Olympics ignite sports enthusiasm in Quzhou
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Olympics ignite sports enthusiasm in Quzhou

China Daily  

ezhejiang.gov.cn| Updated :2024-08-14 The 2024 Paris Olympics has boosted sports participation in Quzhou, Zhejiang province. At the swimming pool in Qujiang Oriental Sports City, many children have been practicing kicks and breathing techniques under their coaches' guidance. "Watching the Chinese swim team dominate in the Olympics' pools inspired me," said Xu Xinran, a student. Lai Chao, an employee at Qujiang Oriental Sports City, said that, since July, the number of students has doubled or even tripled.

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Giving the game a leg-up
3 months, 1 week ago

Giving the game a leg-up

China Daily  

Poland's Marek Pokwap in action at the Teqball World Series Beijing on Sept 22. On Sept 20, it partnered with FITEQ, Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, and the Beijing Teqball Association to establish the International Teqball Research Center, aiming to improve, develop and promote the sport. According to Gao Yunchao, deputy director of BODA, Beijing now has nearly …

Chinese Olympic champions share their stories with students
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese Olympic champions share their stories with students

China Daily  

Three champions of Paris Olympic Games share their stories of success with students at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, Hubei province, their alma mater, on Friday, encouraging them to "dream big". Three champions of Paris Olympic Games shared their stories of success with students at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, Hubei province, …

Chinese Olympic champions share their stories with students
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese Olympic champions share their stories with students

China Daily  

Three champions of Paris Olympic Games share their stories of success with students at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, Hubei province, their alma mater, on Friday, encouraging them to "dream big". Three champions of Paris Olympic Games shared their stories of success with students at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, Hubei province, …

Chinese Olympic champions share their stories with students
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese Olympic champions share their stories with students

China Daily  

Three champions of Paris Olympic Games share their stories of success with students at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, Hubei province, their alma mater, on Friday, encouraging them to "dream big". Three champions of Paris Olympic Games shared their stories of success with students at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, Hubei province, …

Chinese Olympic champions share their stories with students
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese Olympic champions share their stories with students

China Daily  

Three champions of Paris Olympic Games share their stories of success with students at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, Hubei province, their alma mater, on Friday, encouraging them to "dream big". He gave the three champion students the "Youth May Fourth Medal" of the university as an honorary certificate. The school also presented a special gift …

Quzhou to host national athletics with urban twist
4 months ago

Quzhou to host national athletics with urban twist

China Daily  

ezhejiang.gov.cn| Updated :2024-09-06 A news conference was held on Sept 4 for the 2024 National Athletics Championships, which are set to take place from Sept 13 to 16 in Quzhou, Zhejiang province. The women's pole vault finals will be held on the evening of Sept 13 at the Quzhou Cultural and Arts Center and near the Civic Service Center, while …

Shandong province sweeps Paris Olympics with 15 medals
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Shandong province sweeps Paris Olympics with 15 medals

China Daily  

Some 45 athletes from East China's Shandong province competed at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, bringing home a fantastic haul of five gold, four silver and six bronze medals. Throughout the 17-day competition, Shandong's athletes demonstrated their skill and tenacity, showcasing the province's deep resources of sporting talent. Veteran shooter Li Yuehong won his maiden gold at his third Olympics …

Quzhou's ambition behind international sporting event
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Quzhou's ambition behind international sporting event

China Daily  

ezhejiang.gov.cn| Updated :2024-08-12 On the final day of 2024 Youth International Men's Basketball Challenge in Quzhou, Zhejiang province, China's team secured a 90-83 victory over Germany with two wins and one loss on July 26. This was Quzhou's first time hosting an international basketball event, which brought together young men's basketball teams from China, Germany, Serbia, and Georgia. In preparation …

