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Eskau adds second gold at the World Para Nordic Skiing World Cup in Canmore

  • Nordic Skiing News

Germany’s Andrea Eskau won the women’s sitting middle distance title on day two of the World Para Nordic Skiing World Cup in Canmore, Canada, to make it two golds in two days after her sprint victory on day one.

Golubkov and Alexander Davidovich taking the top two places in the men’s middle sitting.Zhang Peng of China


Italy and Denmark book final curling places at Pyeongchang 2018

  • Curling

Italy's men and Denmark's men's and women's teams will attend next year's Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang following crucial victories in today's World Curling Federation Olympic Qualification Event 2017 in the Czech Republic.

 Denmark join hosts South Korea and China, who qualified for Pyeongchang 2018 at this tournament


Japan and New Zealand earn double gold at UCI Track Cycling World Cup in Santiago

  • Cycling

Japan and New Zealand celebrated double gold on the first day of medal events at the International Cycling Union (UCI) Track World Cup in Santiago, Chile.

of 4min 17.804sec to beat rivals Italy, who clocked 4:19.415.Japan won the bronze medal ride against China

Russian team beat France in the final.Bronze was claimed by South Korea, as they saw off the challenge of China


China book place in women's curling tournament at Pyeongchang 2018

  • Curling

China booked their place in the women's curling tournament at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games as they thrashed

It feels so great – this is the third time at the Games," China skip Bingyu Wang said."

Netherlands but their chances of securing a play-off berth depended on the result of the match between China

Russians then held firm and their 8-5 win meant they were tied on four wins and three losses along with China



Zagitova earns ladies title at ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final

  • Figure Skating

Russia’s Alina Zagitova triumphed in the women’s competition at the International Skating Union's Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final today in Nagoya.

finished the competition on a score of 236.68 points, with world champions Wenjing Sui and Cong Han of China


Pyeongchang 2018 appoints "Prince of Asia" as latest ambassador

  • Pyeongchang 2018

Actor and singer Jang Keun-suk, known as the "Prince of Asia", has been appointed as the latest ambassador of Pyeongchang 2018, it has been announced.

Jang is widely considered to be the most popular South Korean celebrity in China and Japan.In 2012, Jang


Nigerian breaks record to clinch gold as Para Powerlifting World Championships conclude

  • Powerlifting News

Nigeria's Paul Kehinde broke the world record to secure the men's up to 65 kilograms title on the final day of the Para Powerlifting World Championships in Mexico City.

Paralympic gold medallist Kehinde dethroned defending champion Liu Lei of China with a lift of 220.5kg

China finished top of the medals table with five golds, five silvers and two bronze.Nigeria were second


Former FISU and FIBA President dies at age of 93

  • Universiade

Former International University Sports Federation (FISU) and International Basketball Federation (FIBA) President George E. Killian has died at the age of 93, it has been announced.

Killian oversaw three Universiade Games in China during his 12-year reign as President, including at

two-terms as FISU President, Killian oversaw 14 Summer and Winter Universiades, including three in China

 The Summer Universiade in Beiijing in 2001 was the first multi-sport event to take place in China


Denmark and China through to play-off round of WCF Olympic Qualification Event

  • Curling

Denmark became the first men’s team to qualify for the play-offs at the World Curling Federation (WCF) Olympic Qualification Event 2017 in Pilsen in the Czech Republic following victory against The Netherlands.

 They are now due to face China in vital clash tomorrow.In the women’s event, it was China and Italy

them a chance to take one of the last two remaining places in the women’s 10-team at Pyeongchang 2018.China