BT Sports And Culture Team

The BT Sports and Culture desk covers sports, arts, heritage, and film & TV for Beijing Times, following the events and personalities shaping cultural life in China and beyond.

FIFA Abandons $20 Billion World Cup Sell-Off Plan After Widespread Football Backlash

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has abandoned a plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors after fierce backlash from football confederatio

FIFA’s $20 Billion Private Investment Plan Draws Backlash from Football Confederations

FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces resistance from UEFA and other confederations over a plan to sell private stakes in the World Cup valued at up to $20

Raiders Sign No. 1 Pick Fernando Mendoza to Four-Year, $57.27M Deal

Las Vegas Raiders sign top overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza to a four-year, $57.27 million contract as the Heisman winner joins the franchise.

Francesca Lollobrigida Makes History With Gold on Home Ice at Milan Cortina 2026

Francesca Lollobrigida wins Italy's first gold at Milan Cortina 2026, breaking the Olympic record in women's 3,000m speed skating and ending Dutch dominance.

Team GB’s Olympic Skeleton Helmet Hopes Dashed After Appeal Fails

Team GB's appeal to use new aerodynamic skeleton helmets at the 2026 Winter Olympics has been denied by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, upholding the IBSF's ban.

Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Ignite with Dazzling Opening Ceremony, Mariah Carey, and Dual Flames

Relive the dazzling opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, featuring Mariah Carey, dual Olympic flames, and a celebration of Italian culture.

Hilary Knight Ties Goal Record as USA Women’s Hockey Dominates Finland at 2026 Winter Olympics

Hilary Knight ties the U.S. Olympic women's hockey scoring record as the USA defeats Finland 5-0 at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Read the full game recap and highlights.

Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open Debut: A Spectacle of Style, Victory, and a Tense Handshake

Naomi Osaka makes a stylish return to the Australian Open with a unique outfit, secures a win, and navigates a tense post-match handshake with Sorana Cirstea.

Rising Chinese Film Director Lai Yuqing Dies Tragically at 23

Promising young Chinese film director Lai Yuqing, known for her feature debut "Whisperings of the Moon," has died at the age of 23. Her...

Met Museum and Cleveland Museum of Art Jointly Acquire Over 200 Rare Chinese Suzhou Prints

The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Cleveland Museum of Art have announced a significant joint acquisition of over 100 18th-century Suzhou prints for...

Influencer’s Rosé Impersonation Sparks Fierce Debate on Fan Identity and Celebrity Boundaries

A Chinese influencer's recent imitation of K-pop star Rosé from Blackpink at a pop-up event has ignited a heated online discussion about the evolving...

UNESCO and China Forge Alliance to Boost African World Heritage

UNESCO and China are deepening their collaboration to enhance the preservation and representation of Africa's rich cultural and natural heritage on the World Heritage...

China Weaves Tradition into Modernity: Heritage Crafts and Digital Innovations Flourish

China is experiencing a vibrant resurgence of its traditional cultural heritage, with artisans and innovators breathing new life into ancient crafts. From contemporary art...

Chanel and Centre Pompidou Forge New Alliance to Champion Contemporary Chinese Art

Chanel has announced an extended three-year partnership with the Centre Pompidou, with a dedicated focus on contemporary Chinese art. This significant collaboration aims to...

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