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BEIJING, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- Winter sports are traditionally popular in northern China, where cold and long winter is in favor of the sports. But with the Beijing Winter Olympics drawing near, winter sports have also gained popularity in the mild regions of the country.

In line with engaging 300 million people in ice and snow sports in China, the number of ski resorts increased from 500 in 2015 to 70

Kabul [Afghanistan], January 6 (ANI): At least 11 people were killed and 23 wounded across Afghanistan on Wednesday amid heavy snow and rainfall that resulted in avalanches and floods. The casualties have been reported in Helmand, Nimroz, Farah, Nangarhar, Kandahar, Jawzjan, Takhar, and the Afghan capital Kabul, reported The Khaama Press. Citing officials of the Taliban, Bakhtar News Agency-Afghan news agency, reported on

Johannesburg [South Africa], January 6 (ANI): Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday noted the confusion concerning the allocation of hospitality tickets for the ongoing South Africa and India series. Consequently, and noting the need to clarify this situation, CSA emphasised that the decision not to sell tickets for the series was due to the necessity not to compromise the bio-secure environment the teams are playing und

Melbourne [Australia], January 6 (ANI): Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal on Thursday said that world number one Novak Djokovic would not have had any problem arriving in Australia provided he was vaccinated against COVID-19. Djokovic has decided to mount a legal challenge to his visa cancellation by Australia. The defending Australian Open champion had to spend eight hours in detention at Melbourne Airport where he unsu

Mount Maunganui [New Zealand], January 6 (ANI): New Zealand batter Devon Conway is looking forward to the second Test against Bangladesh and feels that his side needs to keep the game simple to even out the series. Ebadot Hossain picked up a six-wicket haul in the second innings as Bangladesh got a historic win over New Zealand in the first Test here at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. "Obviously, we are going to go back to

SYDNEY - World tennis No.1 Novak Djokovic has had his visa canceled by Australian authorities and is facing deportation. He had received a COVID-19 vaccination exemption to defend his title at the Australian Open but has reportedly failed to provide proper evidence to border officials.

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BEIJING, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese stocks closed lower on Thursday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 0.25 percent, at 3,586.08 points.

The Shenzhen Component Index closed 0.66 percent lower at 14,429.51 points.

ANSHAN, Liaoning, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- With the youngest members aged above 50, a senior ice hockey team in northeast China's Anshan plays games every day.

They belonged to a company's team. The team was later disbanded, but the amateurs are still there.

They formed a team of retirees, despite their ages.

Their passion has attracted young people to join.

The senior ice hockey pl

Hong Kong, January 6 (ANI): A campaign caused a stir online after Beijing started replacing English names with romanized Chinese in its subway ahead of the Winter Olympics. Many Chinese social media users questioned the rationale behind such replacements since foreign visitors who don't speak any Chinese are unlikely to understand pinyin, reported CNN. The Chinese capital noticed a subtle shift taking place in the city's

Melbourne [Australia], January 6 (ANI): World number one Novak Djokovic won his court bid on Thursday and as a result, there would be no immediate deportation, allowing the defending Australian Open champion to stay in Melbourne until at least Monday. Djokovic had decided to mount a legal challenge to his visa cancellation by Australia. He decided to fight it out after he had to spend eight hours in detention at Melbourne

Former Australia head coach Eddie Jones has underlined his desire to not coach the British and Irish Lions, with the England chief saying he's 'not suited to wearing a blazer for 12 months'.

Blake Ferguson was sacked without playing a minute for Japanese rugby club Green Rockets Tokatsu after it was claimed he got into a fight at a Tokyo restaurant before cocaine was allegedly found in his possession

Former National Rugby League star and Australia international Blake Ferguson has been arrested in Tokyo, Japan, after allegedly beating a man before police discovered cocaine in his possession.

Organisers are desperate to ensure this year's Six Nations is completed without any match postponements, meaning the spread of Covid-19 could force some games to be played behind closed doors

New Zealand rugby icon Sonny Bill Williams has represented his country in multiple sports, but it's reigning world champions South Africa who could poach his progeny

Former Harlequins and England under-20 winger Gabriel Ibitoye is set to move this summer following a stint with the the Tel Aviv Heat in Israel, and Bristol are understood to have won his signature

Leicester 31-0 Newcastle: Premiership leaders make it 11 from 11 in league to move nine points clear at top

Johannesburg [South Africa], January 6 (ANI): The start of Day 4 of the ongoing second Test between India and South Africa was delayed due to rain on Thursday here at the Imperial Wanderers Stadium. "DAY 4 | START DELAYED Inclement weather had brought about a delayed start to Day 4 fo the 2nd Betway Test at Imperial Wanderers," CSA tweeted. South Africa folded India for 266 in the second innings and then got to a decent s

CANBERRA, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- World number one Ashleigh Barty has started her 2022 tennis season with a win, coming back to beat American Coco Gauff.

The Philadelphia Flyers will try to avoid a four-game losing streak when they host the red-hot Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday. The Flyers opened their four-game road trip with a 3-2 overtime win against the Seattle Kraken. What followed was an overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks, a 6-3 loss tothe Los Angeles Kings and a 4-1 defeat to the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday. Philadelphia lost to the Ducks without captain Claude G

The hottest team in the NBA's Western Conference can extend their winning streak against one of the league's worst clubs. Memphis has collected six straight victories and will host the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. The Grizzlies have already notched back-to-back road wins this week, downing Brooklyn 118-104 on Monday and Cleveland on Tuesday, 110-106. As usual, Ja Morant led the team in scoring in both games. He had 36 p

BEIJING, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese stocks closed lower on Thursday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 0.25 percent, at 3,586.08 points.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could use a drama-free conclusion to the regular season. They'll attempt to achieve that when the Carolina Panthers visit for Sunday's game at Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers (12-4) have more to accomplish before heading into the playoffs. "You play to win. You play to get that second seed, that's huge," Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians said. "We're not resting anybody. We're playing to win." Tampa Ba

The month of January presents both the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics with opportunities to establish themselves as playoff contenders in the Eastern Conference. The next two games give both teams the chance to make the road more difficult for the other. The Knicks will look to earn a second straight win Thursday night, when they are scheduled to host the Celtics in the opener of a home-and-home between the longtime

New Delhi [India], January 6 (ANI): The year 2021 was a memorable one for India men's and women's hockey teams capped off by some remarkable performances. International Hockey Federation (FIH) are conducting a poll to give fans a chance to vote for their Favourite Match of 2021 and India men's hockey team, women's hockey team and junior men's hockey team have all been featured in the prestigious category. India women's ho