Ronaldo strikes as Al Nassr beat ACL holders Al-Ain
At the AFC Champions League Elite, Cristiano Ronaldo was on target as Al Nassr inflicted a crushing 5-1 defeat on Al-Ain in Riyadh on Tuesday, leaving the title-holders’ hopes of…
Top seed Wang Chuqin opens WTT Champions Frankfurt with 3-0 victory
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-11-05/Top-seed-Wang-Chuqin-opens-WTT-Champions-Frankfurt-with-3-0-victory-1yhbcn3lYSk/img/07f3de8769104d5fa44e8bc58214c2dc/07f3de8769104d5fa44e8bc58214c2dc.jpeg' alt='Wang Chuqin of China hits a shot against Shunsuke Togami of Japan in a men's singles first round match at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions Frankfurt in…
Al Hilal stay perfect in AFC Champions League despite injury to Neymar
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-11-05/Al-Hilal-stay-perfect-in-AFC-Champions-League-despite-injury-to-Neymar-1ygYeJkk9zy/img/c7fb8f455b78420abefc7198d7a9b881/c7fb8f455b78420abefc7198d7a9b881.jpeg' alt='Neymar exits with an injury in Al Hilal's Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League Elite match against Esteghlal at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 4, 2024.…
Verstappen stuns in Sao Paulo with win from 17th on the grid
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-11-04/Verstappen-stuns-in-Sao-Paulo-with-win-from-17th-on-the-grid-1yfwNb8m4SI/img/c03af1f2724f4535956802407673d25a/c03af1f2724f4535956802407673d25a.png' alt='Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands (C) celebrates with Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly of Alpine after F1 Brazilian Grand Prix in Sao Paulo, Brazil, November 3,…
Zverev outclasses Humbert in Paris Masters final
Third seed Alexander Zverev eased past home favourite Ugo Humbert 6-2, 6-2 in the Paris Masters final on Sunday and will return to his career-high number two in the world…
Faker leads South Korean team T1 to League of Legends world title
South Korean esports giants T1, led by Faker, beat China’s Bilibili Gaming in a thrilling final that saw them win their fifth League of Legends World Championship title in London…
CSL roundup: Shanghai Port retain title, Wu Lei breaks scoring record
The 2024 Chinese Super League (CSL) season wrapped up on Saturday in spectacular fashion, as star striker Wu Lei spearheaded Shanghai Port to a 5-0 home victory over Tianjin Jinmen…
Manchester United confirm Ruben Amorim as club’s new head coach
By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. You can change your cookie settings through your browser. I…
Alexander Zverev ends Stefanos Tsitsipas' hopes of reaching ATP Finals
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-11-02/Alexander-Zverev-ends-Stefanos-Tsitsipas-hopes-of-reaching-ATP-Finals-1ycceK4wCI0/img/1ab37c10f98045dab172619cf2bc885d/1ab37c10f98045dab172619cf2bc885d.jpeg' alt='Alexander Zverev of Germany hits a shot against Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in the men's singles quarterfinals at the Paris Masters in Paris, France, November 1, 2024. /CFP'…
Qin wins men's 100m breaststroke gold at World Cup in Singapore
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-11-01/Qin-wins-men-s-100m-breaststroke-gold-at-World-Cup-in-Singapore-1yawoFRZnvq/img/0f35f619d453474987219af88a3c9402/0f35f619d453474987219af88a3c9402.jpeg' alt='Qin Haiyang of China competes in the men's 100-meter breaststroke final at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup in Singapore, October 31, 2024. /CFP' Chinese athletes finished the…
Wang Lanqin leads Liaoning Flying Leopards over Fujian Sturgeons
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-11-01/Wang-Lanqin-leads-Liaoning-Flying-Leopards-over-Fujian-Sturgeons-1yaydaC59kc/img/4206310f9bc14998b76c7de203ae2c8c/4206310f9bc14998b76c7de203ae2c8c.jpeg' alt='Wang Lanqin of the Liaoning Flying Leopards dribbles in the game against the Fujian Sturgeons in Quanzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, October 31, 2024. /Liaoning Flying Leopards Weibo…
New stainless steel winter sports sculptures herald Asian Winter Games
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-31/New-stainless-steel-winter-sports-sculptures-herald-Asian-Winter-Games-1y9eH6k3w9G/img/fcba57d31cec48d8a0122c3e5e5b260f/fcba57d31cec48d8a0122c3e5e5b260f.jpeg'A stainless steel sculpture of an ice hockey player is seen on the streets of Harbin, Heilongjiang Province on October 29, 2024. /CFP <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-31/New-stainless-steel-winter-sports-sculptures-herald-Asian-Winter-Games-1y9eH6k3w9G/img/fcba57d31cec48d8a0122c3e5e5b260f/fcba57d31cec48d8a0122c3e5e5b260f.jpeg'A stainless steel sculpture of…
Yao Ming steps down as president of Chinese Basketball Association
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-31/Yao-Ming-steps-down-as-president-of-Chinese-Basketball-Association-1y9n4NaSHVS/img/6990bf14a3674cf99508f58120012749/6990bf14a3674cf99508f58120012749.jpeg' alt='File photo of CBA President Yao Ming. /CFP' Yao Ming has stepped down as president of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), and vice chairman Guo Zhenming was appointed…
Zheng Qinwen to face Aryna Sabalenka again at WTA Finals
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-30/Zheng-Qinwen-to-face-Aryna-Sabalenka-again-at-WTA-Finals-1y75akcLUuk/img/6dadcf91bfd941a583cceaeda8c2660f/6dadcf91bfd941a583cceaeda8c2660f.jpeg' alt='The women's singles champion Aryna Sabalenka (R) of Belarus and runner-up Zheng Qinwen of China pose for a photo after the final at the Wuhan Open in Wuhan,…
Guo Ailun celebrates his 500th CBA game with victory for Guangzhou
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-30/Guo-Ailun-celebrates-his-500th-CBA-game-with-victory-for-Guangzhou-1y77tjkOnQY/img/dfc4bacac3654933bb1bf58afd5ad488/dfc4bacac3654933bb1bf58afd5ad488.png' alt='Guo Ailun (#13) of the Guangzhou Loong Lions shoots in the game against the Shenzhen Leopards in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, October 29, 2024. /CMG' The Guangzhou…
Spain's Rodri and Bonmati win Ballon d'Or
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-29/Spain-s-Rodri-and-Bonmati-win-Ballon-d-Or-1y5iXkAMfoQ/img/1f6cc4f04c55474ca24b152299fd3a78/1f6cc4f04c55474ca24b152299fd3a78.jpeg' alt='Spanish midfielders Rodri of Manchester City (R) and Aitana Bonmati of Barcelona win the men's and women's Ballon d'Or awards at Theatre Du Chatelet in Paris, France, October…
Learn the Charm of Shaolin Wushu from Athletes Aged 4 to 82
In the arena of the 13th China Zhengzhou International Shaolin Wushu Competition, 2,560 athletes from 56 countries and regions, ranging in age from 4 to 82 years old, competed for…
Shanghai Port return to top of CSL, Shenhua held by Shenzhen Peng City
Wu Lei’s goal saw Shanghai Port beat Cangzhou Mighty Lions 1-0 and return to top of the Chinese Super League (CSL) on Sunday, one point ahead of city rivals Shanghai…
After 2,189-day wait, Cui joins elite ranks with NBA debut
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-28/After-2-189-day-wait-Cui-joins-elite-ranks-with-NBA-debut-1y4bbZ9ejgk/img/11ba77296a814b4b8e86339bf4340514/11ba77296a814b4b8e86339bf4340514.png' alt='Cui Yongxi (#8) of the Brooklyn Nets boxes out during the NBA game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Barclays Center in New York, U.S., October 27, 2024. /CFP'…
Chinese swimmers add four golds, one bronze at World Cup in Incheon
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-27/Chinese-swimmers-add-four-golds-one-bronze-at-World-Cup-in-Incheon-1y23Qh16YbC/img/84e55c1cc1e7426780055074a58130f2/84e55c1cc1e7426780055074a58130f2.jpeg' alt='Pan Zhanle of China wins the men's 800-meter freestyle gold medal at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup in Incheon, South Korea, October 26, 2024. /CMG' Chinese swimmers…
Fujian edge Beijing in China Women's VSL season opener
Fujian edged Beijing in a five-set thriller (25-23, 26-24, 24-26, 20-25, 15-10) in the opening match of the 2024-25 China Women’s Volleyball Super League (VSL) season in Beijing on Saturday.…
Can Cui Yongxi gain a foothold in the NBA?
