BEIJING, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) — Here are the most recent Chinese sports activities headlines from the previous week:
1. Chinese authorities unveils plan to spice up soccer improvement and youth coaching
Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin introduced on July 31 a complete plan by the Chinese authorities to boost soccer improvement by a sequence of strategic measures, together with the institution of nationwide and regional youth coaching facilities.
Speaking at China’s nationwide soccer improvement convention, Shen emphasised the crucial deal with nurturing a strong nationwide youth soccer system. This initiative goals to expedite the development of youth coaching facilities in any respect ranges, promote soccer schooling inside faculties, and domesticate high-level teaching expertise.
2. 100-day countdown to China’s fifteenth National Games celebrated
The 100-day countdown to China’s fifteenth National Games was celebrated in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao on August 1 and a couple of.
Named “Blossom,” the torch for the Games was unveiled on August 2, with its design embodying communication, integration and shared prosperity of the Greater Bay Area.
The National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong) launched the “100-Day to the National Games — All Together for 1 Million KM Challenge” in July. The 999,900 km mission of the problem has been achieved on-line by native residents, and the remaining 100 km mission was accomplished on the Tseung Kwan O Cycling Velodrome on August 2.
In Macao, the celebration included the 100-day countdown health stroll, a vigorous night gala and the opening of the licensed merchandise retail retailer on August 1.
China’s fifteenth National Games will happen from November 9 to 21.
3. China to ship largest-ever delegation to 2025 Chengdu World Games
China unveiled a 489-member delegation, together with 321 athletes, on July 29 for the upcoming 2025 Chengdu World Games.
The crew will compete in 152 occasions throughout 28 sports activities, marking China’s largest participation within the historical past of the Games. This 12 months additionally marks the primary inclusion of para-athletes within the delegation.
As the highest-level worldwide multi-sport occasion exterior the Olympic Games, the twelfth version of the World Games will likely be held in Chengdu from August 7 to 17.
4. Qin Haiyang completes breaststroke golden double at Singapore Worlds
China’s Qin Haiyang accomplished a golden breaststroke double on the World Aquatics Championships on August 1, including the boys’s 200-meter title to his 100m gold earlier within the meet.
Despite qualifying eighth for the ultimate, Qin surged to victory in two minutes 7.41 seconds. This win additionally marked his fourth medal in Singapore, having beforehand taken bronze within the 50m breaststroke and silver within the 4x100m combined medley relay.
5. China claims two extra golds as Rhine-Ruhr Universiade concludes
The 2025 Rhine-Ruhr FISU World University Games concluded on July 27, with China securing two gold medals on the ultimate day of competitors.
China sat second within the general medal standings with 30 golds, 27 silvers and 17 bronzes. Japan topped the medal desk with 79 medals, together with 34 golds. The United States positioned third with 28 golds.
6. Brazil defeats China to achieve Men’s VNL Finals semis
Host China misplaced 3-1 to world No. 4 Brazil within the quarterfinal because the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Finals kicked off in Ningbo, east China’s Zhejiang Province on July 30.
China made a powerful begin, overcoming an early deficit within the first set to win 31-29.
In the second set, China led 17-14 however then conceded 9 consecutive factors. Despite calling two timeouts, the crew was unable to show the tables and misplaced the set 25-19.
Brazil took management within the third set with a 25-16 win, then sealed the match within the fourth, pulling away late to safe a 25-21 victory.