The week in Asian football
April 13 : Talking points from the week in Asian football:
China Sport News
Canada fails to qualify for Billie Jean King Cup Finals after loss to Kazakhstan
Canada will not be advancing to the Billie Jean King Cup Finals after losing 3-1 to host Kazakhstan in a qualifying tie.
Kejuaraan Asia 2026: Indonesia Pulang Tanpa Gelar
Indonesia dipastikan tanpa gelar di Kejuaraan Bulutangkis Asia 2026 seusai Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Shohibul Fikri dan Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi/Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti tumbang di semifinal.
Andreescu wins in return as Canada, Kazakhstan split Billie Jean King Cup opener
Bianca Andreescu delivered in her return for Canada against Kazakhstan, winning her singles match on the opening day of a two-day Billie Jean King Cup qualifier in Astana.
Rachel/Febi Tersingkir karena Kalah Berani dari Yuki/Mayu
Rachel Allessya Rose/Febi Setianingrum takluk dari Yuki Fukushima/Mayu Matsumoto di babak 8 besar Kejuaraan Asia 2026. Mereka masih kurang berani dalam menyerang.
Nasib Tim Bulutangkis & Panjat Tebing RI Usai China Tutup Wilayah Udara
Nasib tim bulutangkis dan panjat tebing Indonesia menjadi tanda tanya setelah China menutup sejumlah wilayah udaranya. Apa kata induk federasi?
Kejuaraan Asia 2026: Fajar/Fikri dan Tiwi/Fadia ke Semifinal
Indonesia mengirim Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Shohibul Fikri ke semifinal ganda putra Kejuaraan Asia 2026. Di ganda putri, ada Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi/Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti.
China’s trail running boom draws urban runners seeking challenge and escape
SHANGHAI: While climbing Tianma Mountain in Shanghai, 52-year-old Larry Xie looks several paces ahead and takes quick strides “like stepping on hot coals” – a technique that keeps his footing stable. For Xie and a growing number of runners in China, the mountains have become a refuge from the pressures of city life.Trail running is rapidly gaining traction across the country, with the number of events surging as more marathon runners take up the sport. There are now about 500 trail running events held annually in China, up from just 65 in 2014, according to a report by fitness platform Joyrun.