Candidates from around the world have complained that new rules for the forthcoming International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) elections are "unworkable, chaotic and impossible to follow in the short time allowed."

"it is very likely all candidates may fail to provide them within such short notice, especially in China

Toyota has announced a significant upgrading of its profit guidance for the year to March, signalling a stronger-than-expected rebound of vehicle sales after the pandemic-linked disruption of early 2020.

globe during the October to December quarter of 2020 ©Getty ImagesVehicle sales rose 22 per cent in China

65.8 kg Gold: Julia Dorny (Germany) Silver: Jenni Kivioja (Finland) Bronze: Meng Chen (China

kg Gold: Gase Sanita (New Zealand) Silver: Polina Kobzeva (Russia) Bronze: Yudan Bao (China

Viktoriya Dudakova (Russia), Zemfira Alieva (Russia)Female Bantamweight 61.2 kgGold: Guangmei Han (China

Chinese state-run newspaper Global Times has warned a boycott of next year's Winter Olympic Games in Beijing would result in trade sanctions.

Global Times editor-in-chief Hu Xijin claimed on Twitter that China would "seriously sanction" countries

 "International Olympic Committee (IOC) and athletes will both oppose it, and China will seriously

Global Times later published an editorial that claimed China would "retaliate fiercely" against

 "China is a sporting and economic power with growing political influence," it said, according to

China certainly has the resources and means to do that."

Chinese-American fast-food restaurant company Yum China has become an official exclusive supplier of

Hangzhou 2022 said Yum China would be its "official exclusive supplier of Western Food Catering Services

as KFC and Pizza Hut will be available at Hangzhou 2022 venues, including the Athletes' Village.Yum China

, which has exclusive rights in mainland China to KFC and Pizza Hut, is also the official retail food

services sponsor of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.The deal between Yum China

Mobile, China Telecom, Alibaba Group, Ali Pay, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, LoongAir, 361

Fourteen members of the troubled International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Executive Board are on the list of candidates for next month’s elections.

the Board - former IWF Interim President Ursula Papandrea from the United States, Jinqiang Zhou of China

China's top-ranked 3x3 basketball player has credited the International University Sports Federation (FISU) for "laying the foundation" for his success in the sport as he seeks a place on his country's squad for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Cup, 2019 FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup, and the 2019 FIBA 3x3 World Cup.At the 2019 Asia Cup, Yi helped guide China

I hope that after such a special year, I can prepare well, represent China and take part in the Olympic

Organisers of the 2023 Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands have claimed the construction of facilities needed for the event is on track following concern over progress and potential delays.

the first edition of the Pacific Games to be held in the Solomon Islands, are being constructed by China

between the two countries broke down, with the Pacific nation pledging its diplomatic allegiance to China

Czech star Eva Samková will aim to defend her snowboard cross world title in Idre Fjäll, with action at the Swedish resort due to begin tomorrow.

International Ski Federation (FIS) Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships in Zhangjiakou in China

CHINESE TAIPEICapital: TaipeiNOC Recognition Year: 1960Asian Games Debut: 1954Using the name Republic of China

Games in 1954 in Manila.They were then excluded from the Games in 1974 as the People's Republic of China

MACAUCapital: MacauNOC Recognition Year: 1990Asian Games Debut: 1990Macau first participated at the Asian Games in 1990 - a year after the Sports and Olympic Committee of Macau was accepted as a member of the Olympic Council of Asia.At Beijing 1990, Macau also clinched their maiden medal with Wong Tung-Ieong winning bronze in wushu.In 2010 in Guangzhou, wushu player Jia Rui made history by becoming his team's first Asian Games champion.At Hangzhou 2022, the territory claimed one gold, three silvers and two bronze to end 25th - their best ever performance.

in 1954.Ranked third on the all-time medal table, South Korea's achievements can only be rivalled by China

decorated Asian Games athlete with 17 medals including six golds.South Korea finished runner-up to China

and 33 bronze medals.They topped every medal table from New Delhi 1951 through to Bangkok 1978, but China

country has won more swimming medals than Japan.At Jakarta-Palembang 2018, Japan ranked second behind China

and Bangkok 1978.They are ranked fourth in the all-time medal table with only South Korea, Japan and China