Alonso confirms impending exit from Bayer Leverkusen at end of season
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-05-10/Alonso-confirms-impending-exit-from-Bayer-Leverkusen-at-end-of-season-1DfXwmsy4A8/img/a6beb4cda0b14eff943cd4112e82e6ab/a6beb4cda0b14eff943cd4112e82e6ab.png' alt='Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso announces his departure at the end of the season at a press conference in Leverkusen, Germany, May 9, 2025. /VCG' Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso confirmed on Friday that he will leave the…
FIFA Women's World Cup expands to 48 teams starting with 2031 edition
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-05-10/FIFA-Women-s-World-Cup-expands-to-48-teams-starting-with-2031-edition-1DfXgGkX9Ha/img/4a865061f95c4eb3be585728d7e8ec0b/4a865061f95c4eb3be585728d7e8ec0b.png' alt='Spain's players celebrate after winning the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup final at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, August 20, 2023. /VCG' The FIFA Women’s World Cup will expand from 32 to 48 teams, mirroring the men’s competition,…
Swiatek gets back on track in Rome after losing to Gauff in Madrid
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-05-09/Swiatek-gets-back-on-track-in-Rome-after-losing-to-Gauff-in-Madrid-1De5NncJVK0/img/0a103f33dd6a44eebfb9f7ac6881c76f/0a103f33dd6a44eebfb9f7ac6881c76f.jpeg' alt='Iga Swiatek of Poland hits a shot in the women's singles match against Elisabetta Cocciaretto of Italy at the Italian Open in Rome, Italy, May 8, 2025. /VCG' Iga Swiatek of Poland bounced back from one of the…
China beat Chinese Taipei 5-3 at AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-05-09/China-beat-Chinese-Taipei-5-3-at-AFC-Women-s-Futsal-Asian-Cup-1De7DrRjblC/img/9d1b3139bf1b45ef940c8c75725e1278/9d1b3139bf1b45ef940c8c75725e1278.png' alt='Cao Jiayi (#9) of China in action in the game against Chinese Taipei at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Futsal Asian Cup in Hohhot, north's China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, May 8, 2025. /nmtv.cn' Hosts China defeated…
PSG defeat Arsenal to face Inter Milan in UEFA Champions League final
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-05-08/PSG-defeat-Arsenal-to-face-Inter-Milan-in-UEFA-Champions-League-final-1DcjYS1mcF2/img/338cbbfb82fd497898725bb2ce18f85c/338cbbfb82fd497898725bb2ce18f85c.jpeg' alt='Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) players celebrate after scoring a goal against Arsenal in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal showdown against Arsenal at the Parc des Princes in Paris, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. /VCG' Paris Saint-Germain…
Al Ittihad battle back from two goals down to beat Ronaldo's Al Nassr
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-05-08/Al-Ittihad-battle-back-from-two-goals-down-to-beat-Ronaldo-s-Al-Nassr-1DckNWplmEg/img/ab3abbb44e454e928d49edf5915ebdad/ab3abbb44e454e928d49edf5915ebdad.jpeg' alt='Al Ittihad players celebrate after scoring a goal against Al Nassr in a Saudi Pro League match at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 7, 2025. /VCG' Houssem Aouar scored a last-minute goal to help Al Ittihad…
Popovich speaks at press conference to introduce new Spurs coach
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-05-07/Popovich-speaks-at-press-conference-to-introduce-new-Spurs-coach-1DaVi8qIkzS/img/7cb88eef3f4041f89aadc0859749e6af/7cb88eef3f4041f89aadc0859749e6af.png' alt='Manu Ginobili(L), Greg Popovich and Tim Duncan during the press conference at Victory Capital Center in San Antonio Texas, United States, May 5 2025. /VCG' Mitch Johnson extended his hand. Gregg Popovich shook it, then pulled him in…
100-day countdown! Beijing to host the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-05-07/100-day-countdown-Beijing-to-host-the-2025-World-Humanoid-Robot-Games-1DblWUr5xG8/img/6e3cb1583c5d419b9c7e74330164fc61/6e3cb1583c5d419b9c7e74330164fc61.jpeg' alt='A humanoid-shaped robot is seen at the National Stadium in Beijing. /China Media Group' Humanoid robots will showcase their athleticism in relay races, high jumps, and even badminton, as Beijing prepares to host the 2025 World Humanoid Robot…
Nottingham's Champion's League hopes fade with draw against Palace
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-05-06/Nottingham-s-Champion-s-League-hopes-fade-with-draw-against-Palace-1D9wZ3VQeWI/img/5dfc1be292694e63aa7a1b317a01b44f/5dfc1be292694e63aa7a1b317a01b44f.jpeg' alt='Players of Crystal Palace celebrate after scoring a goal in the Premier League game against Nottingham Forest at Selhurst Park in London, England, May 5, 2025. /VCG' Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace in the Premier League…
China complete clean sweep at Diving World Cup Super Final in Beijing
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-05-05/China-complete-clean-sweep-at-Diving-World-Cup-Super-Final-in-Beijing-1D7zLHZJWIE/img/fcf7b645d303409caa0c2a12020dbbf6/fcf7b645d303409caa0c2a12020dbbf6.png' alt='Chen Jia competes in the women's 3m springboard final during the World Aquatics Diving World Cup Super Final at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing, China, May 4, 2025. /VCG' With the last two gold medals going to…
China beat South Korea to win record-extending 14th Sudirman Cup title
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-05-05/China-beat-South-Korea-to-win-record-extending-14th-Sudirman-Cup-title-1D7zfwFBuIU/img/9ce479a52eba43549db3ff6dc09e3da7/9ce479a52eba43549db3ff6dc09e3da7.jpeg' alt='China's players, coaches, and support staff pose with the championship medals and trophy after winning the BWF Sudirman Cup title in Xiamen, Fujian Province, China, May 4, 2025. /VCG' China clinched a record-extending 14th title at the Badminton…
Al Ahli claim first Asian Champions League Elite title in club history
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-05-04/Al-Ahli-claim-first-Asian-Champions-League-Elite-title-in-club-history-1D5OFOkLkEU/img/7ac1e6a95e7d4028be903b1c008bc592/7ac1e6a95e7d4028be903b1c008bc592.jpeg' alt='Al Ahli's players and coaches celebrate after winning the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League Elite title at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 3, 2025. /VCG' Al Ahli won their first Asian Football…
Mark Williams tops Judd Trump to make World Snooker Championship final
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-05-04/Mark-Williams-tops-Judd-Trump-to-make-World-Snooker-Championship-final-1D5RU3x4rLy/img/b34894ce6d4c4a54881eb1c0b26235f0/b34894ce6d4c4a54881eb1c0b26235f0.jpeg' alt='Mark Williams of Wales reacts after sinking a shot against Judd Trump of England in the semifinals of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield, England, May 3, 2025. /VCG' In a clash between two past titlewinners, Mark Williams…
China sweep all five golds on day one at Diving World Cup Super Final
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-05-03/China-sweep-all-five-golds-on-day-one-at-Diving-World-Cup-Super-Final-1D4mf6rUxs4/img/6049fb4fc32b42adbe4427d8a7434322/6049fb4fc32b42adbe4427d8a7434322.png' alt='Quan Hongchan (L) and Chen Yuxi celebrate during the awards ceremony after winning gold in the the women's 10m synchronized platform at the World Aquatics Diving World Cup Super Final in Beijing, China, May 2, 2025. /VCG' China…
Hosts China sweep past Japan to reach final at Sudirman Cup in Xiamen
China reached the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Sudirman Cup final after sweeping past Japan 3-0 in Xiamen, southeast China’s Fujian Province, on Saturday morning. The tournament hosts will now aim to claim a historic fourth consecutive title, as they await…
Xu wins women's solo technical title at Artistic Swimming World Cup
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-05-02/Xu-wins-women-s-solo-technical-title-at-Artistic-Swimming-World-Cup-1D2FmDgkXYc/img/4c63fcb9a3714081a7a0e20590770e65/4c63fcb9a3714081a7a0e20590770e65.jpeg' alt='Xu Huiyan of China celebrates on the awards stand after winning the women's solo technical gold medal at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup in Markham, Ontario, Canada, May 1, 2025. /VCG' Xu Huiyan of China won…
Gauff tops Swiatek to reach Madrid final against World No. 1 Sabalenka
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-05-02/Gauff-tops-Swiatek-to-reach-Madrid-final-against-World-No-1-Sabalenka-1D2z5MfydWw/img/7f9d2d1868714d989379b789eded4084/7f9d2d1868714d989379b789eded4084.jpeg' alt='Coco Gauff of the USA hits a shot against Iga Swiatek of Poland in their women's singles semifinal match at the Madrid Open in Madrid, Spain, May 1, 2025. /VCG' Coco Gauff overpowered defending champion Iga Swiatek 6-1,…
Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek advance to semifinals at Madrid Open
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-05-01/Aryna-Sabalenka-Iga-Swiatek-advance-to-semifinals-at-Madrid-Open-1D16kx9OhMY/img/d91ec02e659a45538c9c65181729ab3d/d91ec02e659a45538c9c65181729ab3d.jpeg' alt='Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts after scoring a point in the women's singles match against Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine at the Madrid Open in Madrid, Spain, April 30, 2025. /VCG' Last year’s runner-up Aryna Sabalenka survived a gritty…
Gabriel Diallo's continued success at Madrid Open
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-05-01/Gabriel-Diallo-s-continued-success-at-Madrid-Open-1D1e243sCGI/img/f959c6c7d1324d6e84b023fa1ebbb6a2/f959c6c7d1324d6e84b023fa1ebbb6a2.jpeg' alt='Gabriel Diallo of Canada reacts after scoring a point in the men's singles match against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria at the Madrid Open in Madrid, Spain, April 30, 2025. /VCG' Gabriel Diallo of Canada shocked Grigor Dimitrov of…
China squeak past Croatia 4-3 at Men's Ice Hockey World Championship
China squeaked past Croatia 4-3 to notch their first victory at the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Division I Group B Men’s World Championship in Tallinn, Estonia, in a contest that started with both teams licking their wounds after opening…
Dembele sinks Arsenal as PSG snatch edge in Champions League semifinal
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-30/Dembele-sinks-Arsenal-as-PSG-snatch-edge-in-Champions-League-semifinal-1CZhDqLTDTq/img/30cb06650c6346bd8ac02ca1a17e6f69/30cb06650c6346bd8ac02ca1a17e6f69.png' alt='PSG's Ousmane Dembele (R) celebrates after scoring against Arsenal in their UEFA Champions League semifinal first leg match at the Emirates Stadium in London, England, April 29, 2025. /VCG' Paris Saint-Germain seized the advantage in their UEFA Champions…
Arsenal to host PSG in UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg
Arsenal are in final preparations mode for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal with Paris Saint-Germain at the Emirates Stadium later on Tuesday. The Gunners were not in action over the past weekend, but did officially lose…
Chengdu World Games welcomes 100-day countdown
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-29/Chengdu-World-Games-welcomes-100-day-countdown-1CXUMVgQirK/img/a2ceb8f67441447c9519d26e66a88da8/a2ceb8f67441447c9519d26e66a88da8.png' alt='A general view of the press conference held by China's State Council Information Office on the upcoming Chengdu World Games in Beijing, China, April 29, 2025. /VCG' China will host the 12th edition of The World Games from…
Zhao beats Lei to reach World Snooker Championship quarterfinals
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-28/Zhao-beats-Lei-to-reach-World-Snooker-Championship-quarterfinals-1CVYJqQRbuU/img/6ad1f14ab465412ab669e42578130af7/6ad1f14ab465412ab669e42578130af7.jpeg' alt='Zhao Xintong of China hits a shot in the match against Lei Peifan of China at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield, England, April 27, 2025. /VCG' Zhao Xintong of China booked his place in the quarterfinals at…
Beijing Ducks beat Shanxi Loongs to lead 1-0 in CBA playoff semifinals
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-28/Beijing-Ducks-beat-Shanxi-Loongs-to-lead-1-0-in-CBA-playoff-semifinals-1CW6fFMxyN2/img/d2d6cdf9d00046f1a80e9092f15ce579/d2d6cdf9d00046f1a80e9092f15ce579.png' alt='Zhou Qi (L) of the Beijing Ducks drives toward the rim in Game 1 of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) postseason semifinals against the Shanxi Loongs in Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, April 27, 2025. /Beijing Ducks' The…
Ronaldo leads Al Nassr into AFC Champions League Elite semifinals
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-27/Ronaldo-leads-Al-Nassr-into-AFC-Champions-League-Elite-semifinals-1CUvW8OJjRC/img/7ba9f09e7a9a4eaa8aa058a3481bf20d/7ba9f09e7a9a4eaa8aa058a3481bf20d.jpeg' alt='Cristiano Ronaldo (R) of Al Nassr dribbles past goalkeeper Park Ilgyu of Yokohama F. Marinos in an Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League Elite quarterfinal match at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, April 26,…
Guangsha Lions overwhelm Liaoning Flying Leopards in CBA semifinals
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-27/Guangsha-Lions-overwhelm-Liaoning-Flying-Leopards-in-CBA-semifinals-1CUCrxona5W/img/0a1b834b902f4bf891969ee1785b2624/0a1b834b902f4bf891969ee1785b2624.jpeg' alt='Barry Brown (#5) of the Guangsha Lions dribbles past three Liaoning Flying Leopards players in Game 1 of their best-of-five semifinal series in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Playoffs in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2025….
