China
Only domestic spectators allowed to attend Beijing 2022
The Local Organising Committee for the 2022 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Beijing has declared that only domestic citizens will be permitted to attend the two events, while stricter rules will…
Longines backs Chinese alpine ski team, FIS opens Beijing office
Watchmaker Longines has agreed a sponsorship deal for China's national alpine skiing team.
Longines will be the team's designated watch brand and official timekeeper
New IIHF president: China men’s ice hockey team faces exclusion from Olympics
Newly-elected International Ice Hockey Federation president, Luc Tardif, has admitted that China’s men’s national team faces possible exclusion from its home winter Olympic Games next year due to its “in…
NBA China teams with Les Mills to create fitness classes
The NBA's China arm has agreed a deal with global fitness content company Les Mills to produce basketball-based gym classes
ICC.tv to stream Australia matches in parts of Europe, Southeast Asia
The International Cricket Council has agreed a deal with Cricket Australia which will see the world governing body for cricket stream Australia's forthcoming summer matches in some markets in Europe and…
Liga ACB expands outside Europe with Bilibili deal in China
Spanish basketball's Liga ACB has landed an international broadcast deal which will see it break into the Chinese market
China ‘considering CSL changes’ as Guangzhou FC faces financial pressure
China is making plans to instigate reform within the Chinese Super League, according to reports, amid fears another leading club, Guangzhou FC, is facing financial collapse
ISU seeks replacement host for Four Continents after Tianjin drops out
The International Skating Union is seeking a new host for the 2022 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in January of next year, after Tianjin, China dropped out
WTA Finals move from Shenzhen to Guadalajara due to Covid-19
The Women’s Tennis Association has announced that the Mexican city of Guadalajara will host the 2021 WTA Finals after conceding defeat in efforts to retain the event in Shenzhen.
Asian Youth Games in China postponed
The Asian Youth Games, due to take place in Shantou, China, in November, has been postponed by a year due to the pandemic
China Media Group retains Olympics rights to 2032 in four-Games deal
China Media Group, the Chinese state media company, has strengthened its hold on the Olympic broadcast rights in the country in a four-Games agreement that runs until the recently-awarded Brisbane 2032…
Wolves owner Fosun acquires Chinese esports team Chongqing QGhappy
English Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers has entered Asian esports tournament the King Pro League after the club’s owner, Chinese conglomerate Fosun Sports, acquired Chinese esports team Chongqing Q…
European Tour adds Portuguese, Spanish tournaments to calendar
Golf’s European Tour has made further alterations to its calendar during Covid-19, with events in Portugal and Spain replacing tournaments in China and Morocco, respectively.
NHL secures deal to allow players to participate in 2022 Winter Olympics
National Hockey League players will take part in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics after a deal was finally struck between the league, NHL Players Association, International Ice Hockey Federation, and International…
One Championship agrees sportswear deal with Li Ning
Mixed martial arts promotion One Championship has agreed a deal with Chinese sportswear firm Li Ning to produce martial arts gear for fans and athletes
Chinese National Games secures 107 sponsors
The 14th National Games of the People's Republic of China, which takes place in Shaanxi in September, has announced a sponsorship roster containing 107 partners
Hong Kong, Macau to co-host 2025 China Games with Guangdong
Hong Kong has been selected as one of the co-hosts of the 2025 National Games of China, alongside Macau and Guangdong province
Bytedance acquires non-exclusive Bundesliga streaming rights in China
Chinese digital media company Bytedance has acquired non-exclusive streaming rights for the German Bundesliga in a one-season deal covering 2021-22