Zheng Qinwen summons inner strength to claim China’s first Olympic singles gold medal with victory against Donna Vekić
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Look of the Week: Naomi Osaka’s subversive US Open walk-on look reclaims girl power
Editor’s Note: Featuring the good, the bad and the ugly, ‘Look of the Week’ is a regular series dedicated to unpacking the most talked about outfit of the last seven days.
Olympic gaffes over Chinese names, South Korea show more effort needed in diversity push
One of the most mispronounced Chinese names during the Paris Olympics must be that of Chinese table tennis player Wang Chuqin.
LVMH puts mark on Olympics as luxury brands embrace sports
Whether it's the Moët champagne poured to celebrate a win or the custom trunks that Louis Vuitton has made for medal ceremonies, luxury has been on full display at the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Pickleball becomes smash hit in Singapore and beyond thanks in part to Taylor Swift
In the flurry of the fast-changing fitness landscape, pickleball – a paddle sport that blends elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis – has become the unlikely star of recreation among the younger generation in Asia, shedding its former label of being a racquet sport for seniors.