With the arrival of the top women's tennis event in 2009, WTA Chief Executive Officer Larry Scott has vowed to turn Beijing into the "tennis capital of the world".
Marika Domanski-Lyfors is yet to prove how much she will improve China's women's soccer team technically and physically, but she has taken the first step to improving them mentally.
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus said yesterday that Asia will drive future growth of the game as it gains in popularity throughout the region and Asian players continue to improve.
Hoops fans can expect cheerleaders, live announcers and booming music at the 2008 Beijing Olympics basketball events, after organizers pledged to bring a touch of the NBA to the Games.
Russian city Sochi has gained some Chinese support for its efforts to host the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, the bid committee announced yesterday at the 5th Sport Accord convention in Beijing.
China's top player Liang Wenchong believes the golfing world needs to wake up to the potential of Asia.
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