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They are not national team members. They are not even at the provincial level. However, Tao Zhihai and Thoong Coong Hung always cross paths at "international tournaments".
Playing at home is not always an advantage as it can often result in more pressure and distractions.
The newly-built National Tennis Court was finally unveiled on Friday night and will become a Mecca for tennis diehards during the week of the National Day holiday.
The Japan men's gymnastic team is always looking for a chance to defeat its Chinese counterparts. Japan narrowly lost to China in the men's team all-round event at the Rotterdam World Championships last year.
Huang Yubin, head coach of the Chinese gymnastics team, said Beijing Olympic champion Zou Kai remained an important part of the team at the 2011 Tokyo World Championships, though he needs to improve in the pommel horse and vault events.
Since the Beijing Olympic Games, China has been enjoying an across-the-board boost in most sports. One of the most significant changes is the increasing presence of major international tournaments like the WTA and ATP China Open, the Shanghai Masters and the F1 Powerboat World Championship.
Former tennis great Pete Sampras and Marat Safin will play the debut match at the new stadium of China Open on Friday to mark the opening of this tournament.
The Guangzhou Evergrande, which secured its place after claiming the domestic title four rounds early with a 4-1 victory over Shaanxi Renhe, is already preparing for the continental tournament.
Argentine forward Luciano Olguin, who plays for Chinese Super League's Tianjin Teda, had to miss the rest of the season due to a serious injury on his head and neck.
Grand Slam champion Li Na has set her sights on another Grand Slam title and a good showing at the London Olympic Games next year.
China qualified on Wednesday for the final round of the men's Asian Volleyball Championship by defeating Australia 25-20, 25-23, 20-25, 25-22, 15-11 at Tehran's Azadi Hall here on Wednesday.
The end has changed, but the road is still long. The 2011 Beijing International Marathon will debut its new course on Oct 16.
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