BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) — Here are the newest Chinese sports activities headlines from the previous week:
1. Chinese state councilor stresses meticulous preparations for Hangzhou Asian Games
Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin has known as for meticulous preparations for this yr’s Asian Games and Asian Para Games in Hangzhou after an inspection tour of Zhejiang Province and Shanghai from May 14 to 17.
Shen famous that the Asian Games and Asian Para Games are main occasions for China this yr, stressing the significance of internet hosting the Games in a “simple, safe and splendid” method.
Shen additionally pressured China’s zero-tolerance of doping in sport, calling the athletes to “play clean”.
2. Liaoning claims third CBA title in group historical past
Defending champions the Liaoning Flying Leopards crushed the Zhejiang Golden Bulls 106-70 in Game 4 of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Finals on May 15, profitable the collection with a 4-0 clear sweep to elevate the group’s third CBA trophy.
Liaoning’s level guard Zhao Jiwei was awarded the Finals Most Valuable Player (FMVP).
“The secret is to fight for every ball and never concede. When people think we’re set to lose, Liaoning always find a surge of energy. That’s the Liaoning spirit, and I hope we never lose it,” Liaoning head coach Yang Ming informed Xinhua in an unique interview.
4. China beat Indonesia to succeed in Sudirman Cup semifinals
China swept Indonesida 3-0 on May 19 to safe a semifinal berth on the Sudirman Cup in Suzhou, east China’s Jiangsu Province.
China, who’ve received 12 of the previous 17 editions, superior to the final eight as high finisher in Group A after beating Egypt, Singapore and Denmark with out dropping a single match.
The file winners will face off towards Japan on May 20 within the semifinals.
The Sudirman Cup additionally stage a retirement ceremony for Olympic and two-time world champion Chen Long, who determined to stop worldwide badminton and spend extra time along with his household.
5. Organizers pledge first-class media companies throughout Chengdu Universiade
Organizers of the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games have pledged to supply first-class companies to the media from across the globe throughout the occasion at its World Press Briefing held on May 15.
More than 100 media representatives together with an International Sports Press Association (AIPS) delegation headed by its president Giovanni Merlo attended the briefing.
“The Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games is different from previous, due to the pandemic. The preparation work for it has faced unprecedented challenges, which have been postponed and postponed,” Merlo stated. “But I think that you did it the best way.”
A promo video of Chengdu 2021 “Listen to the Hustle and Bustle of Chengdu” was launched throughout the two-day briefing.
6. Chinese B-Girl 671 cruises to title at BfG World Series Montpellier
