Chelsea to help China Olympic side

English Premiership champions Chelsea are looking for access to the Chinese market by co-operating with the Chinese Football Association (CFA), with the aim of helping China's 2008 Olympic team.

Olympic holidays planned for Beijingers

During the 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing residents are likely to enjoy special holidays and free public transportation service, Beijing vice-mayor Ji Lin said.

"Water Cube" topped off

The main structure of the National Aquatics Center, a major competition venue of the 2008 Olympic Games, was topped off today.

Cuba praises China's preparations

Star hurdler Liu back on track

SHANGHAI: China's star hurdler Liu Xiang has recovered from a sprained ankle and will take part in his first international competition for this year at the Osaka leg of the IAAF World Athletics Tour starting on May 8.

China committed to develop softball

Although softball was dropped from the 2012 London Olympic Games, Chinese senior sports officials confirmed that China would continue to promote the sport in the country with the opportunity of hosting the 11th Women's Softball Championships this August in Beijing.

Taiwan stopover for Beijing Olympics torch relay undecided

Beijing's wish to have the 2008 Olympics torch relay pass through Taiwan has yet to be granted and a final decision will be taken in the coming months, the International Olympic Committee said on Friday.

Beijing 2008 mag issued

The first periodical recording the progress being made in Beijing's preparations for the Olympic Games - Beijing 2008 - was officially issued in Beijing recently.

Talented teenager aims high

SHANGHAI: Wang Qun does not look like a typical swimmer, but looks are deceiving.

China starts off golden at swimming championships

China took home gold,silver and bronze on the first day of the world short-course swimming championships in Shanghai on Wednesday.

Rogge: More funds for NOCs

China to name Olympic soccer team

China's Olympic soccer team is racing to get in shape to prepare for the Toulon Cup in May, according to Chinese Football Association (CFA) officials.