With London Olympic Games only one year to go, prospects for Chinese soccer, basketball and volleyball to earn Olympic berths remain slim.
Chinese men's Olympic soccer team has just finished their campaign as they lost to Oman 4-1 in a two-leg second round of 2012 London Olympic Asian men's soccer qualifiers.
Croatian Miroslav Blazevic, who once took the Croatian national team to win a bronze medal in 1998 World Cup, became head coach of Chinese team in last December but failed to bring a miracle to China. The team assembled five times for a total of 70 days but changed little in terms of tecniques and tactics.
Chinese women's team once won silver medals in 1996 Atlanta Olympics and 1999 Women's World Cup. However, they have been going down due to lack of young players. According to Chinese Football Association, China has only 400 registered women soccer players in sharp contrast to the world's 29 million. As a result, Chinese women's team failed to reach the quarterfinals of 2004 Athens Olympics and were even absent from the 2011 Germany's World Cup.
Now the team has finished their training in Changchun, northeast of China, where they aimed to reserve physical strength. The team played two friendly matches against Russia with one win and one draw. And then they moved to Shenyang for next training phase and will leave for Jinan about ten days before the Olympic Asian qualifiers slated from Sep 1 to 11.
According to the competition schedule, China will play successively against South Korea, DPR Korea, Thailand, Australia and Japan. Top two teams will be awarded Olympic slots after the single round-robin tournament.
Li Xiaopeng, head coach of Chinese women's team, expressed his confidence in earning an Olympic berth despite the fact that China lacks good forwards as Han Duan and Ma Xiaoxu both sustained injuries.
"We are on the same level with other teams, and we have the strength to beat them."said he.
Yu Hongchen, deputy director of China's football governing body, said:"I totally trust the coaching staff and they will bring hopes to us."
Compared with Chinese soccer's goal of winning Olympic tickets, Chinese basketball aimed to enter the last eight in London.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Heat wave breaks daily records in Ontario, Quebec
Heat wave breaks daily records in Ontario, Quebec
A scorching heat wave toppled daily temperature records in 11 cities in Ontario and a dozen communities in Quebec Thursday.
The hottest spot in Canada was Pearson International Airport, where the temperature hit 37.Ronaldo soccer jersey 5 C, setting a record for July 21.
Windsor, Ont., also set a record for this date when the temperature hit 37.2 C at the airport. With the humidex, it felt even hotter.
Jodi Stone brought her kids to a splash pool in Windsor. "It's unbelievably hot and humid,kids steelers jerseys so we decided to get the kids out and get them cooled oUGG 30th Anniversaryff because it's just too hot at home," she said.
Her four-year-old son James took a break from splashing through the water to list off the must-do's for staying cool, which include drinking juice and eating ice cream.
Kylie Clark was enjoying the heat at an Ottawa area beach. The temperature in Ottawa hit 36 C on Thursday but felt like 46 with the humidity.
"We complain about the winter,Prada Shoes and then we complain about the heat,timberland boots sale" Clark said from Westboro beach. "I say pick a season and then don't complain about the other one."
'Heaven on earth'
Frank Olszynko, owner of Lois 'n Frima's Ice Cream, described the hot weather in the Ottawa area as "heaven on earth."
"It is hot, but we have to enjoy it," he said. "We can't complain when it's hot. We can complain only when it's cold."
A scorching heat wave toppled daily temperature records in 11 cities in Ontario and a dozen communities in Quebec Thursday.
The hottest spot in Canada was Pearson International Airport, where the temperature hit 37.Ronaldo soccer jersey 5 C, setting a record for July 21.
Windsor, Ont., also set a record for this date when the temperature hit 37.2 C at the airport. With the humidex, it felt even hotter.
Jodi Stone brought her kids to a splash pool in Windsor. "It's unbelievably hot and humid,kids steelers jerseys so we decided to get the kids out and get them cooled oUGG 30th Anniversaryff because it's just too hot at home," she said.
Her four-year-old son James took a break from splashing through the water to list off the must-do's for staying cool, which include drinking juice and eating ice cream.
Kylie Clark was enjoying the heat at an Ottawa area beach. The temperature in Ottawa hit 36 C on Thursday but felt like 46 with the humidity.
"We complain about the winter,Prada Shoes and then we complain about the heat,timberland boots sale" Clark said from Westboro beach. "I say pick a season and then don't complain about the other one."
'Heaven on earth'
Frank Olszynko, owner of Lois 'n Frima's Ice Cream, described the hot weather in the Ottawa area as "heaven on earth."
