Category: Sports

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…

<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/VCG <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…

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…

<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, February 14, 2025. /CFP' Timothy Fok Tsun-ting,…

<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, Heilongjiang Province, China, February 13, 2025. /CFP' Chinese athletes continued…

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.…

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 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…

<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 Games in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province,…

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…

<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 Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Superdome…

<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 Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, February 10, 2025. /VCG' Chinese…

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…

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…

<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 Jiangsu Province, February 7, 2025. /VCG' Shanghai Shenhua defeated city rivals Shanghai…

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…

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 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…

<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, February 4, 2025. /VCG' No.…

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…

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-04/Ronaldo-doubles-Al-Nassr-rout-Al-Wasl-in-AFC-Champions-League-Elite–1AIi55KsVYQ/img/f169a076f48b4a22861c53b3f221a1e7/f169a076f48b4a22861c53b3f221a1e7.png' alt='Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr runs down the field during an AFC Champions League Elite match against Al Wasl in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 3, 2025. /CFP' Cristiano…

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,…

<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 Manchester, England, December 30, 2024. /VCG' Manchester United forward Marcus…

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…

<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 (ISU) Speed Skating World Cup in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, January 31,…

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.…

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 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…

<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 presentations for the running of the…

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…

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…

<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, February 1, 2024. /VCG <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…

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.…

<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 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…

<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. /VCG' Wang Ziyang of China won the…

<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 Province, December 6, 2024. /VCG <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…

<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/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…

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…

<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.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,…

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…

<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 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) game in Dongguan, Guangdong…

<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, January 24, 2025. /CFP' China’s delegation for the…

<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='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…

<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 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne,…

<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 match at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France, January…

<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 Jiangsu Province, January 21, 2025. /Xinhua' The Jiangsu Dragons…

<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 between Harbin, the host city for the coming 2025 Asian Winter Games, and…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

<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 Association (CBA) game in Hangzhou, east China's…

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…

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…

<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's doubles match at the Australian Open…

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…

<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' Novak Djokovic continued to build into the…

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…

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…

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…

<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 match on the second day of the Australian Open in…

<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 on the third day of the Australian Open in Melbourne,…

<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 Malaysia Open in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, January 12, 2025.…

<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. /CMG' Harbin, the host city for the ninth Asian Winter…

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…

<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 final in Kreischberg, Austria, January 11, 2025. /CMG' Yang…

<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, 2024. /CFP ' Second-placed Bayer Leverkusen closed the gap…

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…

<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 Arabia, January 9, 2025. /CFP' Real Madrid will face Barcelona…

<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, China, January 9, 2025. /CMG' With just under one month to…

<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, east China's Zhejiang Province, January…

<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' Fifth-seeded women’s singles player Zheng Qinwen of China…

<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, Malaysia, January 7, 2025. /CFP' Chinese…

<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 Province, January 7, 2025. /Xinhua' The Shanxi Loongs…

<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, January 6, 2025. /CFP' Real Madrid sailed through…

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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…

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…

<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 Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Hong Kong…

<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's Guangdong Province, January 4, 2025.…

<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 in London, England, December 29, 2024. /CFP' Liverpool’s star forward…

<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 football clash in Al Khor, Qatar, November 25, 2024.…

<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 Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 2,…

<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, northeast China's Jilin Province, January 2, 2025. /Jilin Northeast Tigers'…

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…

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…

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…

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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 Old Trafford in Manchester, England, December 30, 2024. /CFP'…

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…

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…

<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 the United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia, December…

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…

<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' After two sailors lost their lives in the…

<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 27, 2024. /CFP' Real Madrid took home…

<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 Ice Hockey League' At the Chinese Men’s Ice Hockey…

<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 League' In the Chinese Curling League, Sichuan Team Two beat…

<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's Shanghai Municipality, December 25, 2025. /Xinhua'…

<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 Square Garden in New York…

<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 Macau Tennis…

<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 Olympics in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, February 9, 2022. /AP' Sophie…

<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. /Benfica Official Website' Benfica retook the lead in the Primeira Liga…

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…

<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, December 22, 2024. /CFP' England’s John Parry ended…

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…

“‘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…

<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, 2024. /CFP' Bayern Munich extended their lead at the top of…

<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’s three-time world champion Cai Xuetong claimed the silver medal…

<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 Hotspur and Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England,…

<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 International Volleyball (FIVB) Club World Championship in Hangzhou, China, December…

<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 Province. /CFP' With Thursday marking the 50-day countdown to February’s Harbin…

