Judo Joy

Holland’s Claudia Zwiers celebrates with her coach after her unexpected Judo victory over Cuba’s Yorise Labordes.

South African Loses Game, Wins Hearts

South African table tennis player H.J. Kloppers had just been handed the thrashing of his life, but he was delighted.

Kangaroo Cheerleader is a Hit

The Australian diving team brought an unusual supporter to the poolside at Tsinghua University yesterday — a dancing kangaroo.Dressed in an Australian team outfit, the kangaroo brought the house down as it grooved to the pre-competition music.

Line Judges on the Move

Line officials in the early rounds of the Universiade tennis tournament will be kept busy moving around between points, as there are not enough judges to cover the courts.

Happy Birthday, Jeremy!

Jeremy Wickins, a water polo player from South Africa, spent his 24th birthday today playing Yugoslavia at the 21st Universiade.

Americans happy with Games preparations

U.S. athletes and officials said Wednesday they could find little fault with China’s efforts in hosting the World University Games, which have been called an early reheasal for the 2008 Olympics.

Beijing Universiade Proves City’s Olympic Potential

The World University Games are taking on an Olympic dimension as Beijing organizers prepare to use the 21st Universiade as a showcase for what they’ve got planned for 2008.