Birds of a feather swim together

Masayo Imura was amazed when she saw the long and elegant legs of Chinese twin sisters Jiang Tingting and Jiang Wenwen.

Empty vessels to be filled with sailing craft

SHANGHAI: As the Olympic Games approaches, a new project aiming to teach Chinese youngsters the sport of sailing was launched here earlier this month at the China International Boat Show (April 10-13).

Gebrselassie explains withdrawal

ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopia's world marathon record holder Haile Gebrselassie on Wednesday explained the reason for his pullout from the Olympic marathon in Beijing this August, saying that on Sept 28 at the 2008 Berlin Marathon he wants to improve his own world record time for the marathon.

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Critics change their tune

Chinese media have hailed its women's basketball team after it won three consecutive games at the "Good Luck Beijing" International Invitational this week.

'Super Mom' Leslie returns, going for fourth gold in Beijing

While most athletes are ready to demonstrate their abilities at the Beijing Olympics, United States basketball sensation Lisa Leslie wants to show the world something else - the glamour and power of being a "super mom".

Aoki tipped to play at Pine Valley Beijing Open

The Japan Golf Tour Organization (JGTO) will make its debut at the 2008 Pine Valley Beijing Open in Beijing and Isao Aoki - the first male Japanese golfer to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame - will play at the event.

Norman out to show old bite at BMW Asian Open

Australian golf legend Greg Norman hopes to mix a bit of golfing pleasure with business when he headlines the $2.3 million BMW Asian Open starting tomorrow.

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