Nanjing 2014
Gold medals galore for China as Jamaican hurdler breaks world youth record
By Paul Osborne at the Main Media Centre in Nanjing
Jamaica's Jaheel Hyde provided the highlight of a frantic day of athletics action inside the Nanjing Olympic Sports Centre Stadium as he set a world youth record in the men's 110 metres hurdles at the Summer Youth Olympic Games.
Jamaica's Jaheel Hyde provided the highlight of a frantic day of athletics action inside the Nanjing Olympic Sports Centre Stadium as he set a world youth record in the men's 110 metres hurdles at the Summer Youth Olympic Games. Historic crossing of Taiwan Straits continues Youth Olympic theme of sporting unity
By Nick Butler at the Main Media Centre in Nanjing
Themes of using sport to overcome wider differences have been showcased once again by the first successful crossing of the Taiwan Straits by swimmers from China and Taiwan, following the example set by the mixed nationality teams competing here at the Summer Youth Olympic Games.
Themes of using sport to overcome wider differences have been showcased once again by the first successful crossing of the Taiwan Straits by swimmers from China and Taiwan, following the example set by the mixed nationality teams competing here at the Summer Youth Olympic Games.
Summer Youth Olympic Games: Day seven of competition
China enjoy relay success as swimming action comes to a close at Nanjing 2014
By Paul Osborne at the Main Media Centre in Nanjing
Swimming action ended with a splash here at the Summer Youth Olympic Games, with nine newly-crowned gold medallists bringing a conclusion to the week-long swim-fest inside the Nanjing Olympic Sports Centre Natatorium.
Swimming action ended with a splash here at the Summer Youth Olympic Games, with nine newly-crowned gold medallists bringing a conclusion to the week-long swim-fest inside the Nanjing Olympic Sports Centre Natatorium.Nanjing 2014 getting "more international coverage than you'd imagine", claim IOC
By Nick Butler at the Main Media Centre in Nanjing
International Olympic Committee (IOC) communications director Mark Adams has claimed here that the Summer Youth Olympic Games is receiving widespread worldwide coverage.
International Olympic Committee (IOC) communications director Mark Adams has claimed here that the Summer Youth Olympic Games is receiving widespread worldwide coverage.
Summer Youth Olympic Games: Day six of competition
IOC President pays visit to "fantastic" Sports Lab at Nanjing 2014
By Paul Osborne at the Sports Lab in Nanjing
Thomas Bach made a rock star-like appearance at the Sports Lab here at Nanjing 2014 today as four demonstration sports try to make a good enough impression to help them gain a place on the full Olympic programme.
Thomas Bach made a rock star-like appearance at the Sports Lab here at Nanjing 2014 today as four demonstration sports try to make a good enough impression to help them gain a place on the full Olympic programme. Egypt claim weightlifting and swimming titles in golden early-evening spell at Nanjing 2014
By Nick Butler at the Main Media Centre in Nanjing
In little more than an hour, weightlifter Sara Ahmed and swimmer Akram Ahmed secured a golden double for Egypt, and the first two victories for African athletes at these Summer Youth Olympic Games.
In little more than an hour, weightlifter Sara Ahmed and swimmer Akram Ahmed secured a golden double for Egypt, and the first two victories for African athletes at these Summer Youth Olympic Games.
Brazil prevented from competing in Nanjing 2014 relay after registration row
By Paul Osborne at the Main Media Centre in Nanjing
The Brazilian men's 4x100 metre medley relay team was prevented from competing in the event's heats during yesterday's morning swimming session at the Nanjing 2014 Summer Youth Olympic Games, Brazilian media have claimed.
The Brazilian men's 4x100 metre medley relay team was prevented from competing in the event's heats during yesterday's morning swimming session at the Nanjing 2014 Summer Youth Olympic Games, Brazilian media have claimed.Summer Youth Olympic Games: Day five of competition
Europe secure equestrian title as Iranian taekwondo player wins historic first female gold at Nanjing 2014
By Nick Butler at the Main Media Centre in Nanjing
A second successive day of consistent jumping propelled Europe to the first equestrian gold medal of Nanjing 2014 here today as national allegiances were put to one side in a show of sporting camaraderie.
A second successive day of consistent jumping propelled Europe to the first equestrian gold medal of Nanjing 2014 here today as national allegiances were put to one side in a show of sporting camaraderie.
French Olympic chief concerned over impact of large-scale nature of Nanjing 2014
By Nick Butler at the Main Media Centre in Nanjing
French Olympic Committee (CNOSF) President Denis Masseglia has raised concerns over the scale of the Summer Youth Olympic Games here, and whether a future host will be able to match an event that he claims is "almost at the level of the Olympic Games".
French Olympic Committee (CNOSF) President Denis Masseglia has raised concerns over the scale of the Summer Youth Olympic Games here, and whether a future host will be able to match an event that he claims is "almost at the level of the Olympic Games".
Chinese player edges Japanese rival in thrilling clash of table tennis styles
By Nick Butler at the Main Media Centre in Nanjing
In the highest calibre display of sport yet seen here at the Summer Youth Olympic Games, 17-year-old table tennis superstar Fan Zhendong battled his way to singles gold over Japan's Yuto Muramatsu in a match with deep tactical, rather than political, overtones.
In the highest calibre display of sport yet seen here at the Summer Youth Olympic Games, 17-year-old table tennis superstar Fan Zhendong battled his way to singles gold over Japan's Yuto Muramatsu in a match with deep tactical, rather than political, overtones.
Patrick Baumann is halfway through a four-year Presidency of GAISF and has already become one the most trusted administrators in sport. Nick Butler finds out more about his priorities and ambitions.
