Western Guizhou city welcomes Games flame

2011-09-08 20:17:24

The first torch bearer runs with the torch during the torch relay for the Ninth National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of China in Liupanshui city, western Guizhou province, Aug 28, 2011.

Hostesses trained for ethnic minority games

2011-09-08 19:17:53

More than 600 volunteer hostesses have undergone a 15-day professional training program for the nine-day event, to be held from Sept 10-18 in Guiyang.

Torch bearers carry flame through Tongren

2011-09-08 19:05:02

Torch bearer Wu Hongdi passes the flame to Su Rixin during the torch relay for the Ninth National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities in Tongren city, western Guizhou province, Sept 7, 2011.

China loses to Jordan in W Cup qualifier

2011-09-07 06:23:00

China lost 2-1 to Jordan in a World Cup Asian zone Group A match on Tuesday.

Yao Ming may go back to school this fall

2011-09-06 15:27:04

Retired NBA star Yao Ming may "go back to school and get very fundamental study" at one of China's most prestigious universities this fall.

China keeps slim hope despite win over Thailand

2011-09-06 09:45:39

The Chinese national women's soccer team were put into a dangerous situation for the 2012 London Olympic Games after three mediocre matches of the Asian Qualifying Tournament.

Slim hope for China to qualify for Olympics

2011-09-06 09:34:24

The Chinese national women's soccer team were put into a dangerous situation for the 2012 London Olympic Games after three mediocre matches of the Asian Qualifying Tournament.

No great expectations in London

2011-09-06 07:59:25

With one gold medal, two silver and one bronze, China achieved its best result at the Daegu Worlds over the past 18 years. However, the Chinese team will still face a tougher challenge at the London Games next year and still has a long way to go.

Home course not so sweet for Tung

2011-09-06 07:59:25

Home soil did not prove to be a happy hunting ground for China's Tung Hopin in the Exim Bank Team China Corvette.

China coach still optimistic of women's Olympic berth

2011-09-05 09:40:04

Despite ranking fourth with two goalless ties, China coach Li Xiaopeng on Saturday still showed his optimism of taking an Olympic women's soccer berth.

Gritty Zhang hammers down a bronze

2011-09-05 07:55:02

Competing at her sixth World Championships, Zhang Wenxiu claimed a second bronze medal in Daegu. However, this campaign was more difficult.

13 Macao handball athletes injured in road accident

2011-09-04 22:12:53

Thirteen women handball athletes from Macao Special Administrative Region were injured in a car accident in Nanchang, capital of east China's Jiangxi Province.