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Carlos Yulo wins first Asian Games gold to complete his collection of major titles

Carlos Yulo wins first Asian Games gold to complete his collection of major titles

Double Olympic champion gymnast Carlos Yulo said he was "overwhelmed" on Thursday after winning Asian Games floor gold in Japan to complete his collection of major titles.
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

X Games League to hold first winter draft, Eileen Gu expected to be top pick

X Games League to hold first winter draft, Eileen Gu expected to be top pick

Japan emperor declares Asian Games open after turbulent build-up

Japan emperor declares Asian Games open after turbulent build-up

The 20th Asian Games were declared open by Japan's emperor on Saturday following a troubled build-up to the multi-sport spectacular that has more athletes than the Olympics.
September 19, 2026 | 06:57 am PT
Yu Zidi, 13, leads China's Asian Games bid with eyes on Olympic glory

Yu Zidi, 13, leads China's Asian Games bid with eyes on Olympic glory

Yu Zidi made history last year aged 12 when she became the youngest-ever medallist at the swimming world championships. Now a teenager, she headlines China's bid for Asian Games domination and has Olympic glory in her sights.
September 15, 2026 | 07:22 pm PT
Japan gymnasts under injury cloud for home Asian Games

Japan gymnasts under injury cloud for home Asian Games

Japan men's gymnastics team for their home Asian Games this month includes multiple Olympic and world champions, but serious injuries have clouded their chances.
September 10, 2026 | 06:51 pm PT
Who is Chen Ting, the low-profile wife of Chinese director Zhang Yimou?

Who is Chen Ting, the low-profile wife of Chinese director Zhang Yimou?

Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou's wife Chen Ting, who is 31 years his junior, has largely stayed out of the public spotlight, focusing on family life and raising their three children.
March 12, 2026 | 04:59 pm PT
International Olympic Committee unaware of FIFA chief Infantino's presence at Board of Peace meeting, will look into matter

International Olympic Committee unaware of FIFA chief Infantino's presence at Board of Peace meeting, will look into matter

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry said on Friday she was unaware of world soccer body (FIFA) chief Gianni Infantino's presence at the first meeting of The Board of Peace along with U.S. President Donald Trump, and said she would look into the matter.
February 20, 2026 | 08:12 pm PT
Vietnam to develop world-class Olympic sports urban area

Vietnam to develop world-class Olympic sports urban area

The Hanoi People's Committee has approved initial plans to build an Olympic-standard complex in the capital capable of hosting major international sporting events.
November 11, 2025 | 04:26 pm PT
Trump invites international fans to World Cup and Olympics as US tightens visa policies

Trump invites international fans to World Cup and Olympics as US tightens visa policies

U.S. President Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly that he hopes "countless people from all over the globe" will attend the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics hosted by the United States.
September 26, 2025 | 12:32 am PT
Which football player has won the most titles?

Which football player has won the most titles?

The most decorated footballer of all time has won dozens of titles with his national team and various clubs, from World Cup to Champion League.
June 14, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Chinese track and field beauty Wu Yanni admits Olympic medal not possible yet, aims to break more records

Chinese track and field beauty Wu Yanni admits Olympic medal not possible yet, aims to break more records

Wu Yanni, a star in Chinese track and field, has admitted that winning an Olympic medal is an ambitious goal that feels out of reach for now and instead focusing on breaking more records.
March 27, 2025 | 05:54 am PT
Donald Trump bans transgender athletes from participating in women's sports

Donald Trump bans transgender athletes from participating in women's sports

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday banning transgender athletes from women's sports, citing the need to protect female athletes.
February 5, 2025 | 10:18 pm PT
French boxing quits international body to keep its fighters at Olympics

French boxing quits international body to keep its fighters at Olympics

France became the latest country to quit the International Boxing Association (IBA), to "guarantee French boxing its place at the Olympic Games", governing body FFBoxe said in a statement on Monday.
November 5, 2024 | 04:00 pm PT
Algeria accuses boxing body of 'baseless claims' in Olympic gender row

Algeria accuses boxing body of 'baseless claims' in Olympic gender row

Algeria's Olympic Committee accused the International Boxing Association of "baseless claims" after the IBA alleged on Monday that an Algerian boxer in the semi-finals of the Paris women's competition was "a male".
August 6, 2024 | 06:38 am PT
Actor Huang Xiaoming sends out 100 red packets to celebrate cousin Chen Meng’s Olympic gold

Actor Huang Xiaoming sends out 100 red packets to celebrate cousin Chen Meng’s Olympic gold

Chinese actor Huang Xiaoming celebrated his cousin, athlete Chen Meng’s gold medal victory in women’s table tennis at the Paris Olympics by sending 100 digital red packets to his contacts via the messaging platform WeChat.
August 5, 2024 | 09:18 pm PT
Olympic boxer Imane Khelif calls for end to bullying after backlash over gender misconceptions

Olympic boxer Imane Khelif calls for end to bullying after backlash over gender misconceptions

Olympic boxer Imane Khelif said the wave of hateful scrutiny she has faced over misconceptions about her gender “harms human dignity,” and she called for an end to bullying athletes after being greatly affected by the international backlash against her.
August 4, 2024 | 07:08 pm PT
France win over Argentina sparks ugly scenes in Olympic grudge match

France win over Argentina sparks ugly scenes in Olympic grudge match

France's grudge match with Argentina ended in ugly scenes after Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the only goal to put the hosts into the Olympic semi-finals on Friday with a 1-0 win, joining Spain, Morocco and Egypt.
August 2, 2024 | 07:00 pm PT
Olympic men's triathlon postponed to Wednesday due to Seine pollution

Olympic men's triathlon postponed to Wednesday due to Seine pollution

The Olympic men's triathlon was postponed just hours before it was due to get under way on Tuesday after last-ditch water quality tests in the River Seine revealed unhealthy pollution levels, organizers said.
July 29, 2024 | 11:22 pm PT
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