The Confederation of African Football's Executive Committee unanimously confirmed its support for beleaguered FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Thursday, at odds with its counterparts in Europe, North America and Asia.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday published the Online Abuse and Sport report from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, seeking for a better protection of athletes and safeguarding of the online communities.

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the fourth round of the WTA Toronto Masters on Thursday by defeating China's Zhang Shuai 6-3, 6-4.

This summer, a new sport blending competition, social buzz and fresh experiences, is spreading fast among young Chinese, boosting China's sports consumption and national fitness development.

European football's governing body UEFA said they would maintain their boycott of the men's and women's World Cups on Thursday despite FIFA withdrawing the plan to open up their competitions to private investment.

FIVB Volleyball Girls' U17 World Championship: China vs. Philippines

Chinese veteran Zhang Shuai's run at the WTA National Bank Open in Toronto came to an end in the third round on Thursday, after she fell to World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-4.

In Jingshan, a county-level city under Jingmen in Hubei province, tennis has been woven into the fabric of local life, going from a trendy pastime to a vital cog that supports a growing sports economy.

Highlights of 2026 National Bank Open tennis tournament

China is open to enhancing dialogue and communication with the US law enforcement authorities, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday.

Brazil has Altinha, and China has this.This is jianzi, a traditional Chinese sport where players keep a feathered shuttlecock in the air using every part of the body except their hands.

Pre-season friendly football match: Chelsea vs. Juventus

Highlights of 2026 National Bank Open tennis tournament

China secured its second consecutive victory in an exhilarating showdown at the under-17 Shanghai Future Star Cup, edging Spanish side Athletic Bilbao 1-0 as defender Cheng Shenghan scored the only goal of the game.

China's Zhang Shuai continued her impressive form at the WTA National Bank Open in Toronto, delivering a commanding performance that included winning ten consecutive games in her matchup against Latvia's 2017 French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko who eventually had to retire due to injury.

Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha was unveiled by Chilean club Colo Colo on Tuesday after helping his country reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup and being voted the tournament's best goalkeeper by fans.