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Olympics
China Strikes Gold at Paralympics
While gold medals are impressive, changing attitudes towards the disabled in China maybe the real story.
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Tokyo's 2020 Olympic Dream
Japan’s capital is bidding to host the summer games with Istanbul and Madrid also vying for the prize.
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South Korea's Olympic Success
Seoul exceeded its own expectations at this year’s Olympics. Expect that to continue in 2016.
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A Mixed Bag for China at 2012 Olympics
While not taking the top spot at this year’s 2012 Games, China has much to celebrate with a bright future ahead.
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ROK Midfielder Adds to Island Dispute With Japan
Park Jong-woo holding a banner stating “Dokdo is our land” brings football into a tense international dispute.
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"Liu Xiang is a Warrior"
Tragedy once again strikes Liu Xiang. The real story may be how he pressed forward in spite of it.
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Japan, S. Korea and UAE Football Impress in London
The 2012 London Games sported some amazing football. Several nations stood out.
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2012 London Olympics Showdown
The Olympic Games are just around the corner. What nation will win the most medals in London?
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India Steps Up For 2012 Olympics
India’s Olympic past has been a mixed bag. This year could see some measured progress, writes John Duerden.
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India's Olympic Tennis Row
Leander Paes is India’s best doubles tennis player. So why is he thinking of skipping the Olympics?
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Can Indian Hockey Shine Again?
India used to be world beaters at field hockey. But they have their work cut out for them at the Olympics.
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Tokyo Makes Final Three
Tokyo joins Istanbul and Madrid in the final three slugging it out for the right to hold the 2020 Olympics.