China extends 52-year unbeaten record as Games organisers say sorry

China extends 52-year unbeaten record in diving as Asian Games organisers offer apologies

More than 17,000 athletes and officials attended the 2026 Asian Games, exceeding the number involved in the Olympics and several countries have accused the local organisers of poor management.

China extends 52-year unbeaten record as Asian Games organisers apologise

Chinese divers were unstoppable as the country's sizeable overall tally of gold medals swelled to 150.

China extends 52-year unbeaten record as Games organisers say sorry

Chinese divers have proved unstoppable once more as the country's massive overall tally of gold medals swelled to 150 with four days left. Hosts Japan are a distant second with 50 golds, ahead of South Korea with 24. Chen Yiwen and Lian Junjie each won gold in the final two diving events to give China a 14th consecutive clean sweep in the sport. China has won every diving gold medal since their first Asian Games appearance 52 years ago. "Girls a…

Asian Games | Day 11 roundup: China secures historic 100th diving gold; Nagoya mayor apologizes for Games issues

Asian Games | Day 11 roundup: China secures historic 100th diving gold; Nagoya mayor apologizes for Games issues