Zhao, Zhang earn two medals for China at World Athletics Championships
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-16/Zhao-Zhang-earn-two-medals-for-China-at-World-Athletics-Championships-1GI47r0b1Ru/img/a8ba831ea75241ef93487d79a5c5ee41/a8ba831ea75241ef93487d79a5c5ee41.jpeg' alt='Silver medalist Zhao Jie (R) and bronze medalist Zhang Jiale of China display their awards after the women's hammer throw final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, September 15, 2025. /VCG' Zhao Jie and Zhang Jiale…
Xinjiang color palette: A land of football and sweetness
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-15/Xinjiang-color-palette-A-land-of-football-and-sweetness-1GGG6w4NfLG/img/25a811c894f145e1a1f889be004e5530/25a811c894f145e1a1f889be004e5530.jpeg' <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-15/Xinjiang-color-palette-A-land-of-football-and-sweetness-1GGG6w4NfLG/img/25a811c894f145e1a1f889be004e5530/25a811c894f145e1a1f889be004e5530.jpeg' <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-15/Xinjiang-color-palette-A-land-of-football-and-sweetness-1GGG6w4NfLG/img/25a811c894f145e1a1f889be004e5530/25a811c894f145e1a1f889be004e5530.jpeg' <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-15/Xinjiang-color-palette-A-land-of-football-and-sweetness-1GGG6w4NfLG/img/25a811c894f145e1a1f889be004e5530/25a811c894f145e1a1f889be004e5530.jpeg' <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-15/Xinjiang-color-palette-A-land-of-football-and-sweetness-1GGG6w4NfLG/img/25a811c894f145e1a1f889be004e5530/25a811c894f145e1a1f889be004e5530.jpeg' <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-15/Xinjiang-color-palette-A-land-of-football-and-sweetness-1GGG6w4NfLG/img/25a811c894f145e1a1f889be004e5530/25a811c894f145e1a1f889be004e5530.jpeg' <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-15/Xinjiang-color-palette-A-land-of-football-and-sweetness-1GGG6w4NfLG/img/25a811c894f145e1a1f889be004e5530/25a811c894f145e1a1f889be004e5530.jpeg' <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-15/Xinjiang-color-palette-A-land-of-football-and-sweetness-1GGG6w4NfLG/img/25a811c894f145e1a1f889be004e5530/25a811c894f145e1a1f889be004e5530.jpeg' Welcome to Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture in Xinjiang, China, a place where football runs deep in the veins, and sweetness grows on trees. In…
China secure women's singles title at WTT Champions Macao
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-14/China-secure-women-s-singles-title-at-WTT-Champions-Macao-1GEOc09QLDy/img/4c479f022c2f41a5bb3862de43ff584e/4c479f022c2f41a5bb3862de43ff584e.png' alt='China's Sun Yingsha prepares to serve against Puerto Rico's Adriana Diaz in a women's singles quarterfinal match at the WTT Champions Macao in China's Macao SAR (Special Administrative Region), September 13, 2025. /VCG' In the women’s singles quarterfinals…
Sun Yingsha beats Szocs to reach quarterfinals at WTT Champions Macao
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-13/Sun-Yingsha-beats-Szocs-to-reach-quarterfinals-at-WTT-Champions-Macao-1GCY2P9tTDG/img/f2ee11e0ce29445c9a23c06a10a9f03b/f2ee11e0ce29445c9a23c06a10a9f03b.jpeg' alt='Sun Yingsha of China hits a shot against Bernadette Szocs of Romania in a women's singles round of 16 match at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions Macao in China's Macao SAR (Special Administrative Region), September 12, 2025….
The "World Champions" debate: Is the NBA title misnamed?
On this episode of Sideline Story, we dive into the EuroBasket 2025 and the fiery comments from Türkiye coach Ergin Ataman that sparked a global debate, as he challenged the NBA’s right to call its winners “World Champions.” We break…
Sheng Lihao adds another silver for China at ISSF World Cup in Ningbo
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-12/Sheng-Lihao-adds-another-silver-for-China-at-ISSF-World-Cup-in-Ningbo-1GBz2vaTbMI/img/41092f03c8a542ce973d9be651b25d55/41092f03c8a542ce973d9be651b25d55.png' alt='Silver medalist Sheng Lihao of China displays his award after the men's 10-meter air rifle final at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, September 11, 2025. /ISSF' Chinese home favorite…
Home shooters earn one gold, one silver at ISSF World Cup in Ningbo
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-10/Home-shooters-earn-one-gold-one-silver-at-ISSF-World-Cup-in-Ningbo-1GxWG9JuVfW/img/4be65cecd24b482695b6a56bf6637473/4be65cecd24b482695b6a56bf6637473.jpeg' alt='L-R: Silver medalists Veronika Schejbalova and Jindrich Dubovy of the Czech Republic, gold medalists Yao Qianxun and Hu Kai, and bronze medalists Veronika Major and Akos Karoly Nagy of Hungary display their awards after competing in the 10-meter…
China bag four wins at World Athletics Continental Tour in Beijing
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-08/China-bag-four-wins-at-World-Athletics-Continental-Tour-in-Beijing-1GuIKLzARnG/img/f53c6bbe88794a3d8203a4389260f9f5/f53c6bbe88794a3d8203a4389260f9f5.png' alt='China's Yan Ziyi during the women's javelin event at the World Athletics Continental Tour in Beijing, China, on September 7, 2025. /VCG' China’s athletes demonstrated a potent blend of emerging talent and seasoned grit at the 2025 World…
73-member squad announced for China at World Athletics Championships
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-07/73-member-squad-announced-for-China-at-World-Athletics-Championships-1Gt2OrnXc9G/img/d7716af8359049a08212e87a350828cc/d7716af8359049a08212e87a350828cc.jpeg' alt='Gong Lijiao of China competes in the women's shot put event at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, March 21, 2025. /VCG' China on Saturday announced their 73-member team for the coming World…
Crafting the ultimate XI: Who makes your all-time greatest team?
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China scrape past Timor-Leste in U23 Asian Cup qualifying opener
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-04/China-scrape-past-Timor-Leste-in-U23-Asian-Cup-qualifying-opener-1Go5LYvIzSg/img/df0a3f70adcd473587390d20f0f05332/df0a3f70adcd473587390d20f0f05332.png' alt='China's Wang Yudong celebrates his goal during their AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers against Timor-Leste in Xi'an, China, September 3, 2025. /VCG' China edged past Timor-Leste 2-1 in their opening AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifier on Wednesday night, a…
Yamaguchi overwhelms injured Chen to claim third world crown
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-02/Yamaguchi-overwhelms-injured-Chen-to-claim-third-world-crown-1GkKNJeOxfG/img/bada521ff77344789f1860a65dd0e4f6/bada521ff77344789f1860a65dd0e4f6.png' alt='Chen Yufei of China in action during the women's singles final match against Akane Yamaguchi of Japan at the BWF World Championships in Paris, France, August 31, 2025. /VCG' The women’s singles final at the BWF World Championships…
Liaoning stalwart Han Dejun retires after trophy-laden CBA career
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-02/Liaoning-stalwart-Han-Dejun-retires-after-trophy-laden-CBA-career-1GkL6MeUoA8/img/65c7501123134b7687de37ddb354803c/65c7501123134b7687de37ddb354803c.png' alt='Liaoning Flying Leopards center Han Dejun has announced retirement from professional basketball. /VCG' After an extraordinary 18-year tenure with the Liaoning Flying Leopards, Han Dejun has drawn the curtain on a storied professional basketball career. Liaoning confirmed the…
France top China 3-1 to reach volleyball Worlds quarterfinal
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-01/France-top-China-3-1-to-reach-volleyball-Worlds-quarterfinal-1Gj5jkCgHrG/img/68b3a0560b7d46b795a89d56f37ceaaf/68b3a0560b7d46b795a89d56f37ceaaf.png' alt='Helena Cazaute (R) of France competes during the round of 16 match between China and France at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship in Bangkok, Thailand, August 31, 2025. /Xinhua' China couldn’t make it past France in…
Alcaraz into US Open quarter-finals as Krejcikova escapes
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-01/Alcaraz-into-US-Open-quarter-finals-as-Krejcikova-escapes-1Gj6jWzSnss/img/1eec0de01d254fd7844368fd21d0788c/1eec0de01d254fd7844368fd21d0788c.png' alt='Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts after beating Arthur Rinderknech of France in the men's singles round of 16 on day eight of the US Open, USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, US, August…
US Open roundup: Wong's fairytale run ends after Rublev thriller
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-31/US-Open-roundup-Wong-s-fairytale-run-ends-after-Rublev-thriller-1Ghp2HeC2kg/img/6ec444525280440fb5ea1b954534114c/6ec444525280440fb5ea1b954534114c.png' alt='Coleman Wong of Hong Kong SAR plays a shot during the men's singles third round on day seven at the US Open, USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, US, August 30, 2025. /VCG'…
Xiao Guodong outclasses Gary Wilson to retain WST Wuhan Open title
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-31/Xiao-Guodong-outclasses-Gary-Wilson-to-retain-WST-Wuhan-Open-title-1GhpYR0eyxa/img/63c5adf616854e3895d385f388bbaaf7/63c5adf616854e3895d385f388bbaaf7.jpeg' alt='Xiao Guodong of China poses with the trophy after winning the finals match on day seven of the WST Wuhan Open at the Optics Valley Gymnasium of Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, China, August 30,…
Xiao Guodong knocks out Williams to reach Wuhan Open final
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-30/Xiao-Guodong-knocks-out-Williams-to-reach-Wuhan-Open-final-1GfTZo3DzvW/img/6efa3be938f949bbaeacbffc0ee61de9/6efa3be938f949bbaeacbffc0ee61de9.jpeg' alt='China's Xiao Guodong facing Wales' Mark Williams in the semi-finals of the WST Wuhan Open in Wuhan, China, August 28, 2025. /VCG' In the WST Wuhan Open semi-finals, China’s defending champion Xiao Guodong defeated three-time world champion Mark…
Shi Yuqi and Chen Yufei reach semifinals of BWF World Championships
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-30/Shi-Yuqi-and-Chen-Yufei-reach-semifinals-of-BWF-World-Championships-1GfXrRL7GkE/img/bdfa94ebafd14c4aa92467c3eb345ea0/bdfa94ebafd14c4aa92467c3eb345ea0.png' alt='China's Shi Yuqi faces Weng Hongyang in the men's singles quarterfinals at the BWF World Championships in Paris, August 29, 2025. /VCG' At the BWF World Championships in Paris, China’s top seed Shi Yuqi advanced to the semi-finals…
Sinner, Swiatek move into US Open third round
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-29/Sinner-Swiatek-move-into-US-Open-third-round-1GebYL0pZio/img/3cf408e8144c469f8617cf91a62c829d/3cf408e8144c469f8617cf91a62c829d.png' alt='Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates defeating Australia's Alexei Popyrin in their men's singles second round match against on day five of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City…
Lyles and Bol among champions crowned at Diamond League Final
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-29/Lyles-and-Bol-among-champions-crowned-at-Diamond-League-Final-1Ged9OI5ine/img/b787acd391554524b388c282f9549998/b787acd391554524b388c282f9549998.png' alt='Noah Lyles of the United States reacts after winning the men's 200m final during the Weltklasse Zürich, Wanda Diamond League Final at Letzigrund Stadium in Zurich, Switzerland on August 28, 2025. /VCG' Karsten Warholm, Cordell Tinch, Femke Bol…
Chen beats Blichfeldt 2-1 to reach last 16 at BWF World Championships
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-28/Chen-beats-Blichfeldt-2-1-to-reach-last-16-at-BWF-World-Championships-1GcwG6WMFDa/img/9cce1f945b0f4b3fabfb6dc9b1c959df/9cce1f945b0f4b3fabfb6dc9b1c959df.png' alt='China's Chen Yufei hits a shot against Denmark's Mia Blichfeldt in a women's singles second round match at the BWF World Championships in Paris, France, August 27, 2025. / VCG' China’s Chen Yufei battled past Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt…
Djokovic fights past American qualifier Svajda in US Open second round
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-28/Djokovic-fights-past-American-qualifier-Svajda-in-US-Open-second-round-1GcxRlbSA5q/img/6bd6e433766d4e188e2d3d7760f22b93/6bd6e433766d4e188e2d3d7760f22b93.png' alt='Serbia's Novak Djokovic hits a shot against the USA's Zachary Svajda in a men's singles second round match at the US Open in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York, August 27, 2025. / VCG' Novak Djokovic cleaned up his…
China's Wang Xinyu makes US Open second round for third straight year
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-27/China-s-Wang-Xinyu-makes-US-Open-second-round-for-third-straight-year-1GaMMOTU8uI/img/dc205831af5e4a5794a058a15ecbe046/dc205831af5e4a5794a058a15ecbe046.png' alt='China's Wang Xinyu reacts after winning a point against the USA's Caroline Dolehide in a women's singles first round match at the US Open in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York, August 26, 2025. /VCG' China’s Wang Xinyu shrugged…
NFL star Travis Kelce and musician Taylor Swift announce engagement
