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Verstappen wins F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia, Antonelli extends title lead-Xinhua

by F1 correspondent Michael Butterworth SEPANG, Malaysia, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- Max Verstappen claimed his first victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season in a rain-hit Bahrain Grand Prix at Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit on Sunday, while championship leader Kimi Antonelli took a major step toward his maiden world title after Mercedes teammate George Russell retired late in the race. Verstappen, who started from pole position, recovered from a poor start to finish 2.3 seconds ahead of Antonelli, securing Red Bull's first victory with its own power unit. Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton completed the podium after a remarkable recovery from a disastrous early tyre gamble. The race, relocated from Bahrain to Malaysia because of unrest in the Middle East, was delayed by more than 90 minutes fol...
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Asian Games | Day 14 roundup: China achieves best result at overseas Asiad, Wong wins historic tennis gold-Xinhua

by sportswriter Li Jia NAGOYA, Japan, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- China reached 169 gold medals at the 2026 Asian Games after Saturday's penultimate day of competition, surpassing its previous record for the most golds won at an overseas edition of the Games. China won both the men's and women's golf team titles, with the men's victory delivering the delegation's 166th gold and breaking the previous overseas record of 165 set at the 2006 Games in Doha. Li Wenqi added another gold in women's windsurfing, while Guo Pu won the B-Girls breaking title. Defending champion Liu Qingyi took bronze. China also won the group all-around title as rhythmic gymnastics made its Asian Games debut, finishing ahead of host Japan and bronze medalist Kazakhstan. Uzbekistan's Takhmina Ikromova successfully def...
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Asian Games | Iran wins men’s volleyball gold-Xinhua

NAGOYA, Japan, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Iran beat host Japan 3-1 to defend its men's volleyball title at the Asian Games on Saturday, while Pakistan claimed its first medal in the event in 64 years. Iran prevailed 28-26, 19-25, 25-21, 26-24 to secure its fourth consecutive Asian Games gold medal. The defending champion edged a closely contested opening set before Japan responded with improved blocking to take the second and level the match. Iran regained control with an efficient attacking display in the third set before the teams traded points throughout a tight fourth. Iran eventually prevailed 26-24 to seal the victory. Iran opposite Amin Esmaeilnezhad scored a team-high 22 points, with two of his teammates also reaching double figures. Japan outside hitter Tatsunori Otsuka led all sc...
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Alison dos Santos wins 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championship

Having set a world record less than 20 days ago and remaining undefeated this season, Brazilian Alison dos Santos secured another victory in the 400m hurdles. This Sunday (Sep. 13), Alison, also known as Piu, was the fastest among the world’s best athletes competing in the first edition of the Ultimate World Athletics Championship in Budapest, Hungary. Piu crossed the finish line in 45.98 seconds, beating his main rivals, American Rai Benjamin (46.40) and Norwegian Karsten Warholm (46.78). Another Brazilian competitor, Matheus Lima, finished seventh (48.67). “I ran fast, had great results, and wanted to end the season on a high note. The atmosphere was great here in Budapest. I loved the energy from the fans; it was incredible… Now it’s time to celebrate!” said Piu, a two-time Olympic br...
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