In Harbin, the capital city of China’s northernmost Heilongjiang Province, there is a mesmerizing winter wonderland. Here, towering ice structures mimicking landmarks from across Asia, cheers from super-long ice slides, and the breathtaking view from a giant Ferris wheel attracted over 610,000 visitors during this year’s eight-day Spring Festival holiday, which ended Tuesday. Near the… Continue reading Turning Ice and Snow Into Gold
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Chinese Kungfu Practice to Form Part of School Curriculum in Kenya in 2025
In a quiet training hall in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, 8-year-old Amina Mwikali, a student at Githunguri Primary School, executes a perfect horse stance, her determination far outweighing her young age. A rising star in Kenya’s martial arts scene, Mwikali has earned recognition as one of the youngest practitioners to train for senior honours… Continue reading Chinese Kungfu Practice to Form Part of School Curriculum in Kenya in 2025
Olympics | Five Key Questions Over USADA’s Anti-Doping Practices
International media reported on Wednesday that the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) had exonerated athletes who tested positive for doping in exchange for them acting as “informants.” The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) subsequently issued a statement criticizing this practice for its “contravention of World Anti-Doping Code”. This news quickly garnered widespread attention from the media,… Continue reading Olympics | Five Key Questions Over USADA’s Anti-Doping Practices
Olympics | U.S. Sprinter Knighton Dodges Media Following Men’s 200m Final Amid Doping Controversy
American sprinter Erriyon Knighton, embroiled in a doping controversy, finished fourth in the men’s 200-meter final at the Paris Olympics on Thursday. However, his abrupt departure from the media zone without taking interviews has only fueled further suspicion regarding his eligibility to compete. Knighton tested positive for the banned steroid trenbolone during an out-of-competition test… Continue reading Olympics | U.S. Sprinter Knighton Dodges Media Following Men’s 200m Final Amid Doping Controversy
Olympics | Mutual Respect Shines Bright At Paris Olympics
In the heart of Olympic competition lies the spirit of friendship that shines bright, even in the face of rivalry. In a world sometimes divided by boundaries and differences, sports have a unique power to bring people together. This phenomenon is vividly displayed at the ongoing Paris Olympics, where athletes not only compete fiercely but… Continue reading Olympics | Mutual Respect Shines Bright At Paris Olympics
Olympics | When World’s Best Meets World’s Only
Despite her straight-sets defeat by world No. 1 Sun Yingsha, 61-year-old table tennis veteran Ni Xia Lian has proven to be a beacon of resilience and inspiration for many. Amid the roaring applause at the South Paris Arena, 61-year-old paddler Ni Xia Lian waved to the crowd with tears of emotion glistening in her eyes,… Continue reading Olympics | When World’s Best Meets World’s Only
Olympics | From Classroom To Coliseum – Olympic Debutant Jiao’s Bold Fencing Adventure
“Not easy at all!” Teenage fencer Jiao Enqi made her Olympic debut in Paris as one of the standout performers in the women’s foil team. Had Jiao Enqi not pursued fencing, she would have been enjoying her summer vacation following the Gaokao, China’s national college entrance exam. Instead, the 18-year-old participated as a reserve for… Continue reading Olympics | From Classroom To Coliseum – Olympic Debutant Jiao’s Bold Fencing Adventure
Olympics | “Swimmer In Stands” Shocks World As “Flying Fish”
China’s swimmer Pan Zhanle made history at the Paris Olympics by winning the gold medal in the men’s 100m freestyle and setting a new world record, marking China’s first Olympic gold in this event. Breaking through the waves reveals true gold. At the moment Chinese swimmer Pan Zhanle touched the wall and broke the record,… Continue reading Olympics | “Swimmer In Stands” Shocks World As “Flying Fish”
Feature: French Legend Biba Leads China To Olympic Breaking Debut
Breaking, also known as breakdancing, has made an extraordinary journey from street corners to the prestigious stage of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. For the first time, breaking will be included as an Olympic sport, a milestone moment for dance culture worldwide. Behind China’s impressive rise in the breaking arena stands the legendary French breakdancer,… Continue reading Feature: French Legend Biba Leads China To Olympic Breaking Debut
Feature: How Cycling Saved Afghan Rider In Olympic Refugee Team
Cycling has many benefits, but for Amir Ansari, the first rider off the ramp in the men’s time trial race at the Paris Olympic Games, it is more than just a sport. The 24-year-old Afghan competes in the colors of the IOC Refugee Olympic Team, highlighting how cycling gave him hope during his darkest moments… Continue reading Feature: How Cycling Saved Afghan Rider In Olympic Refugee Team