Life of isolation just fine for Chen

Closed-door Olympic trainings are dull and sometimes intolerable for Olympic taekwondo double gold medalist Chen Zhong. But the determined Chen tries to enjoy the moments of leisure in her restricted existence.

Taekwondists gain respect around world, officials say

The rapid development of taekwondo in China has become a good model for the sport's future in the world, according to chief official of the China Taekwondo Administrative Center (CTAC), the sport's governing body.

More money, more players at Volvo Open

Prize money for the upcoming Volvo China Open in April will be boosted to $2.2 million, an increase of $200,000, organizers say. Total prize money has increased fivefold since the tournament debuted 14 years ago.

Who owns an athlete?

The tension between club and country is one of the most vexing realities for professional athletes.

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Formula One takes step in the dark

LONDON: Formula One takes a step into the dark this season with new faces and new races, including the first to be held at night in Singapore.

Force India looking to Jordan as its role model

LONDON: Eddie Jordan had fun in Formula One and now Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya intends to bring back the good times after buying the team founded by the Irish entrepreneur.

This year will be easier, Hamilton says

LONDON: McLaren's Lewis Hamilton expects to have an easier time fighting for the Formula One title this season than in his extraordinary 2007 rookie year.

2008 F1 calendar and circuit details

Formula One calendar and circuit details for the 2008 season starting in Australia on March 16. All races start at 1200 GMT unless otherwise stated:

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American Wilkinson out to prove she's not washed up yet

Though the prime of her career is behind her, American diving veteran Laura Wilkinson can still hold her own in the pool. And if she makes it to Beijing this summer, it will be her third Olympic appearance.