Young players come of age at this year's Paris Olympics
5 months ago

Young players come of age at this year's Paris Olympics

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen celebrates scoring a crucial point against Croatia's Donna Vekic during their women's singles tennis gold-medal match at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday. Zheng Qinwen, the women's singles tennis player, and the Chinese men's swimming team made history, breaking the long-standing Western monopoly in these categories and demonstrating the confidence of the young Chinese generation. Zheng, 21, …

Young players come of age at this year's Paris Olympics
5 months ago

Young players come of age at this year's Paris Olympics

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen celebrates scoring a crucial point against Croatia's Donna Vekic during their women's singles tennis gold-medal match at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday. Zheng Qinwen, the women's singles tennis player, and the Chinese men's swimming team made history, breaking the long-standing Western monopoly in these categories and demonstrating the confidence of the young Chinese generation. Zheng, 21, …

Olympic spirit ignites Shandong's fitness movement
5 months ago

Olympic spirit ignites Shandong's fitness movement

China Daily  

This year's National Fitness Day coincides with the Paris Olympics. The launch ceremony for a series of activities celebrating this year's National Fitness Day in Shandong province took place in Linyi, China on Aug 7. Over the course of the week-long event, public sports facilities across the province will offer free access and more than 500 sporting events and fitness …

Quzhou's Yu helps secure bronze at Paris Olympics
5 months, 1 week ago

Quzhou's Yu helps secure bronze at Paris Olympics

China Daily  

ezhejiang.gov.cn| Updated :2024-07-30 The Chinese women's 4×100-meter freestyle relay team made history at the Paris Olympics on July 28 Beijing time. Quzhou native Yu Yiting played a key role in the preliminaries, helping the Chinese team advance to the finals. During the finals, the Chinese team adjusted their lineup, featuring Yang Junxuan, Cheng Yujie, Zhang Yufei, and Wu Qingfeng. On …

Shandong-made sporting equipment shines bright at Paris Olympics
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Shandong-made sporting equipment shines bright at Paris Olympics

China Daily  

Staff from Taishan Sports put exercise mats into place. Shandong, a manufacturing powerhouse in China, is making its mark in the global sports area as its products take center stage at the upcoming Paris Olympics. With a comprehensive industrial base that covers 41 manufacturing categories, Shandong-based companies are well-equipped to provide a wide range of high-quality sporting equipment for international …

Olympic qualifier boosts youth's passion for sport
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympic qualifier boosts youth's passion for sport

China Daily  

People try rock climbing in an exhibition area at the venue for the Paris Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai on Friday. GAO ERQIANG/CHINA DAILY The ongoing Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai, besides providing berths at this year's Olympic Games in Paris, has triggered the younger generation's passion for the four fast-rising street-style sports. The four-day sporting gala features professional competitions …

Olympic qualifier boosts youth's passion for sport
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympic qualifier boosts youth's passion for sport

China Daily  

People try rock climbing in an exhibition area at the venue for the Paris Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai on Friday. GAO ERQIANG/CHINA DAILY The ongoing Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai, besides providing berths at this year's Olympic Games in Paris, has triggered the younger generation's passion for the four fast-rising street-style sports. The four-day sporting gala features professional competitions …

Sports activity set to ignite youth's passion
1 year ago

Sports activity set to ignite youth's passion

China Daily  

Students try ice-skating in Ice Cube. The 2023 International Youth Sports and Health Series Activity, hosted by the China Soong Ching Ling Culture and Science Centre for Young People, commenced at the National Tennis Center in Beijing on Friday. About 600 students and teachers gathered at the cultural corridor of the National Tennis Center to gain insights into the development …

Sports activity set to ignite youth's passion
1 year ago

Sports activity set to ignite youth's passion

China Daily  

Students try ice-skating in Ice Cube. The 2023 International Youth Sports and Health Series Activity, hosted by the China Soong Ching Ling Culture and Science Centre for Young People, commenced at the National Tennis Center in Beijing on Friday. About 600 students and teachers gathered at the cultural corridor of the National Tennis Center to gain insights into the development …

