From Olympic Champion to Professor: How 2008 Beijing Judo Gold Medalist Yang XiuLi Overcame Adversity with Unshakable Belief

Olympic Champion Yang Xiuli Shares Her Journey of Resilience and Judo Excellence For those who follow the trajectory of Chinese judo, the name Yang Xiuli remains synonymous with the grit and precision of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. As a storied athlete who rose from the grassroots of Liaoning province to the pinnacle of the … Read more

From Childhood Baseball Dreams to Japan’s First All-College Women’s Team Ace: How a 21-Year-Old Pitcher Became the Heart of ‘Sakura Japan’ at the 4th BFA Women’s World Cup

「野球は私の人生そのもの」: How Japan’s Women’s Baseball MVP Kashiwazaki Saho Is Leading the Charge to the World Cup By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport For Kashiwazaki Saho, baseball isn’t just a sport—it’s the rhythm of her life. From the moment she could walk, she’s been surrounded by the crack of bats, the leather squeak of gloves, and … Read more

2026 YONEX Women’s Tennis Exchange Tournament Kicks Off First Stop in Shanghai

The 2026 YONEX美丽上场 Women’s Tennis Exchange Series officially kicked off on April 18 at the Fengxian Chaoyang Sunshine Grass Court Tennis Center in Shanghai, marking the first stop of a nationwide tour spanning 13 cities across China. Organized by YONEX in collaboration with the Chinese Tennis Association, the series aims to promote women’s participation in … Read more