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American soldiers brought breakdancing to South Korea. Now it’s writing its own history

Hong Kong CNN  —  When hip-hop-obsessed American soldiers showed their Korean counterparts how to land headspins and windmills at US…

‘Be water, my friend’: China’s first UFC champion channels her inner Bruce Lee

Beijing CNN  —  A decade ago, Zhang Weili was handing out flyers to rushing commuters in front of her local…

Skateboarder, 13, becomes China’s youngest Asian Games gold medalist

CNN  —  Thirteen-year-old Cui Chenxi of China clinched gold in women’s skateboarding at the Asian Games on Wednesday, becoming the…

Naomi Osaka announces return to professional tennis in 2024

CNN  —  Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka intends to return to professional tennis in 2024, the 25-year-old said in…

Japan in tears after first ever win against European team in FIBA World Cup

CNN  —  Japanese players and fans were left in tears after the country claimed its first ever victory against European…

Everything you need to know about the four 2023 Women’s World Cup semifinalists

CNN  —  And so there were four. After weeks of grueling Women’s World Cup action, only Spain, Sweden, Australia and…

Claudia Vasconcelos: How this trailblazer referee unexpectedly made history at the first Women’s World Cup

CNN  —  There are many things from the evening in which she made history that Claudia Vasconcelos remembers well, but…

Women’s World Cup: Sweden to play Spain in semifinals after impressive victory over Japan

CNN  —  Sweden will face Spain in the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup after beating Japan 2-1 in a…

Japan blooms just at the right time as the Nadeshiko looks to make new history at Women’s World Cup

Women’s World Cup 2023: Live scores, fixtures, results, tables and top scorers CNN  —  Four months before the 2011 Women’s…