Yaya Toure in talks with second-tier Chinese club Qingdao Huanghai

Chinese Super League: Former champion Guangzhou FC denied permission to play in 2025

Former Asian champion Guangzhou FC will not play professionally in 2025 after the Chinese Football Association did not grant the eight-time Chinese Super League winner permission to play in the coming campaign due to the club’s financial issues. Property developers China Evergrande purchased the club after relegation to China’s second tier in 2010 and invested heavily, paying inflated transfer fees …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Paris Olympics mixed doubles champion Huang quits China national badminton team

The Hindu

Paris 2024 Olympics mixed doubles champion Huang Ya Qiong withdrew from the China’s national badminton team due to a growing toll of injuries, the 30-year-old announced on Wednesday. Huang and Zheng Siwei beat South Korea’s Kim Won-ho and Jeong Na-eun 21-8, 21-11 to win gold at the Olympics in August. Huang, who also won silver with Zheng at the Tokyo …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Harikrishna: The China specialist on Gukesh’s team

Hindustan Times

Bengaluru: It was close to New Year’s Eve, after the World Rapid and Blitz tournament last year, when Pentala Harikrishna received a call from Gukesh. Harikrishna joined the team, Gukesh ended up winning the Candidates and the World Championship match against China’s Ding Liren was on the horizon. Ni Hua was also part of Ju Wenjun’s team, alongside Harikrishna for …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Travel series stirs an urge to explore iconic destinations

China Daily

Writer Liu Zhenyun, host Meng Fei, actress Hani Kyzy, presenter Li Yajuan and stand-up comedian He Guangzhi in travel reality show Must Go. Thirty years ago, then-24-year-old Meng Fei was a young cameraman who boarded a train from Shanghai bound for the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, enduring three days and three nights across the Chinese heartland to reach Urumqi. He's …

China Xinjiang Meng

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Travel series stirs an urge to explore iconic destinations

China Daily

Writer Liu Zhenyun, host Meng Fei, actress Hani Kyzy, presenter Li Yajuan and stand-up comedian He Guangzhi in travel reality show Must Go. Thirty years ago, then-24-year-old Meng Fei was a young cameraman who boarded a train from Shanghai bound for the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, enduring three days and three nights across the Chinese heartland to reach Urumqi. He's …

China Xinjiang Meng Series Stirs

2 months, 1 week ago

Talent transfer to next gen aboard Shenzhou XIX

China Daily

This photo shows Chinese astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze who will carry out the Shenzhou XIX spaceflight mission. The Long March 2F rocket carrying the Shenzhou XIX spaceship set off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China's Gobi Desert at 4:27 am on Wednesday, carrying with it three astronauts to China's Tiangong space station 400 …

China Astronauts Tiangong Shenzhou Shenzhou Xix Gen Aboard

2 months, 1 week ago

Next Generation of Astronauts Set Sail on Shenzhou XIX Mission

China Daily

Chinese astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze will carry out the Shenzhou XIX mission, marking a significant step in gender equality and science research in the field of astronautics. The team's commander, Cai Xuzhe, is an experienced astronaut who will provide stability and experience for the mission. The crew will also receive the Tianzhou 8 cargo ship and …

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Team China Dominates World Short-Track Speed Skating Season, Setting Stage for 2026 Olympics

China Daily

Team China is gearing up for glory in the new ISU World Tour season, with a strong roster of Olympic and world champions, as well as rising young stars. The team participated in joint practice sessions with national teams from France and Australia, offering them valuable international exposure and adaptation to local conditions. The appointment of Zhang, along with the …

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Team China Dominates World Short-Track Speed Skating Season, Setting Stage for 2026 Olympics

China Daily

Team China is gearing up for glory in the new ISU World Tour season, with a strong roster of Olympic and world champions, as well as rising young stars. The team participated in joint practice sessions with national teams from the host, France and Australia, offering them valuable international exposure and adaptation to local conditions. The appointment of Zhang, along …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Getting off to a Shang-tastic start

