One lovebird ready to fly the badminton nest
2009-09-04 10:57:57
Chinese badminton coach Li Yongbo revealed on Wednesday that former women's world No 1 Xie Xingfang will hang up her racquets after October's National Games; meaning she will live a different lifestyle to boyfriend, Lin Dan.
'Rocky of the East' going to America
2009-09-04 09:48:04
American coaches are training top Chinese amateur boxers in the US under a historic agreement that could see China emerge as the next great Olympic boxing power. The coaches are also looking to promote boxing within China.
All three Chinese through to the second round
2009-09-03 11:03:05
All three China women's singles players in the main draw have advanced to the second round.
Embattled coach Guo avoids axe
2009-09-03 11:01:03
China's basketball chief, Xin Lancheng, confirmed national basketball coach Guo Shiqiang will continue in his job and said changing the coach now would not be good for the team.
China basketball coach Guo avoids the axe
2009-09-02 22:00:23
China's national basketball coach Guo Shiqiang will continue in his job despite a run of poor form which led to loud calls in the domestic media to replace him.
Liu Xiang could return at Shanghai meeting: organisers
2009-09-02 21:50:06
China's highest profile athlete Liu Xiang could still make his return to competition at the Shanghai Golden Grand Prix in his home city later this month, organisers said.
China skipper Zheng Zhi poised to join Celtic
2009-09-02 16:55:25
Scottish club Celtic look set to sign China captain Zheng Zhi this week and further boost their Asian contingent after last week's capture of promising young Korean Ki Sung-yong.
CBA apologizes; coach's fate in balance
2009-09-02 10:22:03
The Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), which made the surprising decision to appoint inexperienced Guo Shiqing as its men's basketball head coach in May.
Love no longer off table for China stars
2009-09-02 10:06:10
Current men's singles world No 1 Wang Hao's relationship with former national teammate Peng Luyang was recently disclosed by local media and their romance has been accepted by team officials.
Olympic champ Tong wins 4th world title
2009-09-01 10:45:53
Olympic champion Tong Wen of China won the women's +78kg gold medal at the judo World Championships here on Sunday after beating Karina Bryant of Britain in the final by ippon.
Axe poised over basketball coach
2009-09-01 10:39:38
China's embattled men's basketball coach, Guo Shiqiang, faces the axe after another poor performance by the national team at the FIBA Stankovic Basketball Continental Cup.
Swimmers give hi-tech suits one last push
2009-09-01 10:26:31
After making a sensational splash at last month's Rome World Championships, hi-tech swimsuits have now caused a stir in China.