China comeback earns Women's Asian Cup win
China have claimed a record-extending ninth Women's Asian Cup title after staging a dramatic second-half comeback to beat South Korea 3-2 in the final in Navi Mumbai.
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China Beat South Korea 3-2 In Dramatic Final, Clinch AFC Women's Asian Cup Title For 9th Time
China came back from two goals down to defeat South Korea 3-2 in a dramatic final and clinch their record-extending ninth title of the AFC Women's Asian Cup in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. South Korea looked to be cruising to their maiden crown after taking a 2-0 lead at half-time but China fought back after the break through goals from Tang Jiali, Zhang Linyan and Xiao Yuyi, who netted the winner deep into added time to seal her side the title at the DY Patil Stadium. China entered the final chasing a record-extending ninth AFC Women's Asian Cup title against a Korean side that had never laid their hands on the coveted trophy.
Japan dominates the first day of the Paris Grand Slam
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Powerhouse China seek 9th title, Korea eye maiden triumph in Women's Asian Cup summit clash
Korea would seek their maiden triumph when the two continental heavyweights square off in the summit clash of the AFC Women's Asian Cup on Sunday. China and Korea have defeated two-time defending champions Japan and another title favourite Australia, respectively, en route to the grand finale at the DY Patil Stadium. History favours China as they have won the tournament seven times on the trot from 1986 to 1999 before adding another one in 2006.
Winter Olympics: IOC defends use of Uyghur athlete in opening ceremony
The International Olympic Committee has defended having an Uyghur athlete light the cauldron at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics.
South Korea irked over 'Korean traditional dress' in Beijing Winter Games ceremony
SEOUL: South Korean politicians and activists criticised what they called China's "cultural appropriation", after a woman appearing to be wearing Korean traditional dress appeared among those representing China's different ethnic groups during the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Games on Friday (Feb 4).
S Korea irked over 'Korean traditional dress' in Beijing Winter Games ceremony
SEOUL : South Korean politicians and activists criticised what they called China's "cultural appropriation", after a woman appearing to be wearing Korean traditional dress appeared among those representing China's different ethnic groups during the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Games on Friday.