Paralympics will 'change attitudes' The Paralympics will provide the ideal opportunity for the Chinese public to improve its awareness and understanding of people with physical disabilities, a senior Beijing official said yesterday.
Tears of joy as Chinese women's volleyball restores confidence The smiling faces and encouraging high-fives were immediately replaced by misty eyes and tight hugs after 1.96m middle blocker Zhao Ruirui scored the decisive point to clinch the women's volleyball bronze medal for China.
Why Russian girls are all smiles Belarus led the group all-around qualifications of the Beijing Olympic rhythmic gymnastics tournament on Friday, with host China entering the medal round in third place.
Beijingers cool with the world's new attention Calling Beijing a cool city, the British newspaper Times said the Chinese capital's habitants are enjoying a breath of fresh Olympic air.
