China secures 12 Paris Games spots at Olympic Qualifier Series
6 months ago

China secures 12 Paris Games spots at Olympic Qualifier Series

China Daily  

China's Pan Yufei in action. BUDAPEST -- Twelve Chinese athletes secured Olympic spots in BMX freestyle, breaking, sport climbing, and skateboarding for the upcoming Paris 2024 at the conclusion of the Olympic Qualification Series final round on Sunday. In breaking, Qi Xiangyu and Zeng Yingying obtained spots in the men's and women's events, respectively, while Sun Jiaqi and Deng Yawen qualified for the women's freestyle BMX. With these additions to previously secured spots, China now holds seven sport climbing spots, four skateboarding spots, three breaking spots, and two freestyle BMX spots for the Paris Olympics. Tokyo Olympic men's champion Logan Martin of Australia and women's champion Charlotte Worthington of Britain did not secure direct spots in the BMX freestyle event.

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Shanghai gears up for FISE World Series
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shanghai gears up for FISE World Series

China Daily  

French BMX veteran Alexandre Jumelin showcases his skills at a news conference for the Shanghai leg of the FISE World Series. CHINA DAILY The Shanghai leg of the FISE World Series, a global extreme sports tour, will take place in Xuhui district's West Bund from Oct 16-20, transforming the area into a sports carnival spanning more than 70,000 square meters. …

Top heart-warming moments from the Paris 2024 Olympics
4 months, 1 week ago

Top heart-warming moments from the Paris 2024 Olympics

The Hindu  

The Paris 2024 Olympics saw 10,500 athletes come together for an incredible talent showcase. Alice Finot of Team France applauds fans and family after competing in the Women’s 3000m Steeplechase final on day eleven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France. China’s silver medallist He Bing Jiao reacts with her medal on the podium at the women’s …

Women experienced the best of the Olympics — and the worst — in Paris
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Women experienced the best of the Olympics — and the worst — in Paris

LA Times  

After punching her way to a gold medal, winning bout after bout, the Algerian boxer felt like she had to keep fighting. The last two weeks in Paris — a setting for the classic novel “A Tale of Two Cities” — have been the best of times and the worst of times for female athletes. International Olympic Committee official Marie …

China adds BMX gold to Olympic cycling medal collection
4 months, 3 weeks ago

China adds BMX gold to Olympic cycling medal collection

China Daily  

China's Deng Yawen poses on Wednesday with silver medalist Perris Benegas of the United States and bronze medalist Natalya Diehm of Australia, during the medal ceremony for the cycling BMX freestyle women's park final at the Paris Olympic Games. China justified its status as the 'bicycle kingdom' with a historic Olympic gold medal in the women's freestyle BMX park competition …

Argentina and China grab shock Olympic gold in BMX freestyle at Paris 2024
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Argentina and China grab shock Olympic gold in BMX freestyle at Paris 2024

Al Jazeera  

First-time Olympians from Argentina and China took gold in the BMX Freestyle finals as a string of dramatic crashes knocked out the reigning medallists under a baking-hot Paris sun. The jury awarded Deng’s first run a score of 92.60 for a series of high-flying tricks, including her trademark “double tailwhip”, during which she kicks her legs back and forth as …

China adds BMX gold to Olympic cycling medal collection
4 months, 3 weeks ago

China adds BMX gold to Olympic cycling medal collection

China Daily  

China's Deng Yawen poses on Wednesday with silver medalist Perris Benegas of the United States and bronze medalist Natalya Diehm of Australia, during the medal ceremony for the cycling BMX freestyle women's park final at the Paris Olympic Games. China justified its status as the 'bicycle kingdom' with a historic Olympic gold medal in the women's freestyle BMX park competition …

China adds BMX gold to Olympic cycling medal collection
4 months, 3 weeks ago

China adds BMX gold to Olympic cycling medal collection

China Daily  

China's Deng Yawen poses on Wednesday with silver medalist Perris Benegas of the United States and bronze medalist Natalya Diehm of Australia, during the medal ceremony for the cycling BMX freestyle women's park final at the Paris Olympic Games. China justified its status as the 'bicycle kingdom' with a historic Olympic gold medal in the women's freestyle BMX park competition …

Paris Games 2024: Meet Saya and Romain, French-Australian BMX couple aiming for double Olympic gold in City of Love!
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Games 2024: Meet Saya and Romain, French-Australian BMX couple aiming for double Olympic gold in City of Love!

