China's friendly against Tajikistan turned ugly when Wei Shihao was sent off for elbowing an opponent. Off the pitch, coach Wang Hao faced sustained verbal abuse from spectators, prompting his wife to speak out.
China's men's national team suffered a humiliating 5-0 home defeat to Palestine in a friendly in Chongqing, extending a brutal run of form. Fans and pundits are questioning coach Shao Jiayi's tactics.
The 48th WorldSkills Competition closed in Shanghai on September 27, with China topping both the gold count and team standings for a fifth time. A Chinese competitor in rail vehicle technology took the event's top individual honor, the Albert Vidal Award.
At the Hangzhou Asian Games, China's Wang Zhiyi advanced in badminton singles after her Korean opponent retired, while Chinese pairs dominated badminton doubles and table tennis quarterfinals. The men's football team reached the semifinals for the first time since 1998.
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