"It is hot, but we have to enjoy it," he said. "We can't complain when it's hot. We can complain only when it's cold."
Heat wave breaks daily records in Ontario, Quebec
Heat wave breaks daily records in Ontario, Quebec
A scorching heat wave toppled daily temperature records in 11 cities in Ontario and a dozen communities in Quebec Thursday.
The hottest spot in Canada was Pearson International Airport, where the temperature hit 37.Ronaldo soccer jersey 5 C, setting a record for July 21.
Windsor, Ont., also set a record for this date when the temperature hit 37.2 C at the airport. With the humidex, it felt even hotter.
Jodi Stone brought her kids to a splash pool in Windsor. "It's unbelievably hot and humid,kids steelers jerseys so we decided to get the kids out and get them cooled oUGG 30th Anniversaryff because it's just too hot at home," she said.
Her four-year-old son James took a break from splashing through the water to list off the must-do's for staying cool, which include drinking juice and eating ice cream.
Kylie Clark was enjoying the heat at an Ottawa area beach. The temperature in Ottawa hit 36 C on Thursday but felt like 46 with the humidity.
"We complain about the winter,Prada Shoes and then we complain about the heat,timberland boots sale" Clark said from Westboro beach. "I say pick a season and then don't complain about the other one."
'Heaven on earth'
Frank Olszynko, owner of Lois 'n Frima's Ice Cream, described the hot weather in the Ottawa area as "heaven on earth."
"It is hot, but we have to enjoy it," he said. "We can't complain when it's hot. We can complain only when it's cold."
A scorching heat wave toppled daily temperature records in 11 cities in Ontario and a dozen communities in Quebec Thursday.
The hottest spot in Canada was Pearson International Airport, where the temperature hit 37.Ronaldo soccer jersey 5 C, setting a record for July 21.
Windsor, Ont., also set a record for this date when the temperature hit 37.2 C at the airport. With the humidex, it felt even hotter.
Jodi Stone brought her kids to a splash pool in Windsor. "It's unbelievably hot and humid,kids steelers jerseys so we decided to get the kids out and get them cooled oUGG 30th Anniversaryff because it's just too hot at home," she said.
Her four-year-old son James took a break from splashing through the water to list off the must-do's for staying cool, which include drinking juice and eating ice cream.
Kylie Clark was enjoying the heat at an Ottawa area beach. The temperature in Ottawa hit 36 C on Thursday but felt like 46 with the humidity.
"We complain about the winter,Prada Shoes and then we complain about the heat,timberland boots sale" Clark said from Westboro beach. "I say pick a season and then don't complain about the other one."
'Heaven on earth'
Frank Olszynko, owner of Lois 'n Frima's Ice Cream, described the hot weather in the Ottawa area as "heaven on earth."
"It is hot, but we have to enjoy it," he said. "We can't complain when it's hot. We can complain only when it's cold."
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Zhong said that the acquisition
Zhong said that the acquisition will not contribute to CNOOC's net profit this year.
"It's a strategic move. Oil companies such as CNOOC can extend their industry chain by participating in oil sands and other unconventional oil," said He Wei, a senior analyst at BOCOM International Holding Co, an investment bank headquartered in Hong Kong.
CNOOC acquired a 16.69 percent stake of MEG, a Canadian oil sands company,,hair weave, for C$150 million ($158.48 million) in 2005. MEG is estimated to have more than 4 billion barrels of geological bitumen in its 52 contiguous sections in Alberta.
Speaking of the Opti deal, Yang Hua, CEO of Hong Kong-listed CNOOC Ltd, said: "We are pleased to expand our presence in the oil sands business after our successful investment in MEG."
After the acquisition, CNOOC's proven reserves will rise by 5 percent to 3.15 billion barrels of oil equivalent, while its production will reach 910,091 barrels of oil equivalent a day.
Canada owns one of the world's biggest oil sands reserves. The country is estimated to have about 175 billion barrels of recoverable reserves of oil, the second-largest after Saudi Arabia. Most of the reserves are in the oil sands located in Alberta.,sheepskin boots,,Mbt shoes,
PetroChina, China's biggest energy company by output, acquired a 60 percent stake of Athabasca Oil Sand Corp's two oil sands projects in Alberta province for $1.7 billion in 2009.
"We have ample cash in hand and will continue to pursue other acquisition opportunities that are in line with our company's strategies," CNOOC's Zhong said.
"It's a strategic move. Oil companies such as CNOOC can extend their industry chain by participating in oil sands and other unconventional oil," said He Wei, a senior analyst at BOCOM International Holding Co, an investment bank headquartered in Hong Kong.
