Biggest ever Asian Games set to kick off in China’s Hangzhou Nearly 12,500 athletes – more than ever before – from 45 countries and territories are set to compete across 40 sports. Al Jazeera · Sep 22, 2023
China tells International Olympic Committee of concerns about 'politicising' sport China has expressed its concerns about the "politicisation of sports events" to the International Olympic Committee after a series of incidents that have alarmed Beijing, including a US-led diplomatic boycott of the Winter Games and recent anthem blunders involving Hong Kong teams. Bangkok Post · May 8, 2023