Hu: Universiade to boost youth sports

2011-08-12 11:14

The Universiade contributes to the spread of the Olympics in China and "we look forward to the full success of this Universiade", Chinese president Hu Jintao said. Ten mysteries for opening ceremony

Simone Ruffini of Italy wins 1st gold in Universiade

2011-08-13 12:40

European Championships bronze medalist Simone Ruffini of Italy bagged the first gold medal in the 26th Summer Universiade here on Saturday, by winning the men's 10 kilometers in open water.

London to be Liu Xiang's last Olympic destination

2011-08-13 10:03

"The London Olympics in 2012 will surely be the last Olympic Games in my sports career," said Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang at a press conference after he ignited the Shenzhen Universiade cauldron on Friday.

Torch lights way for Shenzhen Universiade

2011-08-13 08:13

Young people from all over the world started their sports gala in Shenzhen, as President Hu declared the 26th Summer Universiade open on Friday.
China off to good start at Universiade

China sends biggest-ever delegation.

Parade of athletes starts at Universiade opening

2011-08-12 20:48

China sent its biggest-ever Universiade delegation to Shenzhen where the opening ceremony of the 26th Summer Universiade is going on Friday evening.
Hu: Universiade to boost youth sports

Universiade makes Shenzhen learn to solicit public opinion

2011-08-12 18:34

Shenzhen's officials took a leap of faith when they let the city's denizens decide whether to keep their vehicles off the roads during the Universiade.

Ten mysteries for Universiade opening ceremony

2011-08-12 15:04

With only hours to go, the opening ceremony of the Universiade will take place in the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center. Parts of the opening ceremony have been revealed before to the public, yet there are still 10 mysteries for us to expect, according to Shenzhen Special Zone Daily.

Hu: Shenzhen Universiade to be unique and high-standard

2011-08-12 14:33

President Hu Jintao Friday said that the 26th Summer Universiade held here will go down in the history of the Universiade as a unique and high-standard sporting event.

'No food accident' promised for Universiade

2011-08-12 14:24

Shenzhen Games organizers vowed to avoid any food accident during the 26th Summer Unversiade.

152 delegations to 'start here' in Shenzhen

2011-08-12 14:09

More than 8,000 athletes from 152 delegations will compete in 306 events from 24 sports at the 26th Summer Universiade set to open on Friday in Shenzhen, a young and energetic city in South China.