Olympics-Geisenberger opts to talk about China after return to Germany
By Karolos Grohmann
China Sport News
Figure skating-'Mao's Last Dancer' Li thrilled by Chen comeback
Over four years ago, Nathan Chen's desire to tap into his Chinese roots and pursue perfection in figure skating brought him to Li Cunxin, whose 2003 memoir 'Mao's Last Dancer' became a best-selling tale of triumph over adversity.
Geisenberger opts to talk about China after return to Germany
BEIJING : Germany's luge gold medallist Natalie Geisenberger, who was sharply critical of China prior to the Beijing Olympics, said she would make comments on China only after leaving the country.
Snowboarding: Japan's Hirano roars into halfpipe final, White qualifies
ZHANGJIAKOU, China: Japan's twice silver medallist Ayumu Hirano easily led Wednesday's (Feb 9) snowboard halfpipe qualifiers at the Beijing Games, while American Shaun White kept his Olympic dreams alive by advancing after a wobbly first run.
Alpine skiing-Slovakia's Vlhova set for gold in women's slalom
YANQING, China : Petra Vlhova was set to clinch Slovakia's first Olympic Alpine skiing gold medal after moving into top spot in the women's slalom on Wednesday after all the top skiers had completed their run.
