Shenzhen goes all out for a 'green' Universiade

2011-07-26 13:28

Renovated sports venues, an online torch relay, and new-energy vehicles are all signs that Shenzhen is thinking green in its preparations for the coming 26th World University Games.

Shenzhen ready to host a 'green' Universiade

2011-07-22 15:49

Organizers of the 26th World University Games (Universiade) said on Friday that the event will lack fireworks and other grand displays traditionally associated with major sporting events, as they are aiming to make it a "green" competition.

Reception of domestic guests displays the concept of 'Make a Difference'

2011-07-22 15:23

On the afternoon of July 21st, the Shenzhen 26th Summer Universiade Reception Motivational Meeting was held at Civic Center. Zhang Wen, Deputy mayor of Shenzhen, deputy chief director of the Universiade headquarters and executive director of the domestic guests invitation and reception headquarters Luo Li attended the meeting and spoke.

Guangdong Youth Shooting Championships ended

2011-07-19 10:11

On July 15th, the Guangdong Youth Shooting Championships ended after 5 days of intense competitions. The champions of the men's first division 10m air pistol and the men's 50m rifle three positions event were Lin Fan Chao from Shenzhen and Chen Xin Quan from Guangzhou. They won with final results of 678.3 and 1254.6, respectively.

350 guests to attend FISU Conference

2011-07-19 10:09

About 350 experts and professionals in sports research and management will attend the 2011 International University Sports Federation (FISU) Conference Aug. 13 to 16 at Shenzhen University.

'Universiade Torch Low Carbon China Tour' press conference

2011-07-15 10:29

On the morning of July 14th, 2011, the "Universiade Torch Low Carbon China Tour" press conference was held at the Universiade Bureau.

Women's group of Longgang Training Team in training

2011-07-15 10:16

Members of women's group of Longgang Training Team in wrestling training on July 12. The team was established in March and comprises 10 policewomen and 23 patrolwomen. They will be involved in safety inspections during the Universiade.

Universiade opening ceremony drill held

2011-07-12 10:27

A full-scale drill for the opening ceremony of the Universiade was held on July 9, during which 13,400 students posing as athletes, reporters and officials were transported in 424 buses from the Athletes' Village in Longgang to Shenzhen Bay Sports Center in Nanshan.

Traffic bans for Universiade test run

2011-07-07 15:07

Shenzhen police will impose traffic controls including banning vehicles from entering some roads Saturday for a Universiade road test run from Longgang to Nanshan.

North railway station to open Aug. 10

2011-07-06 17:25

Shenzhen residents will be able to take high-speed trains to Wuhan, capital of Hubei Province, after Shenzhen North Railway Station opens Aug 10.

About Shenzhen

Shenzhen is located at the southern tip of the Chinese mainland on the eastern bank of the mouth of the Pearl River and neighbors Hong Kong.

The brainchild of Deng Xiaoping, the country's first special economic zone was established here by the Chinese Government in 1980. It has been a touchstone for China's reform and opening-up policy since then.