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Asia's fastest woman Chen Yujie sets sights on university entrance exam

Asia's fastest woman Chen Yujie sets sights on university entrance exam

After dominating the 2026 Asian Games, Chinese teenage track star Chen Yujie is balancing training for next year's world championships with academic preparations for the national university entrance exam.
Chinese track and field star Wu Yanni moved to tears after winning Asian Games bronze

Chinese track and field star Wu Yanni moved to tears after winning Asian Games bronze

Thai Princess Sirivannavari overcomes grief of sister's passing to secure Asian Games qualification

Thai Princess Sirivannavari overcomes grief of sister's passing to secure Asian Games qualification

Chinese teen Yan Ziyi beats Olympic champion to win Asian Games gold with one single throw

Chinese teen Yan Ziyi beats Olympic champion to win Asian Games gold with one single throw

Chinese teen Yan Ziyi said she surprised even herself after demolishing the opposition with her first and only throw of 70.46m to win Asian Games women's javelin gold on Sunday.
September 27, 2026 | 06:51 pm PT
'Invincible' 223-cm teen basketball player stars as China win bronze

'Invincible' 223-cm teen basketball player stars as China win bronze

Zhang Ziyu played a starring role to drag China to women's basketball bronze at the Asian Games on Saturday, with her coach predicting the teenager standing 223 cm (7ft 4in) will one day be "invincible".
September 26, 2026 | 10:07 pm PT
19-year-old becomes first swimmer to win 7 golds at one Asian Games

19-year-old becomes first swimmer to win 7 golds at one Asian Games

Chinese teenager Zhang Zhanshuo won a record seventh swimming gold at the Asian Games on Friday and said it had been the "perfect conclusion" to his week in Tokyo.
September 26, 2026 | 05:07 pm PT
11-year-old becomes youngest medalist in Asian Games history

11-year-old becomes youngest medalist in Asian Games history

Japan's 11-year-old eSports prodigy Yuki Kurihara said he was "embarrassed" after winning Asian Games gold on Saturday by thrashing a series of opponents up to three times his age.
September 26, 2026 | 04:00 am PT
Thai sprinter Puripol breaks own Asian Games record to win 100m gold

Thai sprinter Puripol breaks own Asian Games record to win 100m gold

Thailand's Puripol Boonson broke his own Asian Games record to win gold in the men's 100m in 9.90 seconds in Nagoya on Friday.
September 25, 2026 | 04:41 pm PT
North Korea weightlifter sets three world records for Asian Games gold

North Korea weightlifter sets three world records for Asian Games gold

Weightlifter Ri Song Gum gave North Korea their first gold of the Asian Games on Wednesday in style, setting three world records in the women's 49kg class and shedding tears of joy.
September 23, 2026 | 09:52 pm PT
China's Yu, 13, wins third Asian Games gold but has 'some regrets'

China's Yu, 13, wins third Asian Games gold but has 'some regrets'

China's 13-year-old swimming sensation Yu Zidi completed a hat-trick of Asian Games golds on Wednesday, but will go home with "some regrets".
September 23, 2026 | 09:05 pm PT
Hungry and stranded: Asian Games plagued by logistical problems

Hungry and stranded: Asian Games plagued by logistical problems

The 20th Asian Games in Japan has faced a series of major problems regarding accommodation, food, transportation, reception and administrative procedures, drawing heavy criticism from athletes and international media.
September 22, 2026 | 09:42 pm PT
Vietnam to face South Korea in 2026 Asian Games quarterfinals

Vietnam to face South Korea in 2026 Asian Games quarterfinals

South Korea beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 on Tuesday to top Group D and set up a quarterfinal against Group C runners-up Vietnam in the 2026 Asian Games men's football.
September 22, 2026 | 06:17 am PT
Olympic champion Carlos Yulo books three spots at Asian Games gymnastics finals despite falls

Olympic champion Carlos Yulo books three spots at Asian Games gymnastics finals despite falls

Two-time Olympic champion Carlos Yulo qualified for three finals at the 2026 Asian Games despite suffering falls during the vault and horizontal bar qualifiers.
September 21, 2026 | 08:27 pm PT
Once decried as 'human cockfighting', MMA makes debut at Asian Games, eyes Olympic spot

Once decried as 'human cockfighting', MMA makes debut at Asian Games, eyes Olympic spot

A sport once banned in much of the U.S. and famously decried as "human cockfighting" by a high-profile politician is making an ambitious play for the Olympics.
September 21, 2026 | 06:40 pm PT
19-year-old Thai badminton player Opatniputh first doping case at Asian Games

19-year-old Thai badminton player Opatniputh first doping case at Asian Games

Thai women's badminton player Pitchamon Opatniputh became the first known doping case at the Asian Games in Japan on Monday, testers said.
September 21, 2026 | 04:58 pm PT
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