Team China

Chinese flee rain but London weather better

2012-07-18 18:03:24

Athletes flooding into Britain for the London Olympics may not now need reinforced umbrellas with drier weather predicted in the buildup to the Games although Factor 50 sun cream is unlikely to be required. Weather providing a challenge: Coe

Mighty Chinese primed for golden Wembley encore

2012-07-18 08:05:33

Boasting a high-octane mix of raw power and technical wizardry, China is badminton's heavy metal act and will be primed to rock the Wembley Arena when it headlines the Olympic tournament at the London Games.

Revamp gives hope to China's rivals

2012-07-18 08:05:33

China achieved table tennis perfection at the last Olympics, sweeping both singles podiums and winning the team titles, but a rule change has given at least a glimmer of hope to its rivals in London.

Buffet serves up Olympic recipe for success

2012-07-18 02:37:05

Weight constantly weighs on Olympic judo champion Yang Xiuli's mind.

Liu gets his own treat in Olympics run-up

2012-07-17 20:45:22

China's Olympic hurdles hopeful Liu Xiang has got another side for many to be curious about other than his mysterious pull-out at the London Diamond League two weeks before the Olympic Games.

China is sending a young weightlifting squad

2012-07-17 16:49:41

Former Olympic champion weightlifter Long Qingquan has full faith in the young contingent China is sending to the London Olympics, despite its lack of experience.

UK university hosts 15 Chinese athletes

2012-07-17 15:55:22

St. Mary's University College will become the pre-Olympics training base for 15 Chinese athletes, as a result of a friendship that started two years ago.

Love is good thing for shuttlers, coach

2012-07-17 14:58:43

Love is likely to continue to sprout in the Chinese national badminton team - and head coach Li Yongbo said that is a good thing.

Liu moves to Germany for training

2012-07-17 10:09:31

Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang headed to Germany for his last tune-up before the Olympics.

They've got the muscles, but do they have the heart?

2012-07-17 07:49:10

Though they showed they have plenty of raw strength at the domestic Olympic qualifier, young Chinese weightlifters will need to show at least as much courage and intelligence at the London Olympic Games if they want to repeat their gold-medal haul.

Roster of Chinese Olympic delegation

2012-07-16 17:59:34

Following is the roster of the Chinese Olympic delegation announced in a ceremony.

Rowing for gold

2012-07-16 15:40:12

The Chinese rowing team takes an oath during the departure ceremony for 2012 London Olympic Games in Dandong, northeast China's Liaoning Province on July 15, 2012. The team has completed a one-month-long pre-season training. The Chinese rowing team will leave for London on July 20.