NZ to help train Olympic Rugby dreamers

2012-09-10 16:29:53

Aiming for gold at the Olympics usually inspires intense international rivalry, but the debut of seven-aside rugby in the Olympic arena in 2016 is driving collaboration between New Zealand and China.

China takes 90th gold at Paralympics

2012-09-09 04:33:44

China made history on Saturday after taking its 90th gold medal at the London Paralympics, refreshing its previous record of 89 golds at the 2008 Beijing Games.

French martial arts winners fly into China

2012-09-03 11:25:53

Four French martial arts national champions were sent to Liuzhou to do furthur study.

Teenager Robson ousts ninth seed Li Na

2012-09-01 10:24:39

British teen Laura Robson stunned Chinese ninth seed Li Na at the US Open on Friday.

Something borrowed as Nanjing hosts Youth Olympics

2012-08-31 08:16:22

Nanjing will emulate London's use of temporary buildings and its frugality when the East China city hosts the Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2014, according to the city's top officials and the event's organizing committee.

Trademark misuse of Olympians' names criticized

2012-08-30 18:37:13

Trademark registrants are exploiting the popularity of successful domestic and overseas Chinese athletes in the wake of the Olympic Games by rushing to register the right to use their names, a business tactic that is increasingly being questioned in China.

Soccer commentator’s death creates a stir

2012-08-28 21:59:33

A high-profile soccer commentator with China Central Television was found dead at a hotel on Tuesday, arousing attention on the Internet and among the public.

Police claim Tao Wei's death not suspicious

2012-08-28 15:15:59

Police say the death of Tao Wei, China Central Television's famous soccer commentator, was not suspicious, people.com reports.

Famous soccer commentator found dead

2012-08-28 10:57:27

Tao Wei, China Central Television's famous soccer commentator, has been found dead in a hotel room, Beijing News reports.

Young soccer players train in Spain

2012-08-27 17:18:15

Wanda Group announced on Monday that 30 male soccer players aged around 13 will set out for Spain, to complete a three-year training course at three of the best clubs in the Spain Primera Division, Valencia CF, Atletico Madrid and Villarreal CF.

Olympic trademark boom and bust

2012-08-27 16:51:32

Trademarks composed of the names of famous Olympic gold medalist have long been registered by cash-seeking professionals for years, Beijing Morning Post reports.

Pro football is coming to China

2012-08-27 13:47:59

A group fronted by ESPN analyst Ron Jaworski was in Beijing on Monday to announce that the Arena Football League is working on building a bridgehead in China.