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Egypt is teaming up with a leading Chinese sports company to build a major sports complex ahead of hosting the 2027 African Games. The partnership could bring jobs, technology transfer, and world-class athletic facilities to the region.
China is sending its largest-ever team to compete at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, with 70 athletes ready to compete across six sports. The milestone reflects years of growing investment in adaptive sports and support for athletes with disabilities.
A new professional baseball league in China is mixing sports with entertainment to win over fans. The Chinese Professional Baseball league wrapped its debut season with cheerleaders, fight songs, and family fun at every game.
China's women's soccer team just pulled off one of the sport's greatest comebacks, reclaiming their Asian championship after nearly two decades. Now the "Steel Roses" are proving their resilience wasn't a one-time miracle.
World Rugby just unveiled an ambitious six-year plan to inject over $1 billion into the sport, with a special focus on growing women's rugby and expanding into the massive U.S. market. The strategy leads up to the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup in America and promises to transform how the sport invests in players, competitions, and communities worldwide.
An amateur city football league in China's Jiangsu province is packing stadiums with average crowds of 28,600 fans, beating the professional national league. The secret? Playful local rivalries celebrating regional food, dialects, and pride.
Ghana's Sports Minister is putting his money where his mouth is, pledging two months of salary to jumpstart a new national sports fund. His challenge to other officials: if we want athletes and businesses to invest, leaders must show the way.
Wu Yize returned to China this week to rockstar-level cheers after becoming the world's second-youngest snooker champion. His journey from sleeping in a windowless flat in England to winning it all has inspired millions.
A daring rookie and a two-time champion proved opposites really do attract, clinching China's first-ever Paralympic mixed doubles wheelchair curling gold in a nail-biting comeback finish. Their victory marks a historic milestone in the sport's newest event at Milano Cortina 2026.
Ghana just passed a landmark bill creating a dedicated sports fund to solve decades of underfunding that's held back athletes. The Ghana Olympic Committee says this stable financing will transform how the country develops talent and competes globally.
Mixed martial arts just became a compulsory event at Nigeria's biggest sporting competition, opening doors for fighters nationwide. The 2026 National Sports Festival in Enugu will mark the first time MMA athletes compete alongside traditional sports on the national stage.
When a cargo ship capsized in contested waters overnight, former rivals worked together to save lives. Chinese and Philippine Coast Guards launched a joint rescue operation that brought 17 sailors home safely.
Ghana has joined forces with Morocco to upgrade sports facilities and create new opportunities for young athletes across the country. The partnership marks a major step forward in developing the next generation of sporting talent.
With the 2026 Winter Olympics approaching, one of the most misunderstood sports on ice offers viewers something rare: a chance to slow down and enjoy athletic grace without the stress. Curling combines strategy, elegance, and unexpected drama in a two-hour meditation you didn't know you needed.
Track legend Allyson Felix is using her business platform to reshape women's sports from the inside. Through two companies, she's backing female athletes and building the infrastructure women's sports needs to thrive.
Former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate is helping families who can't afford sports equipment through a new charity initiative. The campaign aims to give every child the chance to play sports instead of spending hours in front of screens.
Cities across America are investing millions in women's sports teams and events, turning what was once overlooked into a billion-dollar economic opportunity. From $205 million expansion fees to $149 million event impacts, women's sports are rewriting the playbook for urban growth.
Global women's sports revenue has reached $3 billion in 2026, jumping 25% from last year and marking a 340% increase over four years. The explosive growth signals that women's sports have moved from proving their value to building a lasting foundation for the future.
Olympic medalist Nezha Bidouane just secured another four-year term leading international efforts to make sports accessible to everyone, not just elite athletes. Her reelection strengthens Morocco's growing influence in global sports governance.
Nigerian athletes brought home 373 medals across all sports in 2025, their best year ever. Now President Tinubu is overhauling how the country funds sports to keep the wins coming.
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