China's Zhang Jilong assumes office as AFC chief

2011-06-14 09:13:54

Asian soccer federations should join hands to improve the sport in the region, Zhang Jilong said after assuming office as the acting president of the Asian Football Confederation on Monday.

Soccer fans detained after Chinese Super League riot

2011-06-13 10:47:20

Three soccer fans have been detained following a riot in a Chinese Super League soccer match during the weekend, local police said.

Li Na's victory catalyst for reform

2011-06-13 09:31:22

Breaking away from the pack, Li Na not only became the highest paid sportswoman with the first grand slam singles title in Asia, but challenged China's state training system.

Soccer authorities probe into bone-testing cheats

2011-06-10 16:25:40

The Chinese Football Association (CFA) is ready to probe into a drug abuse which reportedly can help young players reduce bone density in order to pass the bone tests, local newspaper reported on Friday.

Chinese players hail Li's victory as breakthrough

2011-06-10 10:50:15

Li Na's Chinese colleagues on the WTA tour think her French Open title will bring about a big influx in new players from the Asian country and could have a major impact on the sport as a whole.

Children rushing to serve after Li's victory

2011-06-10 07:12:06

Fan Wentao's mobile phone started ringing as soon as Li Na dispatched Francesca Schiavone at the French Open to become China's first Grand Slam tennis champion.

Speed skating team gets a real beating

2011-06-07 15:08:07

China's top short track speed skaters were beaten and kicked in an attack following a training session in Yunnan of Southwest China.

Poll: Four guesses after Li Na's French triumph

2011-06-07 14:48:34

Yao: I'm motivated by daughter

2011-06-07 08:30:12

China's basketball icon, Yao Ming, says his baby daughter is a "tempting" incentive for him to continue his injury-plagued career, but his injured left ankle is only 30 percent of the way to a full recovery.