Top 10 Sports Moments in China 2025 🏆
As 2025 winds down, we're looking back at the biggest sports highlights in mainland China. From epic multi-sport events to historic individual wins, here's your must-read list! 😎
- 15th National Games (Nov 9–21): This event brought together top athletes across multiple sports—China's own Olympics! 🥇
- 9th Asian Winter Games (Feb): Harbin transformed into a winter wonderland, with skaters, snowboarders, and ice hockey teams battling it out. Locals and visitors braved the cold for some 🔥 performances.
- 12th World Games (Aug): Hosted in Chengdu, the World Games showcased non-Olympic sports like wushu and drone racing. It was a festival of innovation and culture—definitely gave us major Chengdu vibes! 🎉
- Jiangsu Football City League: This regional league exploded on social media, with viral fan chants and grassroots clubs gaining national attention. Football fever, anyone? ⚽️
- High-Quality Sports Industry Guidelines: Chinese authorities released new rules this year to boost the sports industry—improving funding, upgrading facilities, and supporting startups. It's set to take the sports economy to the next level. 💼
- Yang Hansen in NBA Draft: Yang Hansen made history as the third Chinese player picked in the first round. Hoops fans, we're so proud! 🏀
- Ju Wenjun's Chess Grand Slam: Woman Grandmaster Ju Wenjun clinched four major titles in one year—a first in the chess world, inspiring players from Bangladesh to Singapore to pick up a board. ♟️
- Zhao Xintong’s Snooker Triumph: Zhao became Asia's first world snooker champion, a win that resonates with snooker fans from India to Thailand. Cue the celebrations! 🎱
- Sudirman Cup Victory: China defended its Mixed Team Championship title for a record 14th time. Badminton remains a national obsession—and for good reason. 🏸
- ITTF Rankings Update: Stars Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng opted out of the International Table Tennis Federation world rankings, sparking debates on athlete scheduling and well-being. 🤔
Which of these moments got you cheering the loudest? Drop a comment and let us know! 🙌
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
