An alleged Chinese spy who became friends with Prince Andrew and mixed with some of the most powerful figures in the land including top politicians can today be named as Yang Tengbo. The 50-year-old, previously known as H6, is said to have become a ‘close’ confidant of the Duke of York …
Read More »Ma Long makes Chinese history with sixth Olympic gold
China’s Ma Long celebrates after China won the men’s table tennis team gold medal match between China and Sweden at the Paris Olympics at the South Paris Arena in Paris on August 9, 2024. (Photo by JUNG Yeon-je / AFP) Ma Long made Chinese Olympic history with the sixth gold …
Read More »Nesthy Petecio ousts Chinese foe to reach boxing semifinals
Philippines’ Nesthy Petecio celebrates after defeating China’s China’s Xu Zichun in their women’s 57 kg quarterfinal boxing match at the Paris Olympics 2024, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/John Locher) There was a sea of difference in boxing mastery in the first two rounds. Nesthy Petecio was …
Read More »Gilas Women fall to Chinese Taipei A to end Jones Cup bid
FILE–Gilas’ Naomi Panganiban.–FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas Women failed to end their campaign at the 2024 William Jones Cup on a winning note after falling to Chinese Taipei A, 82-66, Wednesday night at Xinzhuang Stadium in Taiwan. Gilas wrapped up its Jones Cup campaign with a 2-3 record for fourth …
Read More »Chinese badminton player, 17, dies after collapsing on court
In the handout picture taken and released on July 1, 2024 by public relations and media division of the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) shows, Chinese badminton players and coaches (in white jackets and black armbands), along with all players competing in the 2024 Asia Junior Championship, praying together for the …
Read More »World Cup of Darts: Republic of Ireland crash out of tournament with shock loss to Chinese Taipei | Darts News
Republic of Ireland crashed out of the World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt after suffering one of the biggest shocks in the competition’s history at the hands of debutants Chinese Taipei. Ninth seeds William O’Connor and Keane Barry looked set to avoid an upset after battling back from 3-1 down to force …
Read More »Chinese, Leyann Ramo seal Ironman 70.3 Subic glory
Leyann Ramo.–Photo from Ironman SUBIC – Chinese Peng Cheng Li and local standout Leyann Ramo delivered outstanding performances at the Ironman 70.3 Subic Bay, demonstrating remarkable speed, strength, and endurance in their victories here Sunday. Li maintained a commanding lead throughout the race, finishing with an impressive time of 4:20:05. …
Read More »Fernando Alonso: Aston Martin lodge appeal over penalty for Carlos Sainz collision in Chinese GP Sprint | F1 News
Aston Martin have lodged a petition for the FIA to review the penalty given to Fernando Alonso for causing a collision with Carlos Sainz during the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint. Alonso was attempting to hold off Ferrari’s Sainz for third in the shortened race when the pair collided in an …
Read More »James Hird’s dad calls for independent review of Essendon drugs scandal in wake of Chinese swimming inquiry
The father of former Essendon coach James Hird has called for a fresh investigation into the club’s 2013 supplements scandal as the world anti-doping authority faces a fresh investigation into Chinese swimmers accused of doping. The Essendon Football Club supplements saga was a major sports controversy, where the club was …
Read More »Chinese GP: Mercedes confirm upgrades for Miami after disappointing race in Shanghai for Lewis Hamilton | F1 News
Mercedes have revealed they will bring upgrades to the next F1 race in Miami after an underwhelming Chinese Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton recovered to ninth place on Sunday after a disastrous Qualifying where he was knocked out in Q1 and started in 18th place after making a mistake by braking …
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