Chinese Duellist Makes History

Dong Zhaozhi (left) defeated his countryman Wang Haibin (right) to win China’s first-ever Universiade individual fencing gold in the foil event yesterday.

CESU President Says Money Corrupts Sports Ethics

Sport is an “essential tool” for educating the young, Claude-Louis Gallien, Executive Chairman of the International Federation for University Sports (FISU) and Presidenof the University Sports Studies Committee (CESU), said in his keynote speech at the 21st FISU/CESU Conference, which opened yesterday at the Beijing University of Physical Education and Sports.

Slovakia Shock Volleyball Favorites

The favorites for the men’s volleyball tournament enjoyed contrasting fortunes yesterday, with Germany going down 1-3 against unfancied Slovakia and Russia coasting to a 3- win over Mexico.

Nigerian Team Shows up at Last

The Nigerian men’s football team turned up on time for their Group A match against Mexico yesterday, after forfeiting their first match with a no-show against China on Tuesday. It was an unhappy opening forthe Nigerians, though, who lost 5-1.

Games Bosses Thank Sponsors

The 21st Universiade Organizing Committee (UOC) held a reception at the Beijing Hotel last night to thank all the sponsors of the student games.

Ukrainian Takes First Pool Gold

Yana Klochkova won the first gold medal of the 21st Universiade swimming competition yesterday.

Japanese Swimmer Breaks Own Record

Japan’s Kawamoto Kohei set a Universiade record in the men’s 50m butterfly semi-final yesterday. This was the second Universiade record to fall in the pool, following US swimmer PeteMarshall’s effort in the men’s 100m backstroke semi-final.

Two-track Contest for Swimmers

Swimmers in the 800 and 1,500-meter free-style events are to be divided into “fast” and “slow” groups according to past performance.

Organizers Promise Journalists Support

The 21st Universiade Organizing Committee held a press conference yesterday in the Continental Hotel.