Olympics brings wave of winter sports popularity
1 year, 1 month ago

Olympics brings wave of winter sports popularity

China Daily  

Grade one students from a primary school in Fushan district of Yantai, Shandong province, experience ice sports at an ice center. More than 30 primary school students in Fushan district of Yantai, Shandong province, gathered at an ice sports center for training on Monday. The education and sports bureau of Fushan district has this winter organized free ice sports experiences …

AP PHOTOS: Asian Games wrap up their first week in Hangzhou, China
1 year, 3 months ago

AP PHOTOS: Asian Games wrap up their first week in Hangzhou, China

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The two-week Asian Games featuring …

Quzhou athlete bags another gold medal in swimming
1 year, 3 months ago

Quzhou athlete bags another gold medal in swimming

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2023-09-28 Yu Yiting wins the women's 400m individual medley gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games. Yu Yiting, an 18-year-old swimmer from Quzhou, won the women's 400m individual medley gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games on Sept 27. The women's 400m individual medley is an individual all-around event that requires strong swimming skills and physical fitness. Yu …

Quzhou athlete bags another gold medal in swimming
1 year, 3 months ago

Quzhou athlete bags another gold medal in swimming

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2023-09-28 Yu Yiting wins the women's 400m individual medley gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games. Yu Yiting, an 18-year-old swimmer from Quzhou, won the women's 400m individual medley gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games on Sept 27. The women's 400m individual medley is an individual all-around event that requires strong swimming skills and physical fitness. Yu …

Shanghai to be host city for Olympic qualification tournament
1 year, 3 months ago

Shanghai to be host city for Olympic qualification tournament

China Daily  

Shanghai will be one of the host cities for holding the Olympic qualification tournament, according to local officials Tuesday. The Olympic qualification races for Freestyle BMX, skateboarding, breakdancing and sport climbing will be held from May 16 to 19, 2024 at the Huangpu riverfront in Shanghai, said Xie Dong, vice-mayor of Shanghai, during the press conference on Tuesday. The idea …

Quzhou athlete wins gold medal in swimming
1 year, 3 months ago

Quzhou athlete wins gold medal in swimming

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2023-09-26 Yu Yiting from Quzhou competes in a swimming event of the 19th Hangzhou Asian Games. Yu Yiting, a rising star from Changshan county, Quzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, secured a gold medal in the women's 200m individual medley final at the Hangzhou Asian Games, on Sept 25. She mainly competes in individual medley events, especially in the …

China announces 886-athlete team for Hangzhou Asiad
1 year, 3 months ago

China announces 886-athlete team for Hangzhou Asiad

China Daily  

Members of Chinese delegation for the Hangzhou Asian Games attend the inaugural meeting of the delegation in Beijing, capital of China, Sept 12, 2023. BEIJING -- China announced a delegation of 1,329 members, including 886 athletes, for the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games here on Tuesday. The 19th Asian Games will take place in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province from September …

China announces 886-athlete team for Hangzhou Asiad
1 year, 3 months ago

China announces 886-athlete team for Hangzhou Asiad

China Daily  

Members of Chinese delegation for the Hangzhou Asian Games attend the inaugural meeting of the delegation in Beijing, capital of China, Sept 12, 2023. BEIJING -- China announced a delegation of 1,329 members, including 886 athletes, for the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games here on Tuesday. The 19th Asian Games will take place in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province from September …

China names Asian Games team, outlines ‘political’ mission
1 year, 3 months ago

China names Asian Games team, outlines ‘political’ mission

The Hindu  

China unveiled on Tuesday its 886-strong team and its sporting and political goals for the Hangzhou Asian Games which start this month, a year later than planned due to China’s COVID situation and restrictions. The Chinese team, who have topped the medals table at every Asian Games since 1982, should repeat that feat in Hangzhou, the director of the National …

