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5th October 2007

South and North Korea to operate railway during Olympic games

South and North Korean leaders met just recently and agreed to operate the railway linking the two countries while the Olympic Games are being held in Beijing.

The opening of the railway will allow people from South Korea to travel to Beijing by train.

Read more: S Korea, DPRK agree to operate inter-Korean railways during 2008 Olympics

FIVB World Volleyball Cup in Japan

The FIVB World Volleyball championships will be held in Japan from November 18th to December 2nd for the men’s event and from November 2nd to November 16th

The competing countries for the men’s event are as follows:

1. Japan (host country)

2. Spain (Europe champion)

S3. U.S.A. (Norceca champion)

4. Brazil (South America champion)

5. Australia (Asia champion)

6. Egypt (Africa champion)

7. Russia (Europe vice-champion)

8. Puerto Rico (Norceca vice-champion)

9. Argentina (South America vice-champion)

10. Tunisia (Africa vice-champion)

11. Bulgaria (wild card)

12. Korea (wild card)

The competing countries in the women’s volleyball event are as follows:

1. Japan (host country)

2. Italy (Europe champion)

3. Cuba (Norceca champion)

4. Brazil (South America champion)

5. Thailand (Asia championship: best after Japan and China)

6. Kenya (Africa champion)

7. Serbia (Europe vice-champion)

8. Peru (South America vice-champion)

9. Korea (Asia championship: best after Thailand)

10. U.S.A. (Norceca vice-champion)

11. Poland (wild card)

12. Dominican Republic (wild card)

See the FIVB website for more details.

4th October 2007

Philippine boxer Joan Tipon hoping to make it to Beijing

Philippine boxer Joan Tipon recently lost to Orlando Tacuyan, also from the Philippines at the 2007 Smart National Open.

“I had trouble trying to get into my ideal weight as a bantam after my arrival from the Ostrova Grand Prix tournament in the Czech Republic and I was prevailed upon to fight in the featherweight class,” Tipon said.

He is now focusing his efforts on the Boxing World Championships being held later this month in Chicago.

“I feel bad that I let my fellow Negrenses down with this loss but I’m glad that there are people like you who still have faith in me. I really hope to make up for these two losses by winning my future important bouts”.

Read more: Tipon still hopes to earn slot for Beijing Olympics

Chance to see Kungfu at the Olympics

The Chinese Olympic committee have confirmed that kungfu will be featured at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

Kungu will be displayed as a competition but won’t be a medal sport or a demonstration event. It’s official name will be the “2008 Beijing Olympic Games Wushu Competition”.

Read more: Kungfu gets Olympics ticket

3rd October 2007

Special Olympic Games begin in Shanghai

Last night saw the spectacular opening ceremony of the Special Olympic Games in Shanghai. Chinese President Hu Jintao opened the Special Olympic Games.

“A record 7,291 athletes from 164 countries and regions are set to take part in the 21-sport Games slated for October 2-11 in Shanghai, with the oldest aged 69 and the youngest at 8.”

The Special Olympic Games are being held in Asia for the first time.

Read more: 2007 Special Olympics Games open in Shanghai

2nd October 2007

Cadel Evans showing confidence for Beijing Olympics

Cadel Evans has more confidence after finishing fifth in the world titles road championships in Stuttgart Germany. Evans finished second in the Tour de France and fourth in the Tour of Spain.

Italy’s Paolo Bettini came first followed by Russia’s Alexandr Kolobnev and Germany’s Stefan Schumacher.

Read more: Evans looks ahead to Beijing Olympics with confidence

Bettini, Cancellara retain world cycling crowns

Volunteers get practice for Beijing Olympics

Volunteers had a chance for practice by providing road guidance and emergency assistance during China’s National Holiday in Beijing.

More than 100,000 volunteers provided assistance during the celebrations.

See here for more details on becoming a volunteer at the Beijing Olympic Games.

“I planned to visit temple fair with my family, but then there is this volunteer program. I think I have to take part,” said Wang Jingrui, a 58-year-old volunteer.

There was a bit of rain in the morning, which wouldn’t have made their job any easier.

Read more: Olympic volunteers “rehearse” in National Day holiday

This month’s sports and Olympic events in Beijing

Good Luck Beijing: ITF Tennis Competition

October 18-21. Full details: www.tennis2007.org

Good Luck Beijing: International Badminton Tournament

To be held at Beijing Institute of Technology Gymnasium www.badminton2007.org

2007 ANA Beijing International Marathon

See the site for more details: Beijing Marathon

1st October 2007

Results of the 2007 Taekwondo World Qualifiers

The 2007 Taekwondo World Championship finished yesterday in Manchester.

Here are the final results. Each placed athlete qualifies for the 2008 Beijing Games.

Men’s results:

Weight category: Under 58kg

1. Mu Yen Chu, Chinese Taipei
2. Levent Tuncat, Germany
3. Tshomlee Go, Philippines

Weight category: 58kg - 68kg

1. Son Tae Jin, Korea
2. Gessler Viera Abreu, Cuba
3. Burak Hassan, Australia

Weight category: 68kg - 80kg

1. Sebastien Michaud, Canada
2. Steve Lopez, USA
3. Mauro Sarmiento, Italy

Weight category: Over 80kg

1. Mickael Borot, France
2. Daba Modibo Keita, Mali
3. Cha Dong Ming, Korea

Women’s results:

Weight category: Under 49kg

1. Shu Chun Yang, Chinese Taipei
2. Daynellis Montejo Poll, Cuba
3. Ivett Gonda, Canada

Weight category: 49kg - 57kg

1. Lim Su Jeong, Korea
2. Veronica Calabrese, Italy
3. Premwaew Chonnapas, Thailand

Weight category: 57kg - 67kg

1. Gwladys Epangue, France
2. Hwang Kyung Seon, Korea
3. Sandra Saric, Croatia

Weight category: Over 67kg

1. Kyriaki Kouvari, Greece
2. Sarah Stevenson, Great Britain
3. Ma del Roasario Espinoza, Mexico

For more information on the event, see the website: www.manchester2007.info

Germany makes it two in row

Germany beat Brazil in the FIFA Women’s World Cup, making it two in a row. They won 2-0, with Birgit Prinz and Simone Laudehr scoring goals.

The US beat Norway to finish in third spot.

Read more: Germany makes history, Marta stuns world


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