The new season of the NBA sees a long awaited return of a Chinese player to the league. What can we expect from Cui Yongxi’s performance with the Brooklyn Nets?…
Klay Thompson begins Mavs career with six triples and a big win
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-25/Klay-Thompson-begins-Mavs-career-with-six-triples-and-a-big-win-1xZ5V0vV6Ba/img/317b38bacd0a498a99e784f532de4156/317b38bacd0a498a99e784f532de4156.jpeg' alt='Klay Thompson (#31) of the Dallas Mavericks shoots in the game against the San Antonio Spurs at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, October 24, 2024. /CFP'…
Understanding the Tao in Wudang: Jake Pinnick's Dual Cultivation
Jake Pinnick’s sojourn on Wudang Mountain has been about so much more than mastering martial arts moves. Key to becoming a true master was studying Taoist culture and learning to…
Zhang Zhizhen falls short to Grigor Dimitrov at Erste Bank Open
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-24/Zhang-Zhizhen-falls-short-to-Grigor-Dimitrov-at-Erste-Bank-Open-1xX3GeuZmb6/img/4fecdfe543f242b48b22db94b42ae4f5/4fecdfe543f242b48b22db94b42ae4f5.png' alt='Zhang Zhizhen of China hits a shot in the men's singles match against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna, Austria, October 23, 2024.…
Guangdong Southern Tigers defeat Fujian Sturgeons in 3rd straight win
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-24/Guangdong-Southern-Tigers-defeat-Fujian-Sturgeons-in-3rd-straight-win-1xXbkcUzC00/img/021d66bfb75f4b848486791309d2acdf/021d66bfb75f4b848486791309d2acdf.png' alt='Darius Bazley (#11) of the Guangdong Southern Tigers dribbles in the game against the Fujian Sturgeons in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, October 23, 2024. /CMG' The Guangdong…
Shanghai Port grab first win, Shandong Taishan tie Yokohama F. Marinos
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-23/Shanghai-Port-grab-first-win-Shandong-Taishan-tie-Yokohama-F-Marinos-1xVrRh4ETbq/img/8e265da2c3bb450a8dfefe400d08fca3/8e265da2c3bb450a8dfefe400d08fca3.png' alt='Shanghai Shanggang players celebrate beating Central Coast Mariners in an AFC Champions League Elite match in Shanghai, China, October 22, 2024. /CFP' China’s Shanghai Port edged Australia’s Central…
Experience the International Shaolin Wushu Festival
The 13th Zhengzhou International Wushu Festival opened in Dengfeng, Henan Province in central China. CGTN host Sergey Gordeev joins the cheering crowds and shares his first impressions of Shaolin Kung-Fu…
Guo Haowen saves Nanjing Monkey Kings against Ningbo Rockets
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-22/Guo-Haowen-saves-Nanjing-Monkey-Kings-against-Ningbo-Rockets-1xTQBFXvWKs/img/a81679168f014075a886d6108eb46272/a81679168f014075a886d6108eb46272.png' alt='T.J. Leaf (#22) of the Nanjing Monkey Kings and Nicholas Rakocevic (#0) of the Ningbo Rockets prepare to compete for a jump ball in the game in Nanjing,…
Ancelotti defends Bellingham ahead of Real's clash with Dortmund
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-22/Ancelotti-defends-Bellingham-ahead-of-Real-s-clash-with-Dortmund-1xTSuncxWA8/img/dafc569d8c4b4fed8a176f61d32ee83b/dafc569d8c4b4fed8a176f61d32ee83b.jpeg' alt='Jude Bellingham (L) of Real Madrid controls the ball in the La Liga game against Celta de Vigo at Estadio Balaidos in Vigo, Spain, October 19, 2024. /CFP…
Liverpool pass Chelsea test to reclaim top spot, Barca hit five
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-21/Liverpool-pass-Chelsea-test-to-reclaim-top-spot-Barca-hit-five-1xSreUdWTGU/img/3ef925b74a194172be31a1889812a36a/3ef925b74a194172be31a1889812a36a.png' alt='Liverpool's Curtis Jones (R) scores his side's second goal past Chelsea's goalkeeper Robert Sanchez during their clash with Chelsea in Liverpool, England, October 20, 2024. /CFP' Liverpool passed…
Guangdong rally to sink Xinjiang in impressive CBA comeback
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-21/Guangdong-rally-to-sink-Xinjiang-in-impressive-CBA-comeback–1xSrwhWBNL2/img/af5d2790e070448792c857c892877d00/af5d2790e070448792c857c892877d00.png' alt='The Guangdong Southern Tigers' Hu Mingxuan (L) during their CBA clash with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in Dongguan, south China's Guangdong Province, October 20, 2024. /CFP' Record 11-time…
Beijing, Changchun dominate opponents for big home wins in CSL
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-20/Beijing-Changchun-dominate-opponents-for-big-home-wins-in-CSL-1xQxZAqqloc/img/327b529694504ef4abcd7c32bb3eebe2/327b529694504ef4abcd7c32bb3eebe2.jpeg' alt='Fabio Abreu of Beijing Guoan celebrates after scoring a goal in the Chinese Super League (CSL) game against Qingdao in Beijing, October 19, 2024. /CMG' Beijing Guoan walked…
Beikong Royal Fighters extend Sichuan's losing streak to four games
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-20/Beikong-Royal-Fighters-extend-Sichuan-s-losing-streak-to-four-games-1xQA2eylzuU/img/e171d7706ab9468c963722f106d9bbd8/e171d7706ab9468c963722f106d9bbd8.png' alt='Zou Yuchen (#10) of the Beikong Royal Fighters and Su Ruoyu (#55) of the Sichuan Blue Whales prepare for the jump ball in the game in Chengdu, southwest…
Hu shines with 40 points as Guangdong secure narrow win over Qingdao
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-19/Hu-shines-with-40-points-as-Guangdong-secure-narrow-win-over-Qingdao-1xPcwGX8XVm/img/e949ca85bcd74ab2b74c4ab963c5e4e6/e949ca85bcd74ab2b74c4ab963c5e4e6.png' alt='Qingdao Eagles players ahead of their clash with Guangdong Southern Tigers in the third round of the CBA in Qingdao, China, October 18, 2024. /CFP' Record 11-time CBA…
Shanghai Shenhua leapfrog Shanghai Port in CSL title race
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-19/Shanghai-Shenhua-leapfrog-Shanghai-Port-in-CSL-title-race–1xPcJstBaMg/img/9c2abe7b7a9845a5a5fd51dfbacec326/9c2abe7b7a9845a5a5fd51dfbacec326.png' alt='Shanghai Shenhua's Wu Xi (#15) celebrates during their Chinese Super League clash with Hunan FC in Shanghai, China, , October 18, 2024. /CFP' The two blockbuster clashes in…
BWF Denmark Open: An beats Intanon in last 16, Axelsen withdraws
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-18/BWF-Denmark-Open-An-beats-Intanon-in-last-16-Axelsen-withdraws-1xNpslbF4f6/img/93d9d8013b93444e90179060f348162d/93d9d8013b93444e90179060f348162d.png' alt='File photo of An Se Young. /CFP' At the BWF Denmark Open, top seed An Se Young advanced to the women’s singles quarterfinals by coming from behind to…
CBA: Xinjiang dominates Shenzhen, Qingdao edges Shanghai
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-18/CBA-Xinjiang-dominates-Shenzhen-Qingdao-edges-Shanghai-1xNr6okdaWQ/img/d35b447c67444b2b99b720afd71d55be/d35b447c67444b2b99b720afd71d55be.png' alt='File photo of the CBA match between Xinjiang and Beikong. /CBA' In the Chinese Basketball Association, the Xinjiang Flying Tigers nearly blew a big lead at home against…
Zheng Qinwen becomes 2nd Chinese qualifier for WTA Finals after Li Na
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-17/Zheng-Qinwen-becomes-2nd-Chinese-qualifier-for-WTA-Finals-after-Li-Na-1xLudhooUuY/img/af8a87ad6eea458b9abcc8c7c6696228/af8a87ad6eea458b9abcc8c7c6696228.jpeg' alt='Zheng Qinwen of China meets fans in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, October 16, 2024. /CFP' Zheng Qinwen of China has secured qualification for the Women’s Tennis Association…
China's Li Yuehong wins men's 25m rapid fire pistol gold at World Cup
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-17/China-s-Li-Yuehong-wins-men-s-25m-rapid-fire-pistol-gold-at-World-Cup-1xLwgI4Ab1S/img/b4c924a24c10407a97b13ddb331dac0a/b4c924a24c10407a97b13ddb331dac0a.png' alt='China's Olympic champion Li Yuehong wins the men's 25-meter rapid fire pistol gold medal at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Final in New Delhi, India,…
Shandong doom Guangdong to worst start to a CBA season in eight years
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-16/Shandong-doom-Guangdong-to-worst-start-to-a-CBA-season-in-eight-years-1xJTKucDJjG/img/a688dc3bce854bb1879a26a8071495c1/a688dc3bce854bb1879a26a8071495c1.png' alt='Jarmar Gulley (#15) of the Shandong Kylins gestures in a Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) game against the Guangdong Southern Tigers in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, October 15,…
Portugal close in on Nations League quarterfinals with Scotland draw
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-16/Portugal-close-in-on-Nations-League-quarterfinals-with-Scotland-draw-1xJJlOjYjAI/img/8176f66cb30f4ae09d0f079fc8cb04cb/8176f66cb30f4ae09d0f079fc8cb04cb.jpeg' alt='Cristiano Ronaldo (C) of Portugal takes a shot against Scotland in a UEFA Nations League match at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland, October 15, 2024. /CFP' Portugal all…
Pan Yufei secures silver medal at IFSC Asian Championships
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-15/Pan-Yufei-secures-silver-medal-at-IFSC-Asian-Championships–1xIBdYcDyrC/img/ff4f95c7292b47b491e044532deff36e/ff4f95c7292b47b491e044532deff36e.png' alt='China's Pan Yufei competes at the IFSC Asian Championships in Tai'an, east China's Shandong Province, October 14, 2024. /CFP' Chinese climber Pan Yufei matched his personal best at…
UEFA Nations League: France edge Belgium, Germany outclass Netherlands
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-15/UEFA-Nations-League-France-edge-Belgium-Germany-outclass-Netherlands-1xICcrYQB2M/img/ef4c1005658642228a078a51e1b778b4/ef4c1005658642228a078a51e1b778b4.png' alt='France's Randal Kolo Muani converts a penalty kick against Belgium in a UEFA Nations League Group A2 match in Brussels, Belgium, October 14, 2024. /CFP' Randal Kolo Muani…
Sinner wins Shanghai Masters to extend Djokovic's wait for 100th title
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-14/Sinner-wins-Shanghai-Masters-to-extend-Djokovic-s-wait-for-100th-title-1xGxyHe77vq/img/08c16d1672664a3c8f61e56808adc7a8/08c16d1672664a3c8f61e56808adc7a8.jpeg' alt='Jannik Sinner of Italy wins the men's singles title at the Shanghai Masters in east China's Shanghai Municipality , October 13, 2024. /CFP' Novak Djokovic’s bid to add…
Shorthanded Beijing Ducks edge Shanghai Sharks in overtime
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-14/Shorthanded-Beijing-Ducks-edge-Shanghai-Sharks-in-overtime-1xGAjRf1fvW/img/7147cd83e43c480bbf2b073bb6e0b63a/7147cd83e43c480bbf2b073bb6e0b63a.png' alt='Richard Solomon (#0) of the Beijing Ducks and Wang Zhelin (#94) of the Shanghai Sharks prepare to compete for a jump ball in the game in Beijing, October…
