Olympics: Lovlina Borgohain loses her women's 75kg quarterfinal bout against Chinese opponent
Aug 04, 2024, at 09:13 pm
India's hope of winning another Olympic medal suffered a jolt after star boxer Lovlina Borgohain lost her women's 75kg quarter-final bout on Sunday.
China clinches first gold medal in Paris Olympics in 10m air rifle mixed team event
Jul 27, 2024, at 10:14 pm
China's journey in the Paris Olympics 2024 began with a bang after world champion shooters Huang Yuting and Sheng Lihao clinched the gold medal in the 10m air rifle mixed team event on Saturday.
Oct 07, 2023, at 02:24 am
Hangzhou: India’s star shuttler HS Prannoy's remarkable journey at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou came to an end on Friday as he was defeated in straight games by China’s Li Shi Feng in the badminton men’s singles semifinal.
Asian Games: India thrash Bangladesh by nine wickets to reach final
Oct 06, 2023, at 04:11 pm
India stormed into the finals of the Asian Games 2023 men's cricket after beating Bangladesh in the semifinals at the Pingfeng Cricket Field by 9 wickets on Friday.
China does it again: Neeraj Chopra's first javelin throw goes unmeasured; India alleges 'cheating'
Oct 05, 2023, at 08:15 am
Hangzhou: A major dispute arose during Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra's javelin event at the Asian Games in China’s Hangzhou on Wednesday when his first attempt, a massive throw, was not measured by the Chinese officials.
Asian Games 2023: India decimates Pakistan 10-2 in men's hockey Pool A match
Oct 01, 2023, at 04:19 am
Hangzhou: India dominated Pakistan with a 10-2 victory in the men's hockey Pool A match, culminating the day on a high note.
Asiad rowing: Olympian duo Arjun Lal Jat, Arvind Singh win silver medals
Sep 24, 2023, at 07:00 pm
Hangzhou/IBNS/UNI The Indian men’s lightweight double sculls team comprising Olympians Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh, and the men’s eight team won silver medals in their respective Asian Games 2023 rowing events here on Sunday.
Sep 24, 2023, at 03:56 am
Hangzhou(China): The Asian Games 2023 was inaugurated on Saturday in China's Hangzhou city, marked by a spectacular artistic performance in the presence of Chinese President Xi Jinping and other distinguished guests.
Indian Women's Hockey Team gear up face China in Germany tour
Jul 16, 2023, at 05:27 pm
New Delhi: The Indian Women's Hockey Team will face China on Sunday in the first game of the Germany tour, where they will play three matches from July 16 to 19.
Arunachal skater Nani Sonam will represent India at Asian Games
May 19, 2023, at 03:57 am
Itanagar/IBNS: Skater Nani Sonam hailing from Arunachal Pradesh is selected to represent the country at the 19th Asian Games, 2022.
China: South Korean footballer detained over bribery charges
May 16, 2023, at 11:42 pm
Beijing: The Chinese government announced South Korean footballer Son Jun-ho has been detained on suspicion of having taken a bribe.
IOC uses Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai's safety using 'quiet diplomacy'
Dec 03, 2021, at 12:51 am
Lausanne/UNI: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday reaffirmed the safety of tennis star Peng Shuai, who accused a top government official of sexual assault, using "quiet diplomacy" with Chinese sports organisations.
China to successfully hold Winter Olympics despite spread of new Covid strain: Beijing
Nov 30, 2021, at 10:40 pm
Beijing/UNI/Sputnik/IBNS: China will successfully hold the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games on schedule, despite the worldwide spread of the new Omicron coronavirus strain, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zhao Lijian said Tuesday.
Nov 23, 2021, at 05:33 am
The Women's Tennis Association on Monday said a video call between the International Olympic Committee president and Chinese Tennis player Peng Shuai is 'unclear' to ascertain that she was 'free' and able to make her own decisions.
China postpones Beijing Marathon amid rising COVID-19 cases
Oct 25, 2021, at 10:36 pm
Beijing: Chinese authorities have postponed Beijing marathon amid rise in COVID-19 cases, media reports said on Monday.
Tokyo Olympics: China's Lyu crowned in weightlifting 81kg division
Jul 31, 2021, at 10:43 pm
Tokyo/UNI/Xinhua: Chinese veteran weightlifter Lyu Xiaojun claimed the gold medal in men's 81kg division with three new Olympic records at the Tokyo Olympic Games here on Saturday.
