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2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

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2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑ On January 16, 2023, Wang Xinyu was in the game. On the same day, in the first round of the Australian Open women's singles in Melbourne, Australia, Chinese player Wang Xinyu defeated Australia's Hunter 2-0 and advanced to the next round. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Bai Xuefei

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑Djokovic at the award ceremony on January 29, 2023. On the same day, in the men's singles final of the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Serbia's Djokovic defeated Greece's Tsitsipas 3-0 to win the championship. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Hu Jingchen)

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On February 24, 2023, Luo Shujian (right) picked up his son Xiaobai in his room, and in the photo frame on the table was a photo of them participating in the Zhejiang Xianju Marathon in 2019. On February 19, 2023, Luo Shujian, a 45-year-old native from Jinhua, Zhejiang, pushed his son Xiaobai, who has cerebral palsy, to complete the 56th marathon of the father and son in Shenzhen. When Xiaobai was born in 2009, he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy due to severe brain damage caused by severe asphyxia. Luo Shujian was very painful for a while, and when he happened to see the story of American Dick Hoyt running all over the United States with his son with cerebral palsy and completing more than 1,000 road running events, his heart was deeply touched. So, Luo Shujian used his spare time to practice Xi running from scratch. Since 2015, Luo Shujian has taken his son from mini marathon to half and full marathon, running through more than 20 cities in China such as Hangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Lanzhou, Xiamen, and Shenzhen. The 56 marathons witnessed Xiaobai's happy time. Luo Shujian said: "I am an ordinary father, just running for love. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Huang Zongzhi

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On March 12, 2023, Chinese team player Zhong Yuchen (third from right) in the game. On the same day, in the men's 5000m relay final of the 2023 Short Track Speed Skating World Championships in Seoul, South Korea, the Chinese team won the championship with a time of 7:04.412. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Li Xianghao)

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On March 23, 2023, German Amin rides on the South Lakeside Trail in Hongcun, Yixian County, Anhui Province. Born in the European Alps, Amin has loved cycling since he was a child. In June 2021, he and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong took over an old Huizhou mansion that was more than 200 years old and ran a homestay business. When he's not busy, Amin goes on a bike ride on country roads. He said that the terrain in the Huangshan area is very similar to that of the Alps, and riding here makes him feel like he is back to his hometown. The Huangshan area, with its excellent natural ecological environment, is an ideal destination for outdoor sports enthusiasts, and has hosted the China Huangshan (Yixian) International Cycling Open for 18 consecutive years to promote the high-quality development of sports and tourism integration. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Du Yu

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑ Players take to the field for a pre-match warm-up on March 26, 2023 (drone photo). On the same day, the finals of the first "Beautiful Village" Basketball League in Guizhou Province were held in Taipan Village, Taijiang County, Qiandongnan Prefecture. This event, which was developed from the "June 6" New Festival Basketball Game in Taipan Village, will become popular all over the Internet from 2022 because of the hot on-site atmosphere and "down-to-earth" style. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ou Dongqu

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On March 27, 2023, villagers carried the local agricultural product "Sansui Ma Duck" into the arena. This is the prize of the third runner-up Tongren City team. On the same day, the finals of the first "Beautiful Village" Basketball League in Guizhou Province were held in Taipan Village, Taijiang County, Qiandongnan Prefecture, and the Qiandongnan Prefecture team defeated the Zunyi City team with a score of 68-65 and won the championship. This event, which was developed from the "June 6" New Festival Basketball Game in Taipan Village, will become popular all over the Internet from 2022 because of the hot on-site atmosphere and "down-to-earth" style. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ou Dongqu

↑On April 5, 2023, Yi Jianlian (right), a player of Guangdong Dongguan Dayi Team, and Zhu Xuhang, a player of Xinjiang Yili Wang Wine Team, faced off in a match. On the same day, in the 42nd round of the regular season of the 2022-2023 Chinese Men's Basketball Professional League (CBA), Guangdong Dongguan Dayi defeated Xinjiang Yili Wang Liquor 108-95 at home. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Zheng Jiaxiong)

↑On April 15, 2023, a fan of the Beijing Guoan team walked to the "new workers' stadium" with his son. On the same day, the opening ceremony of the 2023 Chinese Super League season was held at the renovated and restored Beijing Workers Stadium. After the opening ceremony, the Beijing Guoan team played against the Meizhou Hakka team at home in the "Xingongti" that welcomed the audience for the first time, and in the end, the two sides drew 1-1. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Ga