China Daily

Shang Juncheng holds the winner's trophy after beating Italy's Lorenzo Musetti, a Wimbledon semifinalist, 7-6, 6-1 in the Chengdu Open final on Tuesday, thrilling the home crowd and joining Wu Yibing as the nation's only ATP Tour winners. Getting the home run off to a flying start was China's teen sensation Shang Juncheng, who stunned top seed Italy's Lorenzo Musetti …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Getting off to a Shang-tastic start

China Daily

Shang Juncheng holds the winner's trophy after beating Italy's Lorenzo Musetti, a Wimbledon semifinalist, 7-6, 6-1 in the Chengdu Open final on Tuesday, thrilling the home crowd and joining Wu Yibing as the nation's only ATP Tour winners. Getting the home run off to a flying start was China's teen sensation Shang Juncheng, who stunned top seed Italy's Lorenzo Musetti …

China Chinese Win Shang Final Atp Musetti

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Getting off to a Shang-tastic start

China Daily

Shang Juncheng holds the winner's trophy after beating Italy's Lorenzo Musetti, a Wimbledon semifinalist, 7-6, 6-1 in the Chengdu Open final on Tuesday, thrilling the home crowd and joining Wu Yibing as the nation's only ATP Tour winners. Getting the home run off to a flying start was China's teen sensation Shang Juncheng, who stunned top seed Italy's Lorenzo Musetti …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympic hero ALEX YEE opens up on his pride at getting the nation hooked on triathlon... and reveals Instagram follow from an unlikely Premier League star left him thrilled

Daily Mail

The 26-year-old has inspired plenty of young kids who have imitated him If Alex Yee was not already aware of how his gold medal moment had captured the nation’s attention, he got a good idea as soon as he landed back from Paris. Alex Yee claimed a gold medal in the men's triathlon at the Paris Olympics in a thrilling …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Stars aim to stay on the money in Shanghai

China Daily

Competitors at this week's FILA GOLF Women's Classic will be aiming to move up the Order of Merit and gain entry into one of two big events set to hit China next month — The Aramco Team Series in Shenzhen and the Buick LPGA Shanghai. As the China LPGA Tour returns from its summer break, much is at stake this …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Stars aim to stay on the money in Shanghai

China Daily

Competitors at this week's FILA GOLF Women's Classic will be aiming to move up the Order of Merit and gain entry into one of two big events set to hit China next month — The Aramco Team Series in Shenzhen and the Buick LPGA Shanghai. As the China LPGA Tour returns from its summer break, much is at stake this …

Golf Singapore China Events Order Classic Club

4 months ago

Olympian Yu Yiting returns home to Quzhou

China Daily

ezhejiang.gov.cn| Updated :2024-09-06 Olympic swimmer Yu Yiting, hailing from Changshan county, returned to her hometown of Quzhou on Aug 25 and received a warm welcome from residents. Yu also visited the Kuangyu Qiyuan Resort, which features a 50-meter standard swimming pool where young swimmers from the Quzhou and Changshan swim teams train. "I want to train hard and be like …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

A winning assist

China Daily

Race walker Yang Jiayu and her Italian coach, Patrizio Antonio Parcesepe. Despite dealing with cultural differences and a language barrier, as well as the fierce on-field competition, Team China's foreign coaches and their assistants have hit on a medal-winning formula with the country's hard-working Olympians, leading them to a series of historic "firsts", huge ranking leaps and long-awaited revivals at …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

A winning assist

China Daily

Race walker Yang Jiayu and her Italian coach, Patrizio Antonio Parcesepe. Despite dealing with cultural differences and a language barrier, as well as the fierce on-field competition, Team China's foreign coaches and their assistants have hit on a medal-winning formula with the country's hard-working Olympians, leading them to a series of historic "firsts", huge ranking leaps and long-awaited revivals at …

