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China's men miss out on top spot despite thrilling win at FINA Water Polo World League Intercontinental Cup

  • Water Polo

China claimed a thrilling 16-15 win over Kazakhstan today but still missed out on first place in Group

at HBF Stadium.But the one point gained by Kazakhstan proved enough to secure top spot in Group B as China

earned only two for the shoot-out win.The lead changed hands on numerous occasions with China ahead

FINAThe quarter-finals are scheduled to take place tomorrow with Japan facing Argentina, Canada meeting China


IOC push back start of Human Rights Advisory Committee work to devise strategy on topic

  • Olympics

A Human Rights Advisory Committee established by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) last November will not begin fully its work until next year after the Executive Board agreed to first devise a "strategic framework" on the topic.

at by the Committee.The IOC has been criticised for awarding the Olympic Games to countries such as China

event.Human Rights Watch claimed the internment of hundreds of thousands of Muslims in centres in Western China


IIHF Hall of Fame inductee appointed head coach of China's women's ice hockey team

  • Beijing 2022

Switzerland’s Jakob Kolliker is eyeing success at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing after being appointed the head coach of China’s women’s ice hockey team.

, the pressure is on to regain some pride as Beijing 2022 hosts.In May, the IIHF voted to guarantee China

 "China has had very good Winter Olympic tournaments in the past," Kolliker was reported as saying

by China Daily."

If we work hard, China will have a  good chance."

I think the biggest goal now is to have a league or some competitions here in China where we can play


China to host Tokyo 2020 beach volleyball qualifier

  • Volleyball

Haiyang in China is set to host the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) beach volleyball qualification

The event will determine two men’s pairs and two women’s pairs who will compete in Japan.As hosts, China

team tournaments.The remaining 15 places will be determined by the world rankings as of July 16.Should China


IOC Executive Board forms new working group to further examine Olympic bid process

  • Olympics

Significant changes could be made to the Olympic Games bidding process after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board established a working group to define the next steps in reforming the candidature procedure.

vice-chair Danka Bartekova, Argentina's Gerardo Werthein, Lydia Nsekera of Burundi and Li Lingwei of China




FIAS President targets permanent IOC recognition for sambo

  • Sambo

International Sambo Federation (FIAS) President Vasily Shestakov has called on the world governing body to step up its efforts as it strives to build on its provisional recognition by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

We continue to work on consolidating our cooperation with the People’s Republic of China.


Hopes high as Beijing launches multi-billion dollar plan to build 5G network in time for 2022 Winter Olympics

  • Beijing 2022

Experts have claimed the Beijing Municipal Government's plans to invest CNY¥30 billion (£3.4 billion/$4.5 billion/€4.0 billion) to build a 5G network in time for the 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games will help the city take the lead in commercialising the superfast technology.

an edge in expediting pioneering applications such as self-driving vehicles and remote healthcare, China

and essential foundation for a thriving telecom industrial chain," Xiang was reported as saying by China

Road ©Getty ImagesChina is currently working to commercialise 5G with the country's telecom carriers China

Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom all conducting tests in a number of cities, enabling large-scale


Hosts dominate qualification round of BWF India Open

  • Badminton

Home players dominated the qualification round of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) India Open in New Delhi.

Denmark, is due to play Israel's Misha Zilberman.Top seed in the women's competition, Chun Yefei of China


Hosts Australia edge Canada to make winning start to men's event at FINA Water Polo World League Intercontinental Cup

  • Water Polo

Australia's men’s team begun their quest for home glory at the International Swimming Federation (FINA) Water Polo World League Intercontinental Cup by sneaking a 9-8 win over Canada in Perth.

’s other match in the same section saw Japan beat South Africa 19-14.In Group B, Argentina defeated China

Africa 12-9.In Group A, the United States and Japan both made winning starts with the former overcoming China




FINA Water Polo World League Intercontinental Cup tournament set to begin in Perth

  • Water Polo

The International Swimming Federation (FINA) Water Polo World League Intercontinental Cup is set to begin in Perth tomorrow with eight nations competing in each of the men's and women's competitions.

men’s competition.They will go up against Canada, Japan and South Africa.Group B comprises Argentina, China