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Beijing Race Under Scrutiny As Video Suggests Runners Helped Chinese Winner: Organizers are investigating the results of the Beijing Half Marathon ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/sports/beijing-half-marathon-controversy-he-jie.html
Quick Glance: Investigation Launched After Beijing Half Marathon Finish
- Following the finish of the Beijing Half Marathon, the results are now under scrutiny due to the peculiar behavior displayed by three runners from Kenya and Ethiopia.
- A Chinese runner overtook the others, as seen in a recorded livestream of the Beijing Half Marathon. The remaining three runners - Willy Mnangat and Robert Keter from Kenya, and Dejene Hailu from Ethiopia - followed closely behind, with He claiming the first place.
- The organizers of the half-marathon are currently examining the results after a video of the finish circulated online, prompting many to question the intention of the three African runners to slow down.
- The winner secured the first place with a time of 1 hour 3 minutes 44 seconds. Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu shared the second place, one second later.
Beijing Half Marathon champion has medal taken away after other runners slowed down to let him win
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Quick Glance: Scandal at Beijing Half Marathon: 4 Runners Disqualified
- Following an unusual finish at the Beijing Half Marathon, the top finishers were disqualified as three runners from Africa seemingly made way for a Chinese competitor to win.
- The finish line incident caused a commotion, prompting questions about why the three other runners appeared to yield the victory to He.
- Subsequent to the investigation, all four runners were disqualified for the pacemakers deliberately slowing down in the final two kilometers of the race, aiding He's victory.
- Confirmation was provided by the organizers that although Xtep invited Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu as pacemakers, they were mistakenly registered as ordinary competitors.
All trophies, medals and bonuses will be withdrawn and the athletes reported to the Chinese Athletics Association.
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WADA confirms 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive before Tokyo Games, accepted contamination finding
reuters.com/sports/wada-confirms-23-chinese-swimmers-tested-positive-before-tokyo-games-accepted-2024-04-20/
San Francisco mayor announces the city will receive pandas from China: San Francisco is the latest U.S. city preparing to receive a pair of pandas from China ...
apnews.com/article/china-san-francisco-zoo-pandas-2657e35111579b2a4cba8b5915a71bd1
Chinese Half-Marathon Champion Is Disqualified—Along With Runners Who Let Him Win
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Was 2019 Beijing Half Marathon also fixed? Video raises questions, sparks doubt over every result, China sports expert says
scmp.com/sport/china/article/3259368/was-2019-beijing-half-marathon-also-fixed-video-raises-questions-sparks-doubt-over-every-result-says
New Zealand teams win men's and women's titles at the Hong Kong Sevens: New Zealand won the men’s and women’s titles at the Hong Kong Sevens in a tournament that ...
apnews.com/article/hong-kong-rugby-sevens-7s-177954dfceb830b556ad1ca6617927ca
Quick Glance: New Zealand Teams Clinch Titles at Hong Kong Sevens
- New Zealand secured both the men's and women's titles at the Hong Kong Sevens, concluding a tournament that showcased rugby ahead of the Paris Olympics.
- The All Blacks Sevens scored the initial two tries in a 10-7 victory against France in the men's final, successfully defending their title and closing the three-day event in the traditional home of rugby sevens.
- Michaela Blyde's exceptional performance with three tries and Mahina Paul's late double secured New Zealand's 36-7 victory over the United States in the women's final.
- The Black Ferns Sevens claimed their third consecutive tournament title, surpassing Australia in the women's world series standings.
Formula 1 in China: Max Verstappen takes pole position in qualifying in Shanghai: The Red Bull driver and world champion of the past three seasons is once again ...
rtl.de/cms/formel-1-in-china-max-verstappen-holt-sich-beim-qualifiying-in-shanghai-die-pole-position-5084246.html
Indonesia's Jonatan Christie takes Asia badminton crown; China bags three titles: Indonesia's Jonatan Christie cliched the Badminton Asia Championships ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/14/indonesia039s-jonatan-christie-takes-asia-badminton-crown-china-bags-three-titles
The atmosphere at Hong Kong Stadium was electric on the second day of the Hong Kong Sevens. Costumed revellers took centre stage as thousands donned elaborate ... Show more
Scandal in Beijing: Fraud in the half marathon - China's best runner disqualified
spiegel.de/sport/halbmarathon-in-peking-chinas-bester-laeufer-he-jien-wegen-betrugs-disqualifiziert-a-28b6f2a1-3442-41c4-9145-e15669045fa4
270 million people are living on sinking land in China’s major cities, new study finds
cnn.com/2024/04/18/climate/china-sinking-cities/
Chinese pianist Lang Lang gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame: His inclusion places him among a select group of Asian artistes like Bruce Lee ...
