Overseas Journalists Exceed 400

The number of accredited overseas journalists covering the 21st World University Summer Games in Beijing has reached 405, more than double the old record of 180, according to the Accreditation Center at the Main Press Center of the Universiade.

Dark Horses Light up Volleyball

The Volleyball tournament of the 21st Universiade closed out yesterday, with China defeating Russia 3-1 for the Women’s title, and the men from the U.S.A beating France.

Relay Team Cleared to Run in Final

The Chinese Women’s 4×100m Relay team will run in the final after their disqualification from the competition was overturned on appeal.

One to Watch Women’s Football

The dark horse of the Women’s Football tournament meets Brazil today in the final after unexpectedly beating China and South Korea.

Half Marathon Schedule

Men’s starting time: Sep 1 8 am

Women’s starting time: Sep 1 8:15am

Curtain Falls on Swimming

More than 40 gold medals had been divided among 13 countries by the time the curtain came down on the 21st Universiade swimming competition on Wednesday.