The Sports Delegation of Thailand parade into the Rajamangala National Stadium at the opening ceremony of the 24th Universiade Bangkok 2007 in Bangkok, capital of Thailand, Aug. 8, 2007. (Xinhua Photo)
One year out would not hurt Alonso, says Coulthard
McLaren’s Fernando Alonso of Spain celebrates on the podium after finishing third in the Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos racetrack in Sao Paulo Oct. 21, 2007.(Xinhua/Reuters File Photo) BEIJING, Dec.4 — Double world champion Fernando Alonso could take a year out of Formula One in 2008 and still come back as a title contender, Red […]
1991 Winter Universiade Mascot
15th Winter Universiade Sapporo, Japan – March 2nd to 12th, 1991 Name: SAPPY Artist: History: The mascot depicts a Yezo deer. The Yezo deer lives in the extreme climatic conditions of the north. Its name was solicited publicly and ‘Sappy’ a name suggested by a housewife of the Fukushima Prefecture was selected after strict screening. […]
Longgang District held a mobilization assembly
Longgang District held a mobilization assembly to greet the construction of the Universiade Project. LongGang Olympic New Town is a key project of the city’s bid for the 2011 Universiade. Which will cover 13.4 square kilometers, including a 6.5-square-kilometer Olympic Park. The park will house a stadium, a gym and a swimming center that can […]
China launches anti-terror drill for Olympics
Rescuers help the injured evacuate from the “chemical explosion” site outside the beach volleyball venue during an anti-terrorist exercise in Chaoyang Park of Beijing, capital of China, June 11, 2008. (Xinhua Photo) The drills will test the sensitivity of the guards in the Olympic venues and the abilities of the anti-terror forces at all levels […]
World traveler stumbles on SZ
Eunice Kang World traveler stumbles on SZ DATA: 2008-01-25 Martin Weise YOUNG German Martin Weise has a passion for travel. At the age of 23, he has already been to more than 20 countries in Europe, Central America and South America. “My parents helped pay some of my expenses and I also earned some money […]
Thammasat Rangsit Is Ready For the 24th Bangkok Universiade
BANGKOK, Thailand (June 5) – Professor Dr. Surapol Nithikraipoj, the Rector of Thammasat University as Chairman of the Facilities and Athletes’ Services Committee of the 24th Universiade Bangkok 2007, presided over the June 5 Committee meeting at the Administration Dome 2 Room on the third floor of the Administration Dome Building, Thammasat Rangsit to discus […]
Invitation Letter for the Design Contest forthe Shenzhen 26th Summer Universiade Mascot
Qualifications Commitment Letter (Legal Entity) This legal entity (hereinafter referred to as “the promisee”) makes the following commitments to the Executive Board of the Shenzhen 26th Summer Universiade in terms of the qualifications for the Design Contest for the Shenzhen 26th Summer Universiade mascot (hereinafter referred to as “the Design Contest”): 1. The promisee hereby […]
Contemporary art to be taken to a new high
The When Galley at the Art de Vivre at the Shenzhen Sculpture Academy. Photos by Newman Huo The “aeght: Art Without Boundaries”exhibition Dates: now through June 18 Venue: Art de Vivre, Shenzhen Sculpture Academy, No. 8 Zhongkang Road, Shangmeilin, Futian District (福田区上梅林中康路8号深圳雕塑院艺术空间) Bus: 245
Votes sought on games logos
RESIDENTS are being invited to vote for their favorite logos for the Shenzhen 2011 Summer Universiade. The 11 entries revealed by the government Thursday stood out from more than 3,000 contributions from artists in China, which took a seven-member panel three months to shortlist. “We will select five of the 11 candidates, with the public’s […]