China's Xiao Guodong captures first-ever ranking title at Wuhan Open
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-13/China-s-Xiao-Guodong-captures-first-ever-ranking-title-at-Wuhan-Open-1xESjBmWKU8/img/06b4ed826aca435a97c2cb7c289951cb/06b4ed826aca435a97c2cb7c289951cb.jpeg' alt='Xiao Guodong of China prepares to take a shot against Si Jiahui of China in the final at the Wuhan Open in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, October…
Ronaldo on target as Portugal maintain perfect start in Nations League
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-13/Ronaldo-on-target-as-Portugal-maintain-perfect-start-in-Nations-League-1xELiBlIP3G/img/d92ca368ce794b3488deb7d3aa70bb12/d92ca368ce794b3488deb7d3aa70bb12.jpeg' alt='Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates after scoring a goal against Poland in a UEFA Nations League game at the National Stadium in Warsaw, Poland, October 12, 2024. /CFP'…
Exclusive: Zhang Shuai opens up on hard times and staying positive
After reaching the last eight at the recent China Open, home favorite Zhang Shuai was then eliminated in the first round of the Wuhan Open this week. Prior to her…
Exclusive: WTT CEO Dainton discusses global rise of table tennis
During last week’s China Smash, World Table Tennis (WTT) CEO Steve Dainton talked to Sports Scene’s Zhu Mandan about Beijing hosting its first major table tennis tournament since the 1961…
Big changes ahead for iconic Old Trafford Stadium
Dramatic changes are being proposed for the home of Manchester United. Knocking down their world-famous stadium is one of the options being considered. The venue is one of the most…
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to kick off ice hockey game
A three-day ice hockey game among members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), including China, Russia, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, will kick off on Saturday in northeast China’s Harbin City. The…
@China: If you have a dream, go for it
Born in Armenia, Sipan Petrosyan is a former professional football player and now a UEFA A license coach. In addition to teaching in person, Petrosyan, who has over 100,000 followers…
Rafael Nadal to retire after Davis Cup final in November
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-10/news-1xAtLw798nC/img/b3767fad771041b2acc7638ddb072ef6/b3767fad771041b2acc7638ddb072ef6.png' alt='Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell in Barcelona, Spain, April 16, 2024. /CFP ' Spain’s Rafa Nadal, who won 22-grand slam singles title,…
Lionel Messi lauds Andres Iniesta's 'magic' after retirement
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-09/Lionel-Messi-lauds-Andres-Iniesta-s-magic-after-retirement-1xyk0FyjfP2/img/a394dc9049f74ba4a1cdba4839663813/a394dc9049f74ba4a1cdba4839663813.jpeg' alt='Lionel Messi (L) and Andres Iniesta of Barcelona celebrate winning the UEFA Champions League title after the 2-0 win over Manchester United in the final at Stadio Olimpico…
Zheng Qinwen on expectations for Wuhan Open, life after Olympic gold
Chinese tennis ace Zheng Qinwen who won the women’s singles gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris in August, will play her first match at the Wuhan…
China's Ding Junhui begins Wuhan Open with sweeping win
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-08/China-s-Ding-Junhui-begins-Wuhan-Open-with-sweeping-win-1xwyFTw54fm/img/967a280bfc6043a489c9835efefcfa90/967a280bfc6043a489c9835efefcfa90.jpeg' alt='Ding Junhui of China competes against Xu Si of China at the Wuhan Open in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, October 7, 2024. /CFP' Ding Junhui of China…
Gauff defeats Muchova to win China Open women's singles title
Fourth-seeded Coco Gauff beat Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic 6-1, 6-3 to lift the women’s singles title at the China Open on Sunday. The 20-year-old American wrapped up her…
Beijing hailed for hosting 1st major table tennis event since 1961
During China’s week-long National Day holiday, Shougang Park in Beijing has surprisingly emerged as a new favorite among tourists. Just shy of two months after the Paris Olympics, the park…
Sun and Wang to compete in singles final at WTT China Smash
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-06/Sun-and-Wang-to-compete-in-singles-final-at-WTT-China-Smash-1xtpdb9MLte/img/8b07271f320d41aaa2db86ec40149fc2/8b07271f320d41aaa2db86ec40149fc2.jpeg' alt='China's Sun Yingsha (R) and Fan Siqi shake hands after their semifinal at the WTT China Smash in Beijing, China, October 5, 2024. /CFP' Top seed Sun Yingsha…
Ma Long and Lin Shidong set up men's singles final at WTT China Smash
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-06/Ma-Long-and-Lin-Shidong-set-up-men-s-singles-final-at-WTT-China-Smash–1xtq8RXKOQ0/img/9f2740f59b4d42cdac1d611eca069054/9f2740f59b4d42cdac1d611eca069054.jpeg' alt='China's Ma Long (L) celebrates a point while Liang Jingkun reacts dejected during their men's singles semifinal at the WTT China Smash in Beijing, China, October 5, 2024.…
Lin Shidong, Kuai Man capture mixed doubles title at WTT China Smash
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-05/Lin-Shidong-Kuai-Man-capture-mixed-doubles-title-at-WTT-China-Smash-1xrCrKM4cG4/img/d23ef4f370314473ac698fb9c93f4dde/d23ef4f370314473ac698fb9c93f4dde.jpeg' alt='Kuai Man (L) and Lin Shidong of China win the mixed doubles title at the World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash in Beijing, October 4, 2024. /CFP' Chinese…
Esports: Chinese teams aim to win LoL Worlds 2024, but will they?
Five Chinese League of Legends (LoL) teams are vying for the coveted world championship title at Worlds 2024 in Europe. While they have shown promise in the early stages of…
Five home players reach men's singles quarterfinals at WTT China Smash
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-04/Five-home-players-reach-men-s-singles-quarterfinals-at-WTT-China-Smash-1xpXueFOb6w/img/78f7638f4f7c46119aca8200cfff75d3/78f7638f4f7c46119aca8200cfff75d3.jpeg' alt='Lin Shidong of China competes in the men's singles match against Anton Kallberg of Sweden at the World Table Tennis China Smash in Beijing, October 3, 2024. /CFP'…
Sun Yingsha progresses toward women's singles title at WTT China Smash
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-04/Sun-Yingsha-progresses-toward-women-s-singles-title-at-WTT-China-Smash-1xpZhwHZylq/img/916c18e1dc804d8b98a1b5a3620bfc10/916c18e1dc804d8b98a1b5a3620bfc10.jpeg' alt='Sun Yingsha of China competes in the women's singles round of 16 against Liu Weishan of China at the World Table Tennis China Smash in Beijing, October 3,…
Alcaraz comes back to beat Sinner to win first China Open title
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-03/Alcaraz-comes-back-to-beat-Sinner-to-win-first-China-Open-title-1xooh2NuVJm/img/368aeb7d9c2e4bef9ad9747ca7548042/368aeb7d9c2e4bef9ad9747ca7548042.jpeg' alt='Carlos Alcaraz of Spain holds his trophy at the China Open in Beijing, China, October 2, 2024. /CFP' Carlos Alcaraz won seven straight points in the decisive tiebreaker…
Zheng Qinwen reaches China Open quarters for the first time
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-03/Zheng-Qinwen-reaches-China-Open-quarters-for-the-first-time-1xooQoUtHB6/img/136baea8cb1a458e8133bac39ebdb990/136baea8cb1a458e8133bac39ebdb990.jpeg' alt='Zheng Qinwen of China acknowledges the crowd after her match against Amanda Anisimova of the United States (not pictured) at the China Open in Beijing, China, October 2,…
Enrique's gamble to leave out Dembele backfires badly against Arsenal
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-02/Enrique-s-gamble-to-leave-out-Dembele-backfires-badly-against-Arsenal-1xmvP2bdDGM/img/b1d796b5c93c4eda8ad9158680c77c35/b1d796b5c93c4eda8ad9158680c77c35.jpeg' alt='Kai Havertz (#29) of Arsenal celebrates after scoring a goal against Paris Saint-Germain in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League at the Emirates Stadium in London,…
Buyunchaokete falls to World No. 1 Sinner in China Open semifinals
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-02/Buyunchaokete-falls-to-World-No-1-Sinner-in-China-Open-semifinals-1xmyzHYpC8w/img/bba5ffef78b14d86bed22695875251df/bba5ffef78b14d86bed22695875251df.jpeg' alt='Buyunchaokete of China hits a shot against Jannik Sinner of Italy in the men's singles semifinals at the China Open in Beijing, October 1, 2024. /CFP' Buyunchaokete saw…
China Open: Bu Yunchaokete advances, Alcaraz to face Medvedev
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-01/China-Open-Bu-Yunchaokete-advances-Alcaraz-to-face-Medvedev-1xl9wxDf9w4/img/bebc0fec27284bbfb71c8db3089fc1f7/bebc0fec27284bbfb71c8db3089fc1f7.jpeg' alt='Bu Yunchaokete of China celebrates his win at the China Open in Beijing, China, September 30, 2024. /CFP' Chinese youngster Bu Yunchaokete claimed the biggest win of his…
Beijing Ducks preparing for new CBA season
The new Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) season will get underway on October 12. The Beijing Ducks have made multiple changes to their playing roster and coaching staff, as the three-time…
Top seed Wang Chuqin begins WTT China Smash with a 3-0 win
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-30/Top-seed-Wang-Chuqin-begins-WTT-China-Smash-with-a-3-0-win-1xjkBxS8jio/img/ad8645bf8eab45d3ac82b7994a665ec5/ad8645bf8eab45d3ac82b7994a665ec5.jpeg' alt='Wang Chuqin of China competes in the men's singles match against Hiroto Shinozuka of Japan at the World Table Tennis China Smash in Beijing, September 29, 2024. /CFP'…
Six home players win in women's singles first round at WTT China Smash
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-30/Six-home-players-win-in-women-s-singles-first-round-at-WTT-China-Smash-1xjmwkIbA3e/img/426d4a26c9b04388834e7b88e902531c/426d4a26c9b04388834e7b88e902531c.jpeg' alt='Sun Yingsha of China competes in the women's singles match against Natalia Bajor of Poland at the World Table Tennis China Smash in Beijing, September 29, 2024. /CFP'…
Inaugural WDSF World Championship Breaking Youth takes place in Wuxi
The inaugural edition of the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) World Championship Breaking Youth event is underway in Wuxi, east China’s Jiangsu Province, with some of the best young b-boys and…
Village Super League International Friendlies held in Guizhou Province
The Village Super League (VSL) International Friendlies, co-hosted by China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Argentine Embassy in China, kicked off in Rongjiang County, southwest China’s Guizhou Province,…
Who should we keep eyes on at the China Open?
