Universiade athletes in pregame warm-up

2011-08-12 11:08:29

Athletes from all over the world have arrived in the Games village and engaged in pregame physical training for the upcoming Universiade, to be held on Aug 12.

For the love of sport

2011-08-12 08:18:48

It's not whether they win or lose. Really. The Chinese delegation at the Universiade is shrugging off the medal count, saying it's more interested in making friends and learning from the experience.

No pressure, only happiness for athletes

2011-08-12 08:18:48

Even the athletes say they're not feeling much pressure as the Universiade approaches.

Shenzhen Universiade is ready

2011-08-11 14:10:51

China's organizers have vowed to open the 26th World University Games with a totally "unique" ceremony Friday night in Shenzhen.

Lin Dan wins as China back on track at worlds

2011-08-11 06:12:02

The Chinese team, winner of all five titles a year ago, had earlier steadied the boat on day two after Monday's shock defeat of fifth seeded Chen Long by Guatemala's Kevin Cordon.

Olympic test events go ahead amid London riots

2011-08-10 15:20:38

As London reeled from three days of rioting and looting, 1012 Olympic organizers sought to maintain a business-as-usual attitude Tuesday.

Shenzhen benefits from international games

2011-08-10 14:50:18

For 26-year-old Jiang Huali, a typical morning used to involve waking up at 6 am and spending more than two hours riding buses to her office in downtown Shenzhen.

Athletes hit back at Williams over Tiger rebuke

2011-08-10 07:55:26

Steve Williams, the caddie fired last month by Tiger Woods after carrying his clubs in 13 major triumphs, has been roundly criticised for his remarks after caddying for Australian Adam Scott in his victory at the World Golf Championships Bridgestone Invitational.

China tastes first win at Stankovic Cup

2011-08-10 10:26:36

China eventually savored its first victory at the Stankovic Cup this year, beating Angola 64-54 in the Guangzhou leg on Tuesday to finish its Cup journey in the third place.