Koreas to seal deal on unified team

North and South Korea are expected to clinch a long-awaited deal on fielding a unified team for the 2008 Beijing Olympics by August this year, South Korea's Olympic chief said on Tuesday.

Why Atlanta, instead of Athens, was chosen for 1996 Games?

Women's basketball turns to boxing

Chinese women's basketball team head coach Tom Maher believes introducing boxing training will help players get quicker and stronger.

China win at women's 3000m relay

China captured gold in women's 3,000-meter relay as Wang Meng got a silver in women's overall on the final day of the World Short Track Speed Skating Championships on Sunday in Minneapolis.

Asia deserves 2014 Winter Games

Venue construction in high gear

Beijing's already rapid pace of construction for the 2008 Olympics is shifting into higher gear, with more workers being hired to stay on schedule.

China's rookie swimmers look to make a splash

Despite dismal results in recent meetings, all eyes will be on China's swimmers as they dive into Olympic reckoning at the 8th World Short Course Swimming Championships in Shanghai on Wednesday.

Beijing Games organizers confident

Construction of the venues for the 2008 Beijing Olympics has hit problems but organizers are confident they will still be delivered on schedule at the end of next year.

Tennis venue starts construction

Beijing to increase use of recycled water