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-27/NFL-star-Travis-Kelce-and-musician-Taylor-Swift-announce-engagement-1GaNlRe4AbC/img/75fb6d359a78414aa67a51ad17c64618/75fb6d359a78414aa67a51ad17c64618.png' alt='Pop music star Taylor Swift (L) and NFL player Travis Kelce (R) attend the US Open men's singles final between Italy's Jannik Sinner and the USA's Taylor Fritz at the US Open in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York,…
China's Shi, Lu, Chen reach second round at BWF World Championships
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-26/China-s-Shi-Lu-Chen-reach-second-round-at-BWF-World-Championships-1G9lwnh6PwQ/img/801cef5ecc0c469a9e6abd9af271d77f/801cef5ecc0c469a9e6abd9af271d77f.png' alt='China's Shi Yuqi prepares to serve against India's Lakshya Sen in a men's singles first round match at the BWF World Championships in Paris, August 25, 2025. /VCG' China’s World No. 1 Shi Yuqi dispatched India’s Lakshya Sen…
China defeat Colombia 3-1 to reach last 16 at FIVB World Championship
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-26/China-defeat-Colombia-3-1-to-reach-last-16-at-FIVB-World-Championship-1G9h8ETE8yQ/img/665dfd9bfd5047d29cfb4559e2d3de8a/665dfd9bfd5047d29cfb4559e2d3de8a.png' alt='Ni Feifan (#17) reacts after China score a point against Colombia in a pool play match at the FIVB Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, August 25, 2025. / VCG' China clinched a spot in the round…
Shanghai Port stumble in CSL title chase after draw against Tianjin
Two-time defending champions Shanghai Port squandered a golden opportunity to reclaim the top spot in the Chinese Super League standings, settling for a 1-1 draw at home against Tianjin Jinmen Tiger. The match got underway with the side from Shanghai…
Sun wins fourth WTT Grand Smash singles title, Moregard makes history
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-25/Sun-wins-fourth-WTT-Grand-Smash-singles-title-Moregard-makes-history-1G7x0hvmqpG/img/fd62a21dec5547b1973a31548d42d97c/fd62a21dec5547b1973a31548d42d97c.png' alt='Sun Yingsha of China celebrates after beating compatriot Wang Manyu in the women's singles final at the WTT Europe Smash in Malmo, Sweden, August 24, 2025. /VCG' On an electrifying final day at the WTT Europe Smash in…
China defeat Mexico 3-1 at FIVB Women's Volleyball World Championship
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-24/China-defeat-Mexico-3-1-at-FIVB-Women-s-Volleyball-World-Championship-1G5LedCb1II/img/1509cf60ccc04b488e04b9a876bdea49/1509cf60ccc04b488e04b9a876bdea49.jpeg' alt='China's players celebrate after scoring a point against Mexico in a Pool F match at the FIVB Women's Volleyball World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, August 23, 2025. /VCG' China battled from behind to defeat Mexico in four…
Al Nassr lose in Saudi Super Cup despite Ronaldo's 100th goal for club
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-24/Al-Nassr-lose-in-Saudi-Super-Cup-despite-Ronaldo-s-100th-goal-for-club-1G5HCj150rK/img/3c08d14ce0224a7eae22a923291f0718/3c08d14ce0224a7eae22a923291f0718.jpeg' alt='Cristiano Ronaldo looks disappointed after Al Nassr's loss to Al Ahli in a penalty shootout in the Saudi Super Cup final in China's Hong Kong SAR (Special Administrative Region), August 23, 2025. /VCG' Cristiano Ronaldo became the first…
Lin Shidong and Kuai Man win mixed doubles title at WTT Europe Smash
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-23/Lin-Shidong-and-Kuai-Man-win-mixed-doubles-title-at-WTT-Europe-Smash-1G4fv2UxaCI/img/de0012b7b95e489dad1d67276bfb2295/de0012b7b95e489dad1d67276bfb2295.png' alt='Kuai Man (L) and Lin Shidong pose with their trophies after winning the mixed doubles event at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Europe Smash in Malmo, Sweden, August 22, 2025. /Weibo' Lin Shidong and Kuai Man beat Lim…
Zhang Shuai, Wang Xiyu reach US Open main draw
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-23/Zhang-Shuai-Wang-Xiyu-reach-US-Open-main-draw-1G4gF9dMjao/img/240b1c77ed1a451e81c0f6b19f21214a/240b1c77ed1a451e81c0f6b19f21214a.png' alt='China's Zhang Shuai in action against Wei Sijia during the final qualifications round of the US Open in New York, August 22, 2025. /VCG' Zhang Shuai got past fellow Chinese Wei Sijia 6-1, 6-3 to reach the women’s…
Four Chinese tennis players progress toward main draw at U.S. Open
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-22/Four-Chinese-tennis-players-progress-toward-main-draw-at-U-S-Open-1G2w5iwUcLK/img/884cbf16fece4dbf8d0874cb9e2d150d/884cbf16fece4dbf8d0874cb9e2d150d.png' alt='Wei Sijia of China awaits a serve from Leyre Romero Gormaz of Spain in a women's singles second-round qualifying match for the U.S. Open in Queens, New York, August 21, 2025. /WTA' Four players from the Chinese mainland…
Chinese table tennis players continue to grab wins at WTT Europe Smash
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-22/Chinese-table-tennis-players-continue-to-grab-wins-at-WTT-Europe-Smash-1G2lxcZyaMU/img/4bfc572d8b2c4e06b6190d0d48ff5485/4bfc572d8b2c4e06b6190d0d48ff5485.png' alt='Sun Yingsha of China reacts after scoring a point against Hina Hayata of Japan in a women's singles round of 16 match at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Europe Smash in Malmo, Sweden, August 21, 2025. /VCG' Top-seeded…
2025 Chengdu World Games – Where Niche Sports Shine
Join Sideline as we dive into the vibrant 12th World Games in Chengdu! Discover the event’s unique non-Olympic sports – from viral Latin dance judges and drone racing to cheerleading and lifesaving – and explore why this global stage matters…
The Great Wall Cup football tournament for Under-16s comes to a close
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-21/The-Great-Wall-Cup-football-tournament-for-Under-16s-comes-to-a-close-1FZEYpFl0Pu/img/ccb8af30d8a3467b883d83948f395ac5/ccb8af30d8a3467b883d83948f395ac5.jpeg' alt='Champions of the 10th Great Wall Cup, August 19, 2025. ' The curtain has officially fallen on the 10th Great Wall Cup International Youth Football Invitational Tournament. The highly anticipated final last night saw Portugal’s Sporting CP U16…
Henan FC beat Chengdu Rongcheng to reach Chinese FA Cup final
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-20/Henan-FC-beat-Chengdu-Rongcheng-to-reach-Chinese-FA-Cup-final-1FZjiGyd76U/img/3401c02cdf064e9c93b3cef20cfe2d1b/3401c02cdf064e9c93b3cef20cfe2d1b.png' alt='Wang Guoming (R) of Henan FC in action during Chinese FA Cup semi-final match against Chengdu Rongcheng on August 19, 2025. /VCG' Henan FC beat hosts Chengdu Rongcheng 4-3 on penalties in the Chinese FA Cup semifinals and…
Salah wins PFA Player of the Year award for unprecedented third time
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-20/Salah-wins-PFA-Player-of-the-Year-award-for-unprecedented-third-time-1FZjDJX9wPu/img/f9aac6550629410199ac8d65438d2726/f9aac6550629410199ac8d65438d2726.png' alt=' Mohamed Salah poses with the Men's PFA Players' Player of the Year award during the PFA Awards 2025 at the Manchester Opera House in Manchester, England, August 19, 2025. /VCG' Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah was named the…
Swiatek defeats Paolini to win her first title at WTA Cincinnati Open
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-19/Swiatek-defeats-Paolini-to-win-her-first-title-at-WTA-Cincinnati-Open-1FXrdrwgSze/img/bae2a115e99a4af39049e0c8dd3ce1f1/bae2a115e99a4af39049e0c8dd3ce1f1.jpeg' alt='Iga Swiatek of Poland lifts the women's singles championship trophy after defeating Jasmine Paolini of Italy at the WTA Cincinnati Open in Mason, Ohio, August 18, 2025. /VCG' World third-ranked Iga Swiatek captured the WTA Cincinnati Open women’s…
China ready for sci-tech cooperation to aid global growth
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-19/China-ready-for-sci-tech-cooperation-to-aid-global-growth-1FY8ytgrcAg/img/7a8acb2fd67647dda5d1b3c2b11a97d9/7a8acb2fd67647dda5d1b3c2b11a97d9.png' alt='Humanoid robots compete in the football final at the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games, Beijing, China, August 17, 2025. /VCG' China is prepared to boost exchange and cooperation with different countries to let scientific and technological innovations drive…
Chinese dancers bag men's, women's breaking titles at 2025 World Games
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-18/Chinese-dancers-bag-men-s-women-s-breaking-titles-at-2025-World-Games-1FVYDKO6RtS/img/464afeeb51a0449f9dc776cd2b5080d8/464afeeb51a0449f9dc776cd2b5080d8.png' alt='Qi Xiangyu (L) of China competes in the B-Boys breaking event at the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, August 17, 2025. /VCG' China claimed gold medals in both the men’s and women’s breaking finals…
Australia edges China to capture third straight title at FIBA Asia Cup
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-18/Australia-edges-China-to-capture-third-straight-title-at-FIBA-Asia-Cup-1FVXd228nu0/img/74a4e9ccf72a4b26943228d3161192f7/74a4e9ccf72a4b26943228d3161192f7.png' alt='Hu Jinqiu (#21) of China passes the ball against Australia during the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, August 17, 2025. /Xinhua' Australia clinched its third straight FIBA Asia Cup title after squeaking past China…
Wushu, dragon boat racing to remain competitive sports at World Games
The 2025 Chengdu World Games will wrap up at the Chengdu International Friendship Pavilion on Sunday night. CGTN Sports Scene’s Zhu Mandan learnt from the organizing committee’s press conference on the day that wushu and dragon boat racing will continue…
China achieves best performance at World Games in Chengdu
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-17/China-achieves-best-performance-at-World-Games-in-Chengdu-1FUOzzSjFOo/img/f50ac166b7c24df4b94ef44acf8403d0/f50ac166b7c24df4b94ef44acf8403d0.png' alt='The Chinese team wins the gold medal in the three-person acrobatic gymnastics event during the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, August 16, 2025. /VCG' Topping both the gold and overall medal tables for the…
China, Indonesia win in four-lane speed climbing's World Games debut
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-16/China-Indonesia-win-in-four-lane-speed-climbing-s-World-Games-debut-1FSwvyCJZ6w/img/4337535e06e542d1a5c847d66f49e765/4337535e06e542d1a5c847d66f49e765.png' alt='Gold medalist Long Jianguo of China reacts after winning the men's four-lane speed climbing final at the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, China, August 15, 2025. /VCG' China’s Long Jianguo set a new national record of 4.74 seconds…
China capture aerobic gymnastics group gold at Chengdu World Games
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-16/China-capture-aerobic-gymnastics-group-gold-at-Chengdu-World-Games-1FSx0FvBBqU/img/5a03b445200c48359922591cf6443503/5a03b445200c48359922591cf6443503.png' alt='China's aerobic gymnastics team members celebrate after winning gold in the group final at the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, China, August 15, 2025. /VCG' China claimed the aerobic gymnastics group gold at the Chengdu World Games on…
First World Humanoid Robot Games showcase cutting-edge technologies
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-15/First-World-Humanoid-Robot-Games-showcase-cutting-edge-technologies-1FQKv7FRixO/img/ba466ac3a93b4698a7bf0d4856c064e7/ba466ac3a93b4698a7bf0d4856c064e7.jpeg' alt='Two humanoid robots square off in a display of kickboxing at the Opening Ceremony of the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, August 14, 2025. /VCG' The first edition of the World Humanoid Robot Games got underway…
Sport climbing speed world record holder Watson enjoys time in Chengdu
Sport climbing speed world record holder Samuel Watson of the USA finished his event at the 2025 Chengdu World Games with a silver medal, despite continuing to battle a lingering shoulder injury. In an interview with CGTN Sports Scene’s Yuan…
PSG edge Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalty kicks to lift UEFA Super Cup
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-14/PSG-edge-Tottenham-Hotspur-4-3-on-penalty-kicks-to-lift-UEFA-Super-Cup-1FPnjjL6PV6/img/2250c18dfb984da3a33ebe5972ac3307/2250c18dfb984da3a33ebe5972ac3307.png' alt='Team captain Marquinhos lifts the trophy as Paris Saint-Germain celebrate after beating Tottenham Hotspur on penalty kicks to win the UEFA Super Cup match in Udine, Italy, August 13, 2025. / CFP' UEFA Champions League titleholders Paris Saint-Germain…
IFSC Vice President: China is "key country" in sport climbing's future
The sport climbing competitions at the World Games got underway on Thursday morning, and Sports Scene’s Yuan Rui spoke with Toru Kobinata, Vice President of the International Federation of Sport Climbing, about China’s event-staging capabilities, the development of the discipline, and his…
Old venue, new life: Chengdu's sports legacy lives on in iconic ground
Can you imagine a venue still in use after more than 50 years? The World Games are in full swing in Chengdu, so we visited one of the city’s first major sports venues and an incubator of talent, Chengbei Gymnasium….
