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As England fans wake up on June 18 still basking in the glow of a thrilling 4–2 victory over Croatia, I found myself revisiting photographs from Royal Ascot taken just hours before kick-off. And one particular image struck me with a coincidence so perfect that even a screenwriter might have rejected it for being too obvious. At the centre of the frame stands Sir Gareth Southgate. Yesterday afternoon, at Britain’s most prestigious horse-racing event, Royal Ascot, I stood no mo

The tears of Livano Comenencia after scoring Curaçao’s first-ever FIFA World Cup goal. The embrace between his teammates and those of Germany in the middle of the pitch, regardless of the scoreline. The ecstasy of goalkeeper Josimar Diaz Vozinha, whose heroics denied mighty Spain victory in their opening match. These moments remind us, once again, that sport is about far more than results. IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT THE BALLAs Mexican writer Juan Villoro once lamented, television te

London Wine Fair opened in London with more than 450 exhibitors and over 90 sessions, launching its first-ever “Host Nation” programme showcasing over 250 British wines, spirits, and beers, with a strong emphasis on onsite tasting experiences. The fair highlights three key industry trends: sustainability, the rapid growth of low- and no-alcohol beverages, and innovation in spirits and global markets. A new BREW//LDN beer and cider section further expands category diversity. P

May 10, 2026 — London. The centenary ITTF World Table Tennis Championships reached its closing day, with the Chinese national table tennis team competing in two consecutive team finals on the same day. First through a comeback, then through a dominant sweep, China captured both the women’s and men’s team titles, taking home the Corbillon Cup and the Swaythling Cup in one sweep. On this day, China responded to an entire century of elite competition in the most direct and comma

The semi-finals of the 2026 ITTF World Team Championships Finals in London concluded with China and Japan advancing to both the men’s and women’s finals, setting up a blockbuster double showdown at OVO Arena Wembley. In the women’s event, Japan swept Germany 3-0, while China defeated Romania 3-0 behind strong performances from Sun Yingsha, Wang Manyu and Kuai Man. Japan’s men also cruised into the final with a 3-0 win over Chinese Taipei. China, however, survived a dramatic b

At the centennial 2026 World Table Tennis Championships in London, the competition on court is intense and relentless, while off court, the sport has also entered a moment of “high-density dialogue.” In this city that has witnessed a century of table tennis development, the President of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) sat down for an exclusive interview. She addressed, in a systematic manner, the sport’s direction at a critical historical juncture — covering