As the 15th National Games unfolds in southern China, the country's premier multi-sport event serves as a mirror, reflecting its journey toward becoming a global sports power and hinting at its future ambitions.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Monday that he will field a strong starting 11 as his team looks to secure direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
England international midfielder Conor Gallagher ruled out returning to the Premier League in January but admitted he can improve the football he is currently playing at Atletico Madrid.
International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) president Petra Sorling has re-appointed Liu Guoliang as the ITTF deputy president, the global table tennis governing body announced on Monday.
Timothy Fok Tsun-ting, president of the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, said on Monday that hosting the 15th National Games has mobilized all sectors of society and will give strong momentum to the development of China's Greater Bay Area.
Olympic weightlifting champion Shi Zhiyong announced his retirement shortly after claiming his third gold at China's 15th National Games Monday evening.
Zhejiang's Wang Shun closed out the swimming competition at the 15th National Games with a victory in the men's 400m individual medley on Monday, winning in 4:14.90 to claim his 19th National Games gold.
Paraguay manager Gustavo Alfaro said Monday that the friendly against Mexico in the United States will provide an ideal opportunity for his team to gauge its progress ahead of next year's FIFA World Cup.
Italy's Jannik Sinner retained his ATP Finals title on Sunday, sending the Turin crowd wild as he battled past Spanish world number one and rival Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(4) 7-5 in the decider to the season-ending championships.
Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen has been released from the Spain squad and will miss Tuesday's World Cup qualifying game against Türkiye due to muscle discomfort, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced on Sunday.
Kuang Yang of Zhejiang and Guangdong's Zhang Weiwei claimed the men's and women's individual golf titles, respectively, at China's 15th National Games on Sunday, with Guangdong retaining its women's team crown.
Xu Jiayu of Zhejiang broke his own national record in the men's 50m backstroke at China's 15th National Games on Sunday, clocking 24.36 seconds in the semifinals.