Top tennis talents have gathered in Beijing for the 2024 China Open, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary. What can we expect from the Zheng Qinwen-led Chinese delegation at the…
Former Germany goalkeeper fined for damaging garage with chainsaw
<img src='https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-28/Former-Germany-goalkeeper-fined-for-damaging-garage-with-chainsaw-1xgNbnWbJbW/img/c8e7565e18eb4d74ad75cd821f5f7324/c8e7565e18eb4d74ad75cd821f5f7324.jpeg' alt='Germany and Arsenal favorite Jens Lehmann was accused of sawing off a roof beam in his neighbor's garage. /Martin Meissner/AP' Former Arsenal and Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has…
CBA introduces inaugural Club Cup for 2024-25 season
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-27/CBA-introduces-inaugural-Club-Cup-for-2024-25-season-1xentIHilY4/img/41dda469c8a54172ab2371cc2cd819c8/41dda469c8a54172ab2371cc2cd819c8.jpeg' alt='The CBA introduces a new tournament, the CBA Club Cup, for the 2024-25 season, September 26, 2024. /CMG' The Chinese basketball league CBA has introduced a new tournament,…
Li Yajie wins gold for Shanxi at Chinese National Diving Championship
Li Yajie won the women’s 1-meter springboard final with 313.03 points at the Chinese National Diving Championship in east China’s Shanghai Municipality on Thursday, securing the first gold medal for…
Shanghai Port beat city rivals Shenhua 3-2 at Chinese FA Cup
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-26/Shanghai-Port-beat-city-rivals-Shenhua-3-2-at-Chinese-FA-Cup-1xd3szAqc24/img/f920c7cc9ecd447ab9e48461d7a0ccf0/f920c7cc9ecd447ab9e48461d7a0ccf0.jpeg' alt='Players of Shanghai Port celebrate their victory during the Chinese FA Cup in Shanghai, China, September 25, 2024. /CFP ' Shanghai Port are into the final of the…
China Open player party held in Beijing on Wednesday
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-26/China-Open-player-party-held-in-Beijing-on-Wednesday-1xd452TZn4A/img/4e1ec53ab3c8481b99bc7d3422b34116/4e1ec53ab3c8481b99bc7d3422b34116.jpeg' alt='Players attend the China Open player party in Beijing, China, September 25, 2024. /CFP' The 2024 China Open player party was held on Wednesday in Beijing, with top…
Mbappe extends scoring streak as Real Madrid top Alaves 3-2 in La Liga
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-25/Mbappe-extends-scoring-streak-as-Real-Madrid-top-Alaves-3-2-in-La-Liga-1xaTgnlkrza/img/8aab7857f5074fd1a33718eea6073156/8aab7857f5074fd1a33718eea6073156.jpeg' alt='Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring a goal against Alaves in a Spanish La Liga match at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain, September 24,…
Manchester City manager Guardiola: Rodri will be out for 'a long time'
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-25/Manchester-City-manager-Guardiola-Rodri-will-be-out-for-a-long-time–1xb4IGtJNyo/img/1c41f153636e428088e125093b42e9d5/1c41f153636e428088e125093b42e9d5.jpeg' alt='Rodri (R) of Manchester City leaves injured in a Premier League match against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, September 22, 2024. /CFP' Manchester City’s Spanish…
Carlo Ancelotti: 'Almost a miracle' to coach Real Madrid for 300 games
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-24/Carlo-Ancelotti-Almost-a-miracle-to-coach-Real-Madrid-for-300-games-1x9nGTU4sSY/img/9fe27e0e46c94660b964ad251250fda5/9fe27e0e46c94660b964ad251250fda5.jpeg' alt='Carlo Ancelotti, coach of Real Madrid, gestures during his team's Spanish La Liga game against Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain, September 21, 2024. /CFP'…
How is the revamped format changing UEFA Champions League dynamics?
The 2024-25 UEFA Champions League campaign is underway with a brand-new format, as 36 teams have been placed into the same pool to compete for places in the round of…
Village Super League concludes in Beijing
The inaugural Beijing stop of the Village Super League (VSL) Belt and Road Invitational, which was jointly held alongside a local football festival, officially wrapped up in front of a…
China clinch four titles at BWF China Open
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-23/China-clinch-four-titles-at-BWF-China-Open-1x7S4AFIANy/img/5e953d9447cf453497db60d7a842bb21/5e953d9447cf453497db60d7a842bb21.jpeg' alt='Weng Hongyang of China celebrates after winning the men's singles final at the BWF China Open in Changzhou, China, September 22, 2024. /CFP' China clinched four titles at…
Zhang defeats Bellucci to advance to ATP Hangzhou Open quarterfinals
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-22/Zhang-defeats-Bellucci-to-advance-to-ATP-Hangzhou-Open-quarterfinals–1x68ec1kguc/img/ea55480ffda644fa9a61403de5976059/ea55480ffda644fa9a61403de5976059.jpeg' alt='Zhang Zhizhen of China hits a shot at the ATP Hangzhou Open in Hangzhou, China, September 21, 2024. /CFP ' China’s top ranked men’s tennis player, Zhang Zhizhen,…
Exclusive: La Liga president Tebas talks about cooperation with CMG
Last week, the China Media Group (CMG) and the Spanish La Liga signed a copyright agreement on broadcasting rights in the Chinese mainland and Macao, with all CMG media platforms…
Italian football legend Schillaci dies aged 59
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-21/Italian-football-legend-Schillaci-dies-aged-59-1x4LjluvZHq/img/3e918d295b7147fe8950550dfd2cefe3/3e918d295b7147fe8950550dfd2cefe3.jpeg' alt='File photo of Italian forward Salvatore Schillaci at 1990 World Cup. /CFP' Italian football legend and 1990 World Cup hero, Salvatore “Toto” Schillaci, passed away at 59 due…
Norris puts McLaren on top in Singapore, Russell crashes
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-21/Norris-puts-McLaren-on-top-in-Singapore-Russell-crashes-1x4MAwrH4zu/img/22b274625c1045f4920f0f2dcef4c942/22b274625c1045f4920f0f2dcef4c942.png' alt='McLaren's Lando Norris finished first in the second practice session at F1 Singapore Grand Prix in Singapore, September 20, 2024. /CFP' McLaren’s Lando Norris set the pace in…
Anthony Joshua vows to 'break' Daniel Dubois for IBF heavyweight belt
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-20/Anthony-Joshua-vows-to-break-Daniel-Dubois-for-IBF-heavyweight-belt-1x2QfyQpBny/img/94bd30c0b03844288fd67aa60a653c5e/94bd30c0b03844288fd67aa60a653c5e.jpeg' alt='Anthony Joshua (L) of Britain will fight Daniel Dubois for the International Boxing Federation heavyweight belt at the Wembley Stadium in Lodnon, September 21, 2024. /CFP' British heavyweight…
Graham Arnold resigns as coach of the Australian men's football team
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-20/Graham-Arnold-resigns-as-coach-of-the-Australian-men-s-football-team-1x2XoEKZTvG/img/94d8b55288134bef90b0443ed6db9157/94d8b55288134bef90b0443ed6db9157.jpeg' alt='Graham Arnold, head coach of Australia, looks on during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Football Confederation qualifier game against Indonesia at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta,…
Man City held by Inter MIlan, PSG edge Girona in UEFA Champions League
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-19/Man-City-held-by-Inter-MIlan-PSG-edge-Girona-in-UEFA-Champions-League-1x1emqqOxlm/img/de1e558dae98407e98b39f3d67522381/de1e558dae98407e98b39f3d67522381.jpeg' alt='Manchester City's Erling Haaland (R) and Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni battle for the ball in a UEFA Champions League match at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, September…
Shang enjoys Mid-Autumn Festival river cruise ahead of Chengdu Open
China’s 19-year-old rising tennis star Shang Juncheng spent the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival enjoying a cruise on the Jin River with his parents and grandparents ahead of the Chengdu…
Manchester City midfielder Rodri: Overloaded players 'close' to strike
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-18/Manchester-City-midfielder-Rodri-Overloaded-players-close-to-strike-1wZt9uJHl60/img/5b33e05b9d4a417491476791e98cb238/5b33e05b9d4a417491476791e98cb238.jpeg' alt='Manchester City midfielder Rodri gestures against Brentford in a Premier League game at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, September 14, 2024. /CFP' Manchester City midfielder Rodri told…
Liverpool kick off UEFA Champions League with 3-1 win over AC Milan
