Key IOC Member Arrives for Games

One of the most influential members of the International Olympic Committee, South Korean Kim Un-yong, arrived in Beijing yesterday morning. Vice Mayor Liu Jingmin and Secretary General of the Chinese Olympic Committee Tu Mingde met Kim at Capital Airport.

French Women Rout South Africa

The French women’s team demolished South Africa 9-1 in the opening match of the 21st Universiade football tournament yesterday.

World’s Finest Fencers Meet in Beijing

The world’s best fencers will duel in Beijing as the Universiade fencing competition lives up to past high standards. Italy, Germany, France and Russia have sent the stongest teams, including Olympic and World champions and the eight best fencers in the world, according to current ranking. The men’s epee event features five of the top eight fencers in the last world championship.

Chinese Move Out of Athletes’ Village

All 390 members of the Chinese Delegation are to move out of the Athletes’ Village after only two days. They will take up residence in the Continental Hotel.