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2022 Winter Olympics can inspire ice hockey in China: U18 coach
The head coach for the Chinese women's U18 ice hockey team is suggesting her team only needs 2 or 3 years to make an impact in the sport.
Beijing Winter Olympics promote foreign employment in China
As the clock ticks down ahead of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, more and more foreigners specializing in winter sports are finding employment opportunities in China.
Hohhot to name Spanish Montull as head coach
Raul Agne Montull was named the head coach of China's second tier soccer team Hohhot, the club in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region said on Friday.
US Olympic gymnast sues over non-disclosure on sexual abuse
US gymnast McKayla Maroney has sued USA Gymnastics, alleging it forced her to sign a non-disclosure agreement about sexual abuse she endured.
Chinese volleyball star hints at retirement
Chinese femal volleyball star Hui Ruoqi has said that she is considering quitting professional volleyball.
First world ice dragon boat championships to set off in N. China
The first World Ice Dragon Boat Championships is scheduled from January 9 to 12 in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, organizers said on Wednesday.
China's blind footballers crowned champions
China has won this year's IBSA Blind Football Asian Championships, beating defending champion Iran 2-0 in the final in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Lakers celebrate Kobe Bryant's retirement of jerseys
In an NBA first, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to retire both jersey numbers worn by Kobe Bryant, the leading scorer in franchise history.
Chinese tennis school signs 15-year-old Chinese American player
Hanyun Tennis School has announced the signing of 15-year-old Chinese American tennis player Naomi Cheong, reports Beijing Youth Daily.
Brazil legend Kaka retires from football
Brazil legend Kaka has announced his retirement from football at the age of 35.
Defending champions edge Beijing, Liaoning defeated by Shenzhen
Xinjiang and the guest team Beijing had a back-and-forth thriller before the defending champions pulled out a 105-98 victory in Saturday's 17th round of CBA.
Fan Zhendong whitewashes Ovtcharov in ITTF World Tour Grand Finals
Chinese Fan Zhendong gave Dimtrij Ovtcharov a memorable lesson about how to play fast and powerful table tennis in the ITTF World Tour Grand Finals in Astana, sweeping over the German star 4-0 on Sunday.
China claims the title of the Freestyle Ski World Cup team aerials
China claimed the title of the 2017-2018 FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup team aerials on Sunday in Chongli, a district of north China's Zhangjiakou.
Hebei fanns winter sports passion in China
As one of the hosts for the Winter Games, Hebei has become one of China's front runners in winter sports.
China’s Jia Zongyang claims gold at Freestyle Ski Aerial World Cup
China's aerial skier Jia Zongyang claimed his first Freestyle Ski Aerial World Cup title on Saturday at Freestyle Ski Aerial World Cup in Chongli district of north China's Zhangjiakou.
Chinese sailors win two medals at 2017 Youth Sailing World Championships
The 2017 Youth Sailing World Championships concluded on Friday in Sanya, Hainan Province. Chinese sailors Chen Hao and Yu Ting won a silver and a bronze medal in boy's and girl's RS:X respectively.
Official emblems for Beijing 2022 Winter Games unveiled
The emblems of the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, respectively named "Winter Dream" and "Flight," were unveiled here on Friday.
Ding Ning biggest winner at ITTF Star Awards
Chinese world champion Ding Ning and Germany's Timo Boll have been crowned the respective Female & Male Table Tennis Stars at the Astana 2017 ITTF Star Awards.
Ronaldo wins fifth Ballon d'Or, tying Messi's record
Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo won the 2017 Ballon d'Or on Thursday, his record-tying fifth personal glory with Argentine Lionel Messi.
Russia Winter Olympic ban is controversial: Russian sports minister
The decision of the International Olympic Committee to bar the Russian national team from taking part in the 2018 Olympic Games is "controversial," said Russian Sports Minister Pavel Kolobkov on Tuesday.