Asia Dominates Men’s Football, Penalties Decide Women’s

Asian teams have proven the dominant force in the Men’s Football at the 21st Universiade, with China, Japan and South Korea all qualifying for the semi-finals. Only Ukraine remains of the entrants from the traditional powers of Europe and Latin America.

Two Sides to Judo Story

Traditional order was more-or-less maintained in the Women’s Judo competition at the 21st Unviersiade, but there were a few shocks in the Men’s tournament.

FISU President Visits Beijing Youth Daily

President of the International Federation of University Sports (FISU) George E. Killian visited the offices of Beijing Youth Daily, the official newspaper of the 21st Universiade, to give a one-hour live Internet broadcast.

One to Watch Men’s Volleyball

Defending champion Germany is the surprise absence among the qualifiers for the last eight of the Men’s Volleyball tournament. The eight teams through are China, Brazil, Yugoslavia, Denmark, U.S.A., Turkey, France, and Russia.

Come Back Lala!

The last Lala in the village was sold yesterday afternoon. This news spread fast within the village, with people hurrying to the store to see whether the tragedy was real.

Largest student dorm completed

A new student dormitory at Beijing Forestry University has been completed. The 23-story dorm, which took ten months to construct, is the largest modern student dorm in China.

Medals mean Money for Thai Volleyballers

The Thai Women’s Volleyball team stands to win 1 million baht (US$23,000) from the Thai University Federation if they qualify for the semi-final of the 21st Universiade volleyball tournament.

Recycled Rubish

An indicator light made from a computer mouse; a toolbox made of old batteries and floppy disks, clocks made from CDs, a dustbin made of drink cans.

Double Delight

Brazilian golden girl Maurren Higa Maggi made a double impact at the 21st Universiade yesterday, following up silver in the 100m Hurdles with gold in the Long Jump.

Time to Lose Some Hair

I feel anxious every time I have to change hairdresser, worrying that my hair will be ruined. So how does the thought of trying the skills of a foreign barber grab you? I’ll try for you.