Taiwanese amateur boxer and Olympic gold medallist
Rep. Robert Garcia has launched an oversight inquiry after ProPublica reported that Russian boxing official Umar Kremlev paid hundreds of thousands of dollars toward Donald Trump Jr.'s May wedding weekend in the Bahamas. Garcia has requested documents from the White House and Trump Jr., seeking communications, financial records and guest lists tied to Kremlev's payments.
Japan hosts a delayed, chaotic Asian Games with logistical issues shadowing standout performances. China leads in diving and tennis through young stars like Yu Zidi and Wang Xiyu; Japan and other nations show flashes of talent while organisers face criticism over accommodation and transport.
Wu Yize has won the Shenzhen Open final, defeating Yuan Sijun to become world No. 2 and extend China’s hold on the top rankings. He overcame Yuan after building a lead in the evening session, with breaks including 74 and 62 as he secured the title and £177,000. Yuan climbs to around 16-26 in the rankings.