How has Liverpool's post-Klopp evolution led to EPL dominance?
As Europe’s elite football clubs enter the decisive phase of their domestic campaigns, Sideline Story delivers an insider’s look at their thrilling quest for glory. What has propelled Liverpool to Premier League dominance? Can Barcelona fend off Real Madrid’s charge…
Young Barcelona set for battle with Real Madrid in Copa del Rey final
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-26/Young-Barcelona-set-for-battle-with-Real-Madrid-in-Copa-del-Rey-final-1CSJRytE2BO/img/dd1ab63d3fdb44dcabe84b21d9410531/dd1ab63d3fdb44dcabe84b21d9410531.png' alt='Barcelona's players train ahead of their match against Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final at Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville, Spain, April 25, 2025. /VCG' Barcelona coach Hansi Flick called on his young side to…
China's Buyunchaokete knocked out of Madrid Open by Fearnley
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-25/China-s-Buyunchaokete-knocked-out-of-Madrid-Open-by-Fearnley-1CQVdILTt5u/img/ef1f042eb60d455b9f41dd5e0df0dc95/ef1f042eb60d455b9f41dd5e0df0dc95.jpeg' alt='Buyunchaokete of China hits a shot in the men's singles match against Lorenzo Musetti of Italy at the Monte-Carlo Open in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, Monaco, April 9, 2025. /VCG' Fearnley of Britain defeated Buyunchaokete of China 6-3, 7-6(2) in the…
16 home athletes to compete in 10 events at Diamond League in Xiamen
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-25/16-home-athletes-to-compete-in-10-events-at-Diamond-League-in-Xiamen-1CR6ZI5kere/img/e7c15ff2cc5140908d6b6c4b08a945c4/e7c15ff2cc5140908d6b6c4b08a945c4.jpeg' alt='Zhu Yaming of China competes in the men's triple jump event at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, March 21, 2025. /VCG' The first World Athletics Diamond League meeting of 2025 will begin…
Pang edges Zhang in all-Chinese clash at World Snooker Championship
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-24/Pang-edges-Zhang-in-all-Chinese-clash-at-World-Snooker-Championship-1CPjhAQ0UbS/img/9f65b4f8a9314a78901163d300e9f5e0/9f65b4f8a9314a78901163d300e9f5e0.jpeg' alt='Pang Junxu of China hits a shot in the match against Zhang Anda of China at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield, England, April 23, 2025. /VCG' Pang Junxu of China defeated his compatriot Zhang Anda 10-7 in…
Guangsha Lions survive five-game series against Qingdao Eagles
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-24/Guangsha-Lions-survive-five-game-series-against-Qingdao-Eagles-1CPpEoea6bK/img/6c6806e578ea404eb11f619a4237481c/6c6806e578ea404eb11f619a4237481c.jpeg' alt='Brandon Knight of the Guangsha Lions reacts after making a shot in Game 5 of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) postseason quarterfinals against the Qingdao Eagles in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 23, 2025. /Xinhua' The Guangsha…
Late Nunes goal lifts Man City to thrilling 2-1 win over Aston Villa
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-23/Late-Nunes-goal-lifts-Man-City-to-thrilling-2-1-win-over-Aston-Villa-1CNJ7VtOoCc/img/ef36fb85c4d740b68295b7b27f53238e/ef36fb85c4d740b68295b7b27f53238e.png' alt='Manchester City players celebrate after beating Aston Villa 2-1 in their Premier League clash in Manchester, UK, April 22, 2025. /VCG' Manchester City’s Matheus Nunes scored deep in injury time to salvage a crucial 2-1 Premier League victory…
World Athletics Diamond League Xiamen stop to begin on Saturday
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-23/World-Athletics-Diamond-League-Xiamen-stop-to-begin-on-Saturday-1CNIJxRRbkQ/img/4d80f90084994091bde846556e00db25/4d80f90084994091bde846556e00db25.png' alt='General view of a Diamond League trophy on display ahead of the Xiamen stop in China. /World Athletics' The first stop of this year’s World Athletics Diamond League series will get underway in Xiamen on Saturday, marking the…
Korir wins men's Boston Marathon, Lokedi sets new course record
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-22/Korir-wins-men-s-Boston-Marathon-Lokedi-sets-new-course-record-1CM6uBglebC/img/f3cd71542a3c4b2db9a01de6f277967b/f3cd71542a3c4b2db9a01de6f277967b.png' alt='Boston Marathon winner John Korir, of Kenya hoists the trophy while celebrating after the race in Boston, U.S., April 21, 2025. /VCG' Kenya’s John Korir stormed to victory in the Boston Marathon on Monday, while compatriot Sharon Lokedi…
Biles, Duplantis and Real Madrid win Laureus World Sports Awards
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-22/Biles-Duplantis-and-Real-Madrid-win-Laureus-World-Sports-Awards-1CM6jzP5c2I/img/4a0b52d939d549c3baa6355cfafd80de/4a0b52d939d549c3baa6355cfafd80de.png' alt='Simone Biles poses with the award during the Laureus World Sports Awards Madrid 2025 at Palacio de Cibeles in Madrid, Spain, April 21, 2025. /VCG' Simone Biles and Mondo Duplantis were named sportswoman and sportsman of the year…
Alexander Zverev marks 28th birthday with third BMW Open title
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-21/Alexander-Zverev-marks-28th-birthday-with-third-BMW-Open-title-1CKcs53FK5a/img/e6cea4ce66e74220bbc7ce260f741d73/e6cea4ce66e74220bbc7ce260f741d73.jpeg' alt='Alexander Zverev of Germany hits a shot in the men's singles final against Ben Shelton of the U.S. at the BMW Open in Munich, Germany, April 20, 2025. /VCG' Home world No. 3 Alexander Zverev celebrated his birthday…
Liverpool edge closer to title and send Leicester City down
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-21/Liverpool-edge-closer-to-title-and-send-Leicester-City-down-1CKkndtd55K/img/3e8625930e1e422192ab913cf7b7797b/3e8625930e1e422192ab913cf7b7797b.jpeg' alt='Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool celebrates 1-0 win in the Premier League game against Leicester City at King Power Stadium in Leicester, England, April 20, 2025. /VCG' Liverpool will have to wait for a few more days to be…
Shanxi sweep past Guangdong to reach CBA postseason semifinals
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-20/Shanxi-sweep-past-Guangdong-to-reach-CBA-postseason-semifinals-1CICbxqdQvm/img/a73236bc73ac4cde8ff2cfa35782a0b9/a73236bc73ac4cde8ff2cfa35782a0b9.png' alt='Hamidou Diallo of the Shanxi Loongs dunks in Game 3 of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) playoff quarterfinals against the Guangdong Southern Tigers in Dongguan, south China's Guangdong Province, April 19, 2025. /Shanxi Loongs' The Shanxi Loongs beat…
Barcelona mount comeback to beat Celta Vigo 4-3 in La Liga
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-20/Barcelona-mount-comeback-to-beat-Celta-Vigo-4-3-in-La-Liga-1CIDGcP1gys/img/8eca20211d94458198d85f9bc35c783c/8eca20211d94458198d85f9bc35c783c.jpeg' alt='Raphinha of Barcelona celebrates after scoring a goal in the La Liga game against Celta Vigo at at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona, Spain, April 19, 2025. /VCG ' La Liga leaders Barcelona fought back from 3-1…
Ronaldo's title hopes suffer major blow as Al Nassr lose to Al Qadsiah
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-19/Ronaldo-s-title-hopes-suffer-major-blow-as-Al-Nassr-lose-to-Al-Qadsiah-1CH9LiDfSXC/img/e14fceea79934b3a80b09879cd993e53/e14fceea79934b3a80b09879cd993e53.png' alt='Al Qadsiah's players celebrate after defeating Al Nassr 2-1 in the Saudi Pro League in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, April 18, 2025. /VCG' Cristiano Ronaldo’s hopes of a first Saudi Pro League title suffered a major blow when…
"Tiangong Ultra" wins world's first-ever humanoid robot half marathon
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-19/-Tiangong-Ultra-wins-world-s-first-ever-humanoid-robot-half-marathon-1CHdanwJVzG/img/d01065bef92843d79446a3450b92174c/d01065bef92843d79446a3450b92174c.png' alt='The "Tiangong Ultra" humanoid robot wins the world's first humanoid robot half marathon in Beijing, China, April 19, 2025. /CGTN ' The world’s first humanoid robot half marathon took place in Beijing on Saturday, with the “Tiangong Ultra”…
Malaysia's badminton pair Tan, Thinaah on changes after Olympics
World No. 5 badminton women’s doubles pair of Malaysia, Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan, sat down with CGTN Sports Scene’s Zhu Mandan and talked about changes after the Paris Olympics, and their Chinese rivals. Tan and Thinaah made the semifinals…
Former Malaysian squash star Ong on transition from player to coach
Former squash star Ong Beng Hee of Malaysia used to rank No. 7 in the world and won gold medal twice at the Asian Games. Having retired as a player in July 2015, he became a coach, first in his…
China's Wang dominates Pucar to advance unscathed in ITTF World Cup
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-17/China-s-Wang-dominates-Pucar-to-advance-unscathed-in-ITTF-World-Cup-1CDMwbVCwHm/img/0ee0f3898cd64bf5ab74b3f6043da52f/0ee0f3898cd64bf5ab74b3f6043da52f.png' alt='China's Wang Chuqin during the final match of Group 2 of the ITTF World Cup in Macao, China, April 16, 2025. /VCG' China’s world No. 2 Wang Chuqin showcased his formidable skills by mauling Croatia’s Tomislav Pucar in…
Talk Sport exclusive: Malaysian badminton stars share Olympic success
In the latest episode of our Talk Sports series, Sports Scene sat down with Malaysia’s dynamic badminton doubles pair, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, who made history at the Olympics for their home country. Zhu Mandan conducted the exclusive…
Liaoning leads Xinjiang in CBA Playoffs, Guangsha tied with Qingdao
Three-time defending champions the Liaoning Flying Leopards moved one step closer to the last four of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Playoffs with 105-96 home win over the shorthanded Xinjiang Flying Tigers on Tuesday, taking a 2-0 lead in their…
TALK SPORTS: Malaysian esports player "Stormie" on cultural exchanges
In recent years, esports has played an increasingly important role in cultural exchanges among the world’s younger generations. That includes “Mobile Legends: Bang Bang” (MLBB), developed by Chinese game company Moonton, which has become a national favorite in Malaysia and…
Malaysian shuttlers talk about befriending Chinese players off court
