An Olympic Champion Falls From Power Zhang Jun is out. The former Chinese badminton head coach and two-time Olympic champion has resigned from his official posts following an investigation into severe disciplinary violations, according to official statements and state media reports. Zhang, a prominent figure in the sport who secured mixed doubles gold medals at … Read more
The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games are officially on the horizon, with the 50-day countdown highlighting South Korea’s ambitious campaign to reclaim the second spot in the overall gold medal standings. As preparations accelerate across host cities in Japan, South Korean athletic federations face intense pressure to match or exceed their historic medal yields from previous … Read more
Beyond the Running Track: Why Baseball Remains Mizuno’s Financial Engine While Mizuno is widely recognized in global markets for its high-performance running shoes and apparel, the company’s financial foundation remains deeply rooted in the diamond. Despite a diversified portfolio that spans golf, athletics, and tennis, baseball equipment continues to serve as a primary revenue driver … Read more
Liaoning’s celebrated judo veteran, who secured a historic first Olympic gold medal for the region, has recently faced public discourse regarding her post-retirement transition and local visibility. While her athletic achievements remain a matter of public record, questions regarding the support systems for veteran athletes have emerged following reports of her current life away from … Read more
Olympic Judo Champion Zhuang Xiaoyan Accuses Liaoning Sports Bureau of Neglect After Provincial Games Snub Zhuang Xiaoyan, a judo Olympic champion, publicly criticized Liaoning Sports Bureau for excluding her from the Liaoning Provincial Games opening ceremony—despite her status as a Liaoning native and the province’s most decorated Olympic athlete. The 37-year-old, who won gold in … Read more
Olympic badminton champion Zhang Nan and veteran coach Tian Junning have been formally invited to join the Beijing badminton development program. The invitation was extended on June 26 at the Shichahai Sports School in Beijing, where Beijing Time Editor-in-Chief Wang Yi presented the formal documentation to both figures. Strategic Expansion of Beijing Badminton The event … Read more
Li Yongbo: From Olympic Podium to Life Beyond Professional Badminton Li Yongbo has transitioned into various professional roles following a career that spanned his time as an athlete and his tenure as the head coach of China’s national badminton team. Known for his tactical acumen and high-pressure leadership, Li’s career path reflects the broader evolution … Read more
The Rowdy Return? Analyzing the Rumors of Ronda Rousey’s MMA Comeback In the world of combat sports, some names carry a gravitational pull that transcends their active win-loss record. Ronda Rousey is one of them. For years, the narrative around the former UFC bantamweight champion has been one of closure—a pioneer who stepped away from … Read more
From Judo Mats to Nobel Prize: How a Failed Surgery Shaped Shinya Yamanaka’s Path The journey to scientific greatness often begins in unexpected places. For Shinya Yamanaka, the Nobel Prize-winning stem cell researcher, it started on the judo mats of Osaka Education University Attached Tennoji High School, where a disappointing orthopedic surgery redirected his life … Read more
Zaozhuang Sports School Announces 2026 Recruitment Drive for 100 Elite Athletes Zaozhuang Sports School has officially opened its recruitment process for the 2026 academic year, setting a target to enroll 100 new students. The announcement marks a significant push by the institution to identify and cultivate the next generation of high-level competitive athletes in Shandong … Read more