13-year-old Yin Ziyuan wants to play squash at 2028 Olympic Games
Squash is one of the sports contested at the ongoing 2025 Chengdu World Games and it has been included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. China’s Yin Ziyuan, is the youngest member of the home delegation at 13, and…
Yuan Yue loses to Sorana Cirstea in third round at Cincinnati Open
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-12/Yuan-Yue-loses-to-Sorana-Cirstea-in-third-round-at-Cincinnati-Open-1FLUQkNt3dC/img/d41e743f83434dbd8687a513af9f1627/d41e743f83434dbd8687a513af9f1627.jpeg' alt='Yuan Yue of China hits a shot in the women's singles third-round match against Sorana Cirstea of Romania at the Cincinnati Open in Mason, Ohio, August 11, 2025. /VCG' Romanian veteran Sorana Cirstea came back to defeat Yuan…
Chen Xingtong, Harimoto win singles titles at WTT Champions Yokohama
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-12/Chen-Xingtong-Harimoto-win-singles-titles-at-WTT-Champions-Yokohama-1FLFknnsV7W/img/b24160f823844529b1334bd0645981a5/b24160f823844529b1334bd0645981a5.jpeg' alt='Men's singles champion Tomokazu Harimoto (L) of Japan and women's sinlges champion Chen Xingtong of China display their trophies at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions Yokohama in Yokohama, Japan, August 11, 2025. /VCG' Chen Xingtong of China…
China wins women's trampoline synchronized gold at Chengdu World Games
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-11/China-wins-women-s-trampoline-synchronized-gold-at-Chengdu-World-Games-1FKkreC1sek/img/d9f31d61dfea4405bdb368b65349e7b6/d9f31d61dfea4405bdb368b65349e7b6.png' alt='China's Hu Yicheng and Zhang Xinxin compete in the women's trampoline synchronized final at the 2025 Chengdu World Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, August 10, 2025. /VCG' China’s Hu Yicheng and Zhang Xinxin claimed gold in…
World Games President: Chengdu hosting event's best edition ever
Jose Perurena, President of the International World Games Association, praised Chengdu for hosting what he described as the finest edition in the event’s history, during an exclusive interview with CGTN Sports Scene’s Zhu Mandan. The World Games, Perurena explained, is…
China wins three golds, one silver on Day 2 of Chengdu World Games
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-10/China-wins-three-golds-one-silver-on-Day-2-of-Chengdu-World-Games-1FIEDRFtNYI/img/372faa80dd5b4752869070f11d3919d8/372faa80dd5b4752869070f11d3919d8.png' alt='China's Gong Li celebrates after winning the women's 61kg karate kumite gold at the 2025 Chengdu World Games on August 9, 2025. /VCG' China won three golds and one silver on the second day of competition at the…
China cruises past Jordan 90-68, into FIBA Asia Cup last eight
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-10/China-cruises-past-Jordan-90-68-into-FIBA-Asia-Cup-last-eight-1FIFCYzMpmo/img/a02fbeb02c3b4fc082c1e51304976c0f/a02fbeb02c3b4fc082c1e51304976c0f.png' alt='Hu Mingxuan (R) celebrates with Zhu Junlong (L) during the Group C game between China and Jordan at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, August 9, 2025. /VCG' China’s men’s basketball team smashed Jordan 90-68…
Lifesaving takes center stage on Day One at 2025 Chengdu World Games
The sports contested at the 2025 Chengdu World Games are not included in the Olympics and lifesaving is one of them. It combines important water safety practices with intense racing competition and is no less exciting than traditional swimming events….
"Chinese Bridge" launched at 2025 Chengdu World Games Village
The “Chinese Bridge,” an interactive experience zone to learn the language of Chinese, jointly organized by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation of the Ministry of Education and Chengdu University, was officially launched at the 2025 Chengdu World Games…
China defeat India 100-69 for second straight victory at FIBA Asia Cup
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-08/China-defeat-India-100-69-for-second-straight-victory-at-FIBA-Asia-Cup-1FFqQemUSSQ/img/c487035f065a400bbb337a5a2c1ee04e/c487035f065a400bbb337a5a2c1ee04e.png' alt='Zhao Rui (L) of China takes a shot against Palpreet Singh Brar of India in a Group C game at the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2025. /Xinhua' China’s men’s basketball team trounced…
Feel the Pulse of Chengdu: Where sports pull people together
It’s a summer of sports in Chengdu, so we hit the streets in the capital of Sichuan Province and managed to rope strangers into a tug-of-war contest. We pulled together, as it were, with locals and people from all over…
CGTN Sports Scene explores innovative coverage of 2025 World Games
The 2025 Chengdu World Games will officially get underway on Thursday night, with the host broadcaster ready to provide innovative coverage of the program. International Sports Broadcasting (ISB) Chief Executive Officer Ursula Romero sat down with CGTN Sports Scene’s Mike…
President Xi Jinping's key quotes on the importance of sports
The 12th World Games officially began on Thursday night with an opening ceremony in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province. Running from August 7 to 17, the Chengdu World Games will feature 34 sports, 60 disciplines and 256 events with approximately…
Shi Jingwei, Guo Dan named China's flagbearers for Chengdu World Games
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-06/Shi-Jingwei-Guo-Dan-named-China-s-flagbearers-for-Chengdu-World-Games-1FCa9EIHR7i/img/c8283759402f40049b6a96601abfcf68/c8283759402f40049b6a96601abfcf68.png' alt='Shi Jingwei (L) and Guo Dan named Chinese delegation flag bearers for Chengdu World Games on August 6, 2025. /CMG' The Chinese delegation has announced its flag bearers for Thursday night’s opening ceremony at the 2025 World Games….
CMG releases statement on 2025 World Games copyright protection
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-06/CMG-releases-statement-on-2025-World-Games-copyright-protection-1FCunKkm2Yw/img/ce41662d81314f1c9a6b3012e9b30df8/ce41662d81314f1c9a6b3012e9b30df8.jpeg' alt='The 2025 Chengdu World Games banners are seen on a light pole, August 2, 2025. /VCG' China Media Group (CMG) released a statement on Wednesday related to its copyright protection measures for the 2025 Chengdu World Games. The…
Olympic karate medalist Gong wants to have no regrets at World Games
Chinese karateka Gong Li will participate in the 2025 Chengdu World Games that will begin in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, on Thursday. The 25-year-old Olympic bronze medalist sat down with CGTN Sports Scene’s Zhu Mandan and shared her story…
The future of gaming is Chinese
Gaming and digital entertainment celebration ChinaJoy 2025 brought together in Shanghai over 740 exhibitors from 37 countries and regions over four days beginning on August 1. Many foreign firms, developers and other digital culture professionals said this was their first but…
Australia's Rousseau wins men's 10m platform, China misses podium
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-04/Australia-s-Rousseau-wins-men-s-10m-platform-China-misses-podium-1Fys4g26Xh6/img/da36bccb188541f89aaf33afc8936d22/da36bccb188541f89aaf33afc8936d22.png' alt='Gold medalist Cassiel Rousseau of Australia celebrates on the podium after the men's 10m platform final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, August 3, 2025. /VCG' Australia’s Cassiel Rousseau claimed gold in the men’s 10-meter platform final,…
World Aquatics Championships conclude with USA breaking world record
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-04/World-Aquatics-Championships-conclude-with-USA-breaking-world-record-1FyrsyRP7d6/img/59582947c09842c2a7088503ee576ea9/59582947c09842c2a7088503ee576ea9.png' alt='Gold medalists the USA celebrate on the podium after the women's 4×100-meter medley relay final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, August 3, 2025. /VCG' The swimming competitions at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships concluded with the…
Ledecky wins 7th 800m freestyle title, Chen Yiwen tops 3m springboard
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-03/Ledecky-wins-7th-800m-freestyle-title-Chen-Yiwen-tops-3m-springboard-1FwXdR3uyNW/img/b58e6d99053d4c688f0eef2b30d34648/b58e6d99053d4c688f0eef2b30d34648.png' alt='Gold medalist Katie Ledecky of the USA celebrates after winning the women's 800m freestyle final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, August 2, 2025. /VCG' The USA emerged as the biggest winner on the penultimate day of…
Exclusive: History-making Wang shares NHL journey and aspirations
Sports Scene’s Shen Xiang sat down with Wang Haoxi (Simon Wang), who recently made history as the highest-drafted Chinese player in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL). During the interview, the 18-year-old shares his feelings about this remarkable…
Zhao Xintong tops Chris Wakelin at World Snooker Tour Shanghai Masters
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-31/Zhao-Xintong-tops-Chris-Wakelin-at-World-Snooker-Tour-Shanghai-Masters-1FrYfBNEDeg/img/d75b54797d6b461c94d69916b6606e9c/d75b54797d6b461c94d69916b6606e9c.jpeg' alt='Zhao Xintong of China hits a shot against Chris Wakelin of England in a round of 16 match at the World Snooker Tour (WST) Shanghai Masters in east China's Shanghai Municipality, July 30, 2025. /VCG' Second-seeded home hope…
Chinese esports player "JamYoung" on historic win and future goals
Last week, China’s esports team TYLOO defeated Denmark’s Astralis in the Counter-Strike FISSURE Playground Grand Final to win their first ever international title in this game. Yang Yi, who goes by the name “JamYoung”, picked up the MVP award and…
F1 champion Max Verstappen remaining with Red Bull for 2026 season
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-01/F1-champion-Max-Verstappen-remaining-with-Red-Bull-for-2026-season-1FtCcOM4JUs/img/2b51e3d953bc4b35aacbe305171263f4/2b51e3d953bc4b35aacbe305171263f4.jpeg' alt='Red Bull driver Max Verstappen speaks to the media ahead of the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring in Budapest, Hungary, July 31, 2025. /VCG' Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen says he is staying with Red Bull…
Zhu Lin continues impressive run at Canadian Open, reaches round of 16
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-01/Zhu-Lin-continues-impressive-run-at-Canadian-Open-reaches-round-of-16-1FtHM7fb9Zu/img/0f3e268e998e41638ab30b9a79c91121/0f3e268e998e41638ab30b9a79c91121.jpeg' alt='Zhu Lin of China hits a shot against Suzan Lamens of the Netherlands in a women's singles third round match at the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Canadian Open in Montreal, Canada, July 31, 2025. /VCG' Zhu Lin of…
Iga Swiatek cruises, Naomi Osaka battles through at Canadian Open
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Behind Williams' comeback: Is 40 the new 30 in sports' age revolution?
