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Ireland to host China in Davis Cup play-off tie

Tennis Ireland have announced that they will host the Davis Cup World Group II tie against China at the Sport Ireland Campus in September.

Tennis • 01 Jul

Lauren James was in sensational form for England

James stars as England come to life at World Cup

Lauren James shone again with two fine goals as England put in their best performance of the Women's World Cup so far to sweep aside China 6-1 and march into the last 16 as Group D winners.

China • 01 Aug 23

England's Lauren James (right) scored the only goal of the game against Denmark

Women's World Cup 2023: What to expect on Day 13

England are looking to cement their place in the knock-out stages as they take on China in Adelaide on Day 13 of the Women's World Cup.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 31 Jul 23

Wang Shuang (C) celebrates scoring the winner

China shrug off red to beat Haiti and keep hopes alive

Wang Shuang kept China's Women's World Cup campaign alive by converting a penalty in a 1-0 win over Haiti at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide, with the Asian side showing great resolve to claim victory despite being down to 10 players for over an hour.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 28 Jul 23

England just edged past Haiti in their first game

Women's World Cup 2023: What to expect on Day 9

England are back in action on Day 9 of the Women's World Cup as they take on Denmark in their Group D clash at the Sydney Football Stadium.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 27 Jul 23

Amalie Vangsgaard made the difference for Denmark in their first World Cup match since 2007

Super-sub Vangsgaard earns Denmark vital win over China

Substitute Amalie Vansgaard's last-minute goal gave Denmark a winning start to their first Women's World Cup campaign since 2007 with a 1-0 victory against China at Perth Oval.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 22 Jul 23

Flag bearers Elsa Desmond and Brendan Newby of Team Ireland at the opening ceremony

After fraught build-up, Xi Jinping opens Winter Games

Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the opening of the Beijing Winter Games, triggering a burst of fireworks that marked the start of an Olympics whose preparations were beset by the Covid-19 pandemic and criticism over human rights in China.

Olympics • 04 Feb 22

Athletes are being advised to bring new devices to China

Athletes warned to use 'burner phones' in Beijing

National Olympic Committees in some Western countries are advising their athletes to leave personal devices at home or use temporary phones due to cybersecurity concerns at next month's Winter Games in Beijing.

Olympics • 20 Jan 22

The whereabouts of Peng became a matter of international concern following a nearly three-week public absence

IOC confirms second call with Peng Shuai, plans meeting

The International Olympic Committee says it has spoken again with tennis player Peng Shuai as it reacted to the WTA's suspension of tournaments in China.

Tennis • 02 Dec 21

The WTA was due to host 11 tournaments in China in 2021 before Covid intervened

WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng concerns

The Women's Tennis Association has suspended all tournaments in China amid fears for the safety of Chinese player Peng Shuai.

Tennis • 01 Dec 21

Concerns have been expressed about Peng Shuai's well-being

Peng case being 'maliciously hyped', claims China

China's foreign ministry said today that "certain people" should stop the "malicious hyping" and "politicisation" of the issue of tennis star Peng Shuai, as foreign governments and organisations continue to raise questions around her wellbeing.

Tennis • 23 Nov 21

A photo made available by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) website shows IOC President Thomas Bach holding a video call with Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai on Sunday

Peng video call not enough to address concerns - WTA

Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai's video call with the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) does not address or alleviate concern about her wellbeing, the Women's Tennis Association's (WTA) said today.

Tennis • 22 Nov 21

The Beijing half marathon was held in April

Beijing marathon postponed amid rising Covid cases

The Beijing Marathon has been postponed indefinitely after Sunday's race was called off amid rising Covid-19 cases in China.

Athletics • 26 Oct 21

China to pause league for three months for WCQ campaign

China will put its domestic football league on hold for more than three months to boost the national team's chances of reaching the World Cup finals for the first time in 20 years.

Soccer • 06 Jul 21

The US have raised the possibility of a Beijing Olympics boycott

US wants to 'discuss' Beijing Olympics boycott calls

The United States will discuss calls to boycott the Beijing Olympics with its allies after growing pressure to shun the Winter Games on human rights grounds.

Olympics • 06 Apr 21

Beijing will host the Winter Games in February 2022

Bach: Boycotting China Olympics only hurts athletes

An athlete boycott of next year's Beijing Winter Olympics over China's human rights abuses would not achieve anything, the president of the International Olympic Committee has said.

China • 12 Mar 21

Phil Healy of Ireland at the 2018 IAAF World Indoor Championships

Next year's World Indoor Championships pushed back

The 2021 World Indoor Championships in Nanjing have been pushed back until 2023, athletics' international governing body has announced.

Athletics • 10 Dec 20

NBA to 're-evaluate' China academies after abuse claims

Young players have been physically abused and left without schooling at NBA basketball academies in China, which were described as "sweat camp(s) for athletes", an ESPN report has claimed.

Basketball • 30 Jul 20

The men's final at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament on October 13, 2019

China rules out hosting major events for rest of 2020

China will not hold most international sporting events for the rest of 2020 as part of measures to stop the spread of coronavirus, the government said Thursday, dealing a potential blow to the likes of Formula One and tennis.

Other sport • 09 Jul 20

Sonia O'Sullivan in action during a 3,000 metres heat at the 1993 World Championships

Sonia O'Sullivan on the lingering frustration from 1993

Former Olympic champion Sonia O'Sullivan talks to Des's Island Discs on RTÉ Radio 1 about her sense of frustration about the turn of events at the 1993 World Championships.

Athletics • 09 Jun 20

China calls up three foreign-born players

China has included three naturalised players in the national squad for the first time as coach Li Tie has gathered the side in Shanghai for training.

Soccer • 11 May 20

No date has been set for the new Chinese season

China players finish quarantine but no date for return

China's football team have completed their quarantine after returning from Dubai last month and will go back to their respective clubs.

Soccer • 06 Apr 20

No return date yet for the Chinese Superleague

China says no resumption of major sporting events

The Chinese government have ruled out an immediate resumption of major sporting events, including football and basketball, as the country faces a second wave of coronavirus cases from abroad.

Soccer • 01 Apr 20

Shanghai SIPG is playing Buriram United before an empty stadium due to the spread of the new coronavirus

Chinese Super League postponed over coronavirus fears

China's domestic football season is among a number of sporting events and competitions postponed as the country tries to control the spread of the coronavirus

Soccer • 30 Jan 20

Ireland tune up for Olympic qualifier with China win

Ireland outgunned China in an entertaining Test at the National Hockey Stadium in UCD as they ramped up preparations for their two-legged Olympic qualifier against Canada in November.

Hockey • 22 Sep 19