Hindustan Times  

Many young couples who have been together a few years entertain thoughts of gold rings. Australian BMX racer Saya Sakakibara and her French BMX racing boyfriend Romain Mahieu also have gold on their minds - in this case, in the form of Olympic medals. We are both at a really high level together and we have been sharing wins at …

China surges past rival Japan during men’s Olympic gymnastics qualifying
4 months, 3 weeks ago

China surges past rival Japan during men’s Olympic gymnastics qualifying

Associated Press  

PARIS — Longtime men’s gymnastics rivals China and Japan appear headed for another tight finish at the Olympics. Jake Jarman’s 84.897 all-around total was just ahead of teammate Joe Fraser while Max Whitlock — in his fourth and final Games — fought off the jitters he knew would come to score a 15.133 on pommel horse and give Britain plenty …

Paris Olympics 2024: Chinese women win first gold in clean sweep bid in diving
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Chinese women win first gold in clean sweep bid in diving

The Hindu  

Chen Yiwen and Chang Yani began China’s bid to capture all eight women’s Olympic diving golds by winning the synchronised 3-metre springboard event on Saturday. Chen, 25, and Chang, more than two years her junior, kicked off the competition with a back dive in the pike position to loud cheers from the fans, many of whom were dressed in China’s …

Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the cycling competition
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the cycling competition

Associated Press  

A roadmap to follow for cycling — BMX freestyle and racing, time trial and road racing, track cycling and cross-country mountain biking — during the Paris Olympics: Athletes to Watch —Chloe Dygert, United States: The reigning time trial world champion also will compete in the road race and the team pursuit. —Hannah Roberts, United States: The five-time and reigning BMX …

Ramping up for Paris together
7 months ago

Ramping up for Paris together

China Daily  

As well as coaching Team China's riders, Venezuelan BMX freestyle legend Daniel Dhers also hopes of competing in Paris after placing 10th in Shanghai on Saturday. GAO ERQIANG/CHINA DAILY Not quite there Despite Chinese riders' dominant performance in Shanghai, Wu Dan, head coach of the Chinese BMX freestyle team has played down expectations of euphoric home fans, calling for focus, …

Ramping up for Paris together
7 months ago

Ramping up for Paris together

China Daily  

Chinese rider Sun Sibei executes a stunt on her way to leading a Chinese 1-2-3 finish in the women's BMX freestyle park preliminaries at the Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai on Friday. Not for a sub-par 10th-place finish at the critical Olympic qualifier, which may prove costly for his own Paris 2024 prospects, but more for seeing three home riders …

Ramping up for Paris together
7 months ago

Ramping up for Paris together

China Daily  

Chinese rider Sun Sibei executes a stunt on her way to leading a Chinese 1-2-3 finish in the women's BMX freestyle park preliminaries at the Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai on Friday. Not for a sub-par 10th-place finish at the critical Olympic qualifier, which may prove costly for his own Paris 2024 prospects, but more for seeing three home riders …

Ramping up for Paris together
7 months ago

Ramping up for Paris together

China Daily  

As well as coaching Team China's riders, Venezuelan BMX freestyle legend Daniel Dhers also hopes of competing in Paris after placing 10th in Shanghai on Saturday. GAO ERQIANG/CHINA DAILY Not quite there Despite Chinese riders' dominant performance in Shanghai, Wu Dan, head coach of the Chinese BMX freestyle team has played down expectations of euphoric home fans, calling for focus, …