Tennis legend Venus Williams just stormed back onto the court at the age of 45. But her return isn’t just a personal feat; it’s part of a seismic shift in sports longevity. With icons like LeBron James, Novak Djokovic, and…
China to send largest-ever delegation to 2025 Chengdu World Games
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-30/China-to-send-largest-ever-delegation-to-2025-Chengdu-World-Games-1FqqFsJwrNC/img/5d010adfccfe4dc994a184048ce29379/5d010adfccfe4dc994a184048ce29379.png' alt='Chinese athletes attending the delegation's launch ceremony on July 29, 2025. /VCG' On Tuesday, China unveiled a 489-member delegation, including 321 athletes, for the upcoming 2025 Chengdu World Games. The team will compete in 152 events across 28…
China's Fujian Homologous basketball cup promotes interregional ties
Editor’s note: Chen Pingzhe and Liu Yubo are international journalism and communication students from Tsinghua University. The article, written on-site during the university’s social practice fieldwork, reflects the authors’ opinions and not necessarily the views of CGTN. Players representing the…
Buyunchaokete of China grabs career first win at Canadian Open
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-29/Buyunchaokete-of-China-grabs-career-first-win-at-Canadian-Open-1FoEVZS0A1O/img/3d953edaeb434443b45fd25c04f19b29/3d953edaeb434443b45fd25c04f19b29.jpeg' alt='Buyunchaokete of China hits a shot in the men's singles first-round match against Vit Kopriva of the Czech Republic at the Canadian Open in Toronto, Canada, July 28, 2025. /VCG' Buyunchaokete defeated Vit Kopriva 7-6(4), 6-2 in the…
Xu helps Shanghai beat Guangdong in Chinese Table Tennis Super League
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-29/Xu-helps-Shanghai-beat-Guangdong-in-Chinese-Table-Tennis-Super-League-1FoBQ4hu2R2/img/57b64790bc6b472d8d18deb2818414de/57b64790bc6b472d8d18deb2818414de.jpeg' alt='Xu Xin of Shanghai Land Group hits a shot in the men's singles match against Ao Hualei of Guangdong Pioneer in the Chinese Table Tennis Super League in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, July 28, 2025. /VCG' Shanghai…
England defeat Spain on penalties to retain title at Women's Euro 2025
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-28/England-defeat-Spain-on-penalties-to-retain-title-at-Women-s-Euro-2025-1FmZ69mtyP6/img/028de6d6f7da410c9574239dbb9313bf/028de6d6f7da410c9574239dbb9313bf.jpeg' alt='England players and coaches celebrate after defeating Spain in a penalty shootout to win the UEFA Women's European Championship final at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland, July 27, 2025. /VCG' More drama, another penalty shootout, and never giving…
Piastri beats Norris to win rain-delayed Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-28/Piastri-beats-Norris-to-win-rain-delayed-Formula-1-Belgian-Grand-Prix-1FmXFcnZnoc/img/b655ae8b9607452894c879f4c27cbdec/b655ae8b9607452894c879f4c27cbdec.jpeg' alt='Oscar Piastri of McLaren celebrates after winning Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, July 27, 2025. /VCG' Oscar Piastri had to wait, and wait, and wait some more. Then he made his…
AC Milan defeat Liverpool 4-2 in pre-season friendly in Hong Kong SAR
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-27/AC-Milan-defeat-Liverpool-4-2-in-pre-season-friendly-in-Hong-Kong-SAR-1Fll8GNOTqo/img/1fee81f3c4ce4899bf987bae0907fbdc/1fee81f3c4ce4899bf987bae0907fbdc.jpeg' alt='Rio Ngumoha (R) of Liverpool and Fikayo Tomori of AC Milan battle for the ball in a pre-season friendly in China's Hong Kong SAR (Special Administrative Region), July 26, 2025. /VCG' AC Milan beat Liverpool 4-2 in a…
Inter Miami owner calls MLS suspensions of Messi and Alba "draconian"
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-27/Inter-Miami-owner-calls-MLS-suspensions-of-Messi-and-Alba-draconian–1Flkcdl41H2/img/f3339db483a6473981c4629915238434/f3339db483a6473981c4629915238434.png' alt='Jordi Alba (L) and Lionel Messi of Inter Miami arrive ahead of a Major League Soccer (MLS) match against Toronto in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, September 20, 2023. /AP' The managing owner of Inter Miami called Major League Soccer’s…
China Open roundup: Shi Yuqi stages comeback to advance to semifinals
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-26/China-Open-roundup-Shi-Yuqi-stages-comeback-to-advance-to-semifinals-1FjIKt2aepa/img/9e3dc00aa7cd46479115da6733b43f25/9e3dc00aa7cd46479115da6733b43f25.png' alt='China's Shi Yuqi hits a shot against China's Li Shifeng (not pictured) in a men's singles quarterfinal match at the BWF China Open in Changzhou, China, July 25, 2025. /VCG' Home favorite Shi Yuqi showcased his resilience at…
China sweep team golds in artistic swimming at World Championships
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-26/China-sweep-team-golds-in-artistic-swimming-at-World-Championships-1FjJpk4Odsk/img/8065141c5a974f468a830dc900d7db99/8065141c5a974f468a830dc900d7db99.png' alt='China compete in the team acrobatic final on the 15th day of the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, July 25, 2025. /VCG' China won the team acrobatic title in artistic swimming at the World Aquatics Championships on Friday,…
Chinese athletes grab two more golds at 2025 World University Games
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-25/Chinese-athletes-grab-two-more-golds-at-2025-World-University-Games-1Fi0WS45YyY/img/f1211120aa40432c9672aa53125bd18e/f1211120aa40432c9672aa53125bd18e.jpeg' alt='Zhao Shang of China hits a shot against Huang Yu-jie of Chinese Taipei in the table tennis women's singles final at the 2025 Federation Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) Summer World University Games in Essen, Germany, July 24,…
The 2025 League of Legends World Championship heads to China
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-25/The-2025-League-of-Legends-World-Championship-heads-to-China-1FirHKXyEhy/img/2c0141d518c24090a54ff15e57b9c82a/2c0141d518c24090a54ff15e57b9c82a.png' alt='The poster of the 2025 League of Legends World Championship. /Courtesy to Riot Games' The 2025 League of Legends World Championship will take place in China from October 14 to November 9. The tournament will be divided into…
Wu battles past Popyrin to set up clash with Medvedev in Washington
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-24/Wu-battles-past-Popyrin-to-set-up-clash-with-Medvedev-in-Washington-1Fgqn3WBxAI/img/acbec096e950458aa7e127f547456d4a/acbec096e950458aa7e127f547456d4a.png' alt='Wu Yibing during the men's singles round 2 match against Alexei Popyrin at the ATP 500 event in Washington, U.S., July 23, 2025. /VCG' China’s Wu Yibing edged out the 10th seed Alexei Popyrin in three sets to…
Rashford 'at home' at Barca after sealing loan from Man United
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-24/Rashford-at-home-at-Barca-after-sealing-loan-from-Man-United-1FgqB1bEMYE/img/43a33d4fc4b1498aa3d40e2d9f28cc16/43a33d4fc4b1498aa3d40e2d9f28cc16.png' alt='Marcus Rashford poses with a Barcelona jersey during his presentation as a new signing in Barcelona, Spain, July 23, 2025. /VCG' Marcus Rashford said his new club Barcelona already “feels like home” after the Spanish champions loaned the…
Wu Yibing, Buyunchaokete make second round at Citi Open
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-23/Wu-Yibing-Buyunchaokete-make-second-round-at-Citi-Open-1FeId5BMguc/img/1fee05d1eb454794b8c9ffeb3561463e/1fee05d1eb454794b8c9ffeb3561463e.png' alt='Wu Yibing of China hits a shot in the men's singles first-round match against Gael Monfils of France at the Citi Open in Washington, D.C., July 22, 2025. /CMG' Wu Yibing of China defeated Gael Monfils of France…
Zhang Wenao wins men's 1m springboard gold at World University Games
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-23/Zhang-Wenao-wins-men-s-1m-springboard-gold-at-World-University-Games-1FeG83N31ja/img/4556d077a4c64149a780b6366e7d7259/4556d077a4c64149a780b6366e7d7259.png' alt='Zhang Wenao of China competes in the men's diving 1-meter springboard final at the 2025 Federation Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) Summer World University Games in Berlin, Germany, July 22, 2025. /Xinhua' Two Chinese divers, Zhang Wenao and…
China’s Han battles through three games to advance at BWF China Open
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Venus Williams returns to tennis, wishes sister Serena would join her
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-21/Venus-Williams-returns-to-tennis-wishes-sister-Serena-would-join-her-1Fbwd0OpRsc/img/51a49c2e7cb14ed59daa3cffa9b28ea9/51a49c2e7cb14ed59daa3cffa9b28ea9.jpeg' alt='Venus Williams of the USA speaks at a press conference ahead of the Citi Open in Washington, D.C., July 20, 2025. /VCG' Venus Williams is back on the tennis scene, ready to compete for the first time in…
Scheffler dominates Open Championship for second major victory of 2025
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-21/Scheffler-dominates-Open-Championship-for-second-major-victory-of-2025-1Fbv1qEw9l6/img/f3eadc19fe1343298769246a52416d4d/f3eadc19fe1343298769246a52416d4d.jpeg' alt='Scottie Scheffler of the USA lifts the Open Championship trophy at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, July 20, 2025. /VCG' The enormous yellow scoreboard above the 18th green at Royal Portrush perfectly illustrated the state of golf these…
Chinese badminton players reach finals in four events at Japan Open
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-20/Chinese-badminton-players-reach-finals-in-four-events-at-Japan-Open-1F9F7w4tJba/img/145073cab38d4b6d85685a31e3804b70/145073cab38d4b6d85685a31e3804b70.jpeg' alt='Shi Yuqi of China hits a shot against Christo Popov of France in a men's singles semifinal match at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Japan Open in Tokyo, Japan, July 19, 2025. /VCG' Chinese players advanced to the…
Shanghai Shenhua beat Beijing Guoan 3-1 in battle for top spot in CSL
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-20/Shanghai-Shenhua-beat-Beijing-Guoan-3-1-in-battle-for-top-spot-in-CSL-1F9D9idTkys/img/aeac235d51e64044a88959894b99ea3f/aeac235d51e64044a88959894b99ea3f.jpeg' alt='Luis Asue (L) of Shanghai Shenhua celebrates after scoring a goal against Beijing Guoan in a Chinese Super League (CSL) match in Beijing, July 19, 2025. /IC Photo' Shanghai Shenhua defeated Beijing Guoan 3-1 on the road on…
Scottie Scheffler sets daunting target on day two at Open Championship
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-19/Scottie-Scheffler-sets-daunting-target-on-day-two-at-Open-Championship-1F8lTIodSmY/img/7f3de8ba3007417d82549a1a909ce452/7f3de8ba3007417d82549a1a909ce452.jpeg' alt='Scottie Scheffler (C) of the USA hits a tee-shot at the Open Championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland, July 18, 2025. /VCG' Scottie Scheffler had no idea what was coming his way on Friday…
