Asia Cup Challenges, Diving Triumph, Table Tennis Victory, and Zheng Qinwen's Surgery

In the FIBA Women's Asia Cup, Japan defeated the defending champion China with a score of 90-81 in the semifinal match on July 19. Yang Shuyu led China's scoring with 19 points, while Han Xu and Zhang Ziyu contributed 18 and 17 points, respectively. China's coach, Gong Luming, commented on the team's efforts and the areas needing improvement, particularly regarding defensive strategies against their opponents. China will compete against South Korea in the bronze medal contest.

In the women's softball Asia Cup, Ren Min's two home runs propelled China to an 8-4 victory over Chinese Taipei, securing their place in the final against defending champion Japan. China finished second in the round-robin standings with an 8-1 record, earning a spot in the 2026 World Cup. Ren expressed her hopes for the upcoming match, emphasizing the importance of playing their best and focusing on each play.

At the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games, He Yanwei and Lu Wei secured the first gold medal for China in the women's synchronized 10-meter platform diving competition. The duo demonstrated consistent excellence, leading in every round and accumulating a total of 330.18 points, significantly ahead of the silver medalists. Despite their limited training time together, He and Lu showcased strong teamwork.

In the WTT US Smash in Las Vegas, China's Wang Chuqin won the men's singles final, defeating Japan's Tomokazu Harimoto. In the women's singles final, Zhu Yuling, representing Macao, China, overcame a two-set deficit to defeat China's Chen Yi.

Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen announced on social media that she had successful surgery on her right elbow and is now recovering. She had been experiencing persistent pain in her elbow during training and competitions. Earlier this season, Zheng achieved a career-high ranking in the WTA singles.