CNOOC acquired a 16.69 percent stake of MEG, a Canadian oil sands company,,hair weave, for C$150 million ($158.48 million) in 2005. MEG is estimated to have more than 4 billion barrels of geological bitumen in its 52 contiguous sections in Alberta.
Speaking of the Opti deal, Yang Hua, CEO of Hong Kong-listed CNOOC Ltd, said: "We are pleased to expand our presence in the oil sands business after our successful investment in MEG."
After the acquisition, CNOOC's proven reserves will rise by 5 percent to 3.15 billion barrels of oil equivalent, while its production will reach 910,091 barrels of oil equivalent a day.
Canada owns one of the world's biggest oil sands reserves. The country is estimated to have about 175 billion barrels of recoverable reserves of oil, the second-largest after Saudi Arabia. Most of the reserves are in the oil sands located in Alberta.,sheepskin boots,,Mbt shoes,
PetroChina, China's biggest energy company by output, acquired a 60 percent stake of Athabasca Oil Sand Corp's two oil sands projects in Alberta province for $1.7 billion in 2009.
"We have ample cash in hand and will continue to pursue other acquisition opportunities that are in line with our company's strategies," CNOOC's Zhong said.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Kobe salutes Yao impact on China's NBA dreams
Kobe salutes Yao impact on China's NBA dreams
SHANGHAI - Yao Ming has made it possible for young Chinese basketball players to chase their NBA dreams and the country will produce more top quality players in the coming years, NBA all-star guard Kobe Bryant said on Tuesday.
Several reports in the media have said that injury-plagued Yao will officially announce his retirement from the game at a news conference on Wednesday.
The China Central Television (CCTV) would run a five-hour program on the player, including a live broadcast of the news conference at a hotel in Yao's hometown Shanghai, the official Xinhua news agency reported.
Yao became aone of Asia's biggest sports figures when he was selected first overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2002 NBA draft.
"In terms of opening up doors for Chinese basketball players to come to the NBA, or for the youth in China to believe that it's possible to achieve the dream of being an NBA player, all that started from Yao," Los Angeles Lakers guard Bryant said.
SHANGHAI - Yao Ming has made it possible for young Chinese basketball players to chase their NBA dreams and the country will produce more top quality players in the coming years, NBA all-star guard Kobe Bryant said on Tuesday.
Several reports in the media have said that injury-plagued Yao will officially announce his retirement from the game at a news conference on Wednesday.
The China Central Television (CCTV) would run a five-hour program on the player, including a live broadcast of the news conference at a hotel in Yao's hometown Shanghai, the official Xinhua news agency reported.
Yao became aone of Asia's biggest sports figures when he was selected first overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2002 NBA draft.
"In terms of opening up doors for Chinese basketball players to come to the NBA, or for the youth in China to believe that it's possible to achieve the dream of being an NBA player, all that started from Yao," Los Angeles Lakers guard Bryant said.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Clinton urges India to expand influence
Clinton urges India to expand influence
Clinton, delivering a speech in the southern port city of Chennai, said New Delhi should exercise political influence to match its fast-growing economic muscle.
"This is not a time when any of us can afford to look inward at the expense of looking outward. This is a time to seize the opportunities of the 21st century and it is a time to lead," Clinton said.
US officials billed Clinton's speech as a major address to outline Washington's vision for the US-India partnership in the coming century.,Nike shox shoes,
President Barack Obama, on a visit to India last November, publicly backed New Delhi's bid for a permanent seat on the U.N. Security Council and US officials say they are looking to the world's largest democracy to become a more visible partner in facing global challenges.
Clinton listed a range of areas where India and the United States are cooperating, ranging from working on clean energy technologies to addressing concerns over Iran's nuclear program.
Clinton, delivering a speech in the southern port city of Chennai, said New Delhi should exercise political influence to match its fast-growing economic muscle.
"This is not a time when any of us can afford to look inward at the expense of looking outward. This is a time to seize the opportunities of the 21st century and it is a time to lead," Clinton said.
US officials billed Clinton's speech as a major address to outline Washington's vision for the US-India partnership in the coming century.,Nike shox shoes,
President Barack Obama, on a visit to India last November, publicly backed New Delhi's bid for a permanent seat on the U.N. Security Council and US officials say they are looking to the world's largest democracy to become a more visible partner in facing global challenges.
Clinton listed a range of areas where India and the United States are cooperating, ranging from working on clean energy technologies to addressing concerns over Iran's nuclear program.
