China coach warns of 'gap' ahead of Women's Asian Cup title defence

The Women's Asian Cup kicks off on March 1 with Japan, North Korea and hosts Australia chief among the title contenders. China are reigning champions and the most successful team in the history of the competition, but the days when they were among the world elite are long gone. Results since lifting the trophy in India four years ago have been particularly disappointing. They bowed out in the group stage of the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, failed to reach the Paris Olympics...