2008 Olympics facilities fit for Winter Games

2014-08-04 07:31:36

Sports venues that were built for the 2008 Beijing Olympics are in good condition and could be used for the 2022 Winter Olympics, a way to cut expenses should the Chinese capital host the event, officials and experts said.

2008 Olympics facilities fit for Winter Games

2014-08-04 05:54:28

Sports venues that were built for the 2008 Beijing Olympics are in good condition and could be used for the 2022 Winter Olympics, a way to cut expenses should the Chinese capital host the event, officials and experts said.

Winter Olympics bid website goes live

2014-07-31 21:01:32

The official website of Beijing and Zhangjiakou's joint bid to stage the 2022 Winter Olympics was launched on Thursday — exactly a year before the host will be chosen.

China claims title at women's volleyball int'l with unbeaten record

2014-07-30 10:46:08

Host China clean swept Asian champions Thailand Sunday afternoon to win the title of the China Women's Volleyball International Tournament with an unbeaten record.

Jacques Rogge expects great success for Nanjing YOG

2014-07-29 15:13:43

Ahead of the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games (YOG), former President of International Olympic Committee (IOC) Jacques Rogge told Xinhua in an exclusive interview his expectation of the games to be a great success.

Game gains ground in China

2014-07-29 06:51:13

As the most popular and commercially successful professional sport in North America, American football is also making strides in China but still trails in grassroots popularity and public recognition.

Happy 10k Run to promote active lifestyle

2014-07-28 20:40:27

A series of events called "Happy 10k Run" for amateur runners was launched Monday in Beijing, aimed at promoting running for beginners and cater to the demands of runners.

Happy 10k Run to promote active lifestyle

2014-07-28 20:40:27

A series of events called "Happy 10k Run" for amateur runners was launched Monday in Beijing, aimed at promoting running for beginners and cater to the demands of runners.

Africa athletics body worried over age cheating before Youth Games

2014-07-23 17:13:03

Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) is concerned with the tendencies by local athletics federations to enter over aged competitors in its meetings ahead of the Youth Olympics, which will be held in Nanjing, China in August.

NBA star James motivates Chinese youth

2014-07-22 15:30:30

For LeBron James, the city of Akron where he was born and raised will always hold a special place in his heart, no matter where he plays or how far he travels.

Over 3700 athletes expected at Nanjing Youth Olympics

2014-07-22 10:13:38

More than 3700 athletes from 204 countries and regions will be taking part in the summer Youth Olympic Games to be held next month in Nanjing, organizers confirmed on Monday.

Italian soccer player eager to make debut

2014-07-18 17:19:07

Italian striker Alberto Gilardino is eager to make his debut in the Chinese league, saying he will demonstrate a trademark move — playing an invisible violin — to celebrate goals.