Diving pair add second gold for China at 2025 World University Games
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-19/Diving-pair-add-second-gold-for-China-at-2025-World-University-Games-1F8oQXq0Gys/img/ebf15e80ab6e4d12bf89d43b86082f4f/ebf15e80ab6e4d12bf89d43b86082f4f.png' alt='Golde medalists Ou Yangyu (L) and Wang Weiying of China pose for a photo after winning the women's synchronized three-meter springboard final at the 2025 Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) Summer World University Games in Berlin, Germany,…
China's He & Lu claim first gold at World University Games in Germany
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-18/China-s-He-Lu-claim-first-gold-at-World-University-Games-in-Germany-1F6vgVbAymQ/img/ad3a699860cc4dcdbc2304422747ada0/ad3a699860cc4dcdbc2304422747ada0.png' alt='China's He Yanwei and Lu Wei celebrate after winning the women's 10m synchronized platform title at the FISU World University Games in Berlin, Germany, on July 17, 2025. / Xinhua' China’s He Yanwei and Lu Wei claimed the…
Pogacar outlasts Vingegaard in first mountain test at Tour de France
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-18/Pogacar-outlasts-Vingegaard-in-first-mountain-test-at-Tour-de-France-1F6yAhtxyjS/img/cb806255200a46a2b601cd2f2b5e9015/cb806255200a46a2b601cd2f2b5e9015.png' alt='Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar climbs toward Hautacam during the 12th stage of the Tour de France cycling race covering 180.6 kilometers (112.2 miles) starting in Auch and finishing in Hautacam, France, on July 17, 2025. /CFP' Tadej Pogacar…
Yamal extends contract, takes over iconic Barcelona number 10 shirt
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-17/Yamal-extends-contract-takes-over-iconic-Barcelona-number-10-shirt-1F4LnBCbAUU/img/933fe86c136741bc949e956e5ce729b3/933fe86c136741bc949e956e5ce729b3.jpeg' alt='Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal poses with his new number 10 jersey after signing a contract extension with the Spanish La Liga club in Barcelona, Spain, July 16, 2025. /VCG' Barcelona’s young star Lamine Yamal inherited the club’s number…
Competition schedule released for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-15/Competition-schedule-released-for-2028-Los-Angeles-Olympics-1F1GzSF1l0A/img/33aa739c4df84709ac86eaa42bcb761f/33aa739c4df84709ac86eaa42bcb761f.jpeg' alt='The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California. /VCG' Organizers on Monday of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics have released a first look at the competition schedule, which highlighted a…
Sinner gains Alcaraz revenge as he wins first Wimbledon crown
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-14/Sinner-gains-Alcaraz-revenge-as-he-wins-first-Wimbledon-crown-1EZMjJAJbtm/img/f1fdb9b34ead462383852ac304859258/f1fdb9b34ead462383852ac304859258.png' alt='Jannik Sinner of Italy holds a trophy after winning gentlemen's singles final match against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain on day fourteen of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, England, July 13, 2025. /VCG' Jannik Sinner downed defending champion…
China rout Indonesia in FIBA Women's Asia Cup opener
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-14/China-rout-Indonesia-in-FIBA-Women-s-Asia-Cup-opener–1EZMN5tCR4Q/img/759feb1fe4cd4cd4a88f6329779c4b9a/759feb1fe4cd4cd4a88f6329779c4b9a.png' alt='China players react after beating Indonesia at the FIBA Women's Asia Cup in Shenzhen, China, July 13, 2025. /VCG ' All 12 players scored as China opened their 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup campaign with a dominant 110-59…
Rising star Zhang selected for China's FIBA Women's Asia Cup campaign
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-13/Rising-star-Zhang-selected-for-China-s-FIBA-Women-s-Asia-Cup-campaign-1EY6reZCZqw/img/652f87f11d704eca9972e867456f3379/652f87f11d704eca9972e867456f3379.jpeg' alt='Zhang Ziyu (#28) of China receives the ball in the warm-up game against Japan in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, June 18, 2025. /VCG' China’s basketball prodigy Zhang Ziyu will make her international debut in a senior major…
Chinese paddlers win two doubles titles at WTT US Smash
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-13/Chinese-paddlers-win-two-doubles-titles-at-WTT-US-Smash-1EY4Snz81La/img/09dba372429648d3a87b80452cd21f3b/09dba372429648d3a87b80452cd21f3b.jpeg' alt='Lin Shidong (L) and Kuai Man of China pose with the mixed doubles championship trophies after defeating Lim Jong-hoon and Shin Yu-bin of South Korea 13-11, 16-14, 11-6 in the final at the World Table Tennis (WTT) United…
Lyles scorches to comeback win, Alfred conquers 100m
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-12/Lyles-scorches-to-comeback-win-Alfred-conquers-100m-1EWsOKnQtGg/img/09cd5ebff62c48c5b89ee87288cd1c50/09cd5ebff62c48c5b89ee87288cd1c50.png' alt='Noah Lyles of the United States celebrates after winning in the men's 200m during the Diamond League at Stade Louis II in Monaco, Monaco, July 11, 2025. /VCG' Noah Lyles fired a warning shot at contenders over the…
China's Yang Hansen shines in NBA Summer League debut
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-12/China-s-Yang-Hansen-shines-in-NBA-Summer-League-debut-1EWJF4Y9g4g/img/5df4ee1aeea34fe9a36991ef5ebc7bf0/5df4ee1aeea34fe9a36991ef5ebc7bf0.png' alt='Yang Hansen (#16) of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles the ball during the game against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, U.S., July 11, 2025….
Healy wins Stage 6 of Tour de France, Van der Poel takes yellow jersey
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-11/Healy-wins-Stage-6-of-Tour-de-France-Van-der-Poel-takes-yellow-jersey-1EUJ98RXjag/img/3b1068ed15424725bdb5ed88a3bb6174/3b1068ed15424725bdb5ed88a3bb6174.jpeg' alt='Ben Healy (front), riding for Education EasyPost, competes at the sixth stage of Tour de France, 201.5 kilometers between Bayeux and Vire Normandie, France, July 10, 2025. /VCG' Irish rider Ben Healy won a hilly sixth stage of…
Injuries shadow Chelsea ahead of Club World Cup final against PSG
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-11/Injuries-shadow-Chelsea-ahead-of-Club-World-Cup-final-against-PSG-1EUO8ur2q76/img/8679947622d944e2b54018f8bd5ad047/8679947622d944e2b54018f8bd5ad047.jpeg' alt='Chelsea players train at the Harrison Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, July 10, 2025. /VCG' Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain will face each other for the FIFA Club World Cup title in the final at MetLife Stadium in…
Wang Chuqin powers into WTT United States Smash last 16
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-10/Wang-Chuqin-powers-into-WTT-United-States-Smash-last-16-1ET4htE9uc8/img/394e165525814cfb86df968ca3ebff09/394e165525814cfb86df968ca3ebff09.jpeg' alt='Wang Chuqin of China hits a shot in the men's singles second round against Kao Cheng-jui of Chinese Taipei at the World Table Tennis (WTT) United States Smash in Las Vegas, Nevada, July 8, 2025. /VCG' Reigning world…
More award ceremony materials released for 2025 Chengdu World Games
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-10/More-award-ceremony-materials-released-for-2025-Chengdu-World-Games-1ET6KBiDwA0/img/8883b985983f4dad88653221f7b2c6f2/8883b985983f4dad88653221f7b2c6f2.png' alt='Ornament of the 2025 Chengdu World Games is unveiled, July 8, 2025. /Chengdu World Games' New materials related to award ceremony materials for the coming 2025 Chengdu World Games were unveiled on Tuesday. The materials include the “Shu…
Zhang Shuai & Marcelo Arevalo suffer straight-set loss in semifinals
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-09/Zhang-Shuai-Marcelo-Arevalo-suffer-straight-set-loss-in-semifinals-1ERxV7sTJqo/img/0cc447fd80a04fd892d2b43cd81459f5/0cc447fd80a04fd892d2b43cd81459f5.png' alt='Zhang Shuai of China plays a forehand with Marcelo Arevalo of El Salvador against Joe Salisbury of Great Britain and Luisa Stefani of Brazil during the Wimbledon 2025 Mixed Doubles semi-final match at the All England Lawn Tennis…
Chelsea reach FIFA Club World Cup final after 2-0 win over Fluminense
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-09/Chelsea-reach-FIFA-Club-World-Cup-final-after-2-0-win-over-Fluminense-1ERw4AZ4xhK/img/af6143309a2744dd8125bad2d86e4779/af6143309a2744dd8125bad2d86e4779.png' alt='Joao Pedro (2-L) of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his debut goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match between Fluminense FC and Chelsea FC in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, 8 July 2025. /VCG' Chelsea’s Joao Pedro…
12th World Games 30 days away in Chengdu
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-08/12th-World-Games-30-days-away-in-Chengdu-1EPUXDX6kq4/img/13c0802aa21241d1aeb1f954c59cfbe2/13c0802aa21241d1aeb1f954c59cfbe2.jpeg' alt='Tianfu International Convention Center in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. /VCG' Tuesday marked the 30-day countdown ahead of the 12th World Games that will take place in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, from August 7 and 17. Instead…
Wang Manyu beats Kallberg to reach second round at WTT US Smash
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-08/Wang-Manyu-beats-Kallberg-to-reach-second-round-at-WTT-US-Smash-1EPW7BwbCww/img/00aeb23849fc4c24a9d8a06deacb1406/00aeb23849fc4c24a9d8a06deacb1406.jpeg' alt='Wang Manyu serves in the women's singles first-round match against Christina Kallberg at the World Table Tennis (WTT) United States Smash in Las Vegas, Nevada, July 7, 2025. /VCG' Chinese second seed Wang Manyu cruised past Christina Kallberg…
Sabalenka downs Mertens to power into Wimbledon quarterfinals
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-07/Sabalenka-downs-Mertens-to-power-into-Wimbledon-quarterfinals-1EO76xT2Ys8/img/0b7379b0089c439fb9437e40069e07a1/0b7379b0089c439fb9437e40069e07a1.png' alt='Aryna Sabalenka reacts after winning her women's singles fourth round match against Elise Mertens at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, UK, July 6, 2025. /VCG' World No. 1 Aryna…
China beat Uzbekistan 2-1 in CFA U16 event in Shenyang
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-07/China-beat-Uzbekistan-2-1-in-CFA-U16-event-in-Shenyang-1EOlG2UIncs/img/e4f264d5919648a2ac198a6873f24d2d/e4f264d5919648a2ac198a6873f24d2d.jpeg' alt='Zhou Yunuo #14 celebrates after scoring a winner for Team China in their second round match against Uzbekistan at the CFA Team China Shenyang Peace Cup International Tournament 2025 in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, July 7, 2025….
