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FISU World Conference in Chengdu announces theme and speakers

  • Chengdu 2021

The theme has been announced for this year’s International University Sports Federation (FISU) World Conference due to be held during the Summer World University Games in Chengdu later this month.

Capital University of Physical Education and Sports and vice-president of Federation of University Sport China

and a member of the FISU Education Committee, and Chen Junshi, an advisor at the China National Center


Solomon Islands athletes depart for Pacific Games training in China

  • Solomon Islands 2023

athletes set to compete for the Solomon Islands at their home Pacific Games later this year have left for China

China is providing significant backing for the Pacific Games with approximately SBD1.85 billion (£171

attended the farewell for the athletes at the new National Stadium.Sogavare expressed his thanks to China

to use the opportunity to hone their skills.Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare thanked China

the Solomon Islands in October, accompanied by seven coaches, a team leader and an interpreter from China


Exclusive: Leading Japanese official claims cricket's inclusion will help Aichi and Nagoya 2026 Asian Games

  • Aichi and Nagoya 2026

Japan Cricket Association (JCA) chief executive Alex Naoki Miyaji has suggested that sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi and Nagoya would increase if cricket was included on the programme.

Japan's women defeated China by seven wickets to win bronze at the Asian Games in 2010 ©Getty ImagesCricket

cricket team to the Asian Games, but they won bronze at the 2010 edition in Guangzhou after defeating China


Hong Kong photographer convicted of insulting Chinese national anthem after editing video of Olympic medal ceremony

  • Latest

A Hong Kong photographer is likely to face jail after being convicted of insulting the Chinese national anthem, by editing a video of fencer Cheung Ka Long’s Olympic medal ceremony.

ceremony posted on YouTube the defendant Cheng Wing-chun, 27, replaced the national anthem of China

qualifier in July 2022 between Hong Kong and Tonga.The pro-democracy protest song was banned in 2020 after China


First game of FIDE Women’s World Championship Match ends in draw

  • Non-Olympic Sports

The first game of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Women’s World Championship Match ended in a draw between Chinese players Lei Tingjie and Ju Wengjun.

More children will take up chess and this is good for China and chess," Lei added.This year's match is


Challenger Lei to make first move in FIDE Women's World Championship

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Challenger Lei Tingjie is set to make the first move of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Women’s World Championship match against Ju Wenjun after drawing the white pieces for the opening match in an elaborate ceremony at the Intercontinental Hotel in Shanghai.

time that two Chinese players compete for the Women's World Chess title after 2000, 2010 and 2018," China

marks its first centenary.It will also mean that both world champions in centenary year will be from China



Poland take Women's Volleyball Nations League group stage top spot despite US defeat

  • Volleyball

Poland clinched first seed in the Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) following the preliminary round's third and final week.

position.After their victory against Poland, the US downed Germany 3-1 but suffered a fifth-set defeat to China

which subjected them to second place overall.Outside hitter Li Yingying led China to success with a

Li Yingying's 28 points helped China to beat the US 3-2 and prevent their opponents from topping the


Japanese Cricket Association pushing for inclusion at 2026 Asian Games

  • Aichi and Nagoya 2026

Officials at the Japanese Cricket Association (JCA) are to press for the sport's inclusion at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya when the sports programme for the Games is finalised.

Getty ImagesCricket was first included at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou when Japan’s women defeated China


Azerbaijan team Neftchi stun China to take FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series title in Netanya

  • 3x3 basketball

the International Basketball Federation 3x3 Women’s Series title after a surprise win over favourites China

China started the event as the top seeds and featured a strong line-up of Lili Wang, ZhiTing Zhang, Ji

Arica Derris Carter, Alexandra Mollenhauer and Brianna Ashaki Fraser claimed victory after beating China

FIBA3x3 (@FIBA3x3) July 3, 2023Earlier in the day Neftchi beat Israel 19-15 in their semi-final, while China

a streak that saw them beat Netherlands 17-14, Gyor of Hungary 18-14 and Lithuania 20-14.Meanwhile China




Nigerian Government urged to provide help to send athletes to Chengdu 2021

  • Chengdu 2021

Nigerian officials have issued a plea to the Government after their dreams of competing at the Chengdu 2021 International University Sports Federation (FISU) were thrust into jeopardy.

Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) has admitted that it lacks the funds to finance the trip to China


China edge Japan for record-equalling 12th FIBA Women's Asia Cup title

  • Basketball

China defeated Japan 73-71 in Sydney to claim their first International Basketball Federation (FIBA)

As expected, Han Xu was the main woman for China, accumulating 26 points and 10 rebounds.She finished

tournament recording a double-double in every game and was rightly awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP).China


Flying disc enjoying "explosive" growth in China before Chengdu 2025 World Games

  • World Flying Disc Federation

China is reporting "explosive" growth in flying disc as the sport increases in popularity in the build-up

In China, we have explosive growth in the past two years and you can see people playing with frisbees

China is using social media network Xiaohongshu - the Chinese version of Instagram - to great effect

Beijing, we continue to distribute top-level WFDF Championship events throughout the People’s Republic of China