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Zabit Magomedsharipov and Muslim Salikhov’s traditional martial arts values instilled in them as students at a wushu academy founded by a Dagestani philosopher in an empty field.
Zabit Magomedsharipov and Muslim Salikhov’s traditional martial arts values instilled in them as students at a wushu academy founded by a Dagestani philosopher in an empty field.
Canadian Jeff Rotmeyer saw too many young adults with Down’s syndrome die. He set up charity The Love 21 Foundation in Hong Kong to keep them active and extend their lives.
Canadian Jeff Rotmeyer saw too many young adults with Down’s syndrome die. He set up charity The Love 21 Foundation in Hong Kong to keep them active and extend their lives.
Scientists at the University of Hong Kong can now tell whether songbirds for sale at markets have been wild-caught and are developing a host of other techniques to combat the illegal wildlife trade in the city and beyond.
Scientists at the University of Hong Kong can now tell whether songbirds for sale at markets have been wild-caught and are developing a host of other techniques to combat the illegal wildlife trade in the city and beyond.
Cai Zongju was once asked by a TV interviewer why she chose to be a boxer because ‘you are a girl’ and ‘mommy’s treasure’. But the former IBF world minimum weight champ takes the stereotypes in her stride.
Cai Zongju was once asked by a TV interviewer why she chose to be a boxer because ‘you are a girl’ and ‘mommy’s treasure’. But the former IBF world minimum weight champ takes the stereotypes in her stride.
Bob Crowley replaces Michel Poletti, sparking the second chapter of the International Trail Running Association based on technology and independence.
Bob Crowley replaces Michel Poletti, sparking the second chapter of the International Trail Running Association based on technology and independence.
‘Pulling coal carts was about technique, not strength. Boxing is the same,’ recalls Xiong Chaozhong, who laboured for 10 yuan a day before turning pro without a single amateur fight.
‘Pulling coal carts was about technique, not strength. Boxing is the same,’ recalls Xiong Chaozhong, who laboured for 10 yuan a day before turning pro without a single amateur fight.
Lured to Russia on artificially cheap tours, Chinese visitors are shuffled by Chinese guides from one Chinese-owned shop to another to buy overpriced souvenirs. No wonder Chinese-speaking Russian guides aren’t bemoaning their absence amid pandemic.
Lured to Russia on artificially cheap tours, Chinese visitors are shuffled by Chinese guides from one Chinese-owned shop to another to buy overpriced souvenirs. No wonder Chinese-speaking Russian guides aren’t bemoaning their absence amid pandemic.
Iranian MMA fighter posts insulting pictures and comments on Instagram aimed at UFC bantamweight contender Petr Yan, who has a paternal Chinese grandfather.
Iranian MMA fighter posts insulting pictures and comments on Instagram aimed at UFC bantamweight contender Petr Yan, who has a paternal Chinese grandfather.
The Ultra-Trail World Tour serves Europe, and more recently Asia, but Spartan believes the Americas have been neglected and athletes deserve rewards
The Ultra-Trail World Tour serves Europe, and more recently Asia, but Spartan believes the Americas have been neglected and athletes deserve rewards
Four of the five UTMB events are now in Asia as the organisation adds one more to the growing list of races
Four of the five UTMB events are now in Asia as the organisation adds one more to the growing list of races
Men and women are running together as customs relax within running clubs and the first trail race comes to the conservative nation.
Men and women are running together as customs relax within running clubs and the first trail race comes to the conservative nation.
Blood in leeches’ stomachs contains DNA that shows the diversity of wildlife in a certain area. This information can be used to combat the illegal wildlife trade, and thus reduce animal-to-human infection risks.
Blood in leeches’ stomachs contains DNA that shows the diversity of wildlife in a certain area. This information can be used to combat the illegal wildlife trade, and thus reduce animal-to-human infection risks.
When a runner went viral for completing 50km around his flat, to avoid to virus, another stepped up to the plate and doubled the distance.
When a runner went viral for completing 50km around his flat, to avoid to virus, another stepped up to the plate and doubled the distance.
You Peiquan adheres to traditional ethics by keeping his spirit and vigour hidden until he strikes during race time.
You Peiquan adheres to traditional ethics by keeping his spirit and vigour hidden until he strikes during race time.
The coronavirus means runners are unable or unwilling to venture outdoors, but it will not stop China’s love or running, even if they have to do it indoors.
The coronavirus means runners are unable or unwilling to venture outdoors, but it will not stop China’s love or running, even if they have to do it indoors.
Wen Xu decides the best way to highlight climate change is by exploring affected places after falling through thin ice to a lake that should not have been there.
Wen Xu decides the best way to highlight climate change is by exploring affected places after falling through thin ice to a lake that should not have been there.
The 170km race is won by Eion Keith and Kaori Niwa, while eight of the top 15 spots in the 50km go to Omani athletes
The 170km race is won by Eion Keith and Kaori Niwa, while eight of the top 15 spots in the 50km go to Omani athletes
There will be three distances at the race in Sichuan – 120km, 60km and 30km – as the brand shows confidence in the appetite of the Chinese market.
There will be three distances at the race in Sichuan – 120km, 60km and 30km – as the brand shows confidence in the appetite of the Chinese market.
The event takes place this weekend over three distances – 50km, 130km and 170km.
The event takes place this weekend over three distances – 50km, 130km and 170km.
The influential commentator says races in China need to come up with something unique to compete in a crowded market place.
The influential commentator says races in China need to come up with something unique to compete in a crowded market place.
Chinese athlete’s talent spotted at just 10 years old and he has not looked back, winning swimming medals before changing to triathlon.
Chinese athlete’s talent spotted at just 10 years old and he has not looked back, winning swimming medals before changing to triathlon.
Multi-day races are new to China, so there was a ‘mixed bag of abilities’ in the local riders
Multi-day races are new to China, so there was a ‘mixed bag of abilities’ in the local riders
The steeplechase champion is considered modest and hard working by those who know her.
The steeplechase champion is considered modest and hard working by those who know her.
The Chinese arrive in Chamonix with high expectations, but leave winless and full of new learning, ready to take on the famous races next year
The Chinese arrive in Chamonix with high expectations, but leave winless and full of new learning, ready to take on the famous races next year
Another race added to the list of Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc branded events as the total rises to five, including the original in Chamonix.
Another race added to the list of Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc branded events as the total rises to five, including the original in Chamonix.
Liang Jing is as hard as nails, and loves to drag his opponents into the pain cave and outlast them all, says UTMB TV live commentator
Liang Jing is as hard as nails, and loves to drag his opponents into the pain cave and outlast them all, says UTMB TV live commentator
Chinese runners are taking part in a range of races – the UTMB, the OCC and the CCC – and this year, they don’t have surprise on their side.
Chinese runners are taking part in a range of races – the UTMB, the OCC and the CCC – and this year, they don’t have surprise on their side.
Huang Zhouwen is one of very few free solo climbers in China, who is focused and picks challenging but beautiful routes.
Huang Zhouwen is one of very few free solo climbers in China, who is focused and picks challenging but beautiful routes.
There are countless kilometres of claustrophobia-inducing underground caves in Yunnan, full of bats and home to a newly discovered species of fungus.
There are countless kilometres of claustrophobia-inducing underground caves in Yunnan, full of bats and home to a newly discovered species of fungus.
Born without fingers on his left hand, Brett Hillier didn’t let his handicap stop him turning pro – and now he passes on his life lessons to his students.
Born without fingers on his left hand, Brett Hillier didn’t let his handicap stop him turning pro – and now he passes on his life lessons to his students.