Quzhou girl wins world championship
1 year, 4 months ago

Quzhou girl wins world championship

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2023-08-30 The Chinese women's goalball team wins the championship at the IBSA World Games. On the afternoon of Aug 27 local time, in the women's goalball finals at the 2023 International Blind Sports Federation World Games held in Birmingham, United Kingdom, the Chinese team emerged victorious and qualified for the Paris Paralympics. Ke became a member of the …

Traditional exercise finds fresh audience
1 year, 4 months ago

Traditional exercise finds fresh audience

China Daily  

Once a sport for elderly, pandemic and government support give baduanjin younger profile, Chen Nan reports. "The popularity of baduanjin among young people is increasing, especially since people spent so much time at home during COVID-19," says 28-year-old Li Jianlin, who works as a fitness content creator for Keep, one of the most popular apps for sports lovers in China, …

Traditional exercise finds fresh audience
1 year, 4 months ago

Traditional exercise finds fresh audience

China Daily  

Once a sport for elderly, pandemic and government support give baduanjin younger profile, Chen Nan reports. "The popularity of baduanjin among young people is increasing, especially since people spent so much time at home during COVID-19," says 28-year-old Li Jianlin, who works as a fitness content creator for Keep, one of the most popular apps for sports lovers in China, …

Waterpolo, softball, handball and basketball 5x5 sides miss out as Sports Ministry clears 15 teams for Asian Games
1 year, 5 months ago

Waterpolo, softball, handball and basketball 5x5 sides miss out as Sports Ministry clears 15 teams for Asian Games

Firstpost  

Director in the ministry, SPS Tomar said the teams which have got clearance would be sent “at cost to the Government in the Hangzhou Asian Games 2022.” The women’s softball and men’s water polo sides were among four teams to miss out even as 15 others were cleared by the Sports Ministry for the upcoming Asian Games on Wednesday. In …

Quzhou sparkling elements ready to shine at Asian Games
1 year, 6 months ago

Quzhou sparkling elements ready to shine at Asian Games

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2023-07-07 Huang Yaqiong and Zheng Siwei compete in a badminton competition. The Chinese Badminton Association announced the list of 20 athletes participating in the 19th Asian Games on July 5, including four Zhejiang players, namely Huang Yaqiong, Zheng Siwei, Chen Yufei and Wang Chang. The badminton competition of the Hangzhou Asian Games will be held at the Binjiang …

Guangdong spends to improve school sports
1 year, 8 months ago

Guangdong spends to improve school sports

China Daily  

This photo taken on Sept 26, 2022 shows a renovated sports ground of a primary school in Taiping town of Xinxing county in Yunfu city, South China's Guangdong province. In June last year, Guangdong's education department launched a project to improve sports facilities in rural primary schools and spent 15 million yuan in Yunfu city as part of the project. …

Zhangjiakou to keep forging tourism belt after Games
2 years, 10 months ago

Zhangjiakou to keep forging tourism belt after Games

China Daily  

A news conference was recently held to rlease plans to develop Zhangjiakou sports tourism. Zhangjiakou of North China's Hebei province, as the co-host city of the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, will keep forging the Beijing-Zhangjiakou culture and sports tourism belt, officials said at a news release on Thursday. The city will prioritize the development of culture and …

Zhangjiakou to keep forging tourism belt after Games
2 years, 10 months ago

Zhangjiakou to keep forging tourism belt after Games

China Daily  

A news conference was recently held to rlease plans to develop Zhangjiakou sports tourism. Zhangjiakou of North China's Hebei province, as the co-host city of the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, will keep forging the Beijing-Zhangjiakou culture and sports tourism belt, officials said at a news release on Thursday. The city will prioritize the development of culture and …

Sports develops in tandem with economic growth
2 years, 11 months ago

Sports develops in tandem with economic growth

China Daily  

Jin Ding/China Daily Editor's Note: Four decades of reform and opening-up have not only turned China into the world's second-largest economy but also changed its people's way of life. With Beijing hosting the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, a veteran journalist with China Daily analyzes the changes in people's attitude toward sports. China has invited the best coaches from around the …

