Liu, Ji named as China's flagbearers for Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics opening ceremony
Para alpine skier Liu Sitong and Para snowboarder Ji Lijia have been named as China's flagbearers for the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, the Chinese delegation announced on Thursday.Liu will participate in her third Winter Paralympics after PyeongChang 2018 and
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World Cup hosts step up plans in final phase preparations
With less than 100 days to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, organizers across the United States, Mexico and Canada are moving into the final phase of preparations. Stadium construction, ticket sales and security planning are advancing as the June 11 opening match in Mexico City
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China coach hints rotation for 2nd group match at AFC Women's Asian Cup
China head coach Ante Milicic said Thursday that he plans to make changes for his team's second group match at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup. China beat Bangladesh 2-0 in its Group B opener Tuesday and will face Uzbekistan at Western Sydney Stadium on Friday.Milicic said the first game is often the
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China wins opener in wheelchair curling mixed doubles' Paralympic debut
China's Wang Meng and Yang Jinqiao beat Japan's Aki Ogawa and Yoji Nakajima 10-3 in the opening round-robin session on Wednesday as the wheelchair curling mixed doubles began at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.
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Arsenal moves seven points clear at top of Premier League
Arsenal moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 win away to Brighton on Wednesday, while Manchester City was held to a 2-2 draw at home to Nottingham Forest.
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In pics: warm-up match between China, Brazil
In pics: warm-up match between China, Brazil
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Alcaraz ready to extend unbeaten run at Indian Wells
World number one Carlos Alcaraz believes controlling his emotions has been the secret of his unbeaten start to 2026 as he chases a third title of the year at Indian Wells.
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NBA regular season game: Toronto Raptors vs. New York Knicks
NBA regular season game: Toronto Raptors vs. New York Knicks
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In pics: Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games Torch Relay and Flame Unifying Ceremony
In pics: Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games Torch Relay and Flame Unifying Ceremony
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In pics: Azteca Stadium in Mexico City
In pics: Azteca Stadium in Mexico City
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Xinhua sports photo of the week
Zhao Jiwei (front) of China celebrates after the Group B match between China and Japan at the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 26, 2026.
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China begins Women's Asian Cup with win over Bangladesh
Defending champion China began its 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup campaign with a comfortable 2-0 win over Bangladesh here on Tuesday night.China's Steel Roses scored twice at the end of the first half to take control of the match at Western Sydney Stadium after being denied earlier breakthroughs by a
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From hobby to career: The rise of esports jobs in China
"Earning money by playing games" is no longer a new thing in China. From soaring player salaries to cities that come alive with game-themed branding during major events, esports has firmly established itself as a growth priority in both government reports and public policy. As the games and wider
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Defending champion China beats Bangladesh at Women's Asian Cup
Defending champion China kicked off its AFC Women's Asian Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Bangladesh on Tuesday.
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