China
Fifa signs development deal with Chinese Football Association
World football’s governing body Fifa has today (Friday) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chinese Football Association (CFA) aimed at boosting the development potential of the sport in the c…
Houston, Chengdu to stage ITTF World Championships
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has announced that its World Championships will be held in the US city of Houston and Chengdu, China in 2021 and 2022, respectively
China to host post-season Bundesliga showdown
Bundesliga clubs Eintracht Frankfurt and VfL Wolfsburg will play a friendly match in Foshan on May 24 as part of their post-season tours to China
NBA opens Beijing retail shop
The NBA has partnered with Topsports, a leading sports retailer in China, and official NBA outfitter Nike to open the largest NBA Store in China
DFL opens new office in Beijing
The German Football League (DFL) has opened a representative office in Beijing as it looks to further expand its presence in China
Premier League takes Asia Trophy back to China
Football’s English Premier League has announced it will take its Asia Trophy tournament back to China for the first time in a decade, with reigning champion Manchester City and Chinese-owned Wolverhampton W…
China could stage Coppa Italia fixture within next three years
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has signed a wide-ranging memorandum with the Chinese government to promote the game between the two countries
Chengdu set to add World Games to Universiade win
Chengdu is poised to land its latest major event win after the International World Games Association (IWGA) praised its vision for the 2025 edition of its multi-sport showpiece
Anta-led consortium snaps up Amer Sports
The Mascot Bidco Oy consortium, led by Chinese sportswear giant Anta Sports Products, has completed a deal to acquire Finland-based Amer Sports, marking a significant step into the winter sports market
City Football Group confirms acquisition of Chinese football team Sichuan Jiuniu
City Football Group, the owner of English Premier League side Manchester City, has confirmed the purchase of third-tier Chinese football team Sichuan Jiuniu, making the Chengdu-based outfit the seventh…
ATP Tour event heads to Zhuhai
The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has confirmed that Zhuhai will be the new host of a Chinese tournament previously held in Shenzhen.
IPC removes Para Swimming Worlds from Malaysia, Paris 2024 programme decided
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has stripped Malaysia of the right to host the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships over the country’s stance towards Israeli athletes, while the governing b…
Champions Swim Series to debut in three cities
Fina, the world governing body for aquatic sport, has announced that Guangzhou, Budapest and Indianapolis will host the opening edition of its Champions Swim Series
Bundesliga to boost commitment to Chinese market
The Bundesliga International arm of the top division of German club football has revealed further plans to tap into the Chinese market through the launch of a long-term development strategy and the opening…
Wanda lines up IPO for sports interests
Chinese conglomerate Wanda Group has filed for a US initial public offering of its sports unit, according to Reuters
ESPN takes X Games to China
The X Games action sports franchise is set to make its debut in China after a multi-year hosting agreement was signed between US sports broadcaster ESPN and REnextop Entertainment
Manchester United to open three ‘entertainment centres’ in China
Manchester United has again underlined the importance of China to its international growth with the announcement of three "entertainment and experience centres" in the country
Lakers and Nets to take part in NBA China Games 2019
The LA Lakers and Brooklyn Nets will take part in the NBA China Games 2019, with a pre-season match in Shanghai on Thursday, October 10, followed by a rematch in Shenzhen two days later.