Ramping up for Paris together
7 months ago

Ramping up for Paris together

China Daily  

Chinese rider Sun Sibei executes a stunt on her way to leading a Chinese 1-2-3 finish in the women's BMX freestyle park preliminaries at the Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai on Friday. Not for a sub-par 10th-place finish at the critical Olympic qualifier, which may prove costly for his own Paris 2024 prospects, but more for seeing three home riders …

China dominates BMX freestyle park at Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai
7 months ago

China dominates BMX freestyle park at Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai

China Daily  

Top three finishers of the cycling BMX freestyle women's park Sun Sibei, Sun Jiaqi and Deng Yawen, all from China, pose on the podium during the Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai on Saturday. SHANGHAI - China swept the podium in the cycling BMX freestyle women's park final of the Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai on Saturday, while Veddriq Leonardo of …

Chinese BMX impresses as they prepare to go for gold
7 months, 1 week ago

Chinese BMX impresses as they prepare to go for gold

China Daily  

Sun Sibei in action. The "Kingdom of Bicycles" has earned some bragging rights as Chinese women dominated the podium in BMX freestyle at the Shanghai leg of the Olympic Qualifier Series. Bar spins, high-flying flips and the killer double tailwhips - the proud home favorite Sun Sibei threw jaw-dropping tricks one after another, sending the Shanghai crowd in "oohs" and …

Chinese BMX impresses as they prepare to go for gold
7 months, 1 week ago

Chinese BMX impresses as they prepare to go for gold

China Daily  

Sun Sibei in action. The "Kingdom of Bicycles" has earned some bragging rights as Chinese women dominated the podium in BMX freestyle at the Shanghai leg of the Olympic Qualifier Series. Bar spins, high-flying flips and the killer double tailwhips - the proud home favorite Sun Sibei threw jaw-dropping tricks one after another, sending the Shanghai crowd in "oohs" and …

China's athletes have earned places in 165 events for Paris Olympics
8 months ago

China's athletes have earned places in 165 events for Paris Olympics

China Daily  

FILE PHOTO: A view shows the logo of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, in Paris, France, March 19, 2024. BEIJING - With the Paris Olympic Games less than 100 days away, China's athletes are set to compete in at least 165 events across various sports, according to the country's General Administration of Sport. At the recent Badminton Asia …

China's athletes have earned places in 165 events for Paris Olympics
8 months ago

China's athletes have earned places in 165 events for Paris Olympics

China Daily  

FILE PHOTO: A view shows the logo of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, in Paris, France, March 19, 2024. BEIJING - With the Paris Olympic Games less than 100 days away, China's athletes are set to compete in at least 165 events across various sports, according to the country's General Administration of Sport. At the recent Badminton Asia …

Paris Olympics 2024 | India placed in tough Pool B in men's hockey competition
11 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024 | India placed in tough Pool B in men's hockey competition

The Hindu  

Asian Games champions and Tokyo Olympics bronze medallists India are place in a tough Pool B in the men's hockey competition at this year's Paris Games. Eight-time champions India, who clinched a historic bronze medal in Tokyo after a hiatus of 41 years, have been clubbed with reigning Olympic champions and world no.2 Belgium, mighty Australia, Rio Games gold medallist …

Tokyo Olympics: 5 niche sports to really get into this year
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: 5 niche sports to really get into this year

The Independent  

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BMX freestyle makes its Olympic debut at Tokyo Games
3 years, 5 months ago

BMX freestyle makes its Olympic debut at Tokyo Games

Associated Press  

OLYMPIC DEBUT: BMX racing has been in the Olympic program since the 2008 Beijing Games, but this will be the first go-round for its high-flying cousin. BMX freestyle has been a staple of action sports events like the X Games and the Union Cycliste Internationale began holding world championships in 2017. ATHLETES TO WATCH: Australia’s Logan Martin is the current …

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