Former China Olympic champion who home-schools children to allow more play time criticised for depriving them chance to socialise

Former Olympic champion Yang Wei’s decision to home-school his twin daughters, in a bid to give them more playtime and maintain their health, has ignited a debate online. Critics have raised concerns about the potential absence of sufficient socialising opportunities for the children. Yang is a former gymnast and Olympic champion known for leading China’s men’s team...

Indonesian badminton star Christie and Japan’s Yamaguchi win Hong Kong Open finals

HONG KONG (AFP): Jonatan Christie became the first Indonesian to win the Hong Kong Open men's singles title in 25 years after a fierce battle with Japan's Kenta Nishimoto, whose compatriot Akane Yamaguchi claimed the women's title. Christie was pushed all the way by world number 15 Nishimoto after dropping the first game 12-21. But he managed...