Sports

China Seeks to Host AFC Asian Football Cup 2023

Mars Woo   | Dec 30, 2015 11:36 AM EST

China is reportedly planning to bid to again host the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup 2023, joining other Asian countries looking to host the football event, the official Xinhua news agency has reported. read more

Chess News: China’s Wang Hao Beats Mikheil Mchedlishvili of Georgia, Widens Lead

Ritz Agranum   | Dec 30, 2015 09:32 AM EST

Grandmaster Wang Hao of China has beaten Georgian GM Mikheil Mchedlishvili in the 7th round of the 4th Al Ain Chess Championship to stretch his lead to a full point. He remains on the top spot of the competition being held at the Hili Reyhaan Rotana Hotel in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE. read more

Golf News: Liang Wenchong of China is the New Vice-Captain of Asia for Eurasia Cup

Ritz Agranum   | Dec 30, 2015 08:32 AM EST

Former Asia No.1 Liang Wenchong of China has been appointed by seasoned Indian professional golfer Jeev Milkha Singh as his vice-captain for the upcoming EurAsia Cup to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from January 15 to 17, 2016. read more

Chess News: Wang Hao Maintains Top Spot with Draw Against Alexie Shirov

Ritz Agranum   | Dec 29, 2015 07:52 AM EST

Grandmaster Wang Hao of China maintains the first position with a draw against Alexei Shirov of Latvia who remains in the second position. Meanwhile, Chinese GM Zeng Chongseng and Indian GM Abhijeet Gupta won their games to catch up a half point behind after six rounds of the 4th Al Ain Chess Classic at the Hili Reyhaan Rotana Hotel in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE. read more

Football News: Brazil's International Midfielder Lucas Lima Ponders Chinese Outfits Proposals

Ritz Agranum   | Dec 29, 2015 12:31 AM EST

Brazilian midfieder Lucas Lima confirms reports that he received proposals to join several Chinese football clubs next year. read more

Football News: China Receives Attentions From Brazilian Clubs

Ritz Agranum   | Dec 28, 2015 03:48 PM EST

China has become one of the things in the focus of Brazilian clubs clubs. read more

Four Grandmasters Share Tournament Lead After 3rd Round at Al Ain Chess Classic

Ritz Agranum   | Dec 28, 2015 07:59 AM EST

Grandmasters Wang Hao of China, Vladimir Onischuk of Uraine, Robert Hovhannisvan of Armenia and Babu Lalith of India conquered their respective third round challengers to tie for the lead with perfect three point slates in the fourth Al Ain Chess Classic at the Reyhaan Hili Rotana Hotel in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE. read more

Football News: China’s 10th Richest Man to Buy Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Ritz Agranum   | Dec 28, 2015 06:18 AM EST

The 10th richest man in China William Ding Lei has emerged as a leading prospective buyer of English professional football club Wolverhampton Wanderers. read more

Football News: Tianjin Quanjian FC Awaits Response From Brazilian Striker Alexandre Pato

Ritz Agranum   | Dec 27, 2015 10:28 PM EST

Tianjin Quanjian Football Club of China made an offer to the Liverpool and Spurs linked Brazilian professional footballer Alexandre Pato and is waiting for a reply from the player. read more

Basketball News: Former NBA Player Michael Beasley Bags Player of the Week Award in the CBA

Ritz Agranum   | Dec 27, 2015 07:26 AM EST

Former NBA player and veteran forward Michael Beasley was named Asia-basket.com Player of the Week for an outstanding game performance for the Shandong FB in the round 20 of the CBA. read more

China's 2016 Rio Olympics National Table Tennis Team Undergo Military Training

Charissa Echavez   | Dec 26, 2015 06:49 AM EST

China's national table tennis team for the upcoming Olympics next year have began intensive military training with their coach Liu Guoliang. The team entered the troop of Shenyang Military Region in the northeastern part of Liaoning province and trained for a week in preparation for the prestigious sport competition to be held at Rio de Janeiro. read more

China Starts Preparation for 2022 Winter Olympics; 66,000 Personnel to Undergo Training

Charissa Echavez   | Dec 26, 2015 08:16 AM EST

In preparation for the much-awaited 2022 Winter Olympics, which will be held in Chongli, China, about 66,000 personnel are set to undergo intensive professional training to cater to the needs of the event. read more

Football News: Zimbabwe International Striker Nyasha Mushekwi Signs for Chinese Club

Ritz Agranum   | Dec 24, 2015 12:55 PM EST

Zimbabwean International football striker has put a closure over the speculations on his football fate after he was unveiled yesterday by Chinese club Dalian Yifang FC. read more

Basketball News: Hamed Haddadi of Iran Bags Player of the Week Award in the CBA

Ritz Agranum   | Dec 24, 2015 02:15 AM EST

Former NBA and Iranian veteran center Hamed Haddadi was named Asia-basket.com Player of the Week for his spectacular game performance for the Sichuan Blue Whales for round 19 of the CBA. read more

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