Hong Kong fencers, fresh from a historic men’s foil team silver and record nine medals at the Kerry World Championships, face intense expectations to repeat success at next month’s Asian Games in Japan.
Indian boxing coach Santiago Nieva expresses satisfaction with the team's performance at the Commonwealth Games and Asian Championships, viewing medals as a byproduct of hard work. He highlights strong competition and outlines the team's focus on upcoming events like the Asian Games, World Championships, and Olympic qualifiers.
Italian fencer Filippo Macchi reflected on his team's World Championships foil victory in Hong Kong and his individual silver medal, recalling his 2020 Olympic loss to Cheung Ka-long. He expressed determination despite past disappointments, as Italy celebrated its dominance.
Hong Kong seeks to become a permanent host for fencing's elite Grand Prix circuit, with an inaugural event in May. The city replaced Shanghai due to declining standards, and FIE officials praised Hong Kong's World Championships staging, seeing it as a logical Asian option.
South Korean badminton star An Se-young, sidelined since mid-July with a left foot injury, reports 80-90% recovery, aiming to compete in the August 17-23 world championships in New Delhi.
Pavel Graudyn, 19, wins men's individual saber gold at the World Championships in Hong Kong, Russia's first medal under its flag and anthem since restrictions were lifted in June.
Hong Kong's men’s foil team, led by Cheung Ka-long and Ryan Choi, won silver at the Kerry Fencing World Championships, narrowly losing 45-44 to Italy in the final after overcoming the USA in the semi-finals.
GB Canoe Slalom team claims 3rd in the medal table at the ICF World Championships in Oklahoma City, with 6 medals, including gold in men's kayak cross, as they begin their 2028 Olympic qualification campaign.
Jackson Wang, a global music superstar and former Asian junior fencing champion, is appointed as the International Fencing Federation's (FIE) first global ambassador, aiming to share the sport's beauty with a diverse audience through entertainment.
Hong Kong's reigning foil champion, Choi, defends his title at the Kerry Fencing World Championships in Hong Kong, with his coach emphasizing mental strength as key due to recent injury and limited training.
The International Medieval Combat Federation's world championship in Denmark features fighters from 30 countries using blunted medieval weapons in a sport combining historical techniques with modern safety and scoring.
Clarence Valley BMX rider Tahlia Marsh, 23, overcame financial hurdles to win the 17-25 women's cruiser class at the BMX Racing World Championships in Brisbane. The six-time Australian champion achieved her goal after winning all six prior heats.
US teenage fencer Jaelyn Liu views the preliminary rounds at the Kerry Fencing World Championships as a crucial test following a challenging season. Despite a dip in results, Liu advanced to the main tableau and is set to face world No 14 Sumire Tsuji.
George Russell's Mercedes team has identified and solved an electrical energy deployment issue that hampered his performance in recent races, including the Belgian GP where he crashed. Russell, who expressed frustration, is now focused on the upcoming Hungarian Grand Prix.
India's badminton campaign at the China Open 2026 concluded after Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty lost in the men's singles Round of 16 in Changzhou. Their defeats, following PV Sindhu's earlier exit, brought an end to India's participation in the BWF Super 1000 tournament.
British boxer Hamzah Sheeraz, inspired by working in Eden Hazard's apartment, reignited his career and is now set to defend his WBO super-middleweight title against Simon Zachenhuber in Saudi Arabia. Undefeated, Sheeraz dreams of fighting boxing legend Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez.
Ukrainian athletes and coaches voiced anger and confusion over the International Fencing Federation's (FIE) decision to allow Russian and Belarusian delegations to compete under national symbols at the Kerry Fencing World Championships in Hong Kong, following a similar move by the IOC.
The Kerry Fencing World Championships commenced in Hong Kong, with local fencer Harris Ho Shing-him sweeping pool matches and two other city athletes also securing spots in the main draw. The nine-day tournament marks its first time being held in Hong Kong.
Australian sprinter Torrie Lewis broke her own national 100m record, clocking 11.04 seconds and defeating five-time Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah at the Tipos PTS meet in Slovakia. This achievement provides perfect preparation for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Jess Fox, alongside her sister Noemie Fox and Kate Eckhardt, secured a world title gold for the Australian women's kayak team in Oklahoma. This victory marks Fox's successful return to competition after kidney surgery and is the trio's second team title in the event.
Hong Kong will host the Fencing World Championships for the first time, welcoming over 1,000 competitors from 200+ regions. Local favorites like Ryan Choi Chun-yin and Cheung Ka-long, alongside mainland Chinese fencers, are set to compete for 12 gold medals at AsiaWorld-Expo.
Five reigning BWF World Champions, including Shi Yu Qi and Akane Yamaguchi, arrive in New Delhi for the August 17-23 tournament at the Indira Gandhi indoor stadium, aiming to defend their titles amidst high pressure.
Three new women's world records were set at the Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward, Wisconsin. Karolina Urbanová from the Czech Republic broke records in two chopping events, while Meredith Ingbretson of Hayward set a new record in the Boom Run.
Donald Trump was booed by the crowd and lingered awkwardly during Spain's World Cup trophy presentation in East Rutherford, New Jersey, repeating a similar incident from the 2025 Club World Cup. Despite being largely out of the spotlight during the match, his appearance for the ceremony drew a hostile reception and criticism for overshadowing the winners.
