Sports

Dial Beijing: gearing up for the Winter Games

This week, our correspondent Thomas Rippe talks to us about the Winter Olympics, how the Chinese relate to winter sports and China's search for Olympic gold.

3rd March 2010 - Geni Raitisoja - Dial Beijing

Bird's Nest Stadium: A symbol of Beijing

The Beijing National Stadium, located in the heart of Beijing, is one of the most famous sports buildings in the world. The stadium, also called the Bird's Nest due to its unique architectural characteristics, holds the same importance for the Chinese capital than the famous Opera House does for Sydney.

19th February 2010 - Vytautas Kraujalis - Travel

He Zhenliang - The man behind the Beijing Olympics

79-year-old He Zhenliang is one of the most highly regarded dignitaries in China, and quite certainly the most influential Chinese Olympic personality of his time, a status also reflected in his nickname “China's Mr. Olympics.” This seasoned veteran of the Olympic movement has something to be especially happy about this year, as China plays host to the world's single biggest sporting event.

25th September 2009 - Individuals behind China

Dial Beijing - Sports in China

This week, our Beijing correspondent Thomas Rippe gives us the lowdown on China's most popular sports and sports personalities, and highlights some of the practical challenges of doing sports in Beijing.

31st August 2009 - Stina Björkell - Dial Beijing

Ask Pete: Working at the Beijing Olympic Games

This week, our CRI correspondent Peter Koveos tells us about what it was like working in Beijing during the 2008 Summer Olympics. If you have any questions about China, just Ask Pete!

4th May 2009 - Stina Björkell - Ask Pete

Wudang – Cradle of Taoism

The mist-shrouded Hudang mountains – 72 peaks in all – its ravines, plant life, rivers and brooks stretch out like an endless panoramic painting. To top it off, no pun intended, Wudang is a sacred mountain for Taoists and one of the cradles of Taoism.

24th April 2009 - Juha Leino - Travel

Saar Avivi: from soldier to taiji master

The story of Israeli-born Saar Avivi is also one of how commonplace violence has become and of the fear it provokes. Born in Israel, Saar later moved to Sweden, where he dedicated his life to practicing and teaching the Chinese martial art taiji.

25th March 2009 - Fredrik Gjerde - Health & Sports

Pīngpāng qiú – China's national sport

You might be surprised to know that table tennis is actually quite a new sport, having been invented right about Mao Zedong's time, in the early 1900s. It was also not invented in China, which might be another popular misconception

18th February 2009 - Terhi Mikkolainen - Sports

Waiting for Air Liu's return

One of the defining images of the Beijing Games has to be that of Liu Xiang exiting the National Stadium before the 110-meter hurdles began on August 18. His countrymen hoped to see a repeat of his gold-winning performance during the Athens Games and were treated instead to the sight of their hero limping out of the Bird's Nest due to an old injury.

3rd December 2008 - Geni Raitisoja - Sports

Skin Conditions: Which works best, Herbs or Acupuncture?

Bonny Williams interviews Ken Lloyd, who has been teaching Chinese herbal medicine for almost 15 years and has been the course leader on several UK courses. He has studied extensively in China and in the UK and is well known and highly respected for his clinical expertise.

31st October 2008 - Ken Lloyd / Bonny Williams - Sports

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