TOP 10 CHINESE ATHLETES OF 2025

(251227) -- BEIJING, Dec. 27, 2025 (Xinhua) -- As the sporting calendar draws to a close, Xinhua News Agency has selected the top 10 Chinese athletes for 2025.

1. Shi Yuqi (male, badminton)

Shi claimed the men's singles title at the 2025 BWF World Championships, ending a decade-long title drought for China in the event. He also became the first Chinese player in the BWF World Tour era to sweep the four Su