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-18/Liverpool-kick-off-UEFA-Champions-League-with-3-1-win-over-AC-Milan-1wZiVUJlgys/img/1717eb27373b40b39ac4909e98a9fa55/1717eb27373b40b39ac4909e98a9fa55.jpeg' alt='Ibrahima Konate (#5) of Liverpool celebrates after scoring a goal against AC Milan in a UEFA Champions League game at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy, September…
Slot prepares for first UCL game as Reds boss, away to AC Milan
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-17/Slot-prepares-for-first-UCL-game-as-Reds-boss-away-to-AC-Milan-1wXU0nxdQuA/img/c6f8c0bd3e7b4995a7ac0c6385e7880a/c6f8c0bd3e7b4995a7ac0c6385e7880a.jpeg' alt='Arne Slot, manager of Liverpool, reacts during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Anfield in Liverpool, England, September 14, 2024. /CFP' Liverpool…
Bayern Munich host Dinamo Zagreb in UEFA Champions League opener
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-17/Bayern-Munich-host-Dinamo-Zagreb-in-UEFA-Champions-League-opener-1wXUITSADoQ/img/922d7efb139c48658889976ffc88727f/922d7efb139c48658889976ffc88727f.jpeg' alt='Vincent Kompany (R), head coach of Bayern Munich, speaks with his team's Portuguese midfielder Joao Palhinha during the German Bundesliga match between Holstein Kiel and FC Bayern Munich…
USA hold off Europe fightback to reclaim Solheim Cup
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-16/USA-hold-off-Europe-fightback-to-reclaim-Solheim-Cup-1wW2tqdPxy8/img/5dba06cd2bbb4b2fa412ace05060b716/5dba06cd2bbb4b2fa412ace05060b716.jpeg' alt='Lilia Vu of USA plays her shot from the fifth tee during the singles matches in the final round of the Solheim Cup at Robert Trent Jones Golf…
Chinese shuttlers win two titles at Hong Kong Open
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-16/Chinese-shuttlers-win-two-titles-at-Hong-Kong-Open-1wW46ZI9lU4/img/e3c65091412c48b2bfc98a1253bd7eac/e3c65091412c48b2bfc98a1253bd7eac.jpeg' alt='Han Yue of China reacts after scoring a point in the women's singles final against Putri Kusuma Wardani of Indonesia at the Hong Kong Open in south China's…
China make history by finishing fourth at WBSC U23 Baseball World Cup
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-15/China-make-history-by-finishing-fourth-at-WBSC-U23-Baseball-World-Cup-1wUpF0hpNhm/img/4ac36b28bcac4ede818148e7b3579c90/4ac36b28bcac4ede818148e7b3579c90.jpeg' alt='China's Zhao Wei pitches against Nicaragua in the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Under-23 Baseball World Cup's Super Round in Shaoxing, east China's Zhejiang Province, Spetember 14, 2024.…
Chinese players to meet in WTT Champions Macao women's singles final
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-15/Chinese-players-to-meet-in-WTT-Champions-Macao-women-s-singles-final-1wUrCUFUA7K/img/4fd7b7a33d97433e8f3c278ac667af5d/4fd7b7a33d97433e8f3c278ac667af5d.jpeg' alt='Sun Yingsha of China competes against Miwa Harimoto of Japan in the women's singles semifinals at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions Macao in China's Macao Special Administrative…
World No. 1s Sun, Wang reach semifinals at WTT Champions Macao
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-14/World-No-1s-Sun-Wang-reach-semifinals-at-WTT-Champions-Macao-1wSQmGJHcCA/img/06b7175ec5e44874b42b9de8c74acdbe/06b7175ec5e44874b42b9de8c74acdbe.jpeg' alt='Sun Yingsha of China competes against Joo Cheon-hui of South Korea in the women's singles quarterfinals at the World Table Tennis Champions Macao in China's Macao Special Administrative…
Alcaraz, Bautista Agut lead Spain to Davis Cup Finals
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-14/Alcaraz-Bautista-Agut-lead-Spain-to-Davis-Cup-Finals-1wSSmWXbFw4/img/70d839a6fbe649f78c295472a7e16f78/70d839a6fbe649f78c295472a7e16f78.jpeg' alt='Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates victory against Ugo Humbert of France during the 2024 Davis Cup Finals Group Stage match between France and Spain at Pabellon Fuente De…
Ten Hag fires back at Ronaldo's remarks: He's far away in Saudi Arabia
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-13/Ten-Hag-fires-back-at-Ronaldo-s-remarks-He-s-far-away-in-Saudi-Arabia-1wRaSXPChZm/img/3868aad8e5354b6db4241d9c68615fe7/3868aad8e5354b6db4241d9c68615fe7.jpeg' alt='Erik ten Hag, manager of Manchester United, looks on during his club's Premier League game against Liverpool at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, September 1, 2024. /CFP' Erik…
Manager Mikel Arteta signs three-year contract extension with Arsenal
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-13/Manager-Mikel-Arteta-signs-three-year-contract-extension-with-Arsenal-1wR9hYRsx7q/img/7d74af6ede834b43aee047bc61c3b5c7/7d74af6ede834b43aee047bc61c3b5c7.jpeg' alt='Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal, signs a three-year contract extension with the club at Sobha Realty Training Centre in London Colney, England, September 12, 2024. /CFP' Mikel Arteta,…
Francisco Lindor ends Blue Jays' no-hit bid with a homer in 9th
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-12/Francisco-Lindor-ends-Blue-Jays-no-hit-bid-with-a-homer-in-9th-1wPuvQtGEww/img/e1cb77bb87c949558357751a1d103f72/e1cb77bb87c949558357751a1d103f72.webp' alt='Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets rounds the bases during the ninth inning in the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Center in Toronto, Canada,…
Arsenal captain Odegaard may be sidelined for weeks with ankle injury
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-12/Arsenal-captain-Odegaard-may-be-sidelined-for-weeks-with-ankle-injury-1wPzw0sgWKQ/img/0298682001aa4085a7402044aedd29ed/0298682001aa4085a7402044aedd29ed.jpeg' alt='Martin Odegaard of Norway in the UEFA Nations League game against Austria at the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo, Norway, September 9, 2024. /CFP ' The Norwegian national team…
Nations League roundup: Kane celebrates 100th cap with brace
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-11/Nations-League-roundup-Kane-celebrates-100th-cap-with-brace-1wNQ2f8qUjS/img/6443a88befff4ed79591503f11baff6d/6443a88befff4ed79591503f11baff6d.png' alt='England's Harry Kane celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during their clash with Finland at Wembley Stadium in London, England, September 10, 2024. /CFP' Harry Kane marked…
Colombia beat Argentina 2-1 in World Cup qualifiers
Colombia beat defending champions Argentina in the World Cup qualifying round 2-1 on Tuesday, with James Rodriguez assisting the opening header and converting from the penalty spot. Argentina played without…
USTA CEO Lewis Sherr speaks highly of CMG's broadcasting of U.S. Open
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-10/USTA-CEO-Lewis-Sherr-speaks-highly-of-CMG-s-broadcasting-of-U-S-Open-1wMfCmI1ZKM/img/d6fadaba4d984373b4fe9b4b5a0610a7/d6fadaba4d984373b4fe9b4b5a0610a7.png' alt='Lewis Sherr, CEO of the United States Tennis Association. /CMG' Lewis Sherr, CEO of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), praised China Media Group’s (CMG’s) broadcasting of the…
49ers begin new NFL season by crashing Jets at Levi's Stadium
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-10/49ers-begin-new-NFL-season-by-crashing-Jets-at-Levi-s-Stadium-1wMhRS3wqCQ/img/6af63c923f99471e88fb2ed08f0d8394/6af63c923f99471e88fb2ed08f0d8394.webp' alt='Running back Jordan Mason (L) of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball in the game against the New York Jets at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California,…
China top Paralympics medal table with 94 gold, 76 silver & 50 bronze
In the concluded Summer Paralympic Games, China collected 94 gold, 76 silver and 50 bronze, topping the medal tally for the sixth consecutive time. The Paris Paralympics are the 11th…
Olympic athletes call for fair treatment and not politicizing sports
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-09/Olympic-athletes-call-for-fair-treatment-and-not-politicizing-sports-1wLcTWncAJW/img/c278b24571414513a46feaffc66fe04d/c278b24571414513a46feaffc66fe04d.jpeg' alt='In the Olympics Champions Special Program, CGTN brings together several athletes from the Paris Olympics in an AR virtual studio to discuss their experiences and reflections on the…
2024 Paralimpics closing ceremony to feature "the biggest dance floor"
The final act of the Paralympics in Paris will be a giant dance party. That’s the promise of Thomas Jolly, the artistic director of the opening and closing ceremonies for…
Are the Olympics too Western?
