BEIJING, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:
1. China edges Bahrain for 2nd World Cup qualifier win
Zhang Yuning scored a 91st-minute winner as China won 1-0 away to Bahrain on November 14, clinching its second consecutive win in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers.
The goal came within a minute after Ali Haram's goal for Bahrain was ruled offside after a VAR check, and China earned three crucial points to keep its World Cup dreams alive.
With the win, China sits fourth in the group, level on points with Australia and Saudi Arabia.
2. Inaugural CBA Club Cup tips off
The inaugural Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Club Cup tipped off across four cities in Shandong, Hebei and Guangdong on November 12.
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the CBA league, the tournament consists of a group stage and the finals. In the first stage, 20 teams are divided into four groups and compete in a single round-robin format. The finals feature single elimination matches to determine the champion.
The Beijing Royal Fighters, the Zhejiang Lions, the Shenzhen Leopards and the Beijing Ducks lead their respective groups by November 15.
3. Lin Shidong, Wang Manyu crowned at WTT Champions Frankfurt
Chinese paddlers Lin Shidong and Wang Manyu claimed titles at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions Frankfurt on November 10.
Lin was crowned men's singles champion for the fifth time in the last six WTT Series events, taking home the Frankfurt title after defeating Swedish player Anton Kallberg 11-5, 11-7, 11-9, 8-11, 11-8 in the final.
In the women's singles, top seed Wang Manyu dethroned last year's champion Wang Yidi in a tight all-Chinese final, winning 11-7, 10-12, 11-3, 7-11, 11-8, 11-8.
4. Chinese skipper Xu Jingkun makes historic debut in Vendee Globe
As the first-ever Chinese skipper to compete in the Vendee Globe, Xu Jingkun set off from the port of Les Sables-d'Olonne on November 10 in the 10th edition of the legendary solo, non-stop, around-the-world yacht race.
Xu lost his lower left arm due to a firework accident at the age of 12, the same year when he saw the sea for the first time, before developing a lifelong passion for sailing.
"Being the first Chinese sailor here is more than a personal achievement. It's about inspiring others to see beyond obstacles and to explore what's possible," Xu said, expressing his hope that his journey can become a catalyst for Chinese sailing.
5. Sichuan starts WCBA title defense with win over Jiangsu
Veteran forward Gao Song had 24 points as defending champion Sichuan sailed past Jiangsu 90-75 at home in the curtain raiser of the 2024-25 season Women's Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA) league on November 15.
Gao, 32, shot 10 of 13 from the field. Han Xu and Wang Siyu chipped in with 18 and 12 points for Sichuan respectively.
Ahead of the game, Sichuan players received their championship rings and banner. ■
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