China's Zhao wins 100 backstroke world title

2011-07-26 20:32:48

China's Zhao Jing upset Natalie Coughlin of the United States to win the women's 100 metres backstroke title at the world swimming championships on Tuesday.

Yao honored as model of youth

2011-07-26 09:24:24

Yao Ming retired from the Chinese national basketball team Monday at an unprecedented farewell ceremony held by the Chinese sports governing body, and was highly praised by State Councilor Liu Yandong.

Young Ye the toast of Shanghai after victory

2011-07-26 07:57:12

Chinese teenage swimmer Ye Shiwen won the home team its first swimming gold medal at the 14th FINA World Championships here on Monday by claiming victory in the women's 200m medley.

Shenzhen well prepared for Universiade

2011-07-25 17:06:55

Over 7,500 athletes and 3,500 accompanying officials from 147 countries and regions had registered for the 26th Shenzhen Universiade as of July 21, and planning for the sporting event was in its final stages.

Sun Yang looks ahead after silver win in Shanghai

2011-07-25 07:51:29

Defeated by archrival Park Tae-hwan in the men's 400m freestyle and so failing to produce an opening victory for the host at the 14th FINA World Championships in Shanghai on Sunday night, China's rising star, Sun Yang, was still satisfied with his swim.

Chinese seal sweep in diving

2011-07-25 07:51:29

Chinese diver Qiu Bo won his first 10m platform world championship title with a spotless performance on Sunday, ending his country's campaign at the Shanghai Worlds with a history-making all-gold sweep.

History-making China now eyes invincible Russia

2011-07-25 07:51:29

After winning six silver medals at the 14th FINA World Championships to surpass its results in Rome two years ago, the Chinese synchronized swimming team is aiming to narrow the gap between itself and Russia, the sport's powerhouse.

Shenzhen goes for a 'green' Universiade

2011-07-23 08:38:56

Shenzhen is thinking green in its preparations for the coming 26th World University Games.

'Supernatural' boy makes history at Shanghai worlds

2011-07-22 21:44:40

He Chong, defending champion of the men's 3m springboard, retained his title at the Shanghai worlds on Friday.

China's Chen wins second diving gold at worlds

2011-07-22 10:34:15

China's Chen Ruolin won the women's 10 metres platform diving title at the world championships on Thursday after compatriot and close rival Hu Yudan's nerves got the better of her.

Senior official checks facilities of Universiade

2011-07-20 22:09:26

Zhou Yongkang, a senior official of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in charge of security, visited Shenzhen in south Guangdong province on July 18 and 19 to study the preparations for the forthcoming World University Games (Universiade).