EXPLAINER VIDEO: India, Egypt among contenders for 2036 Games Paris took a bow on Sunday, after hosting both the Olympics and Paralympics over the last six weeks. The next Games…
Exclusive: Five Chinese athletes share Paris stories on Sports Scene
CGTN Sports Scene invited five athletes from the Paris Olympics to gather in the AR virtual studio to share their thoughts on the Games and talk about their stories on…
Dare to Dream: China's blind men's football team chase dreams
This documentary records the story of China’s blind men’s football team preparing for and competing in the Hangzhou Asian Para Games. This film records the team’s daily life, training and…
Chiefs begin Super Bowl defending campaign with close win over Ravens
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-06/Chiefs-begin-Super-Bowl-defending-campaign-with-close-win-over-Ravens-1wFFNfCtNBK/img/93792454ab3542b78a251a6e29323d00/93792454ab3542b78a251a6e29323d00.jpeg' alt='Running back Isiah Pacheco (#10) of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City,…
Aryna Sabalenka drops Emma Navarro to reach U.S. open final
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-06/Aryna-Sabalenka-drops-Emma-Navarro-to-reach-U-S-open-final-1wFwvZLeT3a/img/3c61e3645ca74af496a43069ceba31f3/3c61e3645ca74af496a43069ceba31f3.jpeg' alt='Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus competes in the women's singles semifinals against Emma Navarro of the U.S. at the U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis…
NFL breaks new ground with game in Brazil
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-05/NFL-breaks-new-ground-with-game-in-Brazil-1wE9bzGxdug/img/39a2036652b64a7ea9ee33bab8c2170c/39a2036652b64a7ea9ee33bab8c2170c.jpeg' alt='Green Bay Pacers quarterback Jordan Love looks to throw a pass. /CFP ' The National Football League breaks new ground in its global expansion strategy on Friday when…
Sinner beats Medvedev in seesawing U.S. Open quarter-final
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-05/Sinner-beats-Medvedev-in-seesawing-U-S-Open-quarter-final-1wE8bMdxuZW/img/db037fc94b2f4b04976260cd9aeda9ba/db037fc94b2f4b04976260cd9aeda9ba.jpeg' alt='Jannik Sinner (L) of Italy shakes hands after defeating Daniil Medvedev of Russia during their men's singles quarter-final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, U.S.,…
Manchester United won't overpay for transfers, says club CEO
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-04/Manchester-United-won-t-overpay-for-transfers-says-club-CEO-1wCgUVMRwdy/img/9fd6e7924411406392c376385244f3f1/9fd6e7924411406392c376385244f3f1.jpeg' alt='Logo of Manchester United. /CFP' Manchester United will not overpay on the transfer market because a bad deal can “set you back”, club CEO Omar Berrada said. “We…
San Francisco 49ers make Trent Williams highest-paid offensive lineman
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-04/San-Francisco-49ers-make-Trent-Williams-highest-paid-offensive-lineman-1wCinwHTMZ2/img/254c6fb21a384ed6be6d0bc2a7010422/254c6fb21a384ed6be6d0bc2a7010422.jpeg' alt='Offensive tackle Trent Williams of the San Francisco 49ers looks on before their game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington, November 1, 2020. /CFP'…
Chinese mainland Olympians conclude three-day visit to Macao SAR
A delegation of Chinese mainland athletes returning from the Paris Olympics concluded their three-day visit to south China’s Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) on Monday. The delegation consisted of 65…
Top wheelchair fencer shares her secrets for training for another gold
Amarilla Veres, one of the world’s top wheelchair fencers, is preparing to defend her title at the Paralympics Games in Paris. After winning gold at the Tokyo Paralympics, the Hungarian…
Another fruitful day for Chinese athletes at 2024 Paralympic Games
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-02/Another-fruitful-day-for-Chinese-athletes-at-2024-Paralympic-Games-1wyRV8kBQOY/img/7abccd98c80745dcb2a7fd190e335ab1/7abccd98c80745dcb2a7fd190e335ab1.jpeg' alt='Yang Yue of China celebrates after winning the women's discus throw F64 gold medal at the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games in Paris, France, September 1, 2024. /CFP' Chinese…
Sideline story: How did Sun Yang look in his first race back?
Chinese three-time Olympic swimming champion Sun Yang has returned to competition after over four years of suspension due to anti-doping rule violations. In June 2021, a Court of Arbitration for…
Sinner avoids US Open trapdoor as Swiatek moves into last 16
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-01/Sinner-avoids-US-Open-trapdoor-as-Swiatek-moves-into-last-16-1wxtQ15mcJG/img/df60aa8b5e4c4ef5924fda7d5d792337/df60aa8b5e4c4ef5924fda7d5d792337.png' alt='Italy's Jannik Sinner returns during the third round of the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, US, August 31, 2024.…
Hat-trick hero Haaland sends City top, Leverkusen unbeaten run ends
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-09-01/Hat-trick-hero-Haaland-sends-City-top-Leverkusen-unbeaten-run-ends-1wxu1USw36w/img/8852e00a34e64b5999d1f632132a4d47/8852e00a34e64b5999d1f632132a4d47.png' alt='Manchester City's Erling Haaland poses with the match ball after scoring a hat-trick against West Ham United and Manchester City at the London Stadium in London, England, August…
Chinese mainland Olympians' visit to HKSAR continues to bear happiness
As the visit by a delegation of Olympians from Chinese mainland to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) entered the second day on Friday, and athletes attended more interactive…
China's para-sports development achieves giant leap forward
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-31/China-s-para-sports-development-achieves-giant-leap-forward-1wvWcUSxWbm/img/2633d1160d6f400fa6e93fed35620543/2633d1160d6f400fa6e93fed35620543.jpeg' alt='Gold medalist Li Zhangyu (R) and silver medalist Liang Weicong celebrate on the podium of the men's C1 3,000m cycling individual pursuit track event during the Paris 2024…
Olympians from Chinese mainland meet press in HKSAR
A delegation including 65 athletes and eight coaches of Chinese mainland who participated in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris attended a press conference in south China’s Hong Kong…
China begin 2024 Paralympic Games with four golds, one silver
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-30/China-begin-2024-Paralympic-Games-with-four-golds-one-silver-1wtP3hmTM64/img/39381008f5c846219086127d9dc43e9b/39381008f5c846219086127d9dc43e9b.jpeg' alt='Gold medalist Li Zhangyu (R) and silver medalist Liang Weicong of China celebrate after the men's C1 3,000-meter individual pursuit final at the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games in…
China's Zheng, Wang, Shang power into third round of US Open
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-29/China-s-Zheng-Wang-Shang-power-into-third-round-of-US-Open-1wsinfCWstq/img/90c920ffc4a94353ac7213a62b393c68/90c920ffc4a94353ac7213a62b393c68.png' alt='China's Zheng Qinwen in action against Erika Andreeva in the second round of the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City,…
Excitement builds as China Open welcomes tennis elite to Beijing
The prestigious China Open, taking place from September 23rd to October 6th this year, has revealed its star-studded lineup of players. Among them are 16 Grand Slam champions, including the…
Manchester United, PSG agree on Ugarte deal for 50 million pounds
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My Olympic Journey: Bridging cultures as a volunteer
Liu Xinyi from China is volunteering for the Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Fluent in Chinese, English and French, she sees herself as a “cultural ambassador” when interacting with people from…
Villarreal beat Celta 4-3 with last-gasp penalty, go top in La Liga
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-27/Villarreal-beat-Celta-4-3-with-last-gasp-penalty-go-top-in-La-Liga-1woMKPOxETm/img/1fc8668a06a1423c953bec023b06a023/1fc8668a06a1423c953bec023b06a023.jpeg' alt='Thierno Barry of Villarreal celebrates after scoring a goal against Celta Vigo in a La Liga match at the Estadio de la Ceramica in Villarreal, Spain, August 26,…
Juventus dominate Verona to secure second straight Italian Serie A win
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-27/Juventus-dominate-Verona-to-secure-second-straight-Italian-Serie-A-win-1woOT6odrLq/img/625ec1597c034c7f82bd76d105a2d7cb/625ec1597c034c7f82bd76d105a2d7cb.jpeg' alt='Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus celebrates after scoring a goal against Hellas Verona in an Italian Serie A match at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi in Verona, Italy, August 26,…
Endrick: Youngest foreign player to score in La Liga for Real Madrid
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-26/Endrick-Youngest-foreign-player-to-score-in-La-Liga-for-Real-Madrid-1wnio1r7I52/img/1eefeede9e1648b89abd60108f1b424a/1eefeede9e1648b89abd60108f1b424a.jpeg' alt='Real Madrid's Brazilian striker Endrick celebrates after scoring a goal against Real Valladolid in a Spanish La Liga match at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain, August…
Bayern Munich edge Wolfsburg to give Kompany winning Bundesliga start
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-26/Bayern-Munich-edge-Wolfsburg-to-give-Kompany-winning-Bundesliga-start-1wnjfk1cPjG/img/1a7d80884dd946a88280a1f6736a9379/1a7d80884dd946a88280a1f6736a9379.jpeg' alt='Bayern Munich's Serge Gnabry (L) and Harry Kane celebrate their team's third goal against Wolfsburg in a German Bundesliga match at the Volkswagen Arena in Wolfsburg, Germany, August…
