China names squad for Olympic gymnastics
CHENGDU, China, May 10 (Xinhua) — China has announced a provisional squad for the Olympic gymnastics competition following its national championships. The Tokyo-bound squad is...
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Chinese whitewater kayakers have run Class-V Laojun Rapid, paying tribute to Jinsha River
Chinese kayaker Haihai is seen whitewater kayaking. Photo courtesy of photographer Peacock A group of Chinese grassroots whitewater kayakers has accomplished group #kayaking over the...
Out-of-work champs seek fresh start
Fallen CSL winner Jiangsu’s ex-players scrambling to find new employment Wu Xi [Photo/Xinhua] While Wu Xi has secured new employment with Shanghai Shenhua, many of...
Poland biathlon teams hire new coach in quest for Olympic ticket
The Polish Biathlon Association revealed on Saturday that Adam Kolodziejczyk has become the new coach of the country’s men’s and women’s biathlon teams, after both...
China, Japan should support each other in upcoming Olympics: FM
BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) — China and Japan should support each other in hosting the upcoming Olympic Games this year and next year, State Councilor...
Tokyo 2020 CEO reiterates Olympics will not be postponed again
TOKYO, March 5 (Xinhua) — Tokyo 2020 organizing committee CEO Toshiro Muto reiterated here on Friday that the postponed Olympics will never be pushed back...
U.S. snowboarder Langland pins hopes on Olympic podium at Beijing 2022
File Photo LAUSANNE, March 3 (Xinhua) — American snowboarder Hailey Langland has her eyes firmly set on an Olympic redemption at next year’s Beijing 2022...
Testing program provides precious experience in lead up to Beijing 2022
BEIJING, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) — When the last testing event for para-alpine skiing came to an end on Friday, Yan Cheng could finally heave a...
More young Chinese people becoming fans of extreme sports
A man is snowboarding at Harbin Sunac Snow World, China on July 27, 2020. (Xinhua/Wang Junbao) Young Chinese people are showing increasing enthusiasm for extreme...
U.S. golfer Tiger Woods injured in car accident in Los Angeles
(Photo/CGTN) LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) — U.S. professional golfer Tiger Woods was injured in a roll-over car accident in Los Angeles County, California on...
Beijing to build 26 leisure parks in 2021
Beijing plans to build 26 leisure parks in 2021 to improve the urban ecological environment, local authorities said. The newly-built parks will be located in...
China’s Zhang Shuai finds focus after exiting Australian Open singles draw
SYDNEY, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) — China’s Zhang Shuai was knocked out of the Australian Open in the first round on Tuesday, losing to U.S. newcomer...
Australian Open kicks off with big name exits
SYDNEY, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) — The Australian Open got underway at Melbourne Park on Monday, with several big names exiting the tournament in the first...
Bucs beat Chiefs 31-9 to win Super Bowl LV, Brady bags 7th ring
Quarterback Tom Brady led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to their second title at the Super Bowl LV on Sunday night, beating the Kansas City Chiefs...
IOC president invites athletes of the world to Beijing 2022
Welcoming athletes from around the world, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach on Feb 4 formally invited the National Olympic Committees (NOC) of...
Ronaldo inspires Juve to dominate Roma in Serie A
ROME, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) — Juve moved to third place on the Serie A table after a comfortable 2-0 home victory over Roma on Saturday....
Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games boosts China’s regional development, winter sports
The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games has promoted coordinated development in the region, as well as the development of the country’s winter sports industry. Chongli,...
Football dream passes from father to son
Li Sirong, son of the former Chinese footballer Li Ming (Photo/Xinhua) HONG KONG, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) — When former Chinese international Li Ming retired in...
China’s rising freeski superstar credits grandma for her success
(Photo/CGTN) ASPEN, the United States, Jan. 31 (Xinhua) — China’s rising Freeski superstar Eileen Gu, also known by her Chinese name, Gu Ailing, credited her...
Super Bowl to host 22,000 fans
Patrick Mahomes (Top R) of Kansas City Chiefs passes the ball during the NFL Super Bowl LIV football game between Kansas City Chiefs and San...
Tokyo 2020 chief Mori says Olympics will be held in summer
TOKYO, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) — Tokyo 2020 organizing committee president Yoshiro Mori said here on Thursday that they have been guaranteed full support from IOC...
IOC urges Olympians to take COVID-19 vaccines
AUSANNE, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) — The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has urged teams competing in Olympic and Paralympic Games to be vaccinated against COVID-19. According...
Nadal supports Australian Open COVID-19 measures
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning the singles group match against Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece at the ATP World Tour Finals 2020 in London,...
Xi says China to ensure Beijing Winter Olympics complete success
BEIJING, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday he believes that the Chinese side, with strong support from various parties, will...
Chinese skaters targeting gold at Beijing 2022
BEIJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) — Chinese short track skater Ren Ziwei and speed skater Ning Zhongyan have voiced their confidence in winning golds in Beijing...
Beijing 2022 preparation receives vote of confidence
BEIJING, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) — President Xi Jinping’s recent inspection on Beijing 2022 preparations has sent a reassuring signal to the sports world that China...
Djokovic says demands for Australian Open players "misconstrued"
CANBERRA, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) — World number one Novak Djokovic said his demands for tennis players in quarantine ahead of the Australian Open were “misconstrued”....
Xi confident of successful Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
BEIJING, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) — Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, expressed his confidence that China would host...
Sports world expecting postponed Tokyo Olympics to happen amid uneasy calm
TOKYO, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) — It was a Sunday afternoon on January 18 and only the third day after Osaka entered a state of emergency...
Australian PM tells disgruntled tennis players to "follow the rules"
CANBERRA, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) — Australia’s Prime Minister has told tennis players in quarantine ahead of the Australian Open to “follow the rules.” The Department...