Some of badminton’s biggest stars from Malaysia joined CGTN Sports Scene to talk about making friends with their Chinese counterparts away from the court. “China is undoubtedly one of the top forces in badminton, so if Malaysia can collaborate with…
Malaysian, Vietnamese students in China share stories about sports
Two international students from Malaysia and Vietnam, Kho Yap Hong and Nguyen Thi Thuy Van, shared their experiences studying in China and their deep connection to badminton during a roundtable talk with CGTN Sports Scene’s Shen Xiang. Both offered unique…
Ten-man Real Madrid overcome lowly Alaves 1-0 after Mbappe sees red
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-14/Ten-man-Real-Madrid-overcome-lowly-Alaves-1-0-after-Mbappe-sees-red-1CyKE61SLaU/img/24ca81672b004538b9873c6f703b034f/24ca81672b004538b9873c6f703b034f.jpeg' alt='Eduardo Camavinga of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring a goal against Deportivo Alaves in a La Liga game at the Mendizorroza Stadium in Vitoria, Spain, April 13, 2025. /VCG' Defending La Liga champions Real Madrid secured a nervy…
Liverpool beat West Ham as Salah sets league goal involvements record
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-14/Liverpool-beat-West-Ham-as-Salah-sets-league-goal-involvements-record-1CyLdHZQqxa/img/57518a0b67c1477eb6047d9b91881b9c/57518a0b67c1477eb6047d9b91881b9c.jpeg' alt='Mohamed Salah (R) of Liverpool dribbles against West Ham United in a Premier League match at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, England, April 13, 2025. /VCG' Liverpool resumed their march to a second Premier League title on Sunday with…
De Bruyne leads Manchester City comeback, Arsenal held by Brentford
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-13/De-Bruyne-leads-Manchester-City-comeback-Arsenal-held-by-Brentford-1Cx80nyhaxy/img/71b3251ccb9c4f5b897ce7efbeb4ecb5/71b3251ccb9c4f5b897ce7efbeb4ecb5.png' alt='Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne (C) celebrates after scoring his side's first goal in their Premier League match against Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, April 12, 2025. /VCG' Kevin De Bruyne inspired a Manchester…
Guo & Shi capture mixed duet silver at Artistic Swimming World Cup
China’s Guo Sitong and Shi Haoyue have completed a remarkable debut as a duo, claiming silver in the mixed duet technical final at the Artistic Swimming World Cup in Egypt. This event marked the first time for the pair to…
China win mixed 3m & 10m team gold medal at Diving World Cup
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-12/China-win-mixed-3m-10m-team-gold-medal-at-Diving-World-Cup-1CvALnFjaSI/img/5d6552574c3d40f2ad024940b30789dd/5d6552574c3d40f2ad024940b30789dd.jpeg' alt='Chinese divers (bottom) pose with the mixed 3-meter & 10-meter team gold medal after winning the event at the World Aquatics Diving World Cup in Windsor, Canada, April 11, 2025. /VCG' The first gold medal of the mixed…
Daggers and magic: UEFA Champions League quarterfinal breakdown
Two nights of UEFA Champions League drama unfolded as Declan Rice’s ice-cold dagger, Lautaro Martínez’s sparkling moment of magic and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s brilliance left fans breathless. However, the story is far from over. Can Real Madrid summon a historic comeback…
Multiple Chinese paddlers progress at WTT Contender Taiyuan
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-11/Multiple-Chinese-paddlers-progress-at-WTT-Contender-Taiyuan-1CtOjMH8WRi/img/ea88c2f201c648278d56387601af3f34/ea88c2f201c648278d56387601af3f34.jpeg' alt='Xiang Peng of China hits a shot in the men's singles match against Pang Koen of Singapore at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Contender in Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, April 10, 2025. /VCG' Home favorite Xiang Peng…
Gate wins fourth stage at Tour of Hainan, Tsarenko keeps yellow jersey
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-11/Gate-wins-fourth-stage-at-Tour-of-Hainan-Tsarenko-keeps-yellow-jersey-1CtZXfuTvGg/img/cf37290690e448ee84bbe0e6d98fca91/cf37290690e448ee84bbe0e6d98fca91.png' alt='Aaron Gate (R) of XDS Astana Team win the fourth stage at Tour of Hainan in south China's Hainan Province, April 10, 2025. /Xinhua' Aaron Gate of XDS Astana Team won the fourth stage of the 16th Tour…
McIlroy's child sinks incredible putt during Masters Par-3 Contest
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-10/McIlroy-s-child-sinks-incredible-putt-during-Masters-Par-3-Contest-1CsbPzogCas/img/0ba6afd39b5546f28701bdd656cc682d/0ba6afd39b5546f28701bdd656cc682d.jpeg' alt='Rory McIlroy's daughter (C) sinks monster putt during Masters Par-3 Contest at Augusta National, USA, April 9, 2025. /Masters Par-3 Contest ' Rory McIlroy’s four-year daughter Poppy sunk an incredible putt during the Masters Par-3 Contest, a light-hearted…
Ai Kesen announces retirement from football
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-10/Ai-Kesen-announces-retirement-from-football-1CskCGrmj72/img/5fbb7a748bfd4632a7aabaa6bd544c86/5fbb7a748bfd4632a7aabaa6bd544c86.png' alt='File photo of Ai Kesen taken for the Chinese men's football team in Shenyang, Liaoning, June 4, 2024. /VCG' Veteran striker Ai Kesen, also known Elkeson, announced on Wednesday on social media that he would retire from football. …
Beikong knocks out Shandong, advances to quarterfinals in CBA Playoffs
The Beikong Royal Fighters beat the Shandong Kylins 93-84 in Game Two of their best-of-three first round series in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Playoffs at home in Beijing on Tuesday, winning the series 2-0. The Royal Fighters advance to…
Nuggets fire champion coach Michael Malone right before NBA Playoffs
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-09/Nuggets-fire-champion-coach-Michael-Malone-right-before-NBA-Playoffs-1CqDLjHFtiE/img/06daa92453654510bac37cf25b218d6f/06daa92453654510bac37cf25b218d6f.jpeg' alt='File photo of Michael Malone, who has been fired as the head coach of the Denver Nuggets, April 8, 2025. /VCG' The Denver Nuggets have fired head coach Michael Malone and won’t extend the contract of general manager…
Teenage markswoman Wang Zifei claims maiden ISSF World Cup gold medal
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-08/Teenage-markswoman-Wang-Zifei-claims-maiden-ISSF-World-Cup-gold-medal-1CoOBfKXXYA/img/4142bcf4fa414cc8b0a5503d04459d9c/4142bcf4fa414cc8b0a5503d04459d9c.jpeg' alt='Wang Zifei (C) celebrates after claiming her first ISSF World Cup gold medal by winning the women's 10m air rifle final at the ISSF World Cup in Buenos Aires, Argentina, April 7, 2025. /ISSF' Eighteen-year-old Chinese shooter Wang…
Arsenal to host Real Madrid in Champions League quarterfinal first leg
In the UEFA Champions League, injury layoffs are rarely welcomed by players, but Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka believes his enforced break could benefit him and his club as they prepare to face reigning titleholders Real Madrid in the first leg…
China's Buyunchaokete makes Monte-Carlo Masters main draw
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-07/China-s-Buyunchaokete-makes-Monte-Carlo-Masters-main-draw-1Cnb20NtMhW/img/8e89ec70a2824a35ab57d0541afe2d13/8e89ec70a2824a35ab57d0541afe2d13.png' alt='A file photo of Buyunchaokete of China hitting a shot on a clay court. /ATP' Buyunchaokete of China defeated Albert Ramos-Vinolas of Spain 6-4, 6-4 in the Monte-Carlo Masters men’s singles qualifying match in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, on Sunday,…
Chinese gymnasts secure one gold, one silver at Trampoline World Cup
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-07/Chinese-gymnasts-secure-one-gold-one-silver-at-Trampoline-World-Cup-1Cnp9nn0wBW/img/fd7fb0480a6049f7a8a451080c642cdf/fd7fb0480a6049f7a8a451080c642cdf.jpeg' alt='Hu Yicheng of China performs in the women's individual final at the Trampoline Gymnastics World Cup in Riccione, Italy, April 6, 2025. /CMG' Chinese gymnasts finished the individual events at the Trampoline Gymnastics World Cup in Riccione, Italy,…
China fall to Switzerland at World Men's Curling Championship
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-06/China-fall-to-Switzerland-at-World-Men-s-Curling-Championship-1ClwL8Hk0da/img/34d07c4933044c3bada1d4fb55a8a00e/34d07c4933044c3bada1d4fb55a8a00e.png' alt='China's skip Xu Xiaoming reacts during the semifinal match against Switzerland at the World Men's Curling Championship in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, April 5, 2025. /VCG' At the 2025 World Men’s Curling Championship in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, China…
Selby beats Ding to set up Tour Championship final against Higgins
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-06/Selby-beats-Ding-to-set-up-Tour-Championship-final-against-Higgins-1ClxDyvPgje/img/eea1dcc2ba00498e81042175afd9fa63/eea1dcc2ba00498e81042175afd9fa63.png' alt='Mark Selby in action during the Tour Championship semi-final match against Ding Junhui in Manchester, UK, April 5, 2025. /VCG' Local Mark Selby beat China’s Ding Junhui 10-2 to reach the final of the Tour Championship in Manchester…
Cristiano Ronaldo's double leads Al Nassr to 3-1 victory at Al Hilal
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-05/Cristiano-Ronaldo-s-double-leads-Al-Nassr-to-3-1-victory-at-Al-Hilal-1CjDNyhmCfC/img/85396772384f466b904090594b1929cb/85396772384f466b904090594b1929cb.jpeg' alt='Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr takes a shot against Al Hilal in a Saudi Pro League match at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 4, 2025. /VCG ' Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in the second half,…
Kevin De Bruyne to leave Manchester City at end of 2024-25 season
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-05/Kevin-De-Bruyne-to-leave-Manchester-City-at-end-of-2024-25-season-1CjCNyfbZLi/img/0942ba599f864336a48baca384773a01/0942ba599f864336a48baca384773a01.jpeg' alt='Kevin De Bruyne reacts after Manchester City's 2-1 win over Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarterfinals at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England, March 30, 2025. /VCG' Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne will leave the Premier League…
Are clutch players born or made?
