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Official: Stay away from injuries, drugs

In an unusual move to secure a gymnastics golden harvest at next year's Olympic Games, Chinese gymnasts and their coaches will sign contracts with the sport's state governing center to ensure everyone in the 2008 lineup will be injury free and drug free, a top team official said.

Eyesight no problem for German's Beijing dreams

At the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, Fabian Hambuchen lost all three pairs of his contact lenses and had to wear glasses to compete in the gymnastics events.

FIG mulls 16-year age limit for athletes

The world gymnastics governing body, FIG, is pondering an age limit of 16 for gymnasts competing in international matches after the Beijing Olympic Games.

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Rocket explosion

When a man as big as Yao Ming gets as angry as he did during Sunday's loss to the Sacramento Kings, it's got to be a little frightening. With the giant yelling and throwing things like he was after being called for his sixth foul of the game, the refs had no choice but to toss him from the gym, if for no other reason than for fear of their own safety.

China finishes with nine gold medals

The 2007 Gymnastics and Trampoline International Invitational Tournament concluded in Beijing yesterday, with the host winning two more gymnastics gold medals and snagging one gold in men's trampoline.

ZZ dismisses move rumors

Charlton's Chinese international captain Zheng Zhi denied reports that he may move to an English Premier League club after the winter window opens.

Returning Ding brimming with confidence

Tons of confidence and a check worth $104,050 from his performance at the Snooker Premier League should help Chinese prodigy Ding Junhui overcome his title jinx and soar to new heights in his already fabulous career.

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