Universiade

Shenzhen wasted billions on World University Games, audit finds

29 Dec 2012

Shenzhen lost 12.8 billion yuan (HK$15.7 billion) on the World University Games last year, a review by the city's auditor has found.

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Details emerge in graft investigation into former Shenzhen vice-mayor

4 Dec 2012

More details about a graft probe into former Shenzhen vice-mayor Liang Daoxing emerged yesterday after party disciplinary authorities in Guangdong formally announced last week that he was under...

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Shippers face tough controls on cargo

25 Jul 2011

Shenzhen exporters and importers will face tougher restrictions on the movement of cargo starting next week as a result of the World University Games that begin on August 12.

The...

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Expulsions 'vital' to the success of university games

16 Jul 2011

Expelling more than 80,000 migrants deemed security risks from Shenzhen and taking other tough measures ahead of next month's world university games were vital to ensure China would not be...

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Get set, ready, and . . . go!

23 Jun 2011

Universiade is just around the corner. The multi-sports event for university students, which is held every two years, is scheduled for Shenzhen in August. This gives Hong Kong athletes a...

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Shenzhen warns workers against rallies during Universiade games

9 May 2011

Authorities in Shenzhen have warned workers that any petition or rallies over unpaid wages during a five-month period including the upcoming Universiade games could be regarded as criminal acts....

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The 1-2 punch heard around the world

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Placating graduates a work in progress

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Scepticism in Shenzhen at hosting of student Games

Is Shenzhen ready to embrace the 2011 Universiade, also known as the world university games, next summer?

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Funds for sporting white elephants would be better spent on residents

Beijing had its Olympics and Shanghai will have its Expo, so from now on no mainland metropolis feels complete without an extravagant international assemblage.

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Test run gives Harbin high hopes

The determined young skiers and snowboarders of northern China will have the perfect 'dry run' for the anticipated Winter Olympics when Harbin stages the 24th Winter Universiade in 2009.

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An unforgettable sporting experience

The 47 students selected to represent Hong Kong at the Summer Universiade in Turkey can expect an unforgettable experience and a unique opportunity to meet young people from 170 countries.

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SAR 'not yet ready to host mega sports events'

HONG KONG still has a long way to go before it can realistically contemplate hosting mega sports events such as the Universiade or Asian Games, according to a sports official.

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Three-way battle for top spot

THE UNIVERSIADE medals table is already taking shape. China, the United States and Russia are expected to tussle for most gold medals, while hosts South Korea should win more than they usually do...

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