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Safety warning issued to South Korean fans travelling to China for World Cup qualifier

  • Football

A safety warning has been issued to South Korean football fans travelling to China for Thursday's (March

(AFC)  third round Group A clash at the Helong Stadium in Changsha.The South Korean Embassy in China

has, however, urged fans to take caution when in China for the match, while the Korean Football Association

ensure there is enough security at the match.It comes amid strained relations between South Korea and China

is essential given heightened fears of provocation in North Korea.South Korea are scheduled to play China

South Koreans staying in or visiting China must ensure they cheer on the national team in as orderly


Two companies sign on as main sponsors of World Curling Championships

  • Curling

Lucerne Tourism and TITLIS Cableways will act as a main sponsor for next year's World Men's Curling Championship in Las Vegas as well as the ongoing women's event in Beijing.

satisfied with their commitments and we greatly appreciate the support being given to these events in China


BWF extends sponsorship agreement with energy giant Total

  • Badminton

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has agreed a partnership extension with energy giant Total, which will serve as title sponsor of the international governing body's flagship tournaments for an additional three years from 2019 to 2021.

time for BWF and we are thrilled to be a part of bringing these events to passionate fans in Thailand, China



BWF announce new tournament and prize fund structure

  • Badminton

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has unveiled a new tournament and prize money structure which is set to come into practice next year and continue until 2021.

million (£1.2 million/€1.4 million) up for grabs.There will be three level two events, due to be held in China

, will be comprised of 11 events which will each offer a prize fund of $150,000 (£121,000/€139,000).China


Lin wins all Chinese final at BWF Swiss Open

  • Badminton

Top seed Lin Dan of China claimed the men's singles title at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Swiss

second and third sets 21-16, 21-15.In the women's doubles competition, Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan of China


Three countries lead the way at 2017 World Women's Curling Championships

  • Curling

Canada, Czech Republic and Switzerland share top spot in the round-robin standings after preserving their unbeaten records on the second day of play at the 2017 World Curling Federation (WCF) World Women's Curling Championships in Beijing.

played twice and followed up a 7-3 victory over the United States with an extra-end 8-7 win over hosts China

are really excited and happy," Czech Republic skip Anna Kubeskova said after her country’s win over China

Defending champions Switzerland also had two games today, beating China 8-7 in the morning and Denmark

win from three matches ©WCF/Alina PavlyuchikDenmark earlier lost 7-4 to Sweden, meaning that they and China


Vila Real de Santo António to host IWAS World Games 2017 after Sharjah withdraws

  • Paralympics

Portuguese city Vila Real de Santo António has been named as the new host of the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) World Games 2017 following the withdrawal of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.

Para-taekwondo.Russia secured 121 gold, 104 silver and 94 bronze medals and were followed in the final standings by China


Astana maintain unbeaten World Series of Boxing run

  • Boxing

Astana Arlans Kazakhstan extended their lead at the top of Group C in the World Series of Boxing after a 4-1 win over the Russian-based Patriot Boxing Team.

was a whitewash in the other match in Group C as the Uzbek Tigers won all five of their bouts against China



Chinese players dominate semi-finals at BWF Swiss Open

  • Badminton

Shi Yuqi of China secured his place in the men's singles final of the Badminton World Federation (BWF

Chris Langridge and Marcus Ellis.In the women's doubles competition, Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan of China

a final with Indonesia's Praveen Jordan and Debby Susanto, who defeated Zhang Nan and Li Yinhui of China


Canada claim two wins at 2017 World Women's Curling Championships opening day

  • Curling

Canada won both their matches on the opening day of the 2017 World Curling Federation (WCF) World Women's Curling Championships at the Capital Gymnasium in Beijing, earning them the outright lead at the top of the round-robin standings. 

Skip Rachel Homan set the North American nation on their way to victory over hosts China in the first


Hosts for BWF major events in 2018 and 2019 announced

  • Badminton

Host cities for Badminton World Federation (BWF) major events have been unveiled by the governing body – with Nanjing given the 2018 World Championships.

making it the first time a BWF major will be held in Thailand.It was also revealed that Nanning in China


Domadores defeat Caciques in World Series of Boxing

  • Boxing

A knock-out in the first round of the final bout say Cuba Domadores return to winning ways as they beat Venezuela Caciques 3-2 in the World Series of Boxing today.

competition switches to Group C tomorrow.Astana Arlans Kazakhstan host Patriots Boxing Team from Russia while China


Dan cruises into BWF Swiss Open semi-finals

  • Badminton

Top seed Lin Dan of China reached the semi-finals of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Swiss Open

contest around to win the second and third games 21-15, 21-13.In the women's singles, Chen Xiaoxin of China

Chen Yufei cruised into the semi-finals of the women's singles competition ©Getty ImagesChen Yufei of China