Who thrives when victory is up for grabs, time is ticking down, and the world is watching? In this week’s Sideline Story, we review the most heart-stopping moments in sports. From Michael Jordan to Novak Djokovic, we discuss the most…
China fall to hosts Saudi Arabia in AFC U17 Asian Cup opener
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-04/China-fall-to-hosts-Saudi-Arabia-in-AFC-U17-Asian-Cup-opener-1Ciat10tkXK/img/3ca7d213063a4556958fe23c34f6b823/3ca7d213063a4556958fe23c34f6b823.png' alt='China's players walk off the pitch in frustration after losing to Saudi Arabia at the AFC U17 Asian Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 3, 2025. /VCG' China suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to hosts Saudi Arabia in…
Zheng extends clay-court winning streak to 12 with win over Sakkari
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-03/Zheng-extends-clay-court-winning-streak-to-12-with-win-over-Sakkari-1CgxUl3N9Cw/img/a7062e2eebba45059ee8ca7e71fe4ffe/a7062e2eebba45059ee8ca7e71fe4ffe.png' alt=' Zheng Qinwen of China during the first set at the Charleston Open at Credit One Staduim in Charleston, South Carolina, U.S., April 2, 2025. /VCG' China’s Zheng Qinwen has kicked off her campaign at the WTA Charleston…
Inter and Milan level in derby Italian Cup semi
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-03/Inter-and-Milan-level-in-derby-Italian-Cup-semi-1Cgxwb97Lt6/img/945d2b076ab04793b641527516cbf77b/945d2b076ab04793b641527516cbf77b.png' alt='Inter Milan's Hakan Calhanoglu celebrates after scoring to level the game at 1-1 during the Coppa Italia match at Giuseppe Meazza, Milan, Italy, April 2, 2025. /VCG' Inter Milan and AC Milan’s Italian Cup semi-final was left finely…
Chinese paddlers begin WTT Champions Incheon with four wins
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-02/Chinese-paddlers-begin-WTT-Champions-Incheon-with-four-wins-1CeO4xzqS3K/img/88a66a80edc94948b1318ff5988a6588/88a66a80edc94948b1318ff5988a6588.png' alt='Lin Gaoyuan of China reacts after scoring a point in the men's singles match against Jonathan Groth of Denmark at World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions Incheon in Incheon, South Korea, April 1, 2025. /WTT' World No. 9 paddler…
Qingdao West Coast come back to beat Henan in final minutes
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-02/Qingdao-West-Coast-come-back-to-beat-Henan-in-final-minutes-1CeUC2lhrfG/img/e6891df603194468927b72c181f8ba97/e6891df603194468927b72c181f8ba97.png' alt='Players of Qingdao West Coast celebrate after scoring a goal in the Chinese Super League (CSL) game against Henan in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, April 1, 2025. /Xinhua' Qingdao West Coast came back to defeat Henan 3-2…
Incumbent WADA President Banka set to be re-elected in May
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-01/Incumbent-WADA-President-Banka-set-to-be-re-elected-in-May-1CdhrFckdZ6/img/b22908dceb6045268ca3ca5092c652e9/b22908dceb6045268ca3ca5092c652e9.png' alt='WADA President Witold Banka speaks during the opening of the WADA Symposium for Anti-Doping Organizations in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 18, 2025. /VCG' Incumbent World Anti-Doping Agency President Witold Banka is set to be re-elected unopposed in May, as…
Sliding races to be held in 2026 Milan-Cortina on newly-built track
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-04-01/Sliding-races-to-be-held-in-2026-Milan-Cortina-on-newly-built-track-1CdagEqVdgk/img/8fa93e2f63284e1ebe5a319bfc9df6cb/8fa93e2f63284e1ebe5a319bfc9df6cb.png' alt='CEO of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, Andrea Varnier, speaks to the press during the 144th session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), in Costa Navarino, Greece, March 20, 2025. /VCG' The CEO of the 2026…
Marmoush fires Man City into FA Cup semis with 2-1 win at Bournemouth
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-31/Marmoush-fires-Man-City-into-FA-Cup-semis-with-2-1-win-at-Bournemouth-1Cbl9V2wqfS/img/2a3f3f66897f4b2ea6e07e2cf5074f20/2a3f3f66897f4b2ea6e07e2cf5074f20.jpeg' alt='Omar Marmoush (#7) of Manchester City scores a goal against Bournemouth in the FA Cup semifinals at Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England, March 30, 2025. /VCG' Striker Omar Marmoush scored the winner as Manchester City battled back from…
Chengdu stop of 2025 World Games Tour comes to end in southwest China
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-31/Chengdu-stop-of-2025-World-Games-Tour-comes-to-end-in-southwest-China-1Cbu2SJ1A3K/img/e806e0eb84f847e8913e5c31c3c925de/e806e0eb84f847e8913e5c31c3c925de.jpeg' alt='Athletes compete in the boules event at the Chengdu stop of the 2025 World Games Tour in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, March 30, 2025. /sichuan.scol.com.cn' The Chengdu stop of the 2025 World Games Tour concluded on Sunday,…
Nottingham Forest reach FA Cup semis for first time in 34 years
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-30/Nottingham-Forest-reach-FA-Cup-semis-for-first-time-in-34-years-1C9VE9bSRFu/img/30730363e5a4451fb7a0c0bf49923401/30730363e5a4451fb7a0c0bf49923401.png' alt='Nikola Milenkovic (C) of Nottingham Forest celebrates as team win the FA Cup match at the AMEX Stadium, Brighton and Hove, England, March 29, 2025. /VCG' Nottingham Forest reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in…
Bayern survive St. Pauli scare to stay on course for league title
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-30/Bayern-survive-St-Pauli-scare-to-stay-on-course-for-league-title-1C9W9oNLW12/img/acd000523440420c98a50f3b0faab26a/acd000523440420c98a50f3b0faab26a.png' alt='Leroy Sane of Bayern Munich celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during their clash with FC St. Pauli at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, March 29, 2025, /VCG' Leroy Sane spared Bayern Munich’s blushes with two second-half…
Organizers to take submissions for China's 15th National Winter Games
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-29/Organizers-to-take-submissions-for-China-s-15th-National-Winter-Games-1C870fBI31C/img/5b895990a8414e2faa9d8a8ef5159cf3/5b895990a8414e2faa9d8a8ef5159cf3.jpeg' alt='Aerial view of a skiing resort in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province. /VCG' The organizing committee of the 15th National Winter Games of China will be open to hearing ideas and designs for the event’s slogan, emblem and…
Chengdu stop of 2025 World Games Tour gets underway
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-29/Chengdu-stop-of-2025-World-Games-Tour-gets-underway-1C84vEs8X0k/img/ae66625a0c3a4b8ba8243d817b06bdae/ae66625a0c3a4b8ba8243d817b06bdae.jpeg' alt='The torch for the 2025 World Games is displayed in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. /VCG' The Chengdu stop of 2025 World Games Tour got underway on Friday at Chengdu Sport University’s Sancha Lake Campus in Chengdu, southwest…
CGTN Exclusive: Zhejiang storm back to stun Beijing in CBA thriller
The Zhejiang Golden Bulls staged a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback, powered by Gabe York’s game-high 34 points, to defeat the Beijing Ducks 106-99 in a high-octane Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) regular-season clash on Thursday night. The victory spoiled Beijing’s regular-season farewell…
World No. 1 Sabalenka to meet home favorite Pegula in Miami Open final
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-28/World-No-1-Sabalenka-to-meet-home-favorite-Pegula-in-Miami-Open-final-1C6H6IgL5h6/img/d57a76a523ed4d2082ce110023470772/d57a76a523ed4d2082ce110023470772.jpeg' alt='Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus hits a shot against Jasmine Paolini of Italy in a women's singles semifinal match at the Miami Open in Miami, Florida, March 27, 2025. /VCG' World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus advanced to…
Devils end three-game losing streak with 5-3 win over the Blackhawks
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-27/Devils-end-three-game-losing-streak-with-5-3-win-over-the-Blackhawks-1C54YLyP2zm/img/19efd93698664a9f8a193227b8deb0fe/19efd93698664a9f8a193227b8deb0fe.webp' alt='Players of the New Jersey Devils celebrate after scoring a goal in the game against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, March 26, 2025. /AP' Luke Hughes had three assists while Jesper Bratt chipped…
40-year-old LeBron James beats buzzer to end Lakers' losing streak
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-27/40-year-old-LeBron-James-beats-buzzer-to-end-Lakers-losing-streak-1C56ewScUso/img/4fb9bf083c6244d6b4835b8e80842076/4fb9bf083c6244d6b4835b8e80842076.jpeg' alt='LeBron James (#23) of the Los Angeles Lakers drives toward the rim in the game against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, March 26, 2025. /VCG' The Los Angeles Lakers edged the Indiana Pacers 120-119…
Zheng Qinwen ousted by Aryna Sabalenka in Miami Open quarterfinals
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-26/Zheng-Qinwen-ousted-by-Aryna-Sabalenka-in-Miami-Open-quarterfinals-1C3kJWTauyI/img/1744352b68a748d3bba5c56a13e04472/1744352b68a748d3bba5c56a13e04472.jpeg' alt='Aryna Sabalenka (L) of Belarus and Zheng Qinwen of China shake hands with each other after Sabalenka's 6-2, 7-5 win in the women's singles match at the Miami Open in Miami, Florida, March 25, 2025. /VCG' Top-seeded Aryna…
Beijing Ducks defeat Nanjing Monkey Kings, rise to CBA No. 3
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-26/Beijing-Ducks-defeat-Nanjing-Monkey-Kings-rise-to-CBA-No-3-1C3ujL09eSs/img/efabf4021936481d990b3280193a315b/efabf4021936481d990b3280193a315b.png' alt='Zeng Fanbo of the Beijing Ducks stars in the game against the Nanjing Monkey Kings in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, March 25, 2025. /Beijing Ducks' The Beijing Ducks defeated the Nanjing Monkey Kings 101-98 on the road…
England sink Latvia to extend Tuchel's winning start
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-25/England-sink-Latvia-to-extend-Tuchel-s-winning-start-1C1xxoHPQeQ/img/817b9b2e702f41aa9efe22556fb3199b/817b9b2e702f41aa9efe22556fb3199b.png' alt='Reece James of England celebrates his goal during the FIFA World Cup qualifying match at Wembley Stadium, London, England, March 24, 2025. /VCG' Reece James scored a brilliant free kick and Eberechi Eze grabbed his maiden international goal…
Guangdong ends Guangsha's six-game winning streak in CBA
The Guangdong Southern Tigers have outclassed the Guangsha Lions 84-74 at home and put an end to the league leaders’ impressive six-game winning streak in the CBA. With Guangsha having already secured the top spot in the regular season with…
Inductees of Chinese Basketball Hall of Fame 2024 Class honored
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Zhang Zhanshuo dominates National Spring Swimming Championships
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-24/Zhang-Zhanshuo-dominates-National-Spring-Swimming-Championships-1C04F9uk3eM/img/c3416ace31d94af7841e92b5c8a115ad/c3416ace31d94af7841e92b5c8a115ad.jpeg' alt='Zhang Zhanshuo acknowledges the crowd after winning the 400-meter individual medley final in Qingdao, China, March 23, 2025. /VCG' China’s National Spring Swimming Championships wrapped up on Sunday night in Qingdao, with 18-year-old rising star Zhang Zhanshuo continuing…
China qualify for women's curling competition at 2026 Winter Olympics