China wins gold in women's quadruple sculls in Tokyo Olympic 2020 rowing regatta
Jul 28, 2021, at 04:07 pm
Tokyo/UNI/Sputnik: China has won gold in the women's quadruple sculls in the Olympic rowing regatta in Tokyo, setting a world record - 6 minutes 5.13 seconds.
Chinese players given 'patriotic education' ahead of World Cup qualifiers
May 22, 2021, at 12:37 am
Beijing: Chinese football players are warming up for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers by receiving "patriotic education" and even learning about the history of the Community Party, media reports said.
US Senator demands 2022 Winter Olympics be removed from China to another nation over 'genocide'
Mar 26, 2021, at 05:04 pm
Washington: Republican Sen. Rick Scott has asked sponsors of Olympics to demand that 2022 Winter Games be move from Beijing due to human rights abuses and alleged genocide against Uyghur Muslims and ethnic minorities in China, media reports said.
After Vivo exit, Ramdev's Patanjali considering to bid for IPL title sponsorship
Aug 10, 2020, at 09:08 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Indian consumer goods company Patanjali, spearheaded by yoga guru Baba Ramdev, is reportedly considering bidding for the title sponsorship of the cash-rich mega T20 tournament, Indian Premier League (IPL).
Brazilian star Oscar says he would play for China
Jul 29, 2020, at 05:48 pm
Beijing, Jul 29 (Xinhua) Shanghai SIPG's Brazilian midfielder Oscar has revealed he would play for China if FIFA changed rules that prevent players from representing two countries in official competitions.
No int'l sport events in China this year apart from Beijing 2022 trials
Jul 10, 2020, at 03:41 pm
Beijing/Xinhua: China will not hold any international sporting events in 2020 apart from trial events for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, the country's General Administration of Sport announced.
Shanghai SIPG midfielder Cai Huikang called up by national team for training
May 10, 2020, at 03:53 pm
Shanghai/Xinhua/UNI: Shanghai SIPG midfielder Cai Huikang has been called up for training here on Sunday, according to the Chinese men's national team.
NW China province to move some sports events online
May 02, 2020, at 01:17 pm
Xi'an/Xinhua/UNI: Northwest China's Shaanxi Province says it is to move some sporting competitions online in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the health of all participants.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Shoaib Akhtar blames Pakistan's all-weather ally China for its eating habits
Mar 15, 2020, at 01:49 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: While Pakistan government seemed to be standing by its strategic ally China in the time of Coronavirus scare worldwide, to the point that it made no effort to evacuate its own students from Wuhan, the epicentre of the outbreak, the South Asian nation's people seemed not amused.
NBA stars show support for China in fight against coronavirus
Feb 17, 2020, at 04:01 pm
Chicago/Xinhua/UNI: Star players attending the 2020 NBA All-Star weekend on Saturday voiced their support for China's fight against the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
China's table tennis team set to dominate in Asian Cup
Apr 03, 2019, at 05:40 pm
Beijing, Apr 3 (Xinhua) The all-champion Chinese squad of table tennis set out for Japan to take part in 2019 Yokohama Asian Cup held from April 5 to 7.
China crushes Philippines 8-0 in 2020 AFC U-23 Championship qualifier
Mar 24, 2019, at 06:28 pm
Shah Alam, Malaysia, Mar 24 (Xinhua/UNI) China crushed the Philippines 8-0 in its second match of the AFC U-23 Championship qualifier here on Sunday.
Sandesh Jhingan to captain India against PR China
Oct 12, 2018, at 09:35 pm
Suzhou, Oct 12 (IBNS): Sandesh Jhingan will don the captain's armband when India take on PR China in an International Friendly at the picturesque Suzhou Olympic Stadium in Suzhou City on Oct 13, 2018.
I just hope we play better than the Chinese team: Constantine
Oct 12, 2018, at 09:26 pm
Suzhou, Oct 12 (IBNS): National Coach Stephen Constantine maintained that his team has come to China “to give a good fight to the hosts” and that they’ll give a good account of themselves when the two teams meet in an International Friendly at the majestic Suzhou Olympic Stadium in Suzhou City on Saturday.