Chinese athletes rake in London rewards
2012-09-01 16:38:36
China's Olympic gold medallists have been rewarded with lavish gifts by the state, including cash bonuses and luxury sea-front apartments, local media reported on Saturday.
Olympic champions Sun Yang, Ye Shiwen awarded
2012-09-01 15:12:45
Chinese star swimmers Sun Yang and Ye Shiwen have been awarded by their home province for their success at the London Olympic Games.
Villa back in Spain squad after injury
2012-09-01 10:16:04
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has recalled striker David Villa to his squad for the forthcoming round of international matches.
Durant coaches young players in Hong Kong
2012-08-31 16:42:46
NBA star Kevin Durant shared his experiences and skills of basketball with young players in the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Durant is on a trip to China and Hong Kong is the third stop after Xi'an and Shanghai.
Iniesta wins UEFA's Best Player in Europe award
2012-08-31 09:45:48
Andres Iniesta of Barcelona beat off a strong challenge from club mate Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid to be named on Thursday as UEFA's Best Player in Europe last season.
No retirement for Olympic champion Chen Yibing
2012-08-30 17:44:44
Olympic champion gymnast Chen Yibing said he will continue to compete after a controversial officiating decision at the London Olympics cost him dearly.
Fencing champion now party delegate
2012-08-30 17:29:11
Fencer Zhang Liangliang was elected as a delegate of the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.
Fencing champion now party congress delegate
2012-08-30 17:29:11
Fencer Zhang Liangliang was elected as a delegate of the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.
No foul play in commentator's hotel death
2012-08-30 13:48:13
Police on Tuesday ruled out foul play in Tao Wei's death in an East China hotel room, an incident which has been much discussed on the Internet.
Lin Dan's nemesis to miss Rio 2016
2012-08-29 17:11:25
Lin Dan's dream of an Olympic re-match with long-time nemesis Lee Chong Wei in Rio four years later will remain just that as the Malaysia's poster boy said he would hang up his racket after playing next year's world badminton championships.
Jeremy Lin returns homes to teach youth
2012-08-27 16:24:53
Houston Rockets' Jeremy Lin attends the opening ceremony of the "Jeremy Lin training camp" in Taipei Physical Education College August 27, 2012.
Yao calls for more sports in schools
2012-08-27 08:07:11
Yao Ming would like to see a bigger push for sports in Chinese schools.