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Zhao takes on seven-time champion, bidding to be the first to claim Crucible title as an amateur, and become China’s first winner.
Former Everton midfielder and China player and coach had appealed against the prison term he was handed in December.
Zhao Yong is overhauling the squad, bringing in youngsters as they aim for medal at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Ma Long says his 28-year-old successor showed potential to be great from the moment he burst onto domestic table tennis scene.
The teen, now based in Scotland, breaks several records on her way to victory in a dramatic finish.
The youngster has dominated Chinese basketball since joining Qingdao Eagles, hopes to win a spot in the game’s pinnacle on his 20th birthday.
Yang Hansen calls decision most important of his life, says he’s ready to ‘showcase myself on a bigger stage’.
Organisers release details of when tickets, travel packages will go on sale, with seats available from HK$399.
The 20-year-old, ranked 169, puts up a tough fight initially against last year’s French Open junior doubles finalist before bowing out.
Wang Liqin takes over from Liu Guoliang as president of Chinese Table Tennis Association, as Ma Long becomes a vice-president.
Armand Duplantis and Simone Biles win sportsman and women of the year crowns at Laureus World Sports Awards, Jiang Yuyan takes disability title.
City’s leading athletes, such as swimmer Siobhan Haughey and fencer Cheung Ka-long, nominated for annual awards on Thursday.
Taxpayer-funded spending on athletes is revealed in Hong Kong Sports Institute report.
Englishman says he was looking to pursue new challenges, while search for replacement expected to begin immediately.
Tang Chun-man and Tse Ying-suet earn first continental title with final win against host pair Midorikawa Daiki and Saito Natsu.
Portugal’s men clinch thrilling final over Samoa, while South Africa’s dominant women finish perfect weekend with victory over Kenya.
AFC president Shaikh Salman says most recent tournament in Qatar sealed cup’s place among ‘world’s best’ competitions.
Former men’s international Zhao Yong told podium place for China’s women at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is goal.
Three foreign sides will join three Hong Kong teams, alongside the five English Premier League academy teams joining the men’s tournament.
Gu hoping to leave golden legacy behind after 2026 Milano Cortina Games, says precision of elite racing appeals to her ‘inner nerd’.
One of three Chinese skiers in the final, Xu finishes second to Kaila Kuhn of the US.
There was a little bit of everything on the last day at Kai Tak Stadium, from tries and tears, to musical magic and more fury over lack of food.
France end All Blacks’ hopes of a three-peat in the men’s competition, on a day when food and drink availability is the talk of Kai Tak.
Hong Kong’s women run in five tries against Kazakhstan, and opening ceremony dazzles before city’s men sweep past China.
The tournament, which received ‘M’ Mark status last year, featured 12 teams playing before sell-out crowds, with Sri Lanka emerging winners.
All three were disqualified for technical infringements, with the Ferrari drivers losing their points for finishing fifth and sixth.
Australian makes up for disappointment last week to lead Melbourne winner over the line at Shanghai International Circuit.
The 25-year-old hits gold-medal speed in 100m breaststroke, says he’s getting back to his best ahead of defence of three titles in Singapore.