China Dutch Team Olympic Chinese Team China Winning Assist

6 months ago

Tibetan team hoping for its 1st American football victory

China Daily

Kelsang Lhundrup, the 25-year-old owner of a coffee shop in Lhasa, is also a member of Xizang's only amateur American football team. The 25-year-old isn't just a cafe owner; he's also a passionate member of Xizang's only amateur American football team, and for the past two years, Monday nights have been dedicated to practice. In June 2023, Kelsang Lhundrup and …

Football Game Coffee Team American Xizang Lhasa

6 months ago

Tibetan team hoping for its 1st American football victory

China Daily

Kelsang Lhundrup, the 25-year-old owner of a coffee shop in Lhasa, is also a member of Xizang's only amateur American football team. The 25-year-old isn't just a cafe owner; he's also a passionate member of Xizang's only amateur American football team, and for the past two years, Monday nights have been dedicated to practice. In June 2023, Kelsang Lhundrup and …

Game Coffee American Xizang Lhasa His Team Football Team

6 months, 1 week ago

On this day in 2010: Manchester City sign Yaya Toure from Barcelona

The Independent

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

On This Day in 2012 – Didier Drogba confirms China move will follow Chelsea exit

The Independent

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Team China courts Paris podium

China Daily

Editor's note: With the Olympic stage set, and golden glory beckoning, Chinese athletes have been going all-out to ensure it will be a medal-laden campaign at Paris 2024. Despite its winning momentum at recent major tournaments, a podium finish in Paris seems like a long shot for Team China — drawn in Group A with Serbia, Spain and Puerto Rico …

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7 months ago

Sporting chance gives actor his big role

China Daily

Actor Yu Shi has emerged as one of the most sought-after young stars, with popular roles, such as Batay, a Kazak youth in To the Wonder. Despite his parents' reservations, Yu, also known as Yosh Yu, chose to veer off the conventional education path, opting instead for a basketball school, a local institution that nurtures future athletic talent for the …

Sporting Chance

7 months ago

Sporting chance gives actor his big role

China Daily

Actor Yu Shi has emerged as one of the most sought-after young stars, with popular roles, such as Batay, a Kazak youth in To the Wonder. Despite his parents' reservations, Yu, also known as Yosh Yu, chose to veer off the conventional education path, opting instead for a basketball school, a local institution that nurtures future athletic talent for the …

Big Role Young Actor

7 months ago

Sporting chance gives actor his big role

China Daily

Actor Yu Shi has emerged as one of the most sought-after young stars, with popular roles, such as Batay, a Kazak youth in To the Wonder. Despite his parents' reservations, Yu, also known as Yosh Yu, chose to veer off the conventional education path, opting instead for a basketball school, a local institution that nurtures future athletic talent for the …

Big Role

7 months ago

Team China's form courts criticism

China Daily

Coach Cai Bin reacts as outside hitter Wu Mengjie falls to the ground during China's straight-sets loss to Italy in the FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League on Sunday in Macao. Although apparently not in peak form, Zhu, a 1.98-meter tall outside hitter who led Team China to a golden finish at the 2016 Rio Olympics, remains one of the world's …

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7 months ago

Team China's form courts criticism

China Daily

Coach Cai Bin reacts as outside hitter Wu Mengjie falls to the ground during China's straight-sets loss to Italy in the FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League on Sunday in Macao. Although apparently not in peak form, Zhu, a 1.98-meter tall outside hitter who led Team China to a golden finish at the 2016 Rio Olympics, remains one of the world's …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Ramping up for Paris together

China Daily

As well as coaching Team China's riders, Venezuelan BMX freestyle legend Daniel Dhers also hopes of competing in Paris after placing 10th in Shanghai on Saturday. GAO ERQIANG/CHINA DAILY Not quite there Despite Chinese riders' dominant performance in Shanghai, Wu Dan, head coach of the Chinese BMX freestyle team has played down expectations of euphoric home fans, calling for focus, …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Ramping up for Paris together

China Daily

As well as coaching Team China's riders, Venezuelan BMX freestyle legend Daniel Dhers also hopes of competing in Paris after placing 10th in Shanghai on Saturday. GAO ERQIANG/CHINA DAILY Not quite there Despite Chinese riders' dominant performance in Shanghai, Wu Dan, head coach of the Chinese BMX freestyle team has played down expectations of euphoric home fans, calling for focus, …

