Li Xiaoshuang

Six stars shine brightest in a triumph of tradition

13 Aug 2008

Venue-hopping former US president George H.W. Bush and his entourage arrived. Politburo member Bo Xilai swooped down to his box amid heavy security. But at the National Indoor Stadium yesterday,...

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Olympic gymnast tries to vault into Open

11 Oct 2005

Three women and an Olympic double gold medallist will tee off today at Beijing CBD International Golf Club in an attempt to qualify for next month's Volvo China Open at Shenzhen Golf Club.

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Lee's knot to be denied as she sails into outright lead

26 Jul 1996

The territory's top Olympic medal hope Lee Lai-Shan was firmly on course to make Games history late last night after taking the outright lead following the fifth race of the women's windsurfing...

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Li Ning

10 Feb 1996

LEGENDARY Chinese gymnast Li Ning said last night that politics and sports should not mix, and China should send a team to Atlanta. 'Politics should be kept in the political arena,' said Li, the...

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World's best Li set to perform in territory

24 Jan 1996

CHINA'S gymnastics all-round world champion Li Xiaoshuang will spearhead a 35-strong Chinese squad to the territory for a two-day exhibition next month at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium.

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