OBS chief lauds CMG for 'exemplary' public signal service at Olympics
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-25/OBS-chief-lauds-CMG-for-exemplary-public-signal-service-at-Olympics-1wlMGxvs2Hu/img/e537bf07d34b4cb193247844d2dde30e/e537bf07d34b4cb193247844d2dde30e.jpeg' alt='A view of a CMG vehicle in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. /CMG' The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) has…
Swimmer Sun Yang returns to competition for Zhejiang after doping ban
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-25/Swimmer-Sun-Yang-returns-to-competition-for-Zhejiang-after-doping-ban-1wlMk8udPnG/img/64c5d24506ab4bc48615bb1b198ff79f/64c5d24506ab4bc48615bb1b198ff79f.jpeg' alt='Sun Yang of China practices ahead of his event at the Summer National Swimming Championships in Hefei, China, August 24, 2024. /CFP' Sun Yang advanced to the men’s…
Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham sidelined for a month due to injury
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-24/Real-Madrid-s-Jude-Bellingham-sidelined-for-a-month-due-to-injury-1wjXxipvcZO/img/abb57a9bea2145428cd735721a474670/abb57a9bea2145428cd735721a474670.jpeg' alt='Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid dribbles in the La Liga game against RCD Mallorca at Estadi de Son Moix in Mallorca, Spain, August 18, 2024. /CFP ' Jude…
Swimmer Zhang Xiaotong returns to Paralympics with a stronger mind
Chinese swimmer Zhang Xiaotong missed the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021 because of neovascular glaucoma (NVG). Despite surgery, she lost her vision completely. However, after three years of effort, she managed…
Chinese FA Cup: Port and Shenhua give Shanghai two clubs in semifinals
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-23/Chinese-FA-Cup-Port-and-Shenhua-give-Shanghai-two-clubs-in-semifinals-1wihLAeBrxu/img/44460c3e35cc46b8a37001215f4008a3/44460c3e35cc46b8a37001215f4008a3.jpeg' alt='Wu Lei (R) of Shanghai Port celebrates with teammate Li Shuai after scoring a goal in a Chinese FA Cup quarterfinal match against Tianjin Jinmen Tiger in Shanghai,…
Qualifier Bu makes history as fourth Chinese male to reach U.S. Open
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-23/Qualifier-Bu-makes-history-as-fourth-Chinese-male-to-reach-U-S-Open-1wijCne0aIM/img/5ac5e8488a10447f92f2224f67d2d88a/5ac5e8488a10447f92f2224f67d2d88a.jpeg' alt='China's Bu Yunchaokete continues to make a splash in his short time as a professional tennis player after qualifying for the 2024 U.S. Open. /CFP' Tennis is a…
Joao Felix joins Cheslea on a permanent transfer with seven-year deal
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-22/Joao-Felix-joins-Cheslea-on-a-permanent-transfer-with-seven-year-deal-1wgDICbW6as/img/cac4526cd4624d58956a488a50483464/cac4526cd4624d58956a488a50483464.jpeg' alt='Joao Felix of Atletico Madrid looks on in a friendly against Kitchee at Hong Kong Stadium in south China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, August 7, 2024. /CFP…
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer of Germany retires from international duty
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-22/Goalkeeper-Manuel-Neuer-of-Germany-retires-from-international-duty-1wgAwGbGUlG/img/7976fbd1c300429994428be7e9004974/7976fbd1c300429994428be7e9004974.jpeg' alt='Manuel Neuer of Germany looks on after a 2-1 loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals at the Stuttgart Arena in Stuttgart, Germany, July 5, 2024. /CFP'…
Naomi Osaka gears up for U.S. Open after receiving wild card entry
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-21/Naomi-Osaka-gears-up-for-U-S-Open-after-receiving-wild-card-entry-1weXVHowjEA/img/c85688feeb75401fb795b7ce27ab6d60/c85688feeb75401fb795b7ce27ab6d60.jpeg' alt='Naomi Osaka of Japan walks across the court during the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, U.S., August 12, 2024. /CFP' Two-time US Open…
Zhao/Mao to compete in first para-table tennis mixed doubles in Paris
China’s Zhao Shuai and Mao Jingdian are poised to showcase their talent in the inaugural mixed doubles table tennis event at the Paris Paralympics. Zhao and Mao have each won…
Outside noises don't shake Chinese wheelchair basketballer Lin Suiling
Lin Suiling, as captain of the Chinese women’s national wheelchair basketball team, will go for the top of the podium with her teammates at the coming 2024 Summer Paralympic Games…
President Xi Jinping hails Olympians for winning glory for country
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-20/President-Xi-Jinping-hails-Olympians-for-winning-glory-for-country-1wdWyKi1ZG8/img/a23b5e23ea7b4f3c9d22dc61e8cb83e3/a23b5e23ea7b4f3c9d22dc61e8cb83e3.jpeg' alt='The Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. /CFP' President Xi Jinping on Tuesday hailed Chinese Olympians for their performance and sportsmanship at the Paris Olympics, saying…
Conte has work to do as Napoli 'melted like snow in the sun' at Verona
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-19/Conte-has-work-to-do-as-Napoli-melted-like-snow-in-the-sun-at-Verona-1wbxz87gCuQ/img/c2c5d4164e9a4f828affdc6818e4252f/c2c5d4164e9a4f828affdc6818e4252f.jpeg' alt='Antonio Conte, coach of Napoli, gestures during a Serie A game against Verona at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi in Verona, Italy, August 18, 2024. /CFP' Antonio Conte has a…
Are Manchester City still favorites in the new Premier League season?
The new season of the English Premier League is upon us. Can Manchester City defend their title facing more competitive and hungry challengers? In this episode, we look ahead to…
Chinese swimmer Tang eyes podium spot in his Paralympic debut in Paris
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-18/Chinese-swimmer-Tang-eyes-podium-spot-in-his-Paralympic-debut-in-Paris-1wakQ4CMXAY/img/fb7da95212f74e16b9acff630b640f46/fb7da95212f74e16b9acff630b640f46.png' alt='Tang Qian competes in the men's 400m freestyle S6 final at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games, Hangzhou, China, October 27, 2023. / IC Photo' Chinese swimmer Tang Qian…
Brazilian Andre Luis nets brace as Shenhua win 3-1 in Shanghai derby
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-18/Brazilian-Andre-Luis-nets-brace-as-Shenhua-win-3-1-in-Shanghai-derby-1wag2KjxR28/img/5252ba7ac30940c5957678d341a5e506/5252ba7ac30940c5957678d341a5e506.png' alt='Andre Luis (C) celebrates after scoring in a Chinese Super League match against Shanghai Port, Shanghai, China, August 17, 2024. / IC Photo' Brazilian striker Andre Luis scored…
China to send total of 284 athletes to 2024 Paris Summer Paralympics
The Chinese delegation for the 2024 Paris Summer Paralympics was introduced in Beijing on Friday. The 516-member delegation includes 284 athletes who will participate in 302 events across 19 sports.…
Alcaraz smashes his racket after losing to Monfils at Cincinnati Open
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-17/Alcaraz-smashes-his-racket-after-losing-to-Monfils-at-Cincinnati-Open-1w8kuZGjYK4/img/0c5c56d0d45f4f1d897d31edf5f306dd/0c5c56d0d45f4f1d897d31edf5f306dd.jpeg' alt='Gael Monfils of France competes in a men's singles round of 32 match against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain at the Cincinnati Open in Cincinnati, Ohio, August 16, 2024.…
Vincent Kompany remains secretive before his first Bayern Munich game
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-16/Vincent-Kompany-remains-secretive-before-his-first-Bayern-Munich-game-1w6FP3wkfiE/img/248e50bc1a1a4463b5791f44f4eef543/248e50bc1a1a4463b5791f44f4eef543.jpeg' alt='Vincent Kompany, coach of Bayern Munich, looks on during the friendly against WSG Tirol at Sportpark Unterhaching in Unterhaching, Germany, August 13, 2024. /CFP ' Vicent Kompany, who…
Mauricio Pochettino agrees to coach U.S. men's football team, report
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-16/Mauricio-Pochettino-agrees-to-coach-U-S-men-s-football-team-report-1w6LE2EwfFm/img/2f5ba15a9c934d9dad7340c47103e356/2f5ba15a9c934d9dad7340c47103e356.jpeg' alt='Mauricio Pochettino, manager of Chelsea, makes a gesture during the Premier League game against Bighton at American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, England, May 15, 2024. /CFP '…
Ronaldo's explosive return propels Al-Nassr to Saudi Super Cup final
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-15/Ronaldo-s-explosive-return-propels-Al-Nassr-to-Saudi-Super-Cup-final-1w59TSaSD96/img/0c8ca79eeb294321b617bffca634e6bb/0c8ca79eeb294321b617bffca634e6bb.png' alt='Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the Euro 2024 quarterfinal football match between Portugal and France at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, Germany, July 5, 2024. /CFP' Following a disappointing showing…
Zheng Qinwen faces health hurdle in pursuit of Cincinnati Open success
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-15/Zheng-Qinwen-faces-health-hurdle-in-pursuit-of-Cincinnati-Open-success-1w5kUKvGzU4/img/924f37e05e4e463f80df7a1175d284a3/924f37e05e4e463f80df7a1175d284a3.png' alt='China's Zheng Qinwen talks to the media on day 3 of the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center in Ohio, U.S., August 13, 2024. /CFP' Zheng Qinwen…
Saudi Esports Federation Chief: Young generation are gamers by nature
Saudi Arabia will host the inaugural Olympic Esports Games in 2025. As part of Saudi Vision 2030, the country’s roadmap for economic diversification, global engagement, and enhanced quality of life,…
China's Olympic runner-up He Bingjiao to exit international badminton
