, 2023. /CFP Novak Djokovic of Serbia holds his trophy after winning the Australian Open men’s singles title in Melbourne, Australia, January 29, 2023. /CFP Australian Open tennis officials have announced an

Spain players celebrate the team’s victory in the Women’s World Cup final at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, August 20, 2023. /CFP Spain players celebrate the team’s victory in the Women’s World Cup final at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, August 20, 2023. /CFP It has been a phenomenally smashing year for spo

Erling Haaland wins the Men’s World Best Player 2023 award. /IFFHS Erling Haaland wins the Men’s World Best Player 2023 award. /IFFHS Aitana Bonmati wins the Women’s World Best Player 2023 award. /IFFHS Aitana Bonmati wins the Women’s World Best Player 2023 award. /IFFHS Mary Earps wins the Women’s World Best Goalkeepe

China Media Group (CMG) released its selection of the top 10 sports news stories of 2023 earlier this month, ranging from successfully hosting major events such as the Chengdu Universiade and Hangzhou Asiad to individual breakthroughs of swimmer Qin Haiyang and chess grandmaster Ding Liren. Here’s a review of major Chinese sporting news stori

Day’Ron Sharpe (L) of the Brooklyn Nets and Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons go for a loose ball during their NBA game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, U.S., December 26, 2023. /CFP Day’Ron Sharpe (L) of the Brooklyn Nets and Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons go for a loose ball during their […]

02:22 Skiing has become a favored sport among the younger generation. As the cold winter sets in, an increasing number of young people in China are venturing out of their homes to hit the slopes. Their considerable purchasing power is evident in the rising sales of ski tickets and related products. CGTN reporter Wang Tianyu […]

Quarterback Lamar Jackson (#8) of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball in the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, December 25, 2023. /CFP Quarterback Lamar Jackson (#8) of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball in the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in […]

Zhang Zhizhen of China competes in the men’s singles match against Aslan Karatsev of Russia (not in picture) at the Japan Open in Tokyo, October 19, 2023. /CFP Zhang Zhizhen of China competes in the men’s singles match against Aslan Karatsev of Russia (not in picture) at the Japan Open in Tokyo, October 19, 2023. […]

Zhang Jun, president of the Chinese Badminton Association. /CFP Zhang Jun, president of the Chinese Badminton Association. /CFP The 2024 Badminton World Federation (BWF) season will begin at the Malaysian Open in Kuala Lumpur on January 9, 2024. The Chinese national team has been training behind closed doors since they returned from Japan in Novemb

01:08 The 10th National Public Ice and Snow Season of China began in Beijing on December 23. The event will also spread to multiple provinces in northeast, north, east and central China, with over 2,000 mass sports competitions for more people to have access to and enjoy winter sports until April 2024. (Cover photo: Big […]

The logo of the Major League Baseball. /CFP The logo of the Major League Baseball. /CFP The Major League Baseball (MLB) has seen two new records regarding its Competitive Balance Tax, more famously known as a “luxury tax,” for the 2023 season. Eight teams must pay it, the most since it was introduced, and among […]

01:01 The first leg of the first-ever Chinese University Ice Dragon Boat Championship kicked off in Xilinhot, north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on Friday. A total of 501 athletes from 18 universities and three cities have formed 85 teams to race in 24 events. The tournament moved dragon boat racing, a traditional Chinese sport,

Over half of the online abuse targeting athletes at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, between August 18 and 28, was of “racist and sexualized nature,” according to the World Athletics. The governing body revealed in a study on Friday that they analyzed 449,209 posts and comments for abusive content in 16 different

01:14 The sixth edition of the Winter Heroes Games began in Hulun Buir, north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on Thursday. Though the ground is covered in ice and snow under minus 30 degrees Celsius, nothing stopped people’s fervent passion for professional sports events including short-track rally, national cross-country snow

Olympic champion Petra Vlhova of Slovakia beat Mikaela Shiffrin of the U.S. by a margin of 0.24 seconds in heavy snow conditions to level the latter’s World Cup victories of this year at Courchevel on Thursday. Vlhova, who won the opening slalom of this year’s FIS World Cup series in Finland, was 0.17 seconds behind […]

