China makes trillion-yuan bet on sports to power economic growth
SHENZHEN: In subtropical Shenzhen, hundreds of visitors ski down artificial slopes at the massive Qianhai Snow World, which is kept at a year-round temperature of -6°C.
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French biathlete Simon handed ban but eligible for Winter Games
French biathlete Julia Simon has been handed a six-month ban by the French Ski Federation, (FFS) but the 29-year-old will be able to compete in next year's Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, the governing body said on Thursday.
Rees-Zammit returns for Wales but only on the bench
CARDIFF :Wales have put returning wing Louis Rees-Zammit on the bench for Sunday’s test against Argentina but given prop forward Rhys Carre a first start in more than two years as new coach Steve Tandy named his first side on Friday.
Arne Slot thinks Florian Wirtz needs more freedom to produce best for Liverpool
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot believes the key to getting the best out of Florian Wirtz is by giving him freedom in the final third.
Wales team announcement LIVE as Steve Tandy names XV to face Argentina
Steve Tandy will announce his first Wales team this morning to face Argentina in their autumn international opener on Sunday.
Canadian forward Jonathan David named CONCACAF men's player of the year
Canadian Jonathan David has been named the 2024-25 CONCACAF men's player of the year.
Arrests made amid protests before Aston Villa-Maccabi Tel Aviv game
Six people have been arrested amid protests in Birmingham ahead of Aston Villa’s football match with Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv, police said.
Russian skiers appeal to sports’ highest court over ban from Olympic qualifying events
Russian skiers are challenging their continuing ban from competitions as they try to qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympics, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said Thursday.