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Asian Fencing Championships set to start in Hong Kong

  • Fencing

The 2017 Asian Fencing Championships are due to begin tomorrow in Hong Kong, where more than 340 athletes are set to battle it out for honours.

Following the last Olympic cycle, the Asian fencing powerhouses China, Korea and especially Japan have

world's top 10, Cheung's biggest rival in Hong Kong is expected to be world number 17 Chen Haiwei of China

and has been performing well this year," the 20-year-old’s head coach Zheng Zhaokang told the South China


Qatar becomes 58th member of Federation of International Lacrosse

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Qatar has been announced as the 58th member of the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) following a vote of the organisation’s members.

The Qatar Lacrosse Association (QLA) becomes the 10th member from Asia, following on from China, Hong


Hong Kong want to be part of plans if China bids for FIFA World Cup

  • Football

Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA) President Timothy Fok has urged China to include the autonomous

Speculation has been growing in recent months that China are prepared to launch an attempt to secure

events, like the United States bidding for the 2026 World Cup with Canada and Mexico," he told the South China

Images"I was at the FIFA Congress in Bahrain and I was always hint, hint to the Chinese officials - if China

China is not officially allowed to enter the race for the 2030 tournament at this stage as FIFA's current

the nation's dream to host the World Cup, FIFA's flagship event and principle money-spinner.Should China


Lima 2019 aiming to complete all construction contracts by June 19

  • Lima 2019

A finalisation of contracts to construct key venues seen as a vital step in ensuring the success of the Lima 2019 Pan American Games is due to be completed by Monday (June 19).

relations and protocol John Chuman told insidethegames.Companies involved in the bidding process include China


Peni and Hui triumph on final day of ISSF World Cup in Gabala

  • Shooting

Hungary’s Istvan Peni claimed gold in the men’s 50 metres three positions event as the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Gabala came to a conclusion.

behind the winner on 455.2.The top three was completed by Stine Nielsen of Denmark, who scored 444.9.China


Chinese President Xi to meet Infantino amid World Cup bid speculation

  • World Cup

Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Wednesday (June 14) amid growing speculation the country will launch a bid for either the 2030 or 2034 World Cup.

here in the Chinese capital.The exact agenda for the meeting has not been revealed but it comes as China

As to whether China will host the World Cup, this is a dream shared by many Chinese.

will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing ©Getty ImagesShould China

clearly," the Slovenian added.Last month, Liu Xiaoming, the ambassador of the People's Republic of China

would support any effort from the nation to stage the 2030 event.Xi has also spoken of his wish for China


FIH launch global Hockey Pro League competition

  • Hockey

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) have officially announced the creation of the Hockey Pro League, which will feature the top nine men’s and women’s national sides.

series replaces the Champions Trophy, which will have its final edition in 2018.Argentina, Australia, China


United States seal fourth straight FINA Women's World League Super Final title

  • Water Polo

The United States secured their fourth consecutive International Swimming Federation (FINA) Women's World League Super Final crown as they battled to a 12-6 win over Canada in Shanghai.

Hungarian player Barbara Bujka went one better with four.The Netherlands finished fifth as they ousted China


USA Hockey official confident NHL players will return at Beijing 2022

  • News

Retired USA Hockey executive director Dave Ogrean believes there is a "better than 50-50 chance" National Hockey League (NHL) players will return to the Winter Olympics at Beijing 2022 following the organisation's decision to refuse to send competitors to next year's Games in Pyeongchang.

Hockey for 18 years across two tenures, recognises the potential of an Olympic ice hockey tournament in China

increase the country’s participation in winter sports.The NHL is planning to play two exhibition games in China

 In return, China intends to aid the NHL’s focus on growing its business in the country.A deal could



FIH sign online broadcasting deal in Germany, Austria and Switzerland

  • Hockey

Sports streaming company DAZN will broadcast more than 250 matches in Germany, Austria and Switzerland over the next year following the signing of an exclusive deal with the International Hockey Federation (FIH).

The last ever Champions Trophies taking place in Amsterdam, for men, in June and July and Changzhou, China


Chinese gold medal winning swimmer completes secret nine-month doping ban

  • Swimming

Chinese swimmer Qiu Yuhan has reportedly completed a nine-month ban from competition after a positive drugs test.

team at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, was a surprise absentee from their Rio 2016 squad.The South China

following a positive test for hydrochlorothiazide last May.Qiu’s suspension was reportedly added to the China


Hong Kong NOC recognises athlete achievements with cash rewards

  • OCA

The Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong (SF&OC) has recognised the achievements of its athletes at multi-sport Games and world and Asian Championships held last year by providing cash rewards from its savings to Member Associations.  

£6,000/$7,700/€6,900) under the Junior Incentive Awards 2016 were the Cycling Association of Hong Kong, China


World Rugby planning for more women's sevens events in China

  • Rugby Sevens

said the international governing body is particularly keen to see more women’s sevens events held in China

of China.It comes after the company agreed a 10-year strategic partnership with World Rugby and the China

country.Latham described the women’s sevens programme as the most advanced of the senior programmes in China

 In his presentation, Latham identified potential events China could host within the next two years

The women’s sevens programme is the most advanced of the senior programmes here in China so that makes