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-23/China-qualify-for-women-s-curling-competition-at-2026-Winter-Olympics-1BYmqL4mH5K/img/90db5ad9305a46ddb8200d53494d12ab/90db5ad9305a46ddb8200d53494d12ab.jpeg' alt='China's curlers celebrate after defeating South Korea 9-4 in the bronze medal contest at the World Women's Curling Championship in Uijeongbu, South Korea, March 23, 2025. /VCG' China defeated hosts South Korea 9-4 at the World Women’s Curling…
Duplantis wins pole vault gold at World Athletics Indoor Championships
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-23/Duplantis-wins-pole-vault-gold-at-World-Athletics-Indoor-Championships-1BYbdnHxG3m/img/a14fcc4f46794b6ca519edea35ecfe60/a14fcc4f46794b6ca519edea35ecfe60.jpeg' alt='Armand "Mondo" Duplantis of Sweden competes in the men's pole vault final at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, March 22, 2025. /VCG' Swedish pole vault superstar Armand “Mondo” Duplantis clinched his seventh…
Hamilton wins Chinese F1 sprint race for his first Ferrari victory
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-22/Hamilton-wins-Chinese-F1-sprint-race-for-his-first-Ferrari-victory-1BWyrrVAlO0/img/c7c665ace3a1425aab358232ce4f892e/c7c665ace3a1425aab358232ce4f892e.png' alt='Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton waves as he gets out of his car to celebrate taking sprint race of the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China, March 22, 2025. /VCG' Lewis…
50,000 celebrate first Asian Taijiquan Day across China
A large-scale of celebration was held in the Beijing Garden Expo on Friday to celebrate the first Asian Taijiquan Day. Officially established on October 10, 2024, during the 54th executive committee meeting of the Asian Sport for All Association, March…
Zheng Qinwen defeats Lauren Davis to reach third round at Miami Open
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-21/Zheng-Qinwen-defeats-Lauren-Davis-to-reach-third-round-at-Miami-Open-1BUM5s9GbW8/img/23dd97947ba044c6a7f8f1b7d6347c33/23dd97947ba044c6a7f8f1b7d6347c33.jpeg' alt='Zheng Qinwen of China hits a shot against Lauren Davis of the USA in a women's singles second round match at the Miami Open in Miami, Florida, March 20, 2025. /VCG' Zheng Qinwen of China beat Lauren Davis…
Qin Haiyang claims first gold of 2025 at National Spring Championships
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-21/Qin-Haiyang-claims-first-gold-of-2025-at-National-Spring-Championships-1BUS1yPcCQ0/img/714f7af484e84c5ca971950d7f1f367b/714f7af484e84c5ca971950d7f1f367b.jpeg' alt='Qin Haiyang of China competes in the men's 100-meter breaststroke final at the National Spring Swimming Championships in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, March 20, 2025. /VCG' Shanghai’s Qin Haiyang won the men’s 100-meter breaststroke final at China’s…
Mbappe 'happy' to be back with France national team
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-20/Mbappe-happy-to-be-back-with-France-national-team-1BTjf8ZDCPS/img/d6e7e06abe624cdc9ed3bff8cf569c42/d6e7e06abe624cdc9ed3bff8cf569c42.png' alt='France's Kylian Mbappe holds a press conference on the eve of the UEFA Nations League quarterfinal first leg match between Croatia and France at the Poljud Stadium in Split, Croatia, March 19, 2025. /VCG' Kylian Mbappe said on…
Beijing Ducks thrash Jilin to clinch 10th consecutive CBA victory
In-form CBA giants Beijing Ducks comfortably outclassed Jilin 134-108 at home, marking their tenth consecutive victory with seven players scoring in double digits. Beijing’s Chen Yingjun was absent in the encounter, prompting American star Zachary Nutall to take on a…
35 Chinese athletes to compete at World Athletics Indoor Championships
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-19/35-Chinese-athletes-to-compete-at-World-Athletics-Indoor-Championships-1BRzJcmOwb6/img/437232da75664957be131c610259b7b5/437232da75664957be131c610259b7b5.jpeg' alt='Xie Zhenye of China reacts after the concludion of the men's 4×100 meter relay final at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, August 9, 2024. /VCG' Host nation China will send a total of 35 athletes to…
Nanjing Monkey Kings reach CBA Playoffs for first time in team history
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-19/Nanjing-Monkey-Kings-reach-CBA-Playoffs-for-first-time-in-team-history-1BRxEHEUjMQ/img/44fd69fd0ac74797a194721d523e1c06/44fd69fd0ac74797a194721d523e1c06.jpeg' alt='Nanjing Monkey Kings players and coaching staff members celebrate a 96-93 win over the Guangdong Southern Tigers in a Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) game in Dongguan, south China's Guangdong Province, March 18, 2025. /Nanjing Monkey Kings' The Nanjing…
Hosts South Korea defeat China at World Women's Curling Championship
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-18/Hosts-South-Korea-defeat-China-at-World-Women-s-Curling-Championship-1BPR4CopVrq/img/7824652c830249ac98351d5704ead0ff/7824652c830249ac98351d5704ead0ff.jpeg' alt='South Korea's curlers prepare to slide a stone against China in a round robin contest at the World Women's Curling Championship in Uijeongbu, South Korea, March 17, 2025. /VCG' Hosts South Korea defeated China 9-6 in round robin…
11 athletes defending titles at World Athletics Indoor Championships
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-18/11-athletes-defending-titles-at-World-Athletics-Indoor-Championships-1BPVrdIOqBi/img/0d3632e429004da9bde211aee5d479fb/0d3632e429004da9bde211aee5d479fb.jpeg' alt='Armand Duplantis of Sweden reacts after winning the men's pole vault title at the Mondo Classic Athletics Meeting at the IFU Arena in Uppsala, Sweden, March 13, 2025. /VCG' A total of 11 defending champions will look to…
Andreeva beats Sabalenka at Indian Wells, Draper wins men's title
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva came back to beat top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday to make the 17-year-old the tournament’s youngest champion since Serena Williams in 1999. The 11th-ranked Andreeva improved to 19-3…
Norris holds off Verstappen to win wet and wild F1 opener in Australia
McLaren’s Lando Norris swept to victory in a wet and wild Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, holding off defending champion Max Verstappen in a white-knuckle finish to a Formula One season-opener littered with crashes and safety cars. Mercedes’ George Russell…
Seven candidates competing for IOC Presidency in upcoming election
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-16/Seven-candidates-competing-for-IOC-Presidency-in-upcoming-election-1BMPyMYFP8c/img/5959f928a0304f7aa60faff0c9de3ecf/5959f928a0304f7aa60faff0c9de3ecf.jpeg' alt='Seven candidates for International Olympic Committee (IOC) Presidency. /VCG' Seven candidates – Prince Feisal Al Hussein of Jordan, David Lappartient of France, Swedish-born Briton Johan Eliasch, Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. of Spain, Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe, Sebastian Coe…
Wang Chuqin rallies past Tomokazu Harimoto at WTT Champions Chongqing
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-16/Wang-Chuqin-rallies-past-Tomokazu-Harimoto-at-WTT-Champions-Chongqing-1BMR69GS1K8/img/cb6be836dd2d430e9c41ab2372838428/cb6be836dd2d430e9c41ab2372838428.jpeg' alt='Wang Chuqin of China hits a shot against Tomokazu Harimoto of Japan in the men's singles semifinals at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, March 16, 2025. /VCG' Wang Chuqin of China battled…
Talk Sports: Speed skating thrives in China as popularity soars
In the latest edition of Sports Scene’s exclusive interview series Talk Sports, Shen Xiang engaged in a conversation with ISU journalist Luke Norman and Rutger Hekman, chief editor of NOS Sport, to discuss their experiences covering the exhilarating world of…
How do esports fans like First Stand Tournament in Seoul?
First Stand is a newly announced international League of Legends esports event. The event is designed to strengthen League of Legends’ global esports ecosystem, attract sponsors and engage fans with fresh competitive dynamics. Let’s have a look at the First…
Zheng Qinwen's BNP Paribas Open run halted by World No. 2 Iga Swiatek
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-14/Zheng-Qinwen-s-BNP-Paribas-Open-run-halted-by-World-No-2-Iga-Swiatek-1BJe92zOyEE/img/d226ddca7f284a6d9241a6448a3f7d35/d226ddca7f284a6d9241a6448a3f7d35.jpeg' alt='Zheng Qinwen (L) of China shakes hands with Iga Swiatek of Poland after their match in the women's singles quarterfinals at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, March 13, 2025. /VCG' China’s Zheng Qinwen bowed out…
Stephen Curry makes 4,000th career triple in Warriors' win over Kings
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-14/Stephen-Curry-makes-4-000th-career-triple-in-Warriors-win-over-Kings-1BJud8M01jy/img/8f52a5b02dcc458daaae3afe7fa8e694/8f52a5b02dcc458daaae3afe7fa8e694.jpeg' alt='Stephen Curry (#30) of the Golden State Warriors shoots in the game against the Sacramento Kings at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California, March 13, 2025. /VCG' The Golden State Warriors beat the Sacramento Kings 130-104 at…
Real sink Atletico in shootout to reach UEFA Champions League quarters
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-13/Real-sink-Atletico-in-shootout-to-reach-UEFA-Champions-League-quarters-1BHsokO8PS0/img/27cff13410864d34a5c178bb8fc093ca/27cff13410864d34a5c178bb8fc093ca.jpeg' alt='Real Madrid players celebrate after defeating Atletico Madrid 4-2 on spot kicks in a UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain, March 12, 2025. /VCG' Real Madrid beat city…
Argentina starts trial over death of football icon Diego Maradona
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Shi dominates All England Open first round, Lee Zii Jia stunned
Top seed Shi Yuqi made a solid start at the All England Open on Tuesday, outclassing Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo in the first round. Shi, who is aiming for his second title at this prestigious tournament after triumphing over compatriot…
China's Lin, Sun secure round of 16 spot at WTT Champions
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-12/China-s-Lin-Sun-secure-round-of-16-spot-at-WTT-Champions-1BFXWyY1qO4/img/e9c0531438c946d0aa8e83bbd1dbe4f3/e9c0531438c946d0aa8e83bbd1dbe4f3.png' alt='Lin Gaoyuan in action during the WTT Champions in Chongqing, China, March 11, 2025. /VCG' Lin Gaoyuan advanced to the round of 16 at the WTT Champions in Chongqing on Tuesday with a commanding 3-0 victory over South…
2025 Special Olympics Winter Games starts with grand opening ceremony
The 2025 Turin Special Olympics Winter Games kicked off with a powerful display of inclusion and unity at the opening ceremony on Saturday night. This year, over 1,500 athletes from 100 delegations gather to compete in eight sports including Alpine…
China claim 4th world title at Wheelchair Curling Championships
China have secured the gold medal with an impressive 14-3 victory over South Korea in the final of the World Wheelchair Curling Championships in Scotland. The Chinese team, consisting of Wang Haitao, Chen Jianxin, Zhang Mingliang, Li Nana and Zhang…
China earn bronze at IBSF World Championships in Lake Placid
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-10/China-earn-bronze-at-IBSF-World-Championships-in-Lake-Placid-1BCJjkrGeQg/img/df60087d0e2a430182beda56e7890af3/df60087d0e2a430182beda56e7890af3.jpeg' alt='L-R: Skeleton mixed team silver medalists Matt Westo and Tabitha Stoecker of Britain, gold medalists Austin Florian and Mystique Ro of the U.S. and bronze medalists Zhao Dan and Lin Qinwei of China pose for a photo at…