China beat Jordan for first win at FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-06/China-beat-Jordan-for-first-win-at-FIBA-U19-Basketball-World-Cup-1EMtfcyu5ck/img/b70cab381b494ad08cd4a3f9eb78b89f/b70cab381b494ad08cd4a3f9eb78b89f.png' alt='Yang Yi (#3) of China dribbles in the classification game against Jordan at the FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Lausanne, Switzerland, July 5, 2025. /FIBA' China beat Jordan 97-78 in a classification game at the FIBA Under-19…
Record 60,396 attend "Su Super League" game between Nanjing and Suzhou
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-06/Record-60-396-attend-Su-Super-League-game-between-Nanjing-and-Suzhou-1EMvoADBWMM/img/1ae0a0b1b2ae477a82e207b58346a8de/1ae0a0b1b2ae477a82e207b58346a8de.png' alt='A total of 60,396 people attend the amateur football game between Nanjing and Suzhou at the Nanjing Olympic Sports Center in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, July 5, 2025. /CMG' A total of 60,396 people attended the game…
Fluminense, Chelsea set up Club World Cup semifinals clash
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-05/Fluminense-Chelsea-set-up-Club-World-Cup-semifinals-clash-1EKZpxe3S8g/img/f79dcb7e0c0942f7a1e6360ab01aecc9/f79dcb7e0c0942f7a1e6360ab01aecc9.png' alt='Fluminense players celebrate their first goal during their FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal match against Al Hilal in Orlando, Florida, USA, July 4, 2025. /VCG ' Hercules scored the winner as Fluminense beat Al Hilal 2-1 in the…
WTT United States Smash draw unveiled featuring top seeds from China
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-05/WTT-United-States-Smash-draw-unveiled-featuring-top-seeds-from-China-1EKWr6K8L3G/img/05feb3873a534c1484b2f4d86edb706e/05feb3873a534c1484b2f4d86edb706e.jpeg' alt='A general view of the WTT draw ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, July 4, 2025. /WTT' The WTT (World Table Tennis) United States Smash held a draw ceremony in Las Vegas on Friday, with Team China’s 16…
Wang Xinyu eliminated by Sonmez in second round at Wimbledon
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-04/Wang-Xinyu-eliminated-by-Sonmez-in-second-round-at-Wimbledon-1EIVNxoWbUQ/img/8efcd818b426428c875a99b52cc01f74/8efcd818b426428c875a99b52cc01f74.jpeg' alt='Wang Xinyu of China hits a shot in the women's singles second-round match against Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, Britain, July 3, 2025. /VCG'…
Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother killed in car accident
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-04/Liverpool-player-Diogo-Jota-and-his-brother-killed-in-car-accident-1EJ4AVrpiF2/img/2d99deaa8c244cfca58a90d9e36fd9d8/2d99deaa8c244cfca58a90d9e36fd9d8.jpeg' alt='Diogo Jota of Liverpool was killed in a car accident in Spain, July 3, 2025. /VCG' Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother were killed in a car accident in Spain when the Lamborghini they were in veered…
Zhang & Alexandrova advance to last 32, Wang & Zheng eliminated
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-03/-Zhang-Alexandrova-advance-to-last-32-Wang-Zheng-eliminated-1EHBzx6u1b2/img/3a756973694f435bba33d4e692ed6377/3a756973694f435bba33d4e692ed6377.png' alt='Zhang Shuai (L) and Ekaterina Alexandrova discuss strategy in their women's doubles first round match against Nadiia Kichenok and Yuliia Starodubtseva at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England, July…
Stage set for 2025 Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-03/Stage-set-for-2025-Esports-World-Cup-in-Saudi-Arabian-capital-Riyadh-1EHCRyTk58I/img/33d8b6efbd924cc7b7c23bd40802e9f2/33d8b6efbd924cc7b7c23bd40802e9f2.png' alt='File: A trophy for the Esports World Cup is displayed at the opening ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on July 2, 2024. /VCG' The 2025 Esports World Cup is set to be the biggest gaming competition of the…
Djokovic thanks "miracle pills" after Wimbledon win, Zverev bows out
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-02/Djokovic-thanks-miracle-pills-after-Wimbledon-win-Zverev-bows-out-1EFRP0vuNWM/img/ba02209e0cd24d79be7104557aac0894/ba02209e0cd24d79be7104557aac0894.png' alt='Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after beating Alexandre Muller of France in their men's singles first round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England, July 1, 2025. /VCG'…
Garcia's header nods Real Madrid into Club World Cup quarterfinals
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-02/Garcia-s-header-nods-Real-Madrid-into-Club-World-Cup-quarterfinals-1EFBNROYW2Y/img/13c09e257c2a4e6b9d4a46cfc89f97d4/13c09e257c2a4e6b9d4a46cfc89f97d4.jpeg' alt='Gonzalo García of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring a goal against Juventus in a round of 16 match at the FIFA Club World Cup at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, July 1, 2025. /VCG' Breakout…
Sabalenka powers past Branstine in routine opener at Wimbledon
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-01/Sabalenka-powers-past-Branstine-in-routine-opener-at-Wimbledon-1EEkODVkTEA/img/b2032fb208bf4b228483d7112d4e60d2/b2032fb208bf4b228483d7112d4e60d2.png' alt='Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts after scoring a point against Carson Branstine of Canada in a women's singles first round match at the Wimbledon Championships in London, England, June 30, 2025. /VCG' Top seed Aryna Sabalenka saw off…
Club World Cup: Fluminense stun Inter Milan, Man City fall to Al Hilal
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-01/Club-World-Cup-Fluminense-stun-Inter-Milan-Man-City-fall-to-Al-Hilal-1EEkCE9Kwxy/img/d772218573d340e0aa741b69b220abb6/d772218573d340e0aa741b69b220abb6.png' alt='Fluminense's Ignacio (#4) executes a slide-tackle against Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez (#10) in a round of 16 match at the FIFA Club World Cup in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, June 30, 2025. /VCG' Fluminense reached the FIFA Club…
High seeds aim for top honors at Wimbledon with variety of approaches
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-30/High-seeds-aim-for-top-honors-at-Wimbledon-with-variety-of-approaches-1ECG2sOXhQs/img/b59cdc1cd5324d2cb260ec4161e7849b/b59cdc1cd5324d2cb260ec4161e7849b.jpeg' alt='Jannik Sinner of Italy hits a shot in practice ahead of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London, England, June 29, 2025. /VCG' This year’s third Grand Slam tennis tournament, the Wimbledon Championships, will get…
Chinese B-Girl Guo Pu sweeps youth and adult Asian breaking titles
China’s Guo Pu capped a stunning two-day run at Asia’s top-tier breakdancing competition, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) Asian Breaking Championship, in east China’s Shanghai Municipality over the weekend. The 16-year-old, known on stage as B-Girl Royal, claimed back-to-back victories…
Chelsea score 3 goals in extra time to beat Benfica at Club World Cup
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-29/Chelsea-score-3-goals-in-extra-time-to-beat-Benfica-at-Club-World-Cup-1EALGHjtLUc/img/e2325b8133524e6fb125adc00f5afef8/e2325b8133524e6fb125adc00f5afef8.jpeg' alt='Christopher Nkunku (L) of Chelsea scores a goal against Benfica in a round of 16 match at the FIFA Club World Cup at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, June 28, 2025. /VCG' Christopher Nkunku scored…
Chinese dancers claim two titles at Asian Breaking Championship Youth
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-29/Chinese-dancers-claim-two-titles-at-Asian-Breaking-Championship-Youth-1EAKsbgotb2/img/520aa94e65ca41eca1da8b760045d10d/520aa94e65ca41eca1da8b760045d10d.png' alt='Li Houhua (B-Boy Jason) of China performs at the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) Asian Breaking Championship Youth at the Luwan Gymnasium in east China's Shanghai Municipality, June 28, 2025. /WDSF' Chinese dancers Guo Pu (B-Girl Royal) and Li…
FIFA Club World Cup: Mbappé in doubt, Messi to face PSG
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-28/FIFA-Club-World-Cup-Mbapp-in-doubt-Messi-to-face-PSG–1EzfDVOUnuw/img/3861732678c441b786ccb6d4d2c8a34e/3861732678c441b786ccb6d4d2c8a34e.png' alt='Kylian Mbappé (L) in action in Real Madrid's training session during the FIFA Club World Cup in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, June 25, 2025. /VCG' At the FIFA Club World Cup, Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso is still uncertain…
China's Olympic champion Zheng to face Siniakova first at Wimbledon
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-28/China-s-Olympic-champion-Zheng-to-face-Siniakova-first-at-Wimbledon-1EzfhZAggZq/img/d911ad61beaf4aaab8b652ca2a7df993/d911ad61beaf4aaab8b652ca2a7df993.png' alt='Zheng Qinwen in action during a training session in preparation for the Wimbledon Championships in London, UK, June 27, 2025. /VCG' China’s Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen will start her campaign at this year’s Wimbledon Championships with first-round opponent Katerina…
Manchester City demolish Juventus 5-2 to win Group G at Club World Cup
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-27/Manchester-City-demolish-Juventus-5-2-to-win-Group-G-at-Club-World-Cup-1ExjjafAKbe/img/472773e4ce8d4a2988f050b5a2980a1d/472773e4ce8d4a2988f050b5a2980a1d.jpeg' alt='Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates after scoring a goal against Juventus in a Group G match at the FIFA Club World Cup at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, June 26, 2025. /VCG' Manchester City won Group…
Milano Cortina 2026 CEO Andrea Varnier: Venues almost ready for Games
Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 CEO Andrea Varnier talked to China Media Group (CMG) on Thursday about the preparations for the Winter Games next year. According to him, venues for the competitions are almost ready and test events so far have…
Tsinghua High School teams compete at NBA Rising Stars Invitational
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-26/Tsinghua-High-School-teams-compete-at-NBA-Rising-Stars-Invitational-1EwbE1IoMBG/img/bd14d5c1cd154f31a6a995cbaf8134ca/bd14d5c1cd154f31a6a995cbaf8134ca.png' alt='A grand opening ceremony tips off the NBA Rising Stars Invitational at the Kallang Tennis Centre in Singapore, June 25, 2025. /NBA' The inaugural NBA Rising Stars Invitational, hosted by the National Basketball Association, got underway with both…
CMG marks 55 years of China-Italy diplomatic ties in Rome
China Media Group (CMG) hosted a cultural exchange event Wednesday in Rome, marking the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Italy. The ceremony was attended by Shen Haixiong, CMG president and vice minister of the Publicity Department of…
FIBA 3×3 World Cup: China men's team clinch two straight wins on day 2
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-25/FIBA-3×3-World-Cup-China-men-s-team-clinch-two-straight-wins-on-day-2-1EufwZdkhYA/img/a7d6069317514562ad67983580d64267/a7d6069317514562ad67983580d64267.png' alt='Chinese players celebrate after beating Canada in the group stage during the 2025 FIBA 3×3 World Cup in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, June 24, 2024. /FIBA' The 2025 FIBA 3×3 World Cup continued on Tuesday in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, with the…
Swiatek, Pegula advance at WTA Bad Homburg Open
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-25/Swiatek-Pegula-advance-at-WTA-Bad-Homburg-Open-1EuftGRyD7O/img/761e4bd912d64b69bbe4ddd151645363/761e4bd912d64b69bbe4ddd151645363.png' alt='Iga Swiatek celebrates during her match against Victoria Azarenka at the WTA Bad Homburg Open in Bad Homburg, Germany, June 24, 2025. /VCG' Fourth seed Iga Swiatek overcame a slow start to defeat Belarusian Victoria Azarenka 6-4, 6-4…
New Olympic boss Coventry: IOC needs to stay youthful and vibrant
Kirsty Coventry, who officially took office as the first female and first African president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday, spoke to China Media Group (CMG) in her first interview as the new Olympic boss on her immediate…
CMG President meets FEI boss Ingmar De Vos in Lausanne
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-24/CMG-President-meets-FEI-boss-Ingmar-De-Vos-in-Lausanne-1EsuWejSqKQ/img/ebc1c6c94eb040da9c88970bd026a003/ebc1c6c94eb040da9c88970bd026a003.png' alt='China Media Group (L) meets the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) in Lausanne, Switzerland. /CMG' China Media Group (CMG) President met President of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) Ingmar De Vos in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Monday. The two sides…
CMG signs cooperation agreement with Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-23/CMG-signs-cooperation-agreement-with-Fondazione-Milano-Cortina-2026-1ErrTnY5I2s/img/e9644cf638634c339d060d0fae90d988/e9644cf638634c339d060d0fae90d988.png' alt='A night view of China Media Group's iconic headquarter building in Beijing, China, October 7, 2024. /VCG' China Media Group (CMG) on Sunday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026, the official organizing committee of…
Coventry takes office as new IOC president, succeeds Bach
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-23/Coventry-takes-office-as-new-IOC-president-succeeds-Bach-1ErzHJGoGEE/img/927a4d24aacf4d9abd00504f4c7c7844/927a4d24aacf4d9abd00504f4c7c7844.jpeg' alt='Outgoing IOC President Thomas Bach (L) reacts after he was awarded with the Olympic Order in Gold by IOC President Kirsty Coventry during a handover ceremony at Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland, on June 23, 2025. /VCG' Kirsty…
China beat Japan at FIVB Women's Nations League stop in Hong Kong SAR