Forbes on Thursday revealed its ranking of the world’s highest-paid female athletes in 2023, featuring 20 top-earning female elites who made an estimated $226 million combining on-field and off-field earnings in total. At the age of 22, women’s tennis world No. 1 Iga Swiatek of Poland topped the list with an estimated $23.9 million (bef

PSG’s Portuguese midfielder Vitinha (L) celebrates with Kylian Mbappe after scoring the team’s first goal against FC Metz during their Ligue 1 match at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France, December 20, 2023. /CFP PSG’s Portuguese midfielder Vitinha (L) celebrates with Kylian Mbappe after scoring the team’s first go

Joel Embiid (R) of the Philadelphia 76ers is guarded by Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves during their NBA game at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, U.S., December 20, 2023. /CFP Joel Embiid (R) of the Philadelphia 76ers is guarded by Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves during their NBA game at the Wells […]

Manchester United players look on after the 0-0 draw against Liverpool at Anfield in Liverpool, England, December 17, 2023. /CFP Manchester United players look on after the 0-0 draw against Liverpool at Anfield in Liverpool, England, December 17, 2023. /CFP Though Manchester United have been struggling badly in the 2023-24 season, they are unlikely

Belgium’s goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, holds the ball in the Euro 2024 qualifier game against Austria at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, Belgium, June 17, 2023. /CFP Belgium’s goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, holds the ball in the Euro 2024 qualifier game against Austria at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, Belgium, June 17, 2

Referee Simon Hooper is surrounded by Erling Haaland (C), Mateo Kovacic (L) and Ruben Dias of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, December 3, 2023. /CFP Referee Simon Hooper is surrounded by Erling Haaland (C), Mateo Kovacic (L) and Ruben Dias of [&h

Arsenal stayed atop of the Premier League tally after beating Brighton 2-0 with second-half goals from Gabriel Jesus, who netted in the opener from close range and Kai Havertz who found the back of the net to wrap up the win on Sunday. “We have great players that can define games and finish actions. Today […]

CGTN Sports Talk EP268 UCL Round of 16 draw result.mp3 00:00 The draw for the Round of 16 competitions at the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League was announced on Monday as follows: Porto vs. Arsenal Napoli vs. Barcelona Paris Saint-Germain vs. Real Sociedad Inter Milan vs. Atletico Madrid PSV vs. Borussia Dortmund Lazio vs. Bayern Munich […]

Diego Alonso, manager of Sevilla, looks on during the UEFA Champions League group game against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium in London, England, November 8, 2023. /CFP Diego Alonso, manager of Sevilla, looks on during the UEFA Champions League group game against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium in London, England, November 8, 2023. /CFP La Liga’s Se

Cui Chenxi of China competes in the women’s quarterfinals at the World Skateboarding Tour Street World Championship final in Tokyo, Japan, December 15, 2023. /CFP Cui Chenxi of China competes in the women’s quarterfinals at the World Skateboarding Tour Street World Championship final in Tokyo, Japan, December 15, 2023. /CFP 13-year-old

A screenshot of women’s freeski halfpipe results during the FIS World Cup at Copper Mountain. /FIS A screenshot of women’s freeski halfpipe results during the FIS World Cup at Copper Mountain. /FIS China’s Olympic champion Gu Ailing had a great start in the new season as she clinched her second consecutive title at the Internation

Brandon Staley, head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, looks on during the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, December 14, 2023. /CFP Brandon Staley, head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, looks on during the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, December […]

Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Aryna Sabakenka of Belarus were named by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) on Thursday as its ‘world champions’ of 2023 for their performances this year, particularly in the Grand Slams. Profile of Novak Djokovic. /CFP Profile of Novak Djokovic. /CFP Earlier in November, Djokovic secured a record eig

China’s Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang secured a crucial win in the men’s doubles preliminary round to advance in the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou on Friday. Liang and Wang, with only one victory from previous rounds, came back from a set down to beat Malaysian duo Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik 18-21, […]

China Media Group (CMG) on Thursday released its 10 most significant pieces of Chinese sports news. 1. The 31st International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Games was hosted in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, between July 28 and August 8; the 19th Asian Games was hosted in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejia

