Blind judo athlete Liu Li claimed another gold medal at the 12th Disabled Persons’ Games of Hunan Province in Yiyang, reinforcing a remarkable athletic career that spans provincial podiums, the Asian Para Games, and world championships. Competing at the Yiyang competition venue, Liu secured the victory on the mat and reflected on her journey from … Read more
At the prestigious All-Japan Student Weight Category Judo Championships held at the historic Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, collegiate athletes faced high-stakes elimination rounds on the national stage. For families in attendance, the tournament brought a unique blend of nervous anticipation, intense competition, and the stark reality of the gap between collegiate veterans and newcomers. High-Stakes … Read more
When the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games opened on the evening of September 19, the ceremony’s defining visual centerpiece—a heart-shaped main torch—was designed and manufactured in Zhejiang, China. The operation behind the Nagoya Asian Games torch highlights the scale of this involvement. Manufactured, pre-installed, and tested by Dafeng Industry in Yuyao, the heart-shaped structure was shipped … Read more
Paris 2024 Olympic gold medalist and retired Japanese judoka Natsumi Tsunoda has publicly unveiled the proposed site in Chiba Prefecture for a long-planned personal dojo, turning a family legacy into the foundation of her post-competitive career. Tsunoda, who captured the women’s 48kg title at the 2024 Paris Games and subsequently retired from active competition at … Read more
The China Netcasting Services Association hosted a specialized review seminar in Beijing on Sept. 21 to evaluate the original micro-short drama “Bu Fu Jiu Shuai” (“Fall Down, Get Back Up”), examining its value orientation, artistic expression, and sports integration as industry leaders gathered to map out the genre’s path toward higher-quality development. A High-Level National … Read more
Arsenal are reportedly preparing a formal complaint to refereeing authorities following a controversial penalty decision during their recent fixture, adding fresh tension to the Premier League season’s officiating debates. According to sports media reports emerging from coverage of the incident, club officials intend to contest the pivotal refereeing call through official channels. Contested Penalty Decision … Read more
The opening ceremony of the municipal sports meeting in Tianjin drew hundreds of athletes, coaches, and performers into a vibrant showcase of youth athletics and cultural pageantry. According to local reports from Sina Sports, competitors like municipal sports school judo athlete Xu Guangqing stepped onto the grand stage for the first time, balancing intense nerves … Read more
Nineteen years after securing a historic judo gold medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games, former Chinese athlete Zhuang Xiaoyan saw a rare commemorative Jianlibao gold can she preserved in her wardrobe valued at just 50 yuan on a television appraisal program, highlighting the shifting market realities of vintage sports memorabilia. According to domestic media … Read more
For many elite martial artists, leaving a national team roster marks the end of high-level competition. However, recent developments in regional and international multi-sport circuits show that experienced athletes continue to compete across various grappling disciplines. According to sports reports, veteran competitors frequently transition into roles that encompass standard judo, jiu-jitsu, kurash, and adaptive martial … Read more
More than 300 grapplers from across the country converged to compete for coveted slots in the upcoming national championship through a rigorous qualifying pathway established by national sports authorities. Organized under the auspices of the General Administration of Sport of China’s Center for Weightlifting, Wrestling, and Judo Management, the major tournament serves as a primary … Read more