China's Zheng Qinwen reaches BNP Paribas Open round of 16
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-10/China-s-Zheng-Qinwen-reaches-BNP-Paribas-Open-round-of-16-1BCQ6A6kyfm/img/4808cbe357f84cc698aef460150f5f4e/4808cbe357f84cc698aef460150f5f4e.png' alt='Zheng Qinwen of China reacts after scoring a point in the women's singles match against Lulu Sun at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, March 9, 2025. /Sina Weibo' Zheng Qinwen of China defeated Lulu Sun…
China's Chen battles back to reach badminton Orleans Masters final
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-09/China-s-Chen-battles-back-to-reach-badminton-Orleans-Masters-final-1BB4NvVD5lu/img/798d9e4929574b55a2de738e5abfca42/798d9e4929574b55a2de738e5abfca42.png' alt='China's Chen Yufei during the Orleans Masters Badminton at Palais des Sports in Orleans, France, March 8, 2025. /VCG' China’s Chen Yufei narrowly edged American Zhang Beiwen to secure her spot in the women’s singles final at the…
Beikong falls short at home as Shandong secures narrow victory in CBA
Marquese Chriss led the Shandong Kylins to a hard-fought 118-114 road victory over the Beikong Royal Fighters on Saturday night, scoring an impressive 29 points. Beikong faced challenges as key players Liu Xiaoyu and Shen Zijie were sidelined due to…
Wang Xinyu advances in Indian Wells, matching tournament career-best
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-08/Wang-Xinyu-advances-in-Indian-Wells-matching-tournament-career-best-1BzoqfgCWru/img/e6998c1a1e0f4752b0ba13943433bc01/e6998c1a1e0f4752b0ba13943433bc01.jpeg' alt='Wang Xinyu of China makes a gesture in the women's singles match against Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, March 7, 2025. /WTA' Wang Xinyu of China defeated former French Open…
China qualify for wheelchair curling event at 2026 Winter Paralympics
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-08/China-qualify-for-wheelchair-curling-event-at-2026-Winter-Paralympics-1BzpSjveRFu/img/dbb1b25f5e9649d68a36e203badeaf94/dbb1b25f5e9649d68a36e203badeaf94.jpeg' alt='A file photo of Chinese wheelchair curlers at the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games in Beijing. /VCG' The Chinese wheelchair curling team booked their spot at the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo after advancing to…
United draw in Spain in Europa League last 16 as Spurs beaten
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-07/United-draw-in-Spain-in-Europa-League-last-16-as-Spurs-beaten-1BxSBYiIAZG/img/1d6d1945142b4a98bee3c648c40310ef/1d6d1945142b4a98bee3c648c40310ef.png' alt='Manchester United players applaud supporters at the end of the Europa League round of 16 first leg at the Reale Arena in San Sebastian, Spain, March 6, 2025. /VCG' Manchester United drew 1-1 away to Real Sociedad in…
Riller leads Beikong to overtime win over Zhejiang in CBA clash
Beikong edged Zhejiang with a narrow 129-127 victory in a thrilling CBA matchup on Thursday night after an intense overtime period, fueled by Grant Riller’s remarkable performance, as he nailed 46 points. In the first quarter, BeiKong struggled with efficiency, trailing…
China's Buyunchaokete, Wang Xinyu progress at BNP Paribas Open
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-06/China-s-Buyunchaokete-Wang-Xinyu-progress-at-BNP-Paribas-Open-1Bw0Y3uubLy/img/9bcedb5c52b24f239e3fb67a03cc7107/9bcedb5c52b24f239e3fb67a03cc7107.jpeg' alt='Buyunchaokete of China hits a shot in the men's singles match against Nishesh Basavareddy of the U.S. at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, March 5, 2025. /VCG' Buyunchaokete of China defeated home teenager Nishesh Basavareddy…
Xu Si recovers to defeat Ding Junhui at WST World Grand Prix in HKSAR
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-06/Xu-Si-recovers-to-defeat-Ding-Junhui-at-WST-World-Grand-Prix-in-HKSAR-1BvYH67B8k0/img/e989ed17d2424d229c1f0bd194f28988/e989ed17d2424d229c1f0bd194f28988.jpeg' alt='Xu Si of China takes a shot in the first round against Ding Junhui of China at the World Snooker Tour (WST) World Grand Prix in south China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), March 5, 2025. /VCG'…
Yokohama Marinos edge Shanghai Port in ACL Elite showdown
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-05/Yokohama-Marinos-edge-Shanghai-Port-in-ACL-Elite-showdown-1Buly30IvHq/img/e78133b6894e4cf3abd77c3059fb5083/e78133b6894e4cf3abd77c3059fb5083.png' alt='Shanghai Port players in frustration during their AFC Champions League Elite round of 16 first leg clash with Yokohama F. Marinos at Pudong Stadium in Shanghai, China, March 4, 2025. /VCG' A clinical first-leg strike from Anderson Lopes…
Jiangsu crowned China women's volleyball champions in comeback win
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-05/Jiangsu-crowned-China-women-s-volleyball-champions-in-comeback-win-1Bum8qLxcOc/img/729e8bcf0ad24d3a9c4724b00e631d93/729e8bcf0ad24d3a9c4724b00e631d93.png' alt='Jiangsu players and staff members celebrate with trophy after the China Women's Volleyball League final in Changzhou, Jiangsu, China, March 4, 2025. /VCG' Jiangsu ended an eight-year title drought in spectacular fashion, overcoming a spirited Shanghai challenge to…
Freshmen, CUBAL Team split 2025 CBA All-Star Rookie Challenge wins
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-02/Freshmen-CUBAL-Team-split-2025-CBA-All-Star-Rookie-Challenge-wins-1BpdzqDt0qI/img/605adb230ac64de587eb1bf9c9d55ba4/605adb230ac64de587eb1bf9c9d55ba4.jpeg' alt='Yang Yi (#33) of the CBA Freshmen Team dribbles in the CBA All-Star Rookie Challenge game against Tsinghua University in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, March 1, 2025. /CBA ' The 2025 CBA All-Star Rookie Challenge delivered dual…
Han Mei earns women's 1,000m bronze at Speed Skating World Cup
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-02/Han-Mei-earns-women-s-1-000m-bronze-at-Speed-Skating-World-Cup-1BpfVxCoVoc/img/fcb283723806458b82a1546840ec34c2/fcb283723806458b82a1546840ec34c2.jpeg' alt='A file photo of Chinese speed skater Han Mei. /VCG' Han Mei of China secured the women’s 1,000-meter bronze medal at the final stop of the International Skating Union (ISU) Speed Skating World Cup in Heerenveen, the Netherlands,…
Chinese women's water polo team beat Japan to win Asian Championship
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-03/Chinese-women-s-water-polo-team-beat-Japan-to-win-Asian-Championship–1BqYAM8SJbi/img/974f1f6bcf29433f948db940444b886a/974f1f6bcf29433f948db940444b886a.jpeg' alt='Chinese women's water polo team celebrates with Asian Championship trophy in Zhaoqing, Guangdong Province, March 2, 2025. /Sina Weibo' The Chinese women’s water polo team triumphed in a hard-fought battle against Japan at the Asian Water Polo Championship…
Wang Xindi leaps to victory in Almaty to win World Cup
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-03/Wang-Xindi-leaps-to-victory-in-Almaty-to-win-World-Cup–1BqZkvqV3nG/img/e0291094ce0749af8fcbd12ad177ce91/e0291094ce0749af8fcbd12ad177ce91.png' alt='China's Wang Xindi (center) clinched his first World Cup win in three years at the Almaty World Cup in Almaty, Kazakhstan, March 2, 2025. /www.fis-ski.com' Chinese freestyle aerialist Wang Xindi snapped a three year World Cup victory drought…
John Higgins beats Joe O'Connor to win World Open championship
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-02/John-Higgins-beats-Joe-O-Connor-to-win-World-Open-championship-1Bpi2dOE99K/img/96533307050746ec92efeaa9e4b73b2c/96533307050746ec92efeaa9e4b73b2c.jpeg' alt='John Higgins of Scotland celebrates winning the World Snooker Tour (WST) World Open title in Shangrao, east China's Jiangxi Province, March 1, 2025. /VCG' Jonhn Higgins of Scotland defeated giant slayer Joe O’Connor of England 10-6 in the…
Ten-man Beijing Guoan hold Shanghai Shenhua 2-2 on road
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-02/Ten-man-Beijing-Guoan-hold-Shanghai-Shenhua-2-2-on-road-1BpkPcGO4DK/img/952c151155ae48608b1ed4fea038e3c1/952c151155ae48608b1ed4fea038e3c1.jpeg' alt='Guga (#8) of Beijing Guoan heads the ball in the Chinese Super League (CSL) game against Shanghai Shenhua in east China's Shanghai Municipality, March 1, 2025. /Beijing Guoan' Two traditional Chinese Super League (CSL) powerhouses, Beijing Guoan and…
Han and Ning shine with bronze medals at ISU Speed Skating World Cup
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-01/Han-and-Ning-shine-with-bronze-medals-at-ISU-Speed-Skating-World-Cup-1BnLMt43VCw/img/af1f523c0761490483dc084ca13bb543/af1f523c0761490483dc084ca13bb543.png' alt='Han Mei of China competes in the women's 1500m race during the ISU World Speed Skating Championships at Thialf Ice Rink in Heerenveen, Netherlands, February 28, 2025. /VCG' China’s Han Mei secured a bronze medal in the women’s…
China's Zhou excited to learn from Hamilton in new role with Ferrari
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-01/China-s-Zhou-excited-to-learn-from-Hamilton-in-new-role-with-Ferrari-1BnM6rWl8fC/img/12aa3195704d494da45e5f549fde4ecd/12aa3195704d494da45e5f549fde4ecd.png' alt='Zhou Guanyu of China during day one of F1 Testing at Bahrain International Circuit in Bahrain, Bahrain, February 26, 2025. /VCG' Ferrari’s Chinese reserve driver Zhou Guanyu has shared insights about his training and life with the iconic…
Griekspoor defeats Medvedev to reach Dubai semifinals
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-28/Griekspoor-defeats-Medvedev-to-reach-Dubai-semifinals-1BlYK8EKKvS/img/449342e845214303843cc21f5f06435f/449342e845214303843cc21f5f06435f.jpeg' alt='Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands hits a shot in the men's singles quarterfinals against Daniil Medvedev of Russia at the Dubai Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 27, 2025. /VCG' Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands saved four…
Beijing Ducks ends Shanghai Sharks' four-game winning streak in CBA
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-28/Beijing-Ducks-ends-Shanghai-Sharks-four-game-winning-streak-in-CBA-1Bm0yDv5H8Y/img/e5fa1ac63b4a43da939ea5a0ac78ff56/e5fa1ac63b4a43da939ea5a0ac78ff56.png' alt='Zachary Nutall of the Beijing Ducks drives toward the rim in the game against the Shanghai Sharks in Beijing, February 27, 2025. /Xinhua' The Beijing Ducks beat the Shanghai Sharks 108-98 at home on Thursday night, ending the…
'Zhumeng' torch unveiled ahead of 2025 World Games in Chengdu
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-27/-Zhumeng-torch-unveiled-ahead-of-2025-World-Games-in-Chengdu-1BkDnYpxMNq/img/fff72a94ab3741279f31bdb2b041f566/fff72a94ab3741279f31bdb2b041f566.jpeg' alt='The torch for the 2025 World Games is displayed in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. /VCG' The torch for this year’s World Games in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, was unveiled on Thursday by the organizers. The first…
Zhang Shuai, Kessler advance to women's doubles last eight at ATX Open
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-27/Zhang-Shuai-Kessler-advance-to-women-s-doubles-last-eight-at-ATX-Open-1BkER3CgAZG/img/122c2ceeae9643338458e9806457ff50/122c2ceeae9643338458e9806457ff50.jpeg' alt='A file photo of Zhang Shuai of China in action. /VCG' Zhang Shuai of China and McCartney Kessler of the USA swept past home duo Elizabeth Mandlik and Caty McNally 6-3, 6-0 in the women’s doubles round of…
Chelsea thrash Southampton, Villa beaten in race for Champions League