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9 months ago

Zhuper-star's return lifts Team China

China Daily

Zhu Ting, pictured in action for Savino Del Bene Scandicci in an Italian Serie A1 playoff game on March 27, is returning to the national team after an absence of almost three years. IMAGO/ITALY PHOTO PRESS The Chinese women's volleyball team has added a "Zhuper" reinforcement for its revival mission at Paris 2024, with star player Zhu Ting confirmed to …

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9 months ago

Zhuper-star's return lifts Team China

China Daily

Zhu Ting, pictured in action for Savino Del Bene Scandicci in an Italian Serie A1 playoff game on March 27, is returning to the national team after an absence of almost three years. IMAGO/ITALY PHOTO PRESS The Chinese women's volleyball team has added a "Zhuper" reinforcement for its revival mission at Paris 2024, with star player Zhu Ting confirmed to …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Going for goal on the Loess Plateau

China Daily

Zhidan county in Shaanxi province has built a strong soccer culture through the years, with the dedication of coaches such as former China international Wang Tao and government funding helping local teams enjoy consistent success on the pitch. XINHUA A decade since a transformative trip abroad, the soccer players of Zhidan county, nestled in the Loess Plateau of Northwest China's …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Helping Xinjiang's Eagles soar

China Daily

Xinjiang Silk Road Eagles coach Fernando Sanchez Cipitria gives players a pep talk during a training session in Urumqi. Amid the thawing landscape, Fernando was busy at work, coaching the players of Xinjiang Silk Road Eagles, a soccer club which was established just over a month ago and is aiming to rise through the ranks to eventually fill the void …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

China skipper makes retirement U-turn with World Cup hopes in balance

The Hindu

China captain Zhang Linpeng is in line to play in a crucial World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, days after quitting international football over the “disgrace” of a draw with Singapore. Known as China’s answer to Sergio Ramos because he also plays centre-back and has numerous tattoos, Zhang said he had enough after his team surrendered a 2-0 lead at Singapore …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Time for Team China to reassess its goals

China Daily

A dejected Zhang Linpeng and his Team China players take stock after losing their last Asian Cup group match to Qatar on Monday. Team China's disappointing Asian Cup campaign has further burnished Chinese soccer's unwanted image as a perpetual underachiever, while the country's soccer revival project struggles on all fronts. "In the three games we played here, a lot of …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Shang leaves with head held high

China Daily

Shang Juncheng of China is applauded by Carlos Alcaraz of Spain as he walks from Rod Laver Arena after retiring injured from his third round match against the Spanish world No 2 at the Australian Open on Saturday. What was billed as a "battle of future" in Shang's round of 32 clash against world No 2 Carlos Alcaraz at the …

China World Tennis Match Play Open Round

1 year, 2 months ago

Rise of the rookies

China Daily

From left: No 1 draft pick Chen Guohao of the Beijing Royal Fighters, Qingdao's 18-year-old center Yang Hansen, and Zou Yang of the Fujian Sturgeons have been the standout rookies so far in this season's CBA league. At the top of that list is Chen Guohao, the No 1 draft pick in 2023.Chen was sensational in his pro debut, registering …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Yaya Toure is the latest big name to head to Saudi Arabia as he links up with his former Man City boss Roberto Mancini as assistant coach of the national team - after leaving role with Belgian side St

Daily Mail

Yaya Toure has joined Saudi Arabia as an assistant coach, linking up with his former Man City boss Roberto Mancini. Toure - who retired from playing in 2019 - has left the equivalent role with Belgian side Standard Liege despite only joining in June of this year. Yaya Toure has joined Saudi Arabia's national team as an assistant coach to …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Star striker Wang Shuang to miss China's Olympic qualifiers due to injury

