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Intanon and Wang cruise into BWF New Zealand Open finals

  • Badminton

Top seeds Wang Tzu Wei and Ratchanok Intanon each looked in ominous form in cruising into their respective singles finals at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) New Zealand Open in Auckland today.

Prix Gold event this year, after wins in Canada and Taiwan were accompanied by a second place at the China



Italy beat Olympic champions China to reach FIVB World Grand Prix final

  • Volleyball

Egonu produced an inspired performance for Italy once again as they stunned Olympic gold medallists China

victory against the United States on Thursday (August 3) and scored another 26 points as Italy beat China

with 32.Boskovic was unable to save her side from an agonising loss though and they will now take on China


CBBA host fitness course in Chengdu

  • Fitness and Bodybuilding

The Chinese Bodybuilding Association (CBBA) has held a course for people interested in improving their fitness training regimes.

strategies used during competition and training.The CBBA was established in 1992, seven years after China


China knock Dutch out of FIVB World Grand Prix Group One Finals

  • Volleyball

Zhu Ting put in an excellent shift for hosts China today as she helped them to a tense tie-break victory

She got 33 points, with 31 from the attack line, to her name at the Nanjing Olympic Sports Centre as China

semi-finals.However, despite their valiant efforts, they could not see off Rio 2016 Olympic gold medallists China

Indre Sorokaite contributed 22 to her side’s tally.Tomorrow’s semi-finals see Serbia face Brazil before China


Egonu on fire for Italy at FIVB World Grand Prix Group One Finals

  • Volleyball

Paola Egonu was in hot form today for Italy as she scored 32 points in their victory over the United States at the International Volleyball Federation World Grand Prix Group One Finals.

Her tally consisted of 24 attacks, six blocks and two serves as Italy secured a semi-final place in China

The Netherlands in five sets ©FIVBDefending champions Brazil bounced back from yesterday’s loss to China

while Celeste Plak contributed 28 to the Dutch total.Tomorrow’s matches see Serbia face Italy before China



IAAF seeking greater quality in women's 50km race walk before Olympic consideration

  • Athletics

International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Race Walking Committee chair Maurizio Damilano believes the quality of entrants in the new 50 kilometres women's event must improve before it can be considered for Olympic inclusion.

January.The 37-year-old's time is nearly 14 minutes faster than the second ranked competitor Yin Hang of China




Six teams to battle it out for top honours FIVB World Grand Prix Group One Finals

  • Volleyball

Federation (FIVB) World Grand Prix Group One Finals - with action due to get underway tomorrow in Nanjing in China

6-3 win-loss records.First up for Brazil in Pool J1 tomorrow are Olympic gold medallists and hosts China

for the World Grand Prix Finals, we have good confidence to perform well in front of our home crowd," China


IPC Presidential candidate Zhang turns attention to increasing participation in Para-sports

  • Paralympics

International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Presidential candidate Zhang Haidi has vowed to help transform Para-sports on a worldwide level if elected. 

I’d like to congratulate China on their wonderful performances in London and Samsun," Zhang said."

in London ©Getty ImagesZhang is already helping to develop the China Rehabilitation University and as

chairperson of the China Disabled Persons’ Federation has successfully urged changes on a Governmental

level.In China, Paralympians are being given equal opportunities to study at university.Retired athletes

The living conditions of 85 million people with disabilities in China have continued to improve."


South Korea offer weather prediction technology to help Beijing 2022

  • Beijing 2022

Administration (KMA) have reportedly stated they will offer their numerical weather prediction technology to China

centre of the Winter Olympics next year.A two-day workshop, featuring officials from the KMA and from China

.Island disputes and memories of World War Two continues to colour relations between Japan and both China