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On April 15, 2023, Zhang Zhilei celebrates his victory. On the same day, in the WBO (World Boxing Organization) Heavyweight Transitional Boxing Championship held in London, England, Chinese boxer Zhang Zhilei technically knocked out British local star Joyce in the sixth round and won the WBO heavyweight transitional boxing championship belt. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Ying

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On April 16, 2023, the contestants passed by the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan. On the same day, the 2023 Wuhan Marathon kicked off, attracting about 26,000 runners from home and abroad. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wu Zhizun

↑On April 21, 2023, Wen Shunyao, a member of the Chongqing Yuefei parkour team, demonstrated parkour on the river beach opposite Chaotianmen in Chongqing. Moon Shun Yao is a coach at a parkour club. He fell in love with parkour in college and started training parkour after graduating from university. His club is a professional parkour teaching institution with more than 400 students. Turning love into work, Wen Shunyao enjoys it. In addition to training, he and club members shoot short videos to bring more people to know about Chongqing, an Internet celebrity city, from the perspective of a parkour person. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Tang Yi

↑On April 28, 2023, Project 1 - American driver Hayes of the AO team crashed into a protective wall outside the track in a Porsche 911 RSR-19 in the LMGTE AM class qualifying. On the same day, the third round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship - 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps qualifying was held at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zheng Huansong

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On May 3, 2023, mountaineers set off in the early morning and began to climb the 6,010-meter-high peak of Luodui. On the same day, the mountaineering expedition of Luodui Peak ended successfully in Dangxiong County, Lhasa City, Tibet. Luodui Peak is located in the southwest of Yangbajing Town, Dangxiong County, Tibet, with an altitude of 6,010 meters, and is often selected as "the first snow-capped mountain in life" by the first testers of mountaineering. The Luodui Peak Mountaineering Expedition is one of the series of activities of the 20th China Tibet Mountaineering Conference 2023, a total of 52 mountaineering adventure enthusiasts from all over the country tried to reach the summit of Luodui Peak, and 43 of them successfully reached the summit. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Sun Fei

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On May 20, 2023, Zhang Jun (right), chairman of the Chinese Badminton Association, cheered for the players on the sidelines. On the same day, in the semifinals of the 2023 Sudirman Cup World Badminton Mixed Team Championships held in Suzhou, Jiangsu, the Chinese team defeated the Japanese team 3-2 and advanced to the final. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Bo

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On May 26, 2023, Liang Jingkun (left) and Tomokazu Zhang after the match. On the same day, in the men's singles quarterfinals of the 2023 World Table Tennis Championships in Durban, South Africa, Chinese player Liang Jingkun defeated Japan's Tomokazu Zhangmoto 4-2 and advanced to the semifinals. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Tao Xiyi

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On June 10, 2023, Swiatek accidentally dropped the lid while lifting the "Susan Longgrand Cup". On the same day, in the women's singles final of the 2023 French Open, Poland's Swiatek defeated Czech player Mukhova 2-1 to win the championship. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Gao Jing

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑Djokovic at the award ceremony on June 11, 2023. On the same day, in the men's singles final of the 2023 French Open, Serbia's Djokovic defeated Norway's Ruud 3-0 to win the 23rd Grand Slam singles title of his career, becoming the male player with the most Grand Slam singles titles. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Gao Jing

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On June 12, 2023, Denver Nuggets player Nikola Jokic was named the Most Valuable Player of the Finals. On the same day, in Game 5 of the 2022-2023 NBA Finals, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat 94-89 at home and won the championship with an overall score of 4-1. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wu Xiaoling

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On June 15, 2023, the fire-gathering messenger displayed the flame. On the same day, the flame lighting ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games was held in Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Jiang Han

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑A fan (left) hugs Argentina's Lionel Messi after breaking into the pitch during a match on June 15, 2023. On the same day, Argentina defeated Australia 2-0 in an international football invitational match held at the Beijing Workers' Stadium. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Chen

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On June 18, 2023, people rowed dragon boats in the creek that passed through the village in Sanxi Village, Changle District, Fuzhou (drone photo). During the Dragon Boat Festival, the characteristic dragon boat racing activities in Fujian are wonderful, such as the night dragon boat race in Changle, the sea dragon boat in Lianjiang, the thousand-year-old "dragon boat" in Putian, and the Chinese Dragon Boat Race (Fuzhou Station) and other events have their own characteristics. Dragon boat enthusiasts from all walks of life compete together to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, and dragon boat racing has become a cultural business card of the land of Fujian. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Jiang Kehong

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On June 23, 2023, contestant Mei Yuping climbed the rock wall during the competition. On the same day, the 2023 Tibet Autonomous Region Rock Climbing Natural Rock Wall Open Championship ended in Lhasa. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Jimei Dorjee

