A warm reception

2012-01-11 07:53:45

Despite a lack of facilities and finances, Hong Kong and Macao are falling for the winter game of ice hockey.

Chilly thrills expected to spread in China

2012-01-11 07:53:45

Cities outside northeast China will be encouraged to hold winter events to expand their popularity nationwide, one of the country's most prominent sports officials said this week.

Wang concerned about winter games

2012-01-10 16:10:22

Wang Chunlu, who stepped down as China's short track speedskating team manager after an internal brawl, said that she's still concerned about the sport though being away from the national winter games.

Cue sports become backyard games in Tibet

2012-01-10 16:07:22

Billiards and snooker have become popular sports in China's southwest Tibet autonomous region.

China eyes speed skating gold in Sochi

2012-01-10 15:45:53

A Chinese coach said during the National Winter Games on Monday that Chinese speed skaters are expected to strike gold in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.

Li wins 1,500m short-track title with big names missing

2012-01-10 15:37:35

A newcomer to Chinese short-track speedskating won the women's 1,500m title at the national winter games last Sunday with big names Wang Meng and Zhou Yang absent in the rink。

Zhou Yang not to miss national games

2012-01-10 09:19:34

A Changchun official said on Monday that Olympic champion Zhou Yang will not miss the ongoing 12th national winter games.

Olympic champion keeps the chance open for Sochi

2012-01-09 14:44:24

With the 2014 Sochi Olympics approaching, Han Xiaopeng keeps the chance open to jump again for his country.

Guangzhou Evergrande denies Drogba import

2012-01-09 14:08:43

China's super league defending champions Guangzhou Evergrande denied the link with Chelsea striker Didier Drogba on Sunday.

Liu ruled out returning to curling team

2012-01-09 11:32:01

Former national recruiter Liu Yin is not coming back for the upcoming world curling championships, according to a senior Chinese team official on Sunday.

China Cup surfing event kicks off

2012-01-08 23:01:18

Some 48 elite surfers from 8 countries will be competing for $200,000 in cash prizes as the International Surfing Association (ISA) China Cup got underway on Saturday in Wanning, Hainan province.

Zheng Jie makes WTA comeback in Auckland

2012-01-08 16:34:25

China's Zheng Jie came back from behind to claim the championship at the 2012 ASB Classic women's tennis tournament in Auckland on Sunday.