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Tadej Pogacar of the UAE Emirates-XRG team at the start of stage 13 of the Tour de France on Friday. Photo: Reuters
Tour de France

Geraint Thomas defends Pogacar’s Tour de France dominance, says ‘that’s racing’

Former winner says it is up to the other riders to try to beat the world champion rather than expecting handouts from his team.

Badminton World Federation (BWF)

Hong Kong-born badminton underdog gets ‘amazing’ 16 minutes of fame in Japan

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ITTF

China’s champion ‘Long Mang’ duo to reunite at doubles-only national championships

Volleyball

Changes in store for China team after poor Volleyball Nations League showing

Setter Zhang Zixuan being benched for Italy match and singling out of middle blocker Wang Yuanyuan give coach Zhao Yong points to ponder.

China lost three of their four matches at the Women’s Volleyball Nations League in Hong Kong, and have now fallen one spot in the world rankings. Photo: Xinhua
China lost three of their four matches at the Women’s Volleyball Nations League in Hong Kong, and have now fallen one spot in the world rankings. Photo: Xinhua
Volleyball

China push women’s volleyball champs Italy all way in thriller, end season on high

Relatively inexperienced China side lose final game of regular Nations League season, but performance leaves plenty of reason for optimism.

Volleyball

China lose to Dominican Republic at Volleyball Nations League in Hong Kong

Chinese go down against opponents they had beaten in past five matches, while defending champions Italy win from 0-2 down against Canada.

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Volleyball

Holders Italy maintain Volleyball Nations League run with second Hong Kong win

World No 1 side earn fourth victory in five recent matches while Dominican Republic get much-needed win as China team enjoy rest day.

Yaneirys Rodriguez Duran of the Dominican Republic saves the ball during her team’s match against Ukraine at the Women’s Volleyball Nations League in Hong Kong on Friday. Photo: Xinhua
Yaneirys Rodriguez Duran of the Dominican Republic saves the ball during her team’s match against Ukraine at the Women’s Volleyball Nations League in Hong Kong on Friday. Photo: Xinhua
Volleyball

China beat Ukraine in Hong Kong to snap Volleyball Nations League losing streak

Led by outside hitter Zhuang Yushan and middle blocker Wang Yuanyuan, coach Zhao Yong’s side secure boost before facing No 1 side Italy.

Volleyball

China make losing start at women’s Volleyball Nations League event in Hong Kong

Canada defeat the Chinese women 3-2, while Belgians and world champion Italians also win their tournament openers.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Chinese MMA stars Song Yadong, Yan Xiaonan to headline UFC Fight Night Shanghai

Song will take on former title challenger Umar Nurmagomedov of Russia next month, while Yan faces Brazilian Denise Gomes.

China's Song Yadong beat Deiveson Figueiredo of Brazil in a bantamweight fight at UFC Fight Night Macau in May. Photo: Zuffa LLC
IOC

IOC eases path towards Russia return at LA Games, but World Athletics ban remains

IOC president says athletes should not be punished for “actions of their governments”, but decision isn’t binding on governing bodies.

The International Olympic Committee’s decision is not binding on other sporting governing bodies. Photo: Getty Images
The International Olympic Committee’s decision is not binding on other sporting governing bodies. Photo: Getty Images
Volleyball

China’s women team keen to test themselves at Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong

Coach Zhao Yong says team will use final preliminary tournament before finals to hone their performance against top-drawer opponents.

Asian Games 2026

Virtual taekwondo ‘is the future’ for young people ahead of debut at Asian Games

Athletes embracing the gamified combat sport that uses VR headsets to transport them into a digital 3D arena and motion-tracking sensors.

Swimming

Canada’s Summer McIntosh takes down Liu’s ‘supersuit’ butterfly world record

Teenager knocks down last remaining women’s record set with banned swimsuit, hitting new mark in 200m butterfly.

Summer McIntosh has set another record in the pool. Photo: Reuters
Asian Games 2026

Bangladesh surfers chase Asian Games dreams amid poverty and stigma

Members of surf club on beach in Cox’s Bazar are hoping to carve out a place for the sport in a country obsessed with cricket and football.

Bangladeshi surfer Fatima Akhter explained that reaching the Asian Games in Japan as a young woman has been especially tough. Photo: AFP
Bangladeshi surfer Fatima Akhter explained that reaching the Asian Games in Japan as a young woman has been especially tough. Photo: AFP
World Table Tennis (WTT)

Sun, Wang fans clash after China pair beaten by South Korean rivals in US Smash

Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin miss out on mixed doubles gold, and their fans quickly round on each other over defeat.

World Table Tennis (WTT)

China’s men’s table tennis dreams dashed as last 2 singles players exit US Smash

Defending champion Wang Chuqin lost to Denmark’s Anders Lind, while Lin Shidong was dumped out by France’s Alexis Lebrun.

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Fencing

Hong Kong fencers looking forward to competing at home as World Championships loom

First-time hosts will field a mix of veterans, world champions and debutants keen for rare chance of performing in front of family, friends.

Hong Kong's foilists (from left) Cheung Ka-long, Leung Chin-yu, Harris Ho and Ryan Choi. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong's foilists (from left) Cheung Ka-long, Leung Chin-yu, Harris Ho and Ryan Choi. Photo: Elson Li
Volleyball

Former Chinese volleyball stalwarts Yao Di, Zhu Ting reunite at Italian club Imoco Volley

Experienced setter Yao joins club after previous stint with rival Italian club Scandicci, while ex-national captain Zhu extends contract.

Fan Zhendong

Chinese star Fan Zhendong’s debut at German club spikes interest, ticket sales

Borussia Dusseldorf’s home matches moved to larger venues to accommodate large demand, including from China, to watch Olympic champion play.

ITTF

Chinese star player Wang Manyu latest casualty at World Table Tennis US Smash event

Tournament second seed beaten by Japanese wild card a day after sixth seed Chen Yi loses to German player 22 years her senior.

China’s Wang Manyu was beaten by Hitomi Sato of Japan at the Ontario Convention Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Photo: Getty Images
Asian Games 2026

Indian athlete forced to re-run heat alone after hurdle was missing from her lane

Tamil Nadu 400m hurdler had been disqualified for running into the next lane to clear the fifth hurdle – because her lane did not have one.

Harshita R after the 400m hurdles qualifying heat she had to run by herself. Photo: The Khel India
Harshita R after the 400m hurdles qualifying heat she had to run by herself. Photo: The Khel India
Swimming

US swimmer Walsh breaks 50m freestyle world record days after rival sets new mark

The 23-year-old has now broken ⁠a world record 21 times, is viewed as a ⁠top contender for the US heading into the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

World Athletics Championships

China’s teen javelin star Yan makes it 3 wins from 3 at Diamond League in Paris

Yan’s first throw of 67.44m more than enough to beat competition and seal her place at the season-ending finals in September.

Swimming

Marrit Steenbergen overhauls Siobhan Haughey to break 100m freestyle world record

Netherlands’ two-time world champion betters 2017 mark after overtaking the Hong Kong swimmer at the midway point at Rome meet.

Marrit Steenbergen of the Netherlands celebrates after setting a world record in the women’s 100-metre freestyle at in Rome on Saturday. Photo: AP
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