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On July 2, 2023, Chinese players Li Meng (left) and Han Xu hugged after winning a match. On the same day, in the final of the 2023 Women's Basketball Asian Cup held in Sydney, Australia, the Chinese team defeated the Japanese team 73-71 and won the championship. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Hu Jingchen)

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On July 12, 2023, Shenyang players celebrate their victory after a match. On the same day, in the men's final of the first National Student (Youth) Games (Open Group) hockey held at the Wujin Hockey Training Base in Changzhou, Jiangsu, the Shenyang team defeated the Shenzhen team with a total score of 7-5 and won the championship. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Shi Kang)

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On July 14, 2023, Uzbekistan's Bukina competes in the preliminary round of the women's singles technical optional event. On the same day, the synchronized swimming events of the 2023 Fukuoka World Aquatics Championships began. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xu Chang

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑ On July 16, 2023, Alcaraz celebrates the victory by kicking a tennis ball into the stands after his victory. On the same day, in the men's singles final of the 2023 Wimbledon Tennis Open held in London, England, Spain's Alcaraz defeated Serbia's Djokovic 3-2 to win the championship. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Han Yan

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑People watch a volleyball match on a small sand court in Dongge Town, Wenchang City, Hainan Province, July 18, 2023. The course was built at the local people's own expense, and people often play here until late at night. In 2023, Hainan Wenchang will hold a township volleyball league, and a total of 20 township volleyball teams from Hainan Wenchang, Haikou, Qionghai and Chengmai will compete fiercely, which is called "village volleyball" by the majority of netizens. Nowadays, volleyball has also been integrated into the life of Wenchang people, and there are more than 600 volleyball courts in the local area. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Pu Xiaoxu

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑ On July 24, 2023, Qin Haiyang after the final. On the same day, in the men's 100-meter breaststroke final of the 2023 World Swimming Championships held in Fukuoka, Japan, Chinese player Qin Haiyang won the championship with a time of 57.69 seconds. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xia Fangfang

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On July 28, 2023, Qin Haiyang celebrates after the final. On the same day, in the men's 200-meter breaststroke final of the 2023 World Swimming Championships held in Fukuoka, Japan, Chinese player Qin Haiyang won the championship with a time of 2:05.48 and broke the world record in this event. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Xiaoyu

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On the evening of July 28, 2023, the opening ceremony of the 31st Summer Universiade was held in the main stadium of Dong'an Lake Sports Park in Chengdu. This is the fireworks display at the opening ceremony. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Lan Hongguang

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On July 29, 2023, American athlete Doon (left) interacts with Sichuan opera actors at the party. In the evening, the "Youth In Time" 31st Summer Universiade Athletes' Gala was held in the Grand Theater of Chengdu Universiade Village Art Center. The party uses magic, dance, singing and other art forms as a bridge to promote interaction and exchange between Chinese and foreign young artists, athletes, college students and volunteer representatives. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Duan

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On July 30, 2023, Zhang Yufei was in the final. On the same day, in the women's 50-meter freestyle final of the 2023 World Aquatics Championships held in Fukuoka, Japan, Chinese player Zhang Yufei won the bronze medal with a time of 24.15 seconds. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xu Chang

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On August 1, 2023, the Chinese team left the field after the game. On the same day, in the group D match of the group stage of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup held in Adelaide, Australia, the Chinese team lost to England 1-6, ranked third in the group, and missed the knockout round. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Bai Xuefei

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On August 19, 2023, the fourth baseman of the Netherlands team, Borer (bottom), fell before the finish line, and the fourth baseman of the United States team, Holmos, rushed to the finish line. In the end, the U.S. team won the championship with a time of 3:08.80 and set a new world record in the event. On the same day, the 2023 World Athletics Championships mixed 4X400m relay final was held in Budapest, Hungary. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Meng Dingbo

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On August 20, 2023, the players of the Spanish team celebrate winning the championship. On the same day, in the final of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup held in Sydney, Australia, Spain defeated England 1-0 to win the championship. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Bai Xuefei

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On August 20, 2023, American Noah Lyles celebrates after the match. On the same day, in the men's 100m final of the 2023 World Athletics Championships held in Budapest, Hungary, American Noah Lyles won the championship with a time of 9.83 seconds. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Ming

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑Richardson (second from left) celebrates after crossing the finish line during a race on August 21, 2023. On the same day, in the women's 100m final of the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, American Richardson won the championship with a time of 10.65 seconds and broke the World Championships record. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Ferti Otilo)

↑Men's high jump champion Tamberi of Italy (left), men's 3,000m steeplechase champion El Bakari of Morocco (center) and third runner-up Kibiwater jump into a puddle of the 3,000m steeplechase to celebrate on August 22, 2023. On the same day, the fourth day of competition at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, ended. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Lili

