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Rules for the new China-based league allow for some of the world’s most established players, such as (from left) Xiao Guodong, Wu Yize, Ding Junhui, Zhao Xintong and Si Jiahui, to be asked to play. Photo: AFP
World Snooker

China’s new pro league not a threat to World Snooker Tour, sport’s chiefs say

China Billiards Club Professional League starting next week should be viewed more as another pathway into elite ranks than a direct rival.

Doxxing and cyberbullying

Quan Hongchan’s emotional post over mum’s health woes divides internet

Marathons

China’s marathon boom masks elite competitive performance failings, expert says

ITTF

Gap with China closing, Japan’s table tennis team say, but beating Sun still key

After another defeat at World Team Championships last weekend, Japan’s stars feel breaking away from conventional styles is likely to help.

Japan’s Hina Hayata (right) says that “if we cannot surpass Sun Yingsha (left), we cannot win as a team”. Photo: AP
Japan’s Hina Hayata (right) says that “if we cannot surpass Sun Yingsha (left), we cannot win as a team”. Photo: AP
Olympics

Reality bites for ‘immature’ Sun, ‘masculine’ Wang in life after Olympic glory

Gold medallists learn harsh lesson about life out of sporting spotlight after appearing on Chinese television shows.

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

China youth teams make World Cups amid Fifa hopes of seeing nation back at the top

Both under-17 men’s and women’s teams reach final stages of Asian Cup to book World Cup spots as Mattias Grafstrom praises Chinese system.

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World Snooker

China’s world snooker champion Wu playing ‘perfect’ game, says ex-coach Fung

Fung, who coached the 22-year-old for 13 months in 2024, says youngster is better than other world champions when they were at the same age.

China’s Wu Yize has a very good attacking game that puts his opponents “on edge”, Django Fung says. Photo: Xinhua
China’s Wu Yize has a very good attacking game that puts his opponents “on edge”, Django Fung says. Photo: Xinhua
Marathons

Danish pensioner continues 22-year love affair with China’s Great Wall Marathon

Among the more than 2,000 runners will be 67-year-old Henrik Brandt, who has vowed to keep returning for the event into his 70s.

ITTF

Fans attack selection criteria for China’s Asian Games table tennis teams

Women’s criteria draw most flak, with fans questioning why top three men will qualify directly while only top two women will do so.

World Snooker

China launches 8-team pro snooker league, targets becoming powerhouse in sport

Country’s best players, plus some of world’s best, have been invited to take part in league which will also feature pool matches.

World champion Wu Yize has sparked a wave of snooker fever across China. Photo: AP
ITTF

No Fan, no problem for China’s men, but questions remain over Olympic champ’s future

Gold medallist has not played for country since winning in Paris two years ago, but remains active with German club side 1. FC Saarbrücken TT.

China’s men continued their total dominance of the World Team Table Tennis Championships in London. Photo: Xinhua
China’s men continued their total dominance of the World Team Table Tennis Championships in London. Photo: Xinhua
Trending in China

China tells fans: stop celebrating athletes’ birthdays, don’t waste resources

Authorities were responding to the massive scale of supporter-organised celebrations in various cities for table tennis star Wang Chuqin.

World Snooker

Snooker boom can raise sport to level of table tennis in China, experts say

World Championship wins by Wu Yize and the previously banned Zhao Xintong can also ‘remove bad memories’ of corruption.

Fifa

Fifa officials head to China to discuss bargain broadcasting deal for World Cup

Football’s global governing body is reportedly offering to slash the price and talks will also cover a package for 2026 and 2030 editions.

Both sides were said to be optimistic about reaching a deal and an announcement could be made in the second half of May. Photo :AFP
Chinese Basketball Association

Hong Kong Bulls anxiously wait to learn fate about competing in top-tier CBA league

City’s basketball team also moved closer to finding a permanent home with renovation discussions on Southorn Stadium in Wan Chai ongoing.

Hong Kong Bulls (blue) are waiting to learn their fate about playing in the top tier of the Chinese basketball league. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong Bulls (blue) are waiting to learn their fate about playing in the top tier of the Chinese basketball league. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Social media

Ex-China gymnast ‘regains dignity’ after paying off family’s debt via social media

Wu Liufang’s content on Douyin features her in traditional Chinese clothing promoting cultural heritage dances to her followers.

World Snooker

Snooker’s Olympics push gets a jolt from China’s back-to-back world champions

Governing body head says IOC ‘has got eyes on our sport’; meanwhile, Shaun Murphy says Britain’s youngsters must work harder to match China.

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World Snooker

Meet Wu Yize, the snooker world champion marking game’s ‘golden era in China’

The 22-year-old’s win at the sport’s ‘spiritual home’ has propelled him to superstardom, shines spotlight on his parents’ role in his success.

Wu Yize with the trophy and his fans after defeating England’s Shaun Murphy in Sheffield on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
Wu Yize with the trophy and his fans after defeating England’s Shaun Murphy in Sheffield on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
World Snooker

China’s Wu Yize wins World Snooker Championship for first time in dramatic final

The 22-year-old from Lanzhou becomes second Chinese winner in a row, and second-youngest winner after Stephen Hendry did it at age 21 in 1990.

Fifa

Fifa faces World Cup broadcast crisis after India’s low offer, no China decision

Lack of deal from the two nations, which accounted for almost 25 per cent of TV, digital streaming reach for 2022 tournament, is unusual.

World Snooker

Wu Yize still battling nerves despite reaching final of World Championship

The 22-year-old, who is only the third Chinese player to reach the showpiece match at the Crucible, will face Northern Irishman Shaun Murphy.

Wu Yize is only the third Chinese player to reach the final after Ding Junhui and Zhao Xintong. Photo: Xinhua
World Snooker

China’s Wu Yize reaches World Snooker Championship last 4, Zhao Xintong ousted

Rising star, who now faces Northern Ireland’s Mark Allen, is last Chinese player left after defending champion falls to ‘Crucible curse’.

Wu Yize of China beat Iran’s Hossein Vafaei to reach the last four at the Crucible Theatre for the first time. Photo: Xinhua
Wu Yize of China beat Iran’s Hossein Vafaei to reach the last four at the Crucible Theatre for the first time. Photo: Xinhua
Badminton World Federation (BWF)

China’s anti-corruption body probes badminton association chief Zhang Jun

Olympic gold medallist Zhang Jun, who is also vice-president of Nanjing Sport Institute, has been placed ‘under disciplinary review’.

World Snooker

Zhao says he ‘will never surpass’ Ding after beating him at world championship

Defending champion hails ‘special match’ against his idol, will face former champion Shaun Murphy in quarter-finals at the Crucible.

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Irish footballers return to China 50 years after tour akin to ‘going to the moon’

Players from a university in Ireland were invited to play in China in 1976 – and accidentally found themselves witnessing history.

A squad of football players from University College Dublin were invited by the Chinese football association to play a series of matches across the country in 1976. Photo: X/ChinaEmbIreland
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