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-22/China-beat-Japan-at-FIVB-Women-s-Nations-League-stop-in-Hong-Kong-SAR-1Epsbwah11C/img/b9316b049755478b9dd70ccbeb4bb3b8/b9316b049755478b9dd70ccbeb4bb3b8.png' alt='China's players celebrate during their 3-1 win over Japan at the FIVB Women's Nations League in south China's Hong Kong SAR, June 21, 2025. /VCG' The Chinese national volleyball team beat old rivals Japan 3-1 to clinch their…
Chinese FA Cup: Beijing Guoan among four teams advancing to last eight
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-22/Chinese-FA-Cup-Beijing-Guoan-among-four-teams-advancing-to-last-eight-1EpsAxES0q4/img/45c17e0c99664882807356565132678e/45c17e0c99664882807356565132678e.png' alt='Beijing Guoan players celebrate after beating Dalian Yingbo on spot kicks and advancing to the Chinese FA Cup quarterfinals in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 21, 2025. /VCG' Following Chengdu Rongcheng’s 3-1 victory at Shandong Taishan on…
Bayern Munich edge Boca Juniors 2-1 to reach Club World Cup knockouts
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-21/Bayern-Munich-edge-Boca-Juniors-2-1-to-reach-Club-World-Cup-knockouts-1EnLDSR8MVy/img/b748460894fa4c21818fb4ba4bfadec1/b748460894fa4c21818fb4ba4bfadec1.png' alt='Bayern Munich's Harry Kane celebrates scoring his sides opening goal during the Bayern Munich vs Boca Juniors FIFA Club World Cup match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, USA, June 20, 2025. /VCG' Bayern Munich booked their place…
Flamengo beat Chelsea 3-1 in Club World Cup
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-21/Flamengo-beat-Chelsea-3-1-in-Club-World-Cup-1EnLHsdZsg8/img/9928da3baa0946a1b20f1ce60fb491d2/9928da3baa0946a1b20f1ce60fb491d2.png' alt='Flamengo's forward Bruno Henrique (L) celebrates next to teammate defender Leo Pereira after scoring his team's first goal in a Group D match at the FIFA Club World Cup at the Lincoln Financial Field stadium in Philadelphia, USA,…
WADA Director General Niggli condemns dangerous Enhanced Games
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Director General Olivier Niggli delivered a scathing critique of the controversial Enhanced Games, condemning the event as medically unethical and dangerous during an interview with CGTN Sports Scene’s Greg Laffradi. “Frankly, I think it’s a joke…
WADA Vice President Yang Yang opposes controversial Enhanced Games
World Anti-Doping Agency Vice President Yang Yang talked to CGTN Sports Scene’s Greg Laffradi about the organization’s opposition to the controversial Enhanced Games, making it clear that WADA’s resistance is based on protecting both the health of athletes and the…
China defeat Japan in FIBA Women's Asia Cup warm-up series in Xi'an
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-19/China-defeat-Japan-in-FIBA-Women-s-Asia-Cup-warm-up-series-in-Xi-an-1Eki0n8IMhy/img/e799184543e74cf8b7078edad4c56e67/e799184543e74cf8b7078edad4c56e67.png' alt='China's Zhang Ziyu takes a shot against Japan in a FIBA Women's Asia Cup warm-up game in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, June 18, 2025. /VCG' The frontcourt duo of Han Xu and Zhang Ziyu both finished with…
China start FIVB Women's Nations League with win over Czech Republic
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-19/China-start-FIVB-Women-s-Nations-League-with-win-over-Czech-Republic-1EkiczJ5ZBe/img/3dd93ce70baa4b74b5bc668ff3b7e570/3dd93ce70baa4b74b5bc668ff3b7e570.png' alt='China's players celebrate after beating the Czech Republic in a Women's Volleyball Nations League match in China's Hong Kong SAR (Special Administrative Region), June 18, 2025. /VCG' China opened the latest leg of this year’s FIVB Women’s Nations…
Inter Milan held to 1-1 draw by Mexico's Monterrey at Club World Cup
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-18/Inter-Milan-held-to-1-1-draw-by-Mexico-s-Monterrey-at-Club-World-Cup-1EiGwsDwQiA/img/acdac4f4a40947ea8e0a63fbe24df074/acdac4f4a40947ea8e0a63fbe24df074.jpeg' alt='Sergio Ramos (L) of Monterrey celebrates after scoring a goal against Inter Milan in a Group E match at the FIFA Club World Cup at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, June 17, 2025. /VCG' Inter Milan…
River Plate defeat Urawa Red Diamonds 3-1 at Club World Cup
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-18/River-Plate-defeat-Urawa-Red-Diamonds-3-1-at-Club-World-Cup-1EimwNdJzhe/img/ff3a414bc420474ba08ee6cca6d8de06/ff3a414bc420474ba08ee6cca6d8de06.jpeg' alt='River Plate players celebrate after scoring a goal against Urawa Red Diamonds in a Group E match at the FIFA Club World Cup at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, June 17, 2025. /VCG' Sebastian Driussi scored for River…
Medvedev advances to 2nd round at ATP Halle Open
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-17/Medvedev-advances-to-2nd-round-at-ATP-Halle-Open-1Ehi999RW9y/img/6c61ea8d72a14dddb8af6fa9aa1e14d5/6c61ea8d72a14dddb8af6fa9aa1e14d5.png' alt='Daniil Medvedev in action during the ATP Halle Open 1st round against Daniel Altmaier in Halle, Germany, June 16, 2025. /ATP' At the ATP Halle Open in Germany, third seed Daniil Medvedev eased past home hope Daniel Altmaier…
Inter Milan prepare for Club World Cup opener against Monterrey
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-17/Inter-Milan-prepare-for-Club-World-Cup-opener-against-Monterrey–1EhhRD7JtYs/img/fc551297e880450ebf0cbc87286c768e/fc551297e880450ebf0cbc87286c768e.png' alt='Inter Milan players train at the Wallis Annenberg Stadium in Los Angeles, United States, June 16, 2025. /VCG' The FIFA Club World Cup’s Group E will get underway on Tuesday with Inter Milan still licking their wounds from…
PSG thumps Atletico Madrid 4-0 in impressive Club World Cup opener
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-16/PSG-thumps-Atletico-Madrid-4-0-in-impressive-Club-World-Cup-opener-1EfmgFMa9TW/img/aa2d25e6538b4e17a7c079880a1321b2/aa2d25e6538b4e17a7c079880a1321b2.jpeg' alt='Players of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) celebrate after scoring a goal in the FIFA Club World Cup game against Atletico Madrid in in Pasadena, California, June 15, 2025. /VCG' Fabian Ruiz and Vitinha scored in the first half, and…
Duplantis raises pole vault world record to 6.28 meters
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-16/Duplantis-raises-pole-vault-world-record-to-6-28-meters-1Efn9k34EOQ/img/619fb0d9623f4769811723d7982162fa/619fb0d9623f4769811723d7982162fa.jpeg' alt='Armand Duplantis of Sweden poses with his new men's pole vault world record of 6.28 meters at the World Athletics Diamond League at the Olympic Stadium in Stockholm, Sweden, June 15, 2025. /VCG' Armand Duplantis lifted his pole…
Anisimova beats Zheng Qinwen and will face Maria in Queen's Club final
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-15/Anisimova-beats-Zheng-Qinwen-and-will-face-Maria-in-Queen-s-Club-final-1EdB9z00QJG/img/ed3ad59890e34c4aa3d5606196b5d673/ed3ad59890e34c4aa3d5606196b5d673.jpeg' alt='Amanda Anisimova of the USA hits a shot against Zheng Qinwen of China in a women's singles semifinal match at the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Queen's Club in London, United Kingdom, June 14, 2025. /VCG' Eighth-seeded Amanda Anisimova…
FIFA Club World Cup begins with 0-0 draw between Inter Miami, Al Ahly
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-15/FIFA-Club-World-Cup-begins-with-0-0-draw-between-Inter-Miami-Al-Ahly-1EdEhO4u2oo/img/c2dbdda784f44b629577beff1de4fd22/c2dbdda784f44b629577beff1de4fd22.jpeg' alt='Lionel Messi (C) of Inter Miami dribbles against Al Ahly in the opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, June 14, 2025. /VCG' Inter Miami and Al Ahly battled…
China's National Athletics Grand Prix underway in Bengbu City
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-14/China-s-National-Athletics-Grand-Prix-underway-in-Bengbu-City-1EcekHg9Dq0/img/b2e754b3a07c41df9485c3a6d9aae99f/b2e754b3a07c41df9485c3a6d9aae99f.png' alt='Su Bingtian seen during the 2025 National Athletics Grand Prix opener in Zhaoqing, China's Guangdong Province, April 13, 2025. /VCG' The 4th leg of the 2025 National Athletics Grand Prix kicked off in Bengbu on Friday. The three-day…
Team China win friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-14/Team-China-win-friendly-against-Bosnia-and-Herzegovina-1EcezwISkg0/img/9a2d85a271cf4c42a0acf6da67b58325/9a2d85a271cf4c42a0acf6da67b58325.png' alt='Zhang Ziyu of China is guarded by a player from Bosnia and Herzegovina during a friendly in Linyi, China's Shandong Province, June 13, 2025. /VCG' China notched a 101-55 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) in a warm-up…
Tottenham Hotspur appoint Thomas Frank from Brentford as new manager
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-13/Tottenham-Hotspur-appoint-Thomas-Frank-from-Brentford-as-new-manager-1EadHJ7xvfq/img/c23bbded8254407db494a8fea44f7453/c23bbded8254407db494a8fea44f7453.jpeg' alt='Thomas Frank has been hired as the new manager of Tottenham hotspur, June 12, 2025. /VCG' Tottenham Hotspur hired Thomas Frank as manager on Thursday after the 51-year-old Danish ended his nearly decade-long stay at fellow Premier League…
Kevin De Bruyne signs with Napoli after 10 seasons at Manchester City
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-13/Kevin-De-Bruyne-signs-with-Napoli-after-10-seasons-at-Manchester-City-1EafNkzuLJu/img/876c94decffd4fe19f7f6e80dc5fa579/876c94decffd4fe19f7f6e80dc5fa579.jpeg' alt='Kevin De Bruyne (R) of Napoli shakes hands with club President Aurelio De Laurentiis in Rome, Italy, June 12, 2025. /VCG' Two-time Premier League player of the season Kevin De Bruyne signed as a free agent from Manchester…
China's Sun Yujie wins women's 25m pistol gold medal at ISSF World Cup
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-12/China-s-Sun-Yujie-wins-women-s-25m-pistol-gold-medal-at-ISSF-World-Cup-1E8ysTkpA7C/img/410d7e6a22e643e19f88b7b1816e9cb7/410d7e6a22e643e19f88b7b1816e9cb7.png' alt='Sun Yujie of China beams after winning the women's 25-meter pistol gold medal at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Munich, Germany, June 11, 2025. /Team China' Sun Yujie of China won the women’s 25-meter…
Pacers regain upper hand in NBA Finals after beating Thunder in Game 3
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-12/Pacers-regain-upper-hand-in-NBA-Finals-after-beating-Thunder-in-Game-3-1E8KYkECwMg/img/c7431d0844f94b96964a50a6783caa1f/c7431d0844f94b96964a50a6783caa1f.jpeg' alt='Bennedict Mathurin (#00) of the Indiana Pacers takes a shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, June 11, 2025. /VCG' The Indiana Pacers beat the Oklahoma…
Infantino looks toward 2026 FIFA World Cup on one-year countdown
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-11/Infantino-looks-toward-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-on-one-year-countdown-1E7321B0wve/img/a750a5f79f204c8eb502693545626619/a750a5f79f204c8eb502693545626619.png' alt='A view of the FIFA World Cup trophy won by the Argentine team is exhibited in Buenos Aires, Argentina, April 5, 2023. /VCG' Wednesday marked the one-year countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the first edition…
Uzi, the first Chinese inductee in Hall of Legends
The Hall of Legends, established by Riot Games, honors those who have made “legendary contributions” to League of Legends esports. Following Faker’s (South Korean esports player, Lee Sang-hyeok) 2024 induction, Chinese esports player Jian Zihao, known as Uzi, became the…
China begin intensive training camp ahead of FIBA Asia Cup
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-10/China-begin-intensive-training-camp-ahead-of-FIBA-Asia-Cup-1E5lotGbbfa/img/e822457987524fbdb5f3241e27ec2acb/e822457987524fbdb5f3241e27ec2acb.png' alt='Japan's Alex Kirk in red tries to stop a shot from China's Zhao Rui during a FIBA Asia Cup qualifier at the Shenzhen Sports Center in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, February 20, 2025. /VCG' As the FIBA…
Fan makes electrifying return to action with 4 consecutive CTTSL wins
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-10/Fan-makes-electrifying-return-to-action-with-4-consecutive-CTTSL-wins-1E5lEaC169y/img/46f03b5ce27e4f57a09a5bdf62eff1b9/46f03b5ce27e4f57a09a5bdf62eff1b9.png' alt='Fan Zhendong in action during the Chinese Table Tennis Super League in Xiong'an New Area, north China's Hebei Province, June 9, 2025. /VCG' Four matches in a single day, four wins to boot. Fan Zhendong’s triumphant return to…
Alcaraz beats Sinner in longest French Open final to defend title
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-09/Alcaraz-beats-Sinner-in-longest-French-Open-final-to-defend-title-1E3qwfeRWZW/img/6f0ee24fcb3b4df4b45855d4109e4718/6f0ee24fcb3b4df4b45855d4109e4718.jpeg' alt='Carlos Alcaraz of Spain poses with the French Open men's singles championship trophy after winning it at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 8, 2025. /VCG' Bad starts in Grand Slam finals are nothing new for Carlos Alcaraz,…
Thunder crush Pacers in Game 2 at home, tie NBA Finals 1-1
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-09/Thunder-crush-Pacers-in-Game-2-at-home-tie-NBA-Finals-1-1-1E3MqgltbAQ/img/3614a2942ba0404ba46e4b8ce0c5ce36/3614a2942ba0404ba46e4b8ce0c5ce36.jpeg' alt='Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (L) of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, June 8, 2025. /VCG' The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Indiana…
Gauff defeats Sabalenka to claim first French Open title
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-08/Gauff-defeats-Sabalenka-to-claim-first-French-Open-title-1E24NhmreJW/img/99175e353d0b4d3d82a28d9ea89af256/99175e353d0b4d3d82a28d9ea89af256.png' alt='Coco Gauff of USA celebrates during the podium ceremony after her victory against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in the women's singles final of the 2025 French Open at Roland Garros stadium on June 7, 2025 in Paris, France….