Venues for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province. /CFP Venues for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province. /CFP Dennis Schroder (L) of Germany drives toward the rim in the FIBA Basketball World Cup final against Serbia at Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, the Philippines, September 10, [&h

Lee Jung-hoo of the Kiwoom Heroes runs toward the first base during the eighth inning in the game against the Lotte Giants at Gocheok Skydom in Seoul, South Korea, April 2, 2022. /CFP Lee Jung-hoo of the Kiwoom Heroes runs toward the first base during the eighth inning in the game against the Lotte Giants […]

Faruk Koca (R), president of Ankaragucu, hits referee Halil Umut Meler to the ground after the end of the Turkish Super Lig game against Rizespor at Eryaman Stadium in Ankara, Türkiye, December 11, 2023. /CFP Faruk Koca (R), president of Ankaragucu, hits referee Halil Umut Meler to the ground after the end of the Turkish […]

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (#10) controls the ball past New York City forward Julian Fernandez (R) during their Noche D’Or soccer match at the DRV PNK stadium in Fort Lauderdale, U.S., November 1, 2023. /CFP Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (#10) controls the ball past New York City forward Julian Fernandez (R) during their […]

China’s Olympic champion Zhang Yufei won the women’s freestyle 50m final, clocking 24.58 seconds at China’s National Swimming Championships on Monday, followed by Yang Junxuan and Cheng Yujie. Zhang had pocketed a gold and a silver a day before but was not satisfied with her performance. “I thought I could finish around 24.4

Song Yadong (L) of China is announced winner over Chris Gutierrez of the U.S. in the main event of UFC Fight Night at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, December 9, 2023. /CFP Song Yadong (L) of China is announced winner over Chris Gutierrez of the U.S. in the main event of UFC Fight […]

The table tennis men’s and women’s singles World Cups will be relaunched in south China’s Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) in April 2024, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) announced on Sunday. The Galaxy Arena, the largest indoor arena in the MSAR, will host the competitions and “merge the world of t

LeBron James (#23) of the LA Lakers drives to the basket against the Indiana Pacers during the NBA In-Season Tournament Championship in Las Vegas, U.S., December 9, 2023. /CFP LeBron James (#23) of the LA Lakers drives to the basket against the Indiana Pacers during the NBA In-Season Tournament Championship in Las Vegas, U.S., December […]

Dandjinou William (C) of Canada crosses the line first, followed by China’s Liu Shaoang (2nd R) in the men’s 1,000m final during the ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Cup in Beijing, China, December 10, 2023. /CFP Dandjinou William (C) of Canada crosses the line first, followed by China’s Liu Shaoang (2nd R) in the […]

China’s Su Weide competes in the Men’s Horizontal Bar Final during the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, October 8, 2023. /CFP China’s Su Weide competes in the Men’s Horizontal Bar Final during the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, October 8, 2023. /CFP Chengdu, c

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his 1,200th professional match with a goal and an assist as he helped his Saudi League side Al-Nassr to get a 4-1 win over Al-Riyadh on Friday. “Cristiano Ronaldo has now played in 1,200 professional matches,” the Saudi League posted on the X platform, as the former Real Madrid player moved closer […]

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (C) shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (L) watches during an NBA game in Los Angeles, U.S., November 28, 2022. /CFP Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (C) shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (L) watches during an NBA game in Los Angeles, U.S., November 28, 2022. […]

Argentina’s Lionel Messi reacts after losing the Copa America final against Chile at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, U.S., June 26, 2016. /CFP Argentina’s Lionel Messi reacts after losing the Copa America final against Chile at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, U.S., June 26, 2016. /CFP As Lucas Biglia’s penalty kick was heart

The trophies of the Australian Open 2024 are displayed at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, December 6, 2023. /CFP The trophies of the Australian Open 2024 are displayed at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, December 6, 2023. /CFP Never before have we witnessed a sporting narrative unfold with such breathtaking rapidity as that of Emma [

Brazil legend Pele (L) poses with then-Santos star Neymar at Vila Belmiro stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, June 13, 2011. /CFP Brazil legend Pele (L) poses with then-Santos star Neymar at Vila Belmiro stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, June 13, 2011. /CFP Fortune, they say, favors the mighty. But Santos, to their great misfortune, have […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (L) shoots as Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant defends during their NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinal in Los Angeles, U.S., December 5, 2023. /CFP Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (L) shoots as Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant defends during their NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinal in Los Ange