Sports develops in tandem with economic growth
2 years, 11 months ago

Sports develops in tandem with economic growth

China Daily  

Jin Ding/China Daily Editor's Note: Four decades of reform and opening-up have not only turned China into the world's second-largest economy but also changed its people's way of life. With Beijing hosting the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, a veteran journalist with China Daily analyzes the changes in people's attitude toward sports. China has invited the best coaches from around the …

Quzhou city hosts premier games for Zhejiang province
3 years, 2 months ago

Quzhou city hosts premier games for Zhejiang province

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2021-11-05 Team members celebrate taking gold in the square dancing competition during the 4th Sports Games of Zhejiang Province. The 4th Sports Games of Zhejiang Province – the premier sports meet in the region – was officially closed on Oct 28 in Quzhou city, located in the province in East China, according to local media reports. The qualifying …

Quzhou stages major provincial sports games
3 years, 2 months ago

Quzhou stages major provincial sports games

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2021-10-26 A torch bearer lights the torch of the 4th Sports Games of Zhejiang Province, which marked the beginning of the sports meet. The 4th Sports Games of Zhejiang Province – the highest level and biggest sports meet in the region – was officially opened on Oct 23 at the Quzhou Sports Center stadium in Quzhou city, located …

Olympics: China plan to take own special road to glory in Tokyo
3 years, 5 months ago

Olympics: China plan to take own special road to glory in Tokyo

Hindustan Times  

There has been a sense of intrigue surrounding the preparation of Chinese athletes for the Tokyo Olympics. The team includes 16-year-old Sheng Lihao in men's 10m air rifle individual and mixed team events but excludes big names like Rio 2016 gold medalist Zhang Mengxue and the reigning world champion in air rifle, Im Hana. “They have plenty of talent to …

SXU students shine at national student sports games
3 years, 5 months ago

SXU students shine at national student sports games

China Daily  

Shanxi University sends 40 people to participate in swimming, track and field, and basketball competitions in the 14th National Student Sports Games. Shanxi University's students performed well in the 14th National Student Sports Games, which were held in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, from July 3 to 17. The university's swimming team took fifth place in the men's group A …

Hoopsters take aim at Tokyo challenge
3 years, 5 months ago

Hoopsters take aim at Tokyo challenge

China Daily  

Team China captain Shao Ting will lead a young side into battle at the Tokyo Olympics. XINHUA Chinese women's team targeting knockout stage, refusing to let pandemic disruption inhibit their ambition Editor's Note: In the third installment of China Daily's Tokyo Olympics preview series, we take an in-depth look at the Chinese women's basketball squad. Led by veteran forward Shao …

Shanxi University's swimmers shine at national games
3 years, 5 months ago

Shanxi University's swimmers shine at national games

China Daily  

Yang Chang from Shanxi University in North China's Shanxi province wins gold at the 14th National Student Sports Games. Yang Chang from Shanxi University – located in Taiyuan, capital of North China's Shanxi province – won the 100 meters breaststroke championship in the women's university group B category at the 14th National Student Sports Games on July 12. Yang, whose …

Victories and vigilance for China's sports 2020
4 years ago

Victories and vigilance for China's sports 2020

China Daily  

With a safety-first approach amid the pandemic, Chinese sports gave fans plenty to cheer last year. XINHUA/GETTY IMAGES/WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY/YU XIANGQUAN/FOR CHINA DAILY Winter warmer Beijing's preparation for the 2022 Winter Olympics stayed on track despite the pandemic's sizable challenges. Golden-girl Gu XINHUA/GETTY IMAGES/WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY/YU XIANGQUAN/FOR CHINA DAILY Chinese freestyle skier Gu Ailing enjoyed a stunning Winter Youth Olympics …

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