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-14/China-s-Olympic-runner-up-He-Bingjiao-to-exit-international-badminton-1w3jqM1i2uQ/img/900190fd8c4e4072b94536ed47151616/900190fd8c4e4072b94536ed47151616.jpeg' alt='He Bingjiao of China competes in the women's singles badminton final against An Se-young of South Korea at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, August 5, 2024.…
Saudi esports chief calls esports unifying force across diversity
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced it has been partnering with the National Olympic Committee of Saudi Arabia to host the inaugural Olympic Esports Games in the country in…
China's Zeng 'Xiao Hai' Zhuojun wins Street Fighter 6 title at EWC
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-13/China-s-Zeng-Xiao-Hai-Zhuojun-wins-Street-Fighter-6-title-at-EWC-1w1LvXnXavu/img/2f45034178d5426ea4d6109c687d131c/2f45034178d5426ea4d6109c687d131c.png' alt='Zeng "Xiao Hai" Zhuojun of China's KuaiShow Gaming wins the Street Fighter 6 title at the first Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, August 12, 2024. /Zeng's…
Under the glow of Olympics: An ode to China's youth
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-12/Under-the-glow-of-Olympics-An-ode-to-China-s-youth-1w0xXdJZfKo/img/4ab23df225b742caa1d7bdb4c3ad94fd/4ab23df225b742caa1d7bdb4c3ad94fd.jpeg' alt='Zheng Qinwen celebrates after winning the women's singles tennis final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, August 3, 2024. /IC' As the Olympic flame was…
Xi's special representative congratulates France on Olympics' success
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-12/Xi-s-special-representative-congratulates-France-on-Olympics-success-1w0t5iEx6ow/img/e676c576ee2d462a9e5914f914a65379/e676c576ee2d462a9e5914f914a65379.png' alt='Fireworks go off during the closing ceremony of the 33rd Olympic Games at Stade de France in Paris, France, August 11, 2024. /CFP' Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Special…
How U.S. anti-doping agency displays double standards in Olympics
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-11/How-U-S-anti-doping-agency-displays-double-standards-in-Olympics-1vYLyJ3VfRC/img/594a57628349410dae654f8d8c4542a3/594a57628349410dae654f8d8c4542a3.jpeg' alt='Erriyon Knighton of Team USA competes in the men's 200m semi-final on day 12 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 in Paris, France, August 7, 2024. /CFP' Editor’s…
U.S. keeps threatening world anti-doping authorities with defunding
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-11/U-S-keeps-threatening-world-anti-doping-authorities-with-defunding-1vZ9oYKnfLW/img/d5b7d4c24b0c4719bf41dd34bc0887bc/d5b7d4c24b0c4719bf41dd34bc0887bc.jpeg' alt='/CFP' For years now, some U.S. lawmakers have been interfering with the work of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) by threatening not to pay the country’s million-dollar annual…
Dare to dream: Chinese teenage footballers in Jiangxi aim high
In southeast China’s Jiangxi Province, two teenagers have big dreams of becoming football stars – Liu Xiaochen, a striker on the Dingnan 3rd Middle School’s under-14 girls’ team, and Wang…
Can China achieve perfect ends in diving, table tennis at Paris 2024?
Olympians from around the world are competing in 39 gold medal events at the 2024 Paris Summer Games on Saturday. Chinese athletes have so far won all of the table…
CGTN Poll: Severe global concerns arising around cover-ups by USADA
Cover-ups, double standards and abuse of power. The doping scandal surrounding American track star Erriyon Knighton is rapidly evolving into a crisis of credibility for the United States Anti-Doping Agency…
More exciting events to follow on August 9 at 2024 Paris Olympics
At the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, Friday’s late medal event schedule includes the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around final at 14:30 (GMT+2). In table tennis, China will face Sweden in the…
The oldest Olympic winner's lifelong legacy of strength and resilience
The world’s oldest living Olympic champion, Agnes Keleti, remains a vibrant fan of the Games, cheering for athletes at every event in Paris. At 103 years old, Keleti’s enduring spirit…
USADA must be held accountable for anti-doping double standards
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-08/USADA-must-be-held-accountable-for-anti-doping-double-standards-1vTZtuNpN4Y/img/de55fbb6e97643c69af70927a892cf8b/de55fbb6e97643c69af70927a892cf8b.png' alt='CFP' The Olympics are widely considered the world’s most prestigious sporting event because the participants and spectators alike crave and anticipate fierce competition between more or less evenly-matched…
Olympics scaling up climbing opportunities for young Parisians
The Paris 2024 organizers aim to make young people the prime beneficiaries of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. That’s one of the key legacy aims, along with improving accessibility to…
Romanian PM to snub Paris closing ceremony after medal denied
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-07/Romanian-PM-to-snub-Paris-closing-ceremony-after-medal-denied-1vSlULmfQ2I/img/1bf928005ce84c40be0badf9bdd696cf/1bf928005ce84c40be0badf9bdd696cf.png' alt='A general view of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, July 11, 2024. /CFP' Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu said on Tuesday he would snub the closing ceremony…
Higher frequency of doping tests on Chinese swimmers at Paris Olympics
Chinese swimmers have been the most tested athletes at the Paris Olympics, with each being tested an average of 21 times since January 1, which was the highest among the…
Can Chinese divers continue dominance on Aug. 6 at 2024 Paris Games?
A total of 15 gold medal events will take place on Tuesday at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Quan Hongchan and Chen Yuxi of China will participate in…
Li Yuehong wins China's first men's 25m rapid fire pistol Olympic gold
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-05/Li-Yuehong-wins-China-s-first-men-s-25m-rapid-fire-pistol-Olympic-gold-1vOUXoxf07S/img/2bcad9a91bcb46719f9e444ea6ea72a4/2bcad9a91bcb46719f9e444ea6ea72a4.png' alt='Gold medalist Li Yuehong (C) of China, silver medalist Cho Yeong-jae of South Korea (L) and bronze medalist Wang Xinjie (R) of China celebrate on the podium during…
Hits and misses by Chinese athletes at 2024 Paris Summer Olympics
China’s athletes have put up consistent performances at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics in sports they traditionally dominate, but have also had some close calls in their medal pursuits. How…
Who is the fastest man competing at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games?
A total of 20 events will produce gold medals on Sunday at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. The most eye-catching contest will undoubtedly be the men’s 100-meter final at the…
He Bingjiao reaches women's singles badminton final at Paris Olympics
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-04/He-Bingjiao-reaches-women-s-singles-badminton-final-at-Paris-Olympics-1vNixCvisc8/img/f3ccc3ccfc62406dac9aad7effddc2aa/f3ccc3ccfc62406dac9aad7effddc2aa.jpeg' alt='He Bingjie of China competes in the women's singles badminton semfinals against Carolina Marin of Spain at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, August 4, 2024. /CFP'…
Djokovic beats Musetti to set up final against Alcaraz at Paris 2024
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-08-03/Djokovic-beats-Musetti-to-set-up-final-against-Alcaraz-at-Paris-2024-1vLabBph9Mk/img/7d40f7cd9c6a40b69c3d902f357e5a9c/7d40f7cd9c6a40b69c3d902f357e5a9c.jpeg' alt='Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after defeating Lorenzo Musetti of Italy 6-4, 6-2 in the men's singles tennis semifinals at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, August…
Chinese Olympic gold medalist praises work of country's tennis players
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…
Who will make headlines on August 2 at Paris Olympics?
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…
Wang Dong returns to discuss Chinese tennis players at Paris Olympics
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…
Liu Yukun earns China's 10th Paris gold in men's 50m rifle 3 positions
<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 Paris, France, August 1, 2024. /CFP' Liu Yukun…
Yang Jiayu wins women's 20km race walk gold for China at Paris 2024
<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, France, August 1, 2024. /CFP' Yang Jiayu won the…
Quan, Chen add third diving gold for China at 2024 Olympic Games
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-07-31/Quan-Chen-add-third-diving-gold-for-China-at-2024-Olympic-Games-1vGFsJMGO6Q/img/0ce31201fbd34271b8fdeb0c2e8166b9/0ce31201fbd34271b8fdeb0c2e8166b9.jpeg' alt='Quan Hongchan and Chen Yuxi compete in the women's synchronized 10-meter platform diving final at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 31, 2024. /CFP' Quan…
Who will be the fastest in pool on July 31 at 2024 Olympic Games?
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…
Champions Park becomes a new tradition for Olympic celebration
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…
Nadal fell to Djkokovic in their 60th meeting at Paris Olympics
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…
Lian, Yang win fourth gold for China at 2024 Paris Games in diving
<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 Olympics in Paris, France, July 29, 2024. /CFP'…
What makes the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics special?
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,…
How did shooter Huang Yuting develop into an Olympic gold medalist?
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…