China's Ma beats Timo to enter semifinals at worlds

2013-05-19 20:32:54

Second seed Ma Long of China fought off fierce challenge from fifth seed Timo Boll to enter the semifinals of the World Table Tennis Championships here on Sunday.

Chinese women's volleyball team wins first match under Lang Ping's charge

2013-05-18 14:03:52

The Chinese women's volleyball team beat Puerto Rico in straight sets here on Friday in their first match since Lang Ping took over as the head coach.

Chinese women on track at table tennis worlds

2013-05-18 07:47:00

Top seed and defending champion Ding Ning led five Chinese to the quarterfinals of the women's singles event at the World Table Tennis Championships here on Friday.

Barrios faces axe despite score

2013-05-17 13:40:06

Despite a goal that helped ensure an away victory for Guangzhou Evergrande on Wednesday, Lucas Barrios may be dropped from the squad if the Chinese Super League champion advances to the next round of the AFC Champions League.

Olympic champion Ma crashes out in Paris tournament

2013-05-17 10:31:12

Former Olympic champion and four-time World Cup winner Ma Lin became the biggest name to fall at the World Championships as he was upset by Japan's Kenta Matsudaira in the second round on Thursday.

Ding Ning reaches last 16 at table tennis worlds

2013-05-17 10:12:48

Top seed and defending champion Ding Ning breezed past fellow Chinese Hu Limei in straight sets to enter the last 16 at the World Table Tennis Championships here on Thursday.

Evergrande on top after tough fight with Mariners

2013-05-16 16:33:43

Australia's Central Coast Mariners exceeded expectations in their latest Asian Champions League battle with Chinese favorite Guangzhou Evergrande Wednesday night in front of 9,000 fans at NSW's Bluetongue Stadium.

ITTF museum to be moved to China from Switzerland

2013-05-16 09:54:26

The Museum of the International Table Tennis Association in Lausanne, Switzerland, will be moved to China, the ITTF President Adham Sharara said here on Wednesday.

Top seed Ding sails to 2nd round at worlds

2013-05-15 21:30:45

Top seed and defending champion Ding Ning of China breezed past Dederko Zhenhua of Australia 4-0 to reach the second round at the World Table Tennis Championships here on Wednesday.

Chelsea joins Chinese club to open soccer school

2013-05-15 17:36:22

Chinese Super League club Guangzhou R&F signed a partnership deal with English Premier League side Chelsea on Tuesday which will see the parties jointly open a soccer school in Guangdong province.

Star-studded Evergrande wary of Aussie Mariners

2013-05-15 17:31:59

Australia's Central Coast Mariners operate under a salary cap of $2.48 million, approximately a quarter of what Chinese side Guangzhou Evergrande pays Argentine star Dario Conca.

Lang Ping and national team gear up for Beilun tournament

2013-05-15 17:23:21

Lang Ping coaches national team players during a training session for the Beilun stop of the 2013 China International Women's Volleyball Tournament in Ningbo city, Zhejiang province, May 14, 2013.