China is sending a young weightlifting squad

2012-07-17 16:49:41

Former Olympic champion weightlifter Long Qingquan has full faith in the young contingent China is sending to the London Olympics, despite its lack of experience.

Love is good thing for shuttlers, coach

2012-07-17 14:58:43

Love is likely to continue to sprout in the Chinese national badminton team - and head coach Li Yongbo said that is a good thing.

Lippi confirms Conca stay

2012-07-15 07:30:08

Guangzhou Evergrande coach Marcello Lippi confirmed that Argentinean midfielder Dario Conca would stay with the team, the Italian said on Saturday.

Chinese, German men's handball teams plan friendly matches

2012-07-13 20:34:47

The China men's handball team will play three friendly matches against German club TBV Lemgo at the KANNE & P+M Cup in Jiangsu province and in Beijing later this month.

Samaranch Foundation launched in Beijing

2012-07-13 20:16:41

foundation named after late International Olympic Committee President Juan Antonio Samaranch was officially launched in Beijing on Friday.

Coach likes - but doesn't love - chances

2012-07-12 20:42:10

Liu Xiang has come back strong, but his opponents won't allow him an easy path to glory in London, the Chinese track and field team's head coach warned.

All that's left for Liu is warm-up

2012-07-12 20:07:56

The IAAF Diamond League London Grand Prix will be the last warm-up track and field event before the Olympics, but Liu Xiang won't be going full throttle.

Golden moments may be fewer in London

2012-07-11 02:28:47

With London calling athletes from all over the world, hopes of a medal haul for China to match the golden times of four years ago may be premature.

Can China repeat table tennis sweep in London?

2012-07-10 13:18:17

Will China win all four gold medals on offer in table tennis in London? The answer seems apparent.

No offers for Conca, says Evergrande

2012-07-10 07:46:08

Guangzhou Evergrande confirmed on Monday Dario Conca wants to leave the club despite there still being two years left on his contract, but the side denied there had been any official offers from Brazilian clubs.

Top strongmen lift profile in China

2012-07-06 09:31:45

From Thursday to Sunday, a competition to discover the world's strongest man is held in the city's Yancheng Chunqiu Amusement Park. Coming from 20 countries, 22 world-class strongmen will battle it out for the championship.

Guangzhou Evergrande denies Kaka move

2012-07-05 08:58:58

Chinese super league club Guangzhou Evergrande denied the link with Brazilian and Real Madrid star Kaka on Wednesday.