China Daily

Wang Shanshan of China scores a header during the football women's quarterfinal against Thailand at the Hangzhou Asian Games on Sept 30, 2023. XIAMEN, China -- China's women's football team confirmed on Monday that its star forward Wang Shuang will miss their upcoming Paris Olympic Asian qualifying matches due to a serious injury. The Chinese team is set to play …

China Wang

1 year, 3 months ago

China announce 26-man roster for World Cup qualifiers

China Daily

BEIJING - The Chinese men's football team has unveiled a 26-player roster for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers, introducing several newcomers. Additionally, the roster features 25-year-old center forward Xie Weijun from Tianjin Jinmen Tigers, marking another fresh face for the national team. The Chinese team is slated to play two friendly matches against Vietnam and Uzbekistan in …

World Cup Chinese Yupeng Yeljan

1 year, 3 months ago

Back on the winning trail

China Daily

Team China defender Jiang Shenglong beats a Qatari player to a header during Wednesday's last-16 match in Hangzhou. National team's last-16 victory at Asiad cheers fans amid tough times for Chinese soccer The Chinese men's team's first knockout win in 25 years at the Asiad delivered long-suffering soccer fans at home a rare moment of joy. It was at least …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Barcelona coach Xavi: Injured Frenkie De Jong out until international break

The Hindu

Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong will not return to action until after the next international break at the earliest after picking up an ankle injury at the weekend, manager Xavi said. The 26-year-old Netherlands midfielder had played every minute of Barcelona’s LaLiga matches so far this season before being substituted in the first half against Celta Vigo on Saturday. “About the …

Barcelona Xavi International Break

1 year, 3 months ago

Alfa Romeo Driver Zhou Guanyu Pens Contract Extension for 2024 Season

News 18

Zhou Guanyu, China’s only Formula One driver, said Thursday that he has extended his contract with Alfa Romeo into the 2024 season. Zhou will now get the chance to race on home soil for the first time in Formula One, with the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai returning in April next year for the first time since the Covid pandemic. …

Zhou Romeo Driver Pens Contract

1 year, 4 months ago

Moises Caicedo now wants to join Chelsea after Liverpool boss confirms Ecuadorian’s signing: Report

Hindustan Times

Liverpool were seen as the most possible destination for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo but there was a twist to this transfer saga on Friday. “Moises Caicedo has just informed Liverpool that he only wants to join Chelsea! Caicedo’s latest move comes just hours after Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp confirmed that his side have reached an agreement with Brighton. Brighton had …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Yaya Toure hopes Standard Liege coaching spell leads to Premier League return

The Independent

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Yaya Toure is one day targeting a top …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Chinese superfan books into Lionel Messi hotel for glimpse of his hero

Firstpost

Beijing: It took hours of waiting, a pricey hotel room and an exhausting chase through Beijing, but it was all worth it for a Chinese fan of Lionel Messi who eventually got a blurry selfie with his hero. “He’s given me more meaning in life and become a kind of belief for me.” He said he felt “really excited” when …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi frenzy grips China but police have a ‘serious’ warning for fans

Hindustan Times

Lionel Messi is in China and ofcourse, the fans cannot keep calm about it. You might get scammed, police told fans as numerous scams surrounding the Argentine legend's visit to Beijing surfaced. Chinese fans of Argentina’s Lionel Messi wait for his arrival at a hotel ahead of International Friendly match between Argentina's national football team and Australia national football team …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Chinese League of Legends gamer works hard to stay on top

China Daily

Bai Jiahao "I wanted to be known by more people when I chose this career path," said Bai Jiahao, also known as 369, an esports player for JD Gaming in China. "I had felt inferior to others, but the game gave me confidence," Bai said. "We usually get up at 1 pm in the afternoon, and the training ends at …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Chinese Badminton Star Chen Long Calls it Quits at 34 Years of Age

News 18

Chinese badminton great Chen Long has announced his retirement aged 34, ending a decorated career that included Olympic gold and two world titles. The former world number one won the Olympic crown at Rio 2016 and followed it up with silver at the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics in 2021. He has not played since and has now officially called it quits, …

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