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On August 26, 2023, Chinese player Gong Lijiao warms up with the mascot before the game. On the same day, in the women's shot put final of the 2023 World Athletics Championships held in Budapest, Hungary, Chinese player Gong Lijiao won the third place with a score of 19.69 meters. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zheng Huansong

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On August 26, 2023, Team USA's fourth-bat player Lyles celebrates winning three gold medals after crossing the finish line. On the same day, in the men's 4X100m relay final of the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, the United States team won the championship. Lyles won three gold medals in the men's 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay at this World Championships. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Ming

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑ On August 26, 2023, Duplantis in the final. On the same day, in the men's pole vault final of the 2023 World Athletics Championships held in Budapest, Hungary, Sweden's Duplantis won the championship. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Ying

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On September 5, 2023, rock climbing enthusiasts carried out deep-water bouldering in Yangshuo County, Guilin City, Guangxi. In recent years, Guilin, Guangxi, which is "the best in the world", has made use of its unique natural conditions to promote the integrated development of tourism and sports under the premise of protecting the ecological environment, and has increasingly demonstrated the charm of "outdoor sports paradise". On highways, mountains, waters, and low altitudes, Guilin's outdoor sports have blossomed in an all-round way, achieving multi-directional and three-dimensional development, attracting Chinese and foreign tourists and sports enthusiasts. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Hu Xingyu

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On September 18, 2023, British player Mike Hitchcock broke through the target in the race, and he finished eighth. On the same day, the final of the 9th World Wingsuit Flying Federation (WWL) Wingsuit Flying World Championships was held in Tianmen Mountain, Zhangjiajie, Hunan. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Shao Ying)

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On September 23, 2023, the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games was held in Hangzhou. This is the national flag of the People's Republic of China entering at the opening ceremony. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Yang Lei

↑On September 23, 2023, the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games was held in Hangzhou. This is the torchbearer Wang Shun and the digital torchbearer lighting the cauldron at the opening ceremony. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Cheng Tingting

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On September 24, 2023, Zou Jiaqi (right) / Qiu Xiuping celebrates after winning the championship. On the same day, in the Hangzhou Asian Games rowing women's lightweight double sculls final, the Chinese combination Zou Jiaqi/Qiu Xiuping won the championship with a time of 7:06.78 and won the first gold medal of this Asian Games. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Jiang Han

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On September 25, 2023, Chusovitina warms up before a vault competition. On the same day, in the Hangzhou Asian Games Competitive Gymnastics Women's Qualifying Tournament and Team Finals, Uzbekistan's Chusovitina scored 12.949 points in the vault qualifying round. Although the Hangzhou Asian Games missed out on a medal, the 48-year-old Chusovitina was still the center of attention, and she expressed her sincere love for the sport with practical actions. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Cheng Tingting

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On September 27, 2023, Xu Jiayu (bottom), the first baseman of the Chinese team, and Qin Haiyang, the second baseman, were in the final. The Chinese team won the championship with a time of 3:37.73 and broke the Asian record. On the same day, the mixed 4X100-meter medley relay competition of the Hangzhou Asian Games swimming event was held at the natatorium of Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center in Zhejiang. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xia Fangfang

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On September 28, 2023, China's Ye Shiwen entered the water in the women's 200m breaststroke final, and she won the championship with a time of 2:23.84. On the same day, the swimming competition of the Hangzhou Asian Games continued in the natatorium of the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center in Zhejiang, and the underwater remote control camera in the pool recorded the players' figures. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xia Fangfang

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On September 28, 2023, Li Jiaping, the last player of the Chinese team, won the championship with a time of 7:49.34 in the competition. On the same day, the women's 4X200m freestyle relay final of the Hangzhou Asian Games swimming event was held in the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Natatorium. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xia Fangfang

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑Hong Kong's Liu Zijun (left) plays Pakistan's Muhammad Asim Khan during a match on September 29, 2023. He won 3-2 against Muhammad Asim Khan. On the same day, in the semifinals of the men's team squash event of the Hangzhou Asian Games, the Hong Kong, China team lost to the Pakistan team 1-2. On 16 October 2023, the 141st Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved proposals to add five new sports to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games: baseball/softball, cricket, lacrosse, squash and flag football. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Lan Hongguang

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On September 29, 2023, China's Zhang Yufei (right) and Japan's Rikako Ikee after the match. Zhang Yufei won the championship with a time of 25.10 seconds and set a new Asian Games record, and Rikako Ikee finished third. On the same day, the women's 50-meter butterfly final of the swimming event of the Hangzhou Asian Games was held in the natatorium of the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Du Yu