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-26/Chelsea-thrash-Southampton-Villa-beaten-in-race-for-Champions-League-1BiMHW5g0E0/img/322c91d485e94568ab9af940fc253653/322c91d485e94568ab9af940fc253653.png' alt='Chelsea's Marc Cucurella (C) celebrates with Cole Palmer (L) and Christopher Nkunku (R) during their Premier League match against Southampton at Stamford Bridge in London, England, February 25, 2025. /VCG' Chelsea moved into the Premier League’s top four…
Atletico and Barca split eight goals in Copa del Rey semifinal opener
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-26/Atletico-and-Barca-split-eight-goals-in-Copa-del-Rey-semifinal-opener-1BiMlH2PkPK/img/047d3394c30143cb8840951870d3bfb6/047d3394c30143cb8840951870d3bfb6.png' alt='Atletico Madrid's Alexander Sorloth (#9) celebrates after scoring against Barcelona in the first leg of a Spanish Copa del Rey semifinal clash at Lluis Companys Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, February 25, 2025. /VCG' Atletico Madrid conceded a two-goal…
Mpetshi Perricard knocks out Zhang Zhizhen at ATP Dubai Championships
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-25/Mpetshi-Perricard-knocks-out-Zhang-Zhizhen-at-ATP-Dubai-Championships-1Bh1m2eQdIA/img/93428cdaaed440cb99ff408ae2ebb446/93428cdaaed440cb99ff408ae2ebb446.png' alt='Zhang Zhizhen of China hits a shot against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard of France in a men's singles first round match at the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Dubai Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 24, 2025. /Xinhua'…
Yamal misses Barca's training session before game with Atletico Madrid
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-25/Yamal-misses-Barca-s-training-session-before-game-with-Atletico-Madrid-1BgXquOMLqo/img/dd99b23da272489e933f028ffab304fc/dd99b23da272489e933f028ffab304fc.jpeg' alt='Lamine Yamal of Barcelona grimaces in pain after suffering an injury in a Spanish La Liga game against Las Palmas at Estadio Gran Canaria in Las Palmas, Spain, February 22, 2025. /VCG' Barcelona will host Atletico Madrid in…
Wang Chuqin, Wang Manyu crowned at table tennis Asian Cup
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-24/Wang-Chuqin-Wang-Manyu-crowned-at-table-tennis-Asian-Cup-1BfuBWIoVJS/img/ef7b20c403324a58b8d415505f51faf4/ef7b20c403324a58b8d415505f51faf4.png' alt='Wang Chuqin lifts the trophy after winning the men's singles final at the Asian Cup table tennis tournament in Shenzhen, China, February 23, 2025. /VCG ' Wang Chuqin and Wang Manyu, ranked second in the men’s and women’s…
China edge out Guam to top group and secure spot in FIBA Asia Cup
Understrength China managed to secure an 86-78 win over Guam on the road in the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers, clinching the top spot in Pool C and earning a place in the main event set to take place in Jeddah,…
Chinese speed skaters add 1 silver, 1 bronze at World Cup in Poland
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-23/Chinese-speed-skaters-add-1-silver-1-bronze-at-World-Cup-in-Poland-1BdBH27j5T2/img/1a0de175ee7348a784003f485d6c94a4/1a0de175ee7348a784003f485d6c94a4.jpeg' alt='Han Mei of China competes in the women's 1,000-meter final at the International Skating Union (ISU) Speed Skating World Cup in Tomaszow Mazowiecki, Poland, February 22, 2025. /VCG' Han Mei of China secured the women’s 1,000-meter silver medal…
Shanghai Shenhua begin new CSL season with last-minute home win
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-23/Shanghai-Shenhua-begin-new-CSL-season-with-last-minute-home-win-1BdGXohAO2c/img/8b51d2f833eb46f5844b46d883d77450/8b51d2f833eb46f5844b46d883d77450.png' alt='Players of Shanghai Shenhua celebrate after scoring a goal in the Chinese Super League (CSL) game against Changchun Yatai in east China's Shanghai Municipality, February 22, 2025. /Shanghai Shenhua' Shanghai Shenhua defeated Changchun Yatai 2-1 at home in…
Townsend and Siniakova set up Australian Open final rematch in Dubai
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-22/Townsend-and-Siniakova-set-up-Australian-Open-final-rematch-in-Dubai-1Bcaz3eiwgM/img/8f0c6f06eb844c3eac2444cbc4ee49f7/8f0c6f06eb844c3eac2444cbc4ee49f7.png' alt='Katerina Siniakova (L) of the Czech Republic and Taylor Townsend of the USA compete in the women's doubles semi final at the Dubai Tennis Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 21, 2025. /CFP' Taylor Townsend and Katerina…
Saving the All-Star Game: Can the NBA reignite fan excitement?
The 2025 NBA All-Star Game made headlines, but not for the reasons the league hoped. Despite bold changes to the event’s format, viewership fell to the second-lowest mark in history, sparking heated debates about the competition’s relevance and excitement. Is…
Chinese table tennis players continue dominance at ITTU-ATTU Asian Cup
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-21/Chinese-table-tennis-players-continue-dominance-at-ITTU-ATTU-Asian-Cup-1BaGAM1NPvG/img/3d7839d92f4d4e38a6bbcc92791d957b/3d7839d92f4d4e38a6bbcc92791d957b.jpeg' alt='Wang Yidi of China hits a shot against Rinad El-Hasani of Jordan in a women's singles match at the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)-Asian Table Tennis Union (ATTU) Asian Cup in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, February 22,…
Chinese players make women's doubles semifinals at Dubai Championships
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-21/Chinese-players-make-women-s-doubles-semifinals-at-Dubai-Championships-1BaFu8adRtK/img/60dc994157484a4b8f13f8ec9d8f2770/60dc994157484a4b8f13f8ec9d8f2770.png' alt='Zhang Shuai (L) of China and Kristina Mladenovic of France discuss strategy during their women's doubles quarterfinal match against Fanny Stollar of Hungary and Alexandra Panova of Russia at the Dubai Tennis Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates,…
Mbappe hat-trick as Real Madrid knock Man City out of Champions League
Kylian Mbappe struck a brilliant hat-trick for Champions League holders Real Madrid in a 3-1 win over Manchester City on Wednesday, helping Los Blancos reach the last 16 with a 6-3 aggregate victory. Pep Guardiola’s side, shorn of key striker…
Shandong withdraw from ACL Elite, Shanghai Port fall against Marinos
In the AFC Champions League Elite, China’s Shandong Taishan arrived in South Korea to face Ulsan but withdrew from the match, and subsequently the entire tournament. According to the team, they couldn’t form a line-up due to serious health problems….
Australia edge China to seal perfect group stage at U20 Asian Cup
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-19/Australia-edge-China-to-seal-perfect-group-stage-at-U20-Asian-Cup-1B76f06lh5e/img/0615936a4da34a7fa8093454383e0e47/0615936a4da34a7fa8093454383e0e47.png' alt='China's Kuai Jiwen in action during the AFC Under-20 Asian Cup in Shenzhen, China, February 18, 2025. /VCG' Australia secured the top spot in Group A after defeating hosts China 2-1 in their final showdown of the group…
Chinese paddlers begin Asia Cup with victories at home
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-19/Chinese-paddlers-begin-Asia-Cup-with-victories-at-home-1B7n5vUW5ri/img/ed023b34d6db41219f6260be01dd19f3/ed023b34d6db41219f6260be01dd19f3.jpeg' alt='Sun Yingsha of China reacts after defeating Chien Tung-Chuan of Chinese Taipei 11-2, 11-8, 11-6 in the women's singles match at the International Table Tennis Union (ITTU)-Asian Table Tennis Union (ATTU) Asia Cup in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong…
Al Ahli rise to top of West Zone, edge Al Gharafa out in ACL Elite
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-18/Al-Ahli-rise-to-top-of-West-Zone-edge-Al-Gharafa-out-in-ACL-Elite-1B5AalvnVFm/img/5068c921ba384d169fd76bae5e3c7342/5068c921ba384d169fd76bae5e3c7342.png' alt='Roberto Firmino of Al Ahli celebrates during his team's match against Al Gharafa in the AFC Champions League Elite league stage in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, February 17, 2025. /AFC Champions League Elite' The final round of matches in…
Barcelona edge Rayo Vallecano to claim top spot on Lewandowski penalty
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-18/Barcelona-edge-Rayo-Vallecano-to-claim-top-spot-on-Lewandowski-penalty-1B5s1q3vefK/img/8b659fc7a6dc4c4baeb1dacd0bd07402/8b659fc7a6dc4c4baeb1dacd0bd07402.png' alt='Robert Lewandowski of Barcelona (L) celebrates after converting a penalty kick during a Spanish La Liga match against Rayo Vallecano in Barcelona, Spain, February 17, 2025. /VCG' Robert Lewandowski converted a first-half penalty kick to give Barcelona a…
Mark Selby beats Stephen Maguire to lift second Welsh Open trophy
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-17/Mark-Selby-beats-Stephen-Maguire-to-lift-second-Welsh-Open-trophy-1B42BVsSzWU/img/facff2be38f949ca83d9e5f210485894/facff2be38f949ca83d9e5f210485894.jpeg' alt='Mark Selby of England wins the Welsh Open after defeating Stephen Maguire of Scotland 9-6 in the final at Venue Cymru in Llandudno, Wales, February 16, 2025. /VCG' Mark Selby of England defeated Stephen Maguire of Scotland 9-6…
Indonesia beat China to win Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-17/Indonesia-beat-China-to-win-Badminton-Asia-Mixed-Team-Championship-1B3F9gFUcak/img/06cc6aa00fd041dbb1afa33464f9722f/06cc6aa00fd041dbb1afa33464f9722f.jpeg' alt='Rinov Rivaldy (L) and Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti of Indonesia celebrate their victory over China at the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, February 16, 2025. /VCG' Hosts China failed to defend their…
Shanghai Sharks clinch CBA Club Cup as Bledsoe earns MVP
The Shanghai Sharks have won the inaugural CBA Club Cup after outclassing the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in Xi’an, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. This tournament was introduced as an independent cup competition during the breaks of the 2024-2025 CBA season; although…
Mac McClung pulls off 1st NBA dunk contest three-peat
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-16/Mac-McClung-pulls-off-1st-NBA-dunk-contest-three-peat-1B2fChBzax2/img/92e8274133e54eb6b095b383dc1d84a6/92e8274133e54eb6b095b383dc1d84a6.png' alt='Orlando Magic guard Mac McClung (C) celebrates with Julius Erving (R) after winning the slam dunk contest at the NBA basketball All-Star festivities in San Francisco, U.S., February 15, 2025. /VCG' Mac McClung pulled off four perfect dunks…
China's delegation chief praises athletes at Asian Winter Games
Zhou Jinqiang, vice president of the Chinese Olympic Committee and head of the Chinese delegation at the 9th Asian Winter Games that ended on Friday night in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, has praised the outstanding performance of Chinese athletes…
Asian Winter Games close with stellar performances
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-15/Asian-Winter-Games-close-with-stellar-performances-1B0QyRbvt96/img/6a56ff3521ea45249fb47dbf187ada66/6a56ff3521ea45249fb47dbf187ada66.jpeg'Stellar performances take center stage at the closing ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin on February 14, 2025. /Park Dong-joo/Yonhap News/VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-15/Asian-Winter-Games-close-with-stellar-performances-1B0QyRbvt96/img/6a56ff3521ea45249fb47dbf187ada66/6a56ff3521ea45249fb47dbf187ada66.jpeg'Stellar performances take center stage at the closing ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter…
Saudi flagbearer Fayik Abdi praises 9th Asian Winter Games in China
Fayik Abdi, Saudi Arabia’s first Winter Olympian, made his Asian Winter Games debut in Yabuli, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. He joined CGTN Sports Scene’s Greg Laffradi in the front-line studio and talked about his pleasant experience at the program. It…
