Blue moments for black belts

A disbelieving Alexander Mikhailin of Russia tries to come to term s with defeat.
A judo athlete of Kazakhstan lost his composure after his defeat. His sobs are even heard far back in the audience.
China’s gold-medal hopeful Pan Song is injured during his semi-final.
Photos by Hu Jinxi

“Are you alright?”

A Peruvian player lies injured at the end of her team’s defeat by the Czech republic in the Women’s Basketball.
Photo by Cui Jun

“Slipped…”

Yevgenii Krylov from Russia climbs back onto the pommel horse after a mistake during the Team Competition.
Photo by Lu Beifeng

A Kiss from the Competition

The victorious female half of the Swiss Mixed Doubles tennis team gives a consolation kiss to her Spanish opponent.
Xinhua Photo