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On September 30, 2023, Zhang Zhizhen celebrates winning the championship. On the same day, in the men's singles tennis final of the Hangzhou Asian Games held at the Tennis Center of Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center in Zhejiang, Chinese player Zhang Zhizhen defeated Japan's Yosuke Mianguan 2-0 and won the championship. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Cheng Min

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On October 1, 2023, Li Meng, a player of the Chinese team, celebrates after shooting a three-pointer in a game. On the same day, in the Hangzhou Asian Games basketball women's round-robin group A match, the Chinese team defeated the Indian team 111-53. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Meng Yongmin

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↑On October 3, 2023, Chen Jiapeng (left), the last player of the Chinese team, crossed the line during the game. On the same day, the men's 4X100m relay final of the track and field event of the Hangzhou Asian Games was held at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium. The Chinese team won the championship, the Japanese team won the second place, and the South Korean team won the third place. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Sun Fei

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑ Philippine players (left) greet spectators after a match on October 4, 2023. On the same day, in the men's semifinals of the basketball event of the Hangzhou Asian Games, the Chinese team lost 76-77 to the Philippine team and missed the final. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Lan Hongguang

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↑On October 4, 2023, Tang Xingqiang, Xie Zhenye, Su Bingtian, and Wu Zhiqiang (from right to left) at the award ceremony. In the evening, after the track and field competition of the Hangzhou Asian Games, the Chinese Olympic Committee held a supplementary Olympic medal award ceremony at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium, and awarded medals to Su Bingtian, Xie Zhenye, Wu Zhiqiang and Tang Xingqiang, who won the bronze medal in the men's 4X100m relay of the Tokyo Olympics, and Qieyang Shijie, Liu Hong and Lv Xiuzhi, who won the gold, silver and bronze medals in the women's 20km race walk at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Sun Fei

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↑On October 5, 2023, Chinese team players Li Meng (left) and Zhang Ru at the award ceremony. On the same day, in the women's final of the basketball event of the Hangzhou Asian Games, the Chinese team defeated the Japanese team 74-72 and won the championship. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Pan Yulong

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↑India's Gitsh Sharma (right) receives the ball during a match on October 7, 2023. On the same day, the final of the cricket men's group of the Hangzhou Asian Games was held at the cricket stadium of Zhejiang University of Technology (Pingfeng Campus), and the Indian team played against the Afghan team. The Indian team eventually won the gold medal in the event. On 16 October 2023, the 141st Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved proposals to add five new sports to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games: baseball/softball, cricket, lacrosse, squash and flag football. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Yibo

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↑On October 22, 2023, Zhang Yufei after the women's 100m butterfly final. On the same day, the 2023 FINA Swimming World Cup Budapest came to an end, and in the women's 100m butterfly final, Zhang Yufei won the championship with a time of 56.13 seconds. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Ferti Otilo)

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↑On October 23, 2023, McKeown (left) and Qin Haiyang pose for a group photo at the FINA Swimmer of the Year Awards Ceremony. On the same day, the FINA Swimmer of the Year selection was announced in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, with China's Qin Haiyang winning the best male swimmer and Australia's McKeown winning the best female swimmer. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Ferti Otilo)

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↑On October 25, 2023, China's Weng Feibiao (right) celebrates the victory with guide Liu Guoqiang. On the same day, in the men's individual B1 final of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, Chinese player Weng Feibiao defeated Indonesia's Devi Vidiantoro 8-7 and won the championship. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Yang Zhisen

2023 Xinhua News Agency Annual Photo Sports News

↑On October 27, 2023, Jiang Yuyan greeted the audience after the match. On the same day, in the women's 50-meter freestyle S6 final of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, Chinese player Jiang Yuyan set a new Asian Para Games record with a time of 33.44 seconds and won the gold medal. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Cai Yang

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↑On November 21, 2023, Zhu Chenjie (second from left), a player of the Chinese team, fought in the game. On the same day, in Group C of the round of 36 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers held in Shenzhen, Guangdong, the Chinese team lost 0-3 to the South Korean team. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Jia Haocheng

Co-ordinator: Li Ga, Liao Yujie, Bi Mingming, Xu Zijian, Liu Jinhai, Qu Zhendong, Cheng Peng

Editors: Bi Mingming, Wu Fang, Bai Xuefei, Li Ming, Xu Yanan, Sun Weitong

Video: Zhang Cheng

Visual Design: Zhang Ziyu

Technique: Wang Fei, Li Zekui, Zhao Wanying, Liu Yingxu, Mi Yaqi

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