Sports helps former basketballer travel 70 countries

2011-08-15 17:23

Nels Hawkinson, a former American basketball player, had left his footprint on 70 different countries until his appearance as the deputy head of the US delegation in Shenzhen for the 26th summer Universiade.

Universtiy students should be encouraged to play sports

2011-08-15 16:18

More students should be encouraged to play sports, said a university president at the World University Presidents Forum on Sunday.

Australian swimmers set first record in Shenzhen

2011-08-15 10:47

Australian swimmers set the first record at the 26th World University Games on Sunday as Japan overtook hosts China at the top of the medals table.

University president urges physical education

2011-08-15 09:38

Physical education is very essential in universities, said a university president at the just-concluded World University Presidents Forum.

Shenzhen striving to host green Universiade

2011-08-15 06:47

Shenzhen, the host city of the ongoing 2011 World University Games, introduced the games with a "green" opening ceremony on Friday night.

Young footballers strive to make the knockout stage

2011-08-14 12:42

It's "very hard to say" if China's men's football team can make it to the knockout stage at this Universiade, said head coach Jin Zhiyang.

China off to good start in Shenzhen Universiade

2011-08-14 10:02

Host China won three gold medals on the first day of the World University Games as action unfolded across swimming, judo, weightlifting, cycling and fencing.