Sports / Olympic News Updates

Li Dan takes bronze in women's trampoline at Rio

2016-08-13 04:46

Canadian Rosannagh Maclennan jumped to defend her title in the women' s trampoline at the Rio Olympic Games here on Friday. Rosannagh finished third in the qualification earlier but managed to lead the squad of eight finalists with a score of 56.465 points.

Wang Zhen wins men's 20km racewalking gold 

2016-08-13 04:01

Wang Zhen of China has won the men's 20-kilometer racewalking gold medal at the Rio Games, with Chinese teammate Cai Zelin taking the silver.

China's Wang and Cai walk to 20km gold, silver

2016-08-13 03:15

Wang Zhen of China has won the men's 20-kilometer racewalking gold medal at the Rio Games, with Chinese teammate Cai Zelin taking the silver.

Ethiopia's Ayana shatters world record to win 10,000m

2016-08-12 23:27

Ethiopia's Almaz Ayana smashed the world record to win the Olympic 10,000 metres title on Friday, blowing away the competition in one of the greatest ever long-distance races at the Games.

'Japanese Doll' Ai Fukuhara adored by Chinese netizens

2016-08-12 20:10

The hearts of Chinese netizens ache for Japanese table tennis olympian Ai Fukuhara when she was defeated 0-4 by the defending champion Li Xiaoxia.

Swimmer Chen Xinyi tests positive: Chinese Swimming Association

2016-08-12 12:46

Chinese swimmer Chen Xinyi has failed a doping test at the Rio Olympic Games, the Chinese Swimming Association says.

China takes silver,bronze medals in women's 50-meter rifle three position

2016-08-12 00:40

Zhang Binbin won the silver medal in the women's 50-meter rifle three position on Thursday at the Rio Olympic Games, and 2008 Olympic champion Du Li took the bronze.

Japan's Kaneto wins 200m breaststroke gold

2016-08-12 11:28

Rie Kaneto claimed Japan's second swimming gold medal of the Rio Olympics by winning the women's 200m breaststroke final on Thursday.

Ma Long wins Chinese derby to edge defending champion Zhang

2016-08-12 09:34

China's Ma Long overwhelmed his teammate and defending champion Zhang Jike with a 4-0 win to seize gold in the men's table tennis singles final on Thursday, with Japan's Jun Mizutani claiming the bronze.

Male swimmers keep China's swimming dream alive

2016-08-11 17:39

Male swimmers from China have flown the Chinese swimming team's flag and kept its dream alive as almost all female players missed podium spots at the Rio Olympics.

Phelps writes new page with four wins in same event

2016-08-12 10:31

Michael Phelps of the United States won the Olympic 200 meters individual medley on Thursday to capture the 22nd gold medal of his career and become the first swimmer to win the same event at four consecutive Games.

Zhang Jike, Ma Long set up all-Chinese final in Rio 2016 table tennis

2016-08-12 06:27

Zhang Jike is one step away from defending his gold medal after smashing Vladimir Samsonov 4-1 to set up an all-Chinese final with Ma Long.

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