Olympic champions Sui & Han to make competitive return next season
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-08/Olympic-champions-Sui-Han-to-make-competitive-return-next-season-1E25zmIenBu/img/2397592d34034bc8bab3e144ad74b6a2/2397592d34034bc8bab3e144ad74b6a2.png' alt='China's Sui Wenjing (R) and Han Cong (L) competing in pairs skating competitions at Beijing Winter Olympics on February 19, 2022 in Beijing, China. / VCG' Olympic figure skating pair champions Sui Wenjing and Han Cong will make…
Chebet runs second fastest 5,000m ever at Diamond League in Rome
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-07/Chebet-runs-second-fastest-5-000m-ever-at-Diamond-League-in-Rome-1E0iZ260MVi/img/e3451eaa45bd409eafdc8d2032fc848c/e3451eaa45bd409eafdc8d2032fc848c.jpeg' alt='Beatrice Chebet of Kenya wins the women's 5,000-meter final at the Diamond League in Rome, Italy, June 6, 2025. /VCG' Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet ran the second fastest women’s 5,000-meter event of all time at Rome’s Diamond League…
Nations League final goes beyond Yamal-Ronaldo showdown
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-07/Nations-League-final-goes-beyond-Yamal-Ronaldo-showdown-1E0kJQhk47e/img/e1b9e01fd3444ccab0fed0054be02a42/e1b9e01fd3444ccab0fed0054be02a42.jpeg' alt='Cristiano Ronaldo (L) of Portugal and Lamine Yamal of Spain. /VCG' Spain prepare to defend their UEFA Nations League title against Portugal in the final on Sunday, with the clash highlighted by an inter-generational showdown between 17-year-old Lamine…
Chen Yufei, Shi Yuqi both make quarterfinals at Indonesia Open
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-06/Chen-Yufei-Shi-Yuqi-both-make-quarterfinals-at-Indonesia-Open-1DYGxa2EgVi/img/bf1c6a3b3f674579b3c006d6f7e6a725/bf1c6a3b3f674579b3c006d6f7e6a725.jpeg' alt='Chen Yufei of China hits a shot in the women's singles match against Natsuki Nidaira of Japan at the Indonesia Open in Jakarta, Indonesia, June 5, 2025. /VCG' Chinese women’s singles defending champion Chen Yufei and her men’s…
Chinese gamer Uzi inducted into League of Legends Hall of Legends
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-06/Chinese-gamer-Uzi-inducted-into-League-of-Legends-Hall-of-Legends-1DZ2BM3A4Q8/img/8182577dec644238b5f497453c36ad5c/8182577dec644238b5f497453c36ad5c.jpeg'Chinese esports player Uzi inducted into League of Legends Hall of Legends <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-06/Chinese-gamer-Uzi-inducted-into-League-of-Legends-Hall-of-Legends-1DZ2BM3A4Q8/img/8182577dec644238b5f497453c36ad5c/8182577dec644238b5f497453c36ad5c.jpeg'Chinese esports player Uzi inducted into League of Legends Hall of Legends <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-06/Chinese-gamer-Uzi-inducted-into-League-of-Legends-Hall-of-Legends-1DZ2BM3A4Q8/img/8182577dec644238b5f497453c36ad5c/8182577dec644238b5f497453c36ad5c.jpeg'Chinese esports player Uzi inducted into League of Legends Hall of Legends <img…
Sports analyst offers thoughts ahead of China's crucial away match
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers resume Thursday as China faces Indonesia in a crucial away match at Jakarta’s Gelora Bung Karno Stadium. According to tournament rules, the top two in each six-team group advance directly to the World…
Indonesia's technical advisor discusses upcoming match against China
Team China will battle hosts Indonesia on Thursday night in a crucial Group C match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. With both teams needing victory to keep their qualification hopes alive, the encounter promises high stakes and…
International participants praise competition at Taklimakan Rally
The 2025 Taklimakan Rally wrapped up in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region over the weekend. Launched in 2005, the event has grown into Asia’s longest, largest, and most competitive off-road race. That evolution has seen the venture emerge as…
How Formula E is shaping the future of mobility
From May 31 to June 1, the all-electric racing series Formula E made its return to China, lighting up the tracks in Shanghai. Eleven teams delivered a high-speed spectacle, thrilling fans with their skill and speed. But beyond the excitement…
Djokovic earns his 100th career French Open win after hammering Norrie
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-03/Djokovic-earns-his-100th-career-French-Open-win-after-hammering-Norrie-1DTueN1al2g/img/335dd785b55649d2b562097edda1e213/335dd785b55649d2b562097edda1e213.jpeg' alt='Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a shot against Cameron Norrie of Britain in a men's singles round of 16 match at the French Open at Roland-Garros in Paris, France, June 2, 2025. /VCG' Novak Djokovic earned his 100th…
Taklimakan Rally wraps up after 13 days and over 4,000 kilometers
The Taklimakan Rally came to an end on Sunday in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, after the participants covered an overall distance of more than 4,000 kilometers. The competition included 10 special stages boasting a total race-length of 2,350…
"Proud" Piastri extends F1 championship lead with Spanish GP victory
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-02/-Proud-Piastri-extends-F1-championship-lead-with-Spanish-GP-victory-1DS2TbfXTJ6/img/af2810fd06da42959da2a413eb3ef0ac/af2810fd06da42959da2a413eb3ef0ac.png' alt='Oscar Piastri of McLaren competes in the F1 Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain, June 1, 2025. /VCG' Oscar Piastri drove with exemplary calm and control in a torrid race on Sunday, beating…
World No. 1 Scheffler holds off Griffin to defend title at Memorial
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-02/World-No-1-Scheffler-holds-off-Griffin-to-defend-title-at-Memorial-1DS3igquMwg/img/8688e03404094b9e8e5dd74d474e8366/8688e03404094b9e8e5dd74d474e8366.png' alt='Scottie Scheffler holds up the trophy following his win in the final round of the PGA Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, USA, June 1, 2025. /VCG' World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler claimed his…
Stage 9 shortened at Taklimakan Rally due to adverse weather
Although the ninth special stage at the Taklimakan Rally in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region was shortened due to adverse weather, Saturday’s trek still featured significant technical challenges, while serving as a crucial battle for the competitors ahead of…
China's Sun Sibei wins women's park gold at BMX Freestyle World Cup
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-01/China-s-Sun-Sibei-wins-women-s-park-gold-at-BMX-Freestyle-World-Cup-1DQFKA3ySPK/img/7701ade2b5194d6d8177b6fb459921bb/7701ade2b5194d6d8177b6fb459921bb.jpeg' alt='L-R: Women's park silver medalist Miharu Ozawa of Japan, gold medalist Sun Sibei of China, and bronze medalist Hannah Roberts of the USA pose with their awards at the BMX Freestyle World Cup in Montpellier, France, May 31,…
Traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Race starts in Guizhou, marks festival
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-05-31/Traditional-Chinese-Dragon-Boat-Race-starts-in-Guizhou-marks-festival-1DOPv4m0lUY/img/01496064352440ca8f3165a627e73a51/01496064352440ca8f3165a627e73a51.png' alt='Teams compete at the Traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Race in Tongren, southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 30, 2025. /tongren.gov.cn' This year’s Traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Race got underway in Tongren, southwest China’s Guizhou Province, on Friday, one day…
Racers are pushed to their limits in Stage 8 of Taklimakan Rally
The Taklimakan Rally in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region entered Stage 8 on Friday and racers were pushed to their limits while they began to understand why it was widely regarded as one of the toughest stages of this…
Feng Bin retains women's discus title at Asian Athletics Championships
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-05-30/Feng-Bin-retains-women-s-discus-title-at-Asian-Athletics-Championships-1DN4UZDYvbG/img/ea9e55dbc76547728fdc4c458cd3c3f3/ea9e55dbc76547728fdc4c458cd3c3f3.png' alt='China's Feng Bin competes in the women's discus throw at the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, May 29, 2025. /VCG' Feng Bin retained the women’s discus title at the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea…
2025 Taklimakan Rally: Crew members share insights
This year’s Taklimakan Rally paused for its final rest day on Thursday before entering the decisive stages in Makit County, Kashgar Prefecture, China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Crews and drivers will face the ultimate test of endurance and Sports Scene’s…
Czech rider Michek considers Taklimakan Rally one of the best
37-year-old Martin Michek, one of the Czech Republic’s top riders, has won four European crowns. He joined CGTN Sports Scene’s Shen Xiang in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for an exclusive interview and described the Taklimakan Rally as one…
Guangzhou boosts business climate for tech, culture and gaming
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-05-29/Guangzhou-boosts-business-climate-for-tech-culture-and-gaming-1DM9li01UwE/img/645d6b6ed18f4debb4aa58981f88bbf3/645d6b6ed18f4debb4aa58981f88bbf3.jpeg' <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-05-29/Guangzhou-boosts-business-climate-for-tech-culture-and-gaming-1DM9li01UwE/img/645d6b6ed18f4debb4aa58981f88bbf3/645d6b6ed18f4debb4aa58981f88bbf3.jpeg' <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-05-29/Guangzhou-boosts-business-climate-for-tech-culture-and-gaming-1DM9li01UwE/img/645d6b6ed18f4debb4aa58981f88bbf3/645d6b6ed18f4debb4aa58981f88bbf3.jpeg' Guangzhou City, south China’s Guangdong Province, is stepping up efforts to optimize its business environment for the tech, cultural and gaming industries, with the South China Copyright Service Hall working to provide copyright training,…