Cayman Islands gymnast Lloyd makes history at Youth Olympics

2014-08-19 15:41:17

As the first gymnast from Cayman Islands to compete internationally, Morgan Lloyd is making history for her NOC, one flip at a time.

IOC boss wants to use Games for a brighter future

2014-08-19 10:21:57

The International Olympic Committee wants to use the current Youth Olympic Games as a test model for a more sustainable approach to future Games' bidding processes and operations, said IOC president Thomas Bach.

Ex-IOC chief Rogge a wushu wizard?

2014-08-18 23:59:53

Former International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge is a tai chi student and studies with a renowned Chinese master..

Rogge: China capable of hosting any big event

2014-08-18 18:08:21

Beijing will do a "very good job" if it wins the right to host the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, former International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge said in Nanjing on Friday.

Table Tennis yearns for next Boll at Nanjing YOG

2014-08-18 16:48:35

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) promotion manager Matt Pound calls for next Timo Boll Monday in order to achieve better recognition and participation for the sport.

Yogging a hit at Nanjing Youth Olympics

2014-08-18 10:52:57

The Nanjing Youth Olympic Games (YOG) just got underway Saturday, but Yogging has already provided the young athletes a chance to be a part of memories that they hope to cherish throughout their life.

Weightlifter Jiang wins China's first medal at Nanjing YOG

2014-08-18 10:40:26

Jiang Huihua won China's first medal at the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games on Sunday, outclassing the field in the women's 48kg event to take the gold with ease.

Australian Dutton wins first gold at Nanjing Youth Olympics

2014-08-17 13:43:36

Brittany Dutton of Australia took the first gold medal of the 2nd summer Youth Olympic Games by winning the women's triathlon Sunday morning.

Peng Liyuan invites wives of foreign leaders to visit Nanjing Museum

2014-08-17 12:25:50

Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, works on a piece of Suzhou embroidery with the wives of foreign leaders who are here to attend the opening ceremony of Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games, during their visit to the Nanjing Museum in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, Aug 16, 2014.

UN chief pins high hopes on Chinese youth

2014-08-17 07:10:22

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday encouraged Chinese young people to work together with global companions to address poverty, climate change and other critical issues that the world is facing at the moment.

Colorful life at Youth Olympic Village of Nanjing 2014 YOG

2014-08-15 21:58:42

Colorful life at Youth Olympic Village of Nanjing 2014 YOG

Ebola threat sees three athletes miss Youth Olympics

2014-08-15 19:59:50

Three athletes from areas of West Africa affected by the deadly Ebola outbreak have been banned from competing in the Nanjing Youth Olympic Games which begin on Saturday.