OCA first vice president declares Harbin Asian Winter Games closed
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-14/9th-Asian-Winter-Games-conclude-in-Harbin-1AZbYcTUz04/img/0a38bcf6755b4864a43484ff072aa14d/0a38bcf6755b4864a43484ff072aa14d.jpeg' alt='Athletes and performers take part in the closing ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang province, February 14, 2025. /CFP' Timothy Fok Tsun-ting, first vice president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA),…
China's athletes continue to enjoy stellar performances at Harbin 2025
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-13/China-s-athletes-continue-to-enjoy-stellar-performances-at-Harbin-2025-1AXpk1yKYVO/img/c1c769a31e214c4196db300fa460c88f/c1c769a31e214c4196db300fa460c88f.png' alt='China's Meng Fanqi competes in the women's biathlon 4×6 kilometer relay at the Asian Winter Games in Yabuli, Heilongjiang Province, China, February 13, 2025. /CFP' Chinese athletes continued to assert their dominance at the Asian Winter Games in…
Talk Sports: Olympic champion Han on retirement, winter sports in Asia
Han Cong, who won pairs gold with longtime partner Sui Wenjing at Beijing 2022, carried the Olympic Council of Asia’s flag during the Opening Ceremony at the Asian Winter Games. The figure skating great talked to Sports Scene about that…
Host nation China's athletes continue to win at Asian Winter Games
Chinese athletes continued to assert their dominance at the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, on Wednesday. The host nation started the day by clinching gold in cross-country skiing, with the women’s team emerging victorious in the 4×5 kilometer…
Exclusive: Fok celebrates China's success hosting Asian Winter Games
With the 9th Asian Winter Games set to close in just two days, Timothy Fok Tsun-Ting – a Member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), President of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Olympic Committee, and First Vice President…
Chinese competitors soar to six golds at Harbin Asian Winter Games
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-11/Chinese-competitors-soar-to-six-golds-at-Harbin-Asian-Winter-Games-1AUdMTduvWU/img/1acbb2edacde4a7c9e92bc37d4ed15f5/1acbb2edacde4a7c9e92bc37d4ed15f5.jpeg' alt='Feng Junxi and Wang Xue of China compete in the women's aerials synchro freestyle skiing final at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, February 11, 2025. /VCG' Chinese athletes continued to make the…
Chinese speed skater Ning Zhongyan looks forward to more victories
Chinese speed skater Ning Zhongyan has won three gold medals in the men’s 1,500 meters, 1,000 meters and team sprint at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. In an interview with CGTN Sports Scene’s Greg…
Eagles deny Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat 40-22 with dominant defense
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-10/Eagles-deny-Chiefs-a-Super-Bowl-three-peat-40-22-with-dominant-defense-1ASkvbhlfVK/img/9cb6e15c21fe49e69f4f6fa504b1eeac/9cb6e15c21fe49e69f4f6fa504b1eeac.jpeg' alt='Quarterback Jalen Hurts (L) of the Philadelphia Eagles holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 9, 2025. /VCG ' Cooper…
Chinese athletes add six more golds at Asian Winter Games in Harbin
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-10/Chinese-athletes-add-six-more-golds-at-Asian-Winter-Games-in-Harbin-1ASuzlgAoZq/img/f80239c0833b4a1fa7d962c0bb233b3d/f80239c0833b4a1fa7d962c0bb233b3d.jpeg' alt='China's Gao Tingyu celebrates winning the men's speed skating 500-meters final at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, February 10, 2025. /VCG' Chinese athletes finished the competitions on Monday at the 9th Asian…
Exclusive: ISU president Kim Jae-youl praises Asian Winter Games
With the Asian Winter Games in full swing, Kim Jae-youl, the president of the International Skating Union (ISU), took time to sit down with Sports Scene’s Greg Laffradi at the program’s Harbin Studio to share his insights into the continental…
From snow to stage: Inside Slopestyle course shaping
Every trick has a story, and every course has a sculptor. Meet the shaping team behind the 9th Asian Winter Games’ Slopestyle course – an elite crew turning snow into art! From “shark fins” to massive jumps, they’ve crafted a…
Shenhua defeat Port to win Shanghai Derby edition of Chinese Super Cup
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-08/Shenhua-defeat-Port-to-win-Shanghai-Derby-edition-of-Chinese-Super-Cup-1AOFOe5G6nm/img/c598f50ef3ea407abe853b46593c6c8a/c598f50ef3ea407abe853b46593c6c8a.jpeg' alt='Shanghai Shenhua celebrate after winning the Chinese Football Association (CFA) Super Cup in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, February 7, 2025. /VCG' Shanghai Shenhua defeated city rivals Shanghai Port 3-2 to win the Chinese Football Association (CFA) Super…
Saudi Arabia's first Winter Olympian set for Asian Winter Games debut
Fayik Abdi, the first Winter Olympian from Saudi Arabia, will make his debut at the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, on Sunday. In the latest episode of CGTN Sports Scene’s Talk Sports exclusive interview series, the…
President Xi declares 9th Asian Winter Games open
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday declared the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin open.
Cauldron lit at Asian Winter Games opening ceremony
The cauldron has been lit at the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin.
Talk Sports: Former FIS chief on significance of Asian Winter Games
Sarah Lewis, former FIS Secretary General and the first women in the position, joined CGTN Sports Scene’s Greg Laffradi in the latest episode of our Talk Sports series to discuss the promising potential of the Asian Winter Games. The ninth…
Organizers: Asian Winter Games improtant to winter sports development
The ninth Asian Winter Games is one day away from its opening ceremony on Friday in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. The organizing committee and the Olympic Council of Asia held a media briefing at the Main Press Centre (MPC)…
Top-seeded Chinese paddlers progress at Singapore Smash
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-05/Top-seeded-Chinese-paddlers-progress-at-Singapore-Smash-1AJRz4kcBEs/img/7fb0b8dff49344d3a7a9a9f7ac93dc5a/7fb0b8dff49344d3a7a9a9f7ac93dc5a.jpeg' alt='Wang Chuqin of China hits a shot in the men's singles match against Koen Pang of Singapore at the Singapore Smash in Singapore, February 4, 2025. /VCG' No. 1 seed Wang Chuqin of China beat home paddler Koen…
China's speed skating brothers go for Asian Winter Games gold
Chinese short track speed skaters Liu Shaolin and Liu Shaoang joined CGTN Sports Scene’s Mike Fox in the latest episode of our Talk Sports series ahead of the ninth Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. The duo…
Ronaldo doubles, Al Nassr rout Al Wasl in AFC Champions League Elite
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-04/Ronaldo-doubles-Al-Nassr-rout-Al-Wasl-in-AFC-Champions-League-Elite–1AIi55KsVYQ/img/f169a076f48b4a22861c53b3f221a1e7/f169a076f48b4a22861c53b3f221a1e7.png' alt='Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr runs down the field during an AFC Champions League Elite match against Al Wasl in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 3, 2025. /CFP' Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on a night when Jhon Duran made…
Talk Sports: Speed skater Ning discusses his career and future goals
In the latest episode of CGTN Sports Scene’s exclusive Talk Sports interview series, Chinese short track speed skater Ning Zhongyan joined the program to discuss his recent achievements, upcoming challenges, and aspirations for both the 2025 Harbin Asian Winter Games…
Talk Sports: Olympic champion Xu Mengtao to herself – you're amazing
Chinese aerials skier Xu Mengtao, who won the women’s gold medal at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, joined CGTN Sports Scene’s Shen Xiang to share her feelings on her career achievements and future aspirations. It has been less than a…
4 track records refreshed at ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Milwaukee
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-02/4-track-records-refreshed-at-ISU-Speed-Skating-World-Cup-in-Milwaukee-1AENzCZgYz6/img/a2743137dabf4e99838195b657e1666f/a2743137dabf4e99838195b657e1666f.jpeg' alt='Jordan Stolz of the U.S. competes in the speed skating men's 1,000-meter final at the International Skating Union (ISU) Speed Skating World Cup in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, January 31, 2025. /VCG' All four track records were broken in the…
Talk Sports: Speed skater Han Mei gears up for Asian Winter Games
Two-time Olympian and Four Continents silver medalist speed skater Han Mei of China looks forward to competing at the coming ninth Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. In an interview with CGTN Sports Scene’s Shen Xiang, Han…
Asian Winter Games: MMC, Athletes' Village in Harbin officially open
With a week to go to the opening ceremony of the 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin, the Main Media Center (MMC) was officially put into operation on Friday. Located in the Harbin International Conference, Exhibition and Sports Center, the…
Talk Sports: Kazakh skater Azhgaliyev discusses career and aspirations
In the latest edition of CGTN Sports Scene’s exclusive interview series “Talk Sports,” Kazakhstan’s three-time short track speed skating Winter Olympian Abzal Azhgaliyev joins Shen Xiang to discuss his path into the sport, experience as a two-time Olympic flag bearer,…
Seven candidates make IOC presidential presentations
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-31/Seven-candidates-make-IOC-presidential-presentations-1ABwpbk5ooo/img/01fe9f581b76438c8bc9a2f52d84b0ed/01fe9f581b76438c8bc9a2f52d84b0ed.png' alt='A view of the Olympic Rings in front of the IOC headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, September 8, 2022. /CFP' Seven candidates made presentations for the running of the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the Olympic…
Talk Sports: Kojima reflects on past and looks ahead to Harbin 2025
With the start of the 2025 Asian Games just 7 days away, CGTN Sports Scene sat down with Japanese speed skater Ryota Kojima for our special Talk Sports series. He opened up to us about his career path, as well as…
Exclusive: Speed skater Gao shares recovery journey and future goals
In another episode of CGTN’s Talk Sports interview series, the Olympic speed skating champion sat down with Sports Scene’s Shen Xiang to discuss the upcoming Asian Winter Games and his long-term aspirations leading up to the 2026 Winter Olympics. During…
Asian Winter Games disciplines: Ski mountaineering
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-30/Asian-Winter-Games-disciplines-Ski-mountaineering-1AAuVYhCePe/img/2062ddb9f10f4837b2108cb86e6b0213/2062ddb9f10f4837b2108cb86e6b0213.jpeg'The ski mountaineering mixed relay event during the 14th National Winter Games in Hulunbuir, north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, February 1, 2024. /VCG <img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-30/Asian-Winter-Games-disciplines-Ski-mountaineering-1AAuVYhCePe/img/2062ddb9f10f4837b2108cb86e6b0213/2062ddb9f10f4837b2108cb86e6b0213.jpeg'The ski mountaineering mixed relay event during the 14th National Winter Games in Hulunbuir,…