Inter Miami team co-owner and former football star David Beckham smiles as Lionel Messi (L) receives the Ballon d’Or trophy during the Golden Ball award ceremony in Paris, France, October 30, 2023. /CFP Inter Miami team co-owner and former football star David Beckham smiles as Lionel Messi (L) receives the Ballon d’Or trophy during the

Players and officials observe seconds of silence in remembrance of the late Adam Johnson before the Adam Johnson Memorial Game between Nottingham Panthers and Manchester Storm in Nottingham, England, November 18, 2023. /CFP Players and officials observe seconds of silence in remembrance of the late Adam Johnson before the Adam Johnson Memorial Game

More teams will qualify directly for the reshaped Women’s Champions League group stage from the 2025-26 season, Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) said on Monday, while the new women’s second-tier European club competition will be a straight knockout format. UEFA announced a new format for the Women’s Champions League

Alfa Romeo’s Finnish racer Valtteri Bottas (L) and Chinese racer Zhou Guanyu are introduced during the opening ceremony of the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix in Las Vegas, U.S., November 15, 2023. /CFP Alfa Romeo’s Finnish racer Valtteri Bottas (L) and Chinese racer Zhou Guanyu are introduced during the opening ceremony of the F1 Las […

The draw for the first stage of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Mixed Team World Cup was held in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, on Sunday. A total of 18 teams, set to compete in the tournament with an innovative mixed team format from December 4 to 10, have been divided into four groups, […]

Martin Odegaard (L) of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London, England, December 2, 2023. /CFP Martin Odegaard (L) of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match against Wolverham

Yang Shaohui of China competes in the marathon event during the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province, October 5, 2023. /Xinhua Yang Shaohui of China competes in the marathon event during the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province, October 5, 2023. /Xinhua Yang Shaohui has reset Chinese runne

Rafael Nadal of Spain, a 22-time Grand Slam winner, announced on social media on Friday that he would make his return at the Brisbane International, due to take place from December 31 to January 7. Nadal, 37, has not competed since losing in the second round of this year’s Australian Open in straight sets due […]

Juventus ended Monza’s unbeaten home record in Serie A this season after a thrilling finale crowned with a 94th-minute winner on Friday, as they leapfrogged Inter Milan into top spot. Juventus’ 2-1 victory was an uninspiring affair bookended by moments of great drama in the first 15 and last five minutes, with a 91st-minute Valentin [&h

FIFA announced Thursday that it has received bidding agreement from Morocco, Portugal and Spain for the 2030 World Cup, which is the sole candidate to date.  FIFA also confirmed that Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay filed as bidders to host the centenary celebration, and that Saudi Arabia submitted bidding for the 2034 FIFA World Cup. According [&he

The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday approved the qualification systems for Alpine skiing, bobsleigh and skeleton of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, as qualification mechanism for all sports are now finalized. Meanwhile, the competition schedule by session for each sport has also been validated

Spain’s players celebrate with the trophy after winning the FIFA Women’s World Cup final between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, August 20, 2023. /CFP Spain’s players celebrate with the trophy after winning the FIFA Women’s World Cup final between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney,

Spanish kayaker Aniol Serrasolses has descended a 20-meter ice waterfall in the Arctic Circle, Norway, the biggest ever recorded descent of a glacial waterfall. The 32-year-old adventurer from Spain’s Catalonia, who is also a Red Bull athlete, paddled through the rapids and ice tunnels of the glacial river on the ice cap before descending the

The first phase of China’s national diving championships concluded in Wuhan on Tuesday as multiple Olympic champions exhibited their dominant performances.   Chinese divers in action during the national championships in Wuhan, central China’s Hubei Province, November 28, 2023. /CFP Chinese divers in action during the national championsh

With a comfortable win on Sunday, Max Verstappen dominated the 2023 season as he capped the season with 19 wins in 22 F1 races. “It’s been an incredible season,” said the 26-year-old Dutch racer after the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. “It was a bit emotional on the in-lap, the last time sitting in the […]