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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 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, December 16, 2024.…

<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 Deportivo Leganes SAD at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis…

<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, December 16, 2024. / Shanxi Loongs' In the Chinese Basketball Association, the Shanxi…

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…

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,…

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…

<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 Premier League, 10-man Liverpool were…

<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 in Budapest,‬ Hungary, December 14, 2024. /CFP' At the short-course Swimming…

<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 Weightlifting Championships in Manama, Bahrain. In the snatch,…

<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 Championships 2024 in Budapest, Hungary, December 13,…

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…

<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, December 12, 2024. /CFP' Gukesh…

<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 Aquatics Swimming Championships (25-meter) in Budapest, Hungary, December 11, 2024.…

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…

<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' At IWF World Weightlifting Championships in Bahrain, Ri…

<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) club announced on Tuesday. Born in…

<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 China's Zhejiang Province, December 9,…

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…

<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 China's Sichuan Province, December 8, 2024. /CFP'…

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…

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 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…

<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 Cup in Zhangjiakou, north China’s Hebei Province, December 7,…

<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 Tennis Federation (ITTF) Mixed Team World Cup…

<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, south China's Guangdong Province, December 5, 2024. /Xinhua' The Jiangsu…

<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 Confederation (AFC) Champions League Two at Gelora Bandung…

<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 Champions League Elite match at Todoroki Stadium in Kanagawa, Japan, December…

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<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 Province, December 3, 2024. /Xinhua' The 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…

<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 Media Group' In a heartwarming display of cross-straits sportsmanship,…

<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, Qatar, December 1, 2024. /CFP' From a…

<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, December 1, 2024. /CFP' Judd Trump…

<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's Guangdong Province, November 30, 2024.…

<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 against Guo Hanyu of China in Chengdu, southwest China's…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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…

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…

<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) Champions League Elite match at Al Bayt Stadium in…

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…

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…

<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 sealing a second successive Davis Cup title…

<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 Shandong Taishan 3-1 in the final in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang…

<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 Badminton World Federation (BWF) China Masters in Shenzhen, south…

<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, on November 22, 2024. /CFP <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…

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…

<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 Anhui Province, November 21, 2024.…

<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 Fukuoka, Japan, November 21, 2024. /CFP' Wang Chuqin…

<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, November 20, 2024. /CFP' Italy…

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…

<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, November 19, 2024. /CFP' Rafael…

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…

<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 sports events will be held in China over…

<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 in Split, Croatia, November 18, 2024. /CFP' Josko Gvardiol…

<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 one Jannik Sinner became the first Italian…

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…

<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' China and Australia exchanged two…

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…

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…

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…

<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 Professionals (ATP) Finals in Turin, Italy,…

<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 Confederation (CONMEBOL) qualifying tournament game against Argentina at the…

<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's Sichuan Province, November 13, 2024. /CFP' The…

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…

<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 China's Tianjin Municipality, November 12, 2024. /China Volleyball Association'…

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…

<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 at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions Frankfurt…

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…

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-11-11/Ding-Junhui-beats-Chris-Wakelin-to-win-WST-International-Championship-1yr32tADcM8/img/d334c1439d434b5b8ae1e57f9411a7e5/d334c1439d434b5b8ae1e57f9411a7e5.jpeg' alt='Ding Junhui of China wins the World Snooker Tour (WST) International Championship in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, November 10, 2024. /CFP' Ding Junhui of China defeated Chris…

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-11-11/Chinese-paddlers-bring-home-titles-from-WTT-Champions-Frankfurt-1yr6c1ppHwI/img/f20bda27c8fd4493acb70840ed7aed6f/f20bda27c8fd4493acb70840ed7aed6f.jpeg' alt='Lin Shidong (L) and Wang Manyu of China win the men's and the women's singles titles respectively at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions Frankfurt in Frankfurt, Germany,…

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-11-10/Coco-Gauff-edges-Zheng-Qinwen-to-win-her-first-WTA-Finals-title-1ypj765wXKw/img/e92615f9eb48476588bfd35a9f302022/e92615f9eb48476588bfd35a9f302022.jpeg' alt='Coco Gauff of the U.S. wins the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Finals women's singles championship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 9, 2024. /CFP' Coco Gauff of the U.S.…

Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, who is also the Chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation and the president of the International Esports Federation, attended…

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Coco Gauff claimed a rare victory over Iga Swiatek to punch her ticket to the semi-finals of the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Tuesday and end the Pole’s bid to…