Park beats Sun in 400, Pellegrini retains title
Park beats Sun in 400, Pellegrini retains title
Olympic champion Park Tae-hwan of South Korea showed he's back in top form and Italy's Federica Pellegrini remained unbeatable in the 400-meter freestyle on the opening night of traditional swimming at the 14th FINA World Championships in Shanghai last night.
Michael Phelps' first race ended in disappointment, meanwhile, as the United States had to settle for bronze in the 4x100-meter relay behind surprise winner Australia and runner-up France.
Phelps' leadoff leg put the Americans second, but they dropped from there and Australia led from start to finish, with former sprint world record holder Eamon Sullivan holding off France's Fabien Gilot in the anchor leg.
It was the first time the American men failed to win a relay since the 2007 worlds in Melbourne, Australia, when Ian Crocker jumped in too early on an exchange in the morning heats, resulting in a disqualification.
The Netherlands won the women's relay with the same four swimmers who took the title at the 2008 Olympics and 2009 worlds: Inge Dekker, Ranomi Kromowidjojo, Marleen Veldhuis and Femke Heemskerk.
Park took the lead back midway through the men's 400 free then pulled away over the last two laps to touch in 3 minutes, 42.04 seconds, a distant 1.20 seconds in front of rising Chinese rival Sun Yang.
It was a sharp contrast from the last worlds in Rome two years ago, when Park failed to even make the final in this event.Authentic Baseball Jerseys "I (was) glad to swim in lane one,hair weave which allowed me to fully concentrate on my own tempo and not to get distracted from the competition," the Korean said.
Defending champion and world record holder Paul Biedermann of Germany settled for third,Authentic NFL Jerseys 2.10 back.
In the women's race, Pellegrini was only fifth at the midpoint, but then surged into the lead one lap later and cruised to victory in 4:01.Nike shox shoes97.
Olympic champion Rebecca Adlington showed why she's a strong favorite for gold next year at her home London Games by taking silver, albeit a distant 2.04 behind, while Camille Muffat of France took the bronze,Video capture cards 2.09 back.
Cesar Cielo, the Brazilian cleared of doping by the Court of Arbitration for Sport three days ago, led the 50 free semifinals in 23.19.
Olympic champion Stephanie Rice of Australia led the 200 individual medley semifinals in 2:09.65. Ye Shiwen of China qualified third.
Olympic champion Park Tae-hwan of South Korea showed he's back in top form and Italy's Federica Pellegrini remained unbeatable in the 400-meter freestyle on the opening night of traditional swimming at the 14th FINA World Championships in Shanghai last night.
Michael Phelps' first race ended in disappointment, meanwhile, as the United States had to settle for bronze in the 4x100-meter relay behind surprise winner Australia and runner-up France.
Phelps' leadoff leg put the Americans second, but they dropped from there and Australia led from start to finish, with former sprint world record holder Eamon Sullivan holding off France's Fabien Gilot in the anchor leg.
It was the first time the American men failed to win a relay since the 2007 worlds in Melbourne, Australia, when Ian Crocker jumped in too early on an exchange in the morning heats, resulting in a disqualification.
The Netherlands won the women's relay with the same four swimmers who took the title at the 2008 Olympics and 2009 worlds: Inge Dekker, Ranomi Kromowidjojo, Marleen Veldhuis and Femke Heemskerk.
Park took the lead back midway through the men's 400 free then pulled away over the last two laps to touch in 3 minutes, 42.04 seconds, a distant 1.20 seconds in front of rising Chinese rival Sun Yang.
It was a sharp contrast from the last worlds in Rome two years ago, when Park failed to even make the final in this event.Authentic Baseball Jerseys "I (was) glad to swim in lane one,hair weave which allowed me to fully concentrate on my own tempo and not to get distracted from the competition," the Korean said.
Defending champion and world record holder Paul Biedermann of Germany settled for third,Authentic NFL Jerseys 2.10 back.
In the women's race, Pellegrini was only fifth at the midpoint, but then surged into the lead one lap later and cruised to victory in 4:01.Nike shox shoes97.
Olympic champion Rebecca Adlington showed why she's a strong favorite for gold next year at her home London Games by taking silver, albeit a distant 2.04 behind, while Camille Muffat of France took the bronze,Video capture cards 2.09 back.
Cesar Cielo, the Brazilian cleared of doping by the Court of Arbitration for Sport three days ago, led the 50 free semifinals in 23.19.
Olympic champion Stephanie Rice of Australia led the 200 individual medley semifinals in 2:09.65. Ye Shiwen of China qualified third.
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