straitstimes.com/life/arts/chinese-pianist-lang-lang-gets-star-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame
#VantageReels : African Runners Let Chinese Opponent Win the Beijing Marathon | #Vantage With Palki Sharma #VantageOnFirstpost
Norris takes China sprint race pole from Hamilton: McLaren's Lando Norris seized pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race on Friday after a wet and ...
reuters.com/sports/formula1/norris-takes-china-sprint-race-pole-hamilton-2024-04-19/
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes Tibet - News | Khaleej Times: The quake was at a depth of 10 km
khaleejtimes.com/world/asia/magnitude-5-5-earthquake-strikes-tibet
Hong Kong martial arts film icon Sammo Hung on his career, stars including Donnie Yen, Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan – and eating
scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/long-reads/article/3258746/hong-kong-martial-arts-film-icon-sammo-hung-his-career-stars-including-donnie-yen-bruce-lee-and
Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 strikes Xinjiang, China, GFZ says: An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck Xinjiang in China on Wednesday, the German Research Centre ...
reuters.com/world/china/earthquake-magnitude-57-strikes-xinjiang-china-gfz-says-2024-04-10/
#Gravitas | Beijing half marathon has sparked controversy. In the last stretch of the race, three African runners allegedly let the Chinese athlete win ... Show more #china #halfmarathon #chinese
Bezos Learning Center's proposed design is inspired by galaxies: The center is funded in part by a $200 million gift from Bezos.
axios.com/local/washington-dc/2024/04/19/bezos-learning-center-air-space-museum
Hong Kong Sevens: thousands of fans flock to rugby tournament despite wet weatherFull gallery: www.scmp.com/photos/hong-kong/3258127/hong-kong-sevens-thousands-fans-flock-rugby-tournament-despite-wet-weather
Formula 1: Norris surfs to the sprint pole - Hamilton strong as a rock: Max Verstappen slipped, he struggled with his tires - and suffered a rare defeat: The ...
sport.de/news/ne6577358/formel-1-norris-surft-zur-sprint-pole---hamilton-bockstark/
Singapore is 5th smartest city in the world, top in Asia: Global index: SINGAPORE: Singapore is the world’s fifth-smartest city, moving up two levels from its ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/11/singapore-is-5th-smartest-city-in-the-world-top-in-asia-global-index
Quick Glance: Singapore Ranks in Top 5 Globally, Leading in Asia: Global Index
- Singapore is positioned fifth according to the 2024 Smart City Index, marking a two-step improvement from the 2023 ranking.
- The Republic continues to lead as the smartest city in Asia and emerges as the sole Asian representative in the top 10, surpassing cities like Beijing, Taipei, and Seoul as indicated by the index released on April 9.
- Every year, the ranking assesses cities based on their utilization of technology to enrich the lives of their residents.
- The report highlights Singapore's exceptional performance in areas such as delivering adequate basic services to underprivileged areas, facilitating public transportation, and ensuring public safety.
China's first F1 driver Zhou Guanyu says 'endurance' key to success: SHANGHAI: The path to becoming China's first Formula 1 driver was a lonely one that required ...
channelnewsasia.com/sport/china-first-f1-driver-zhou-guanyu-shanghai-grand-prix-4269391
F1 teams and Pirelli had no warning of "painted" Shanghai track surface
motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-teams-and-pirelli-had-no-warning-of-painted-shanghai-track-surface/10600649/
Former Wallabies captain Hooper overcomes nerves in successful Sevens debut: Former Australia captain Michael Hooper admitted he still has to adapt his game to ...
reuters.com/sports/former-wallabies-captain-hooper-overcomes-nerves-successful-sevens-debut-2024-04-06/
National coaching director Rexy Mainaky is happy to see two men pairs through to the quarter-finals of the Asian Championships in Ningbo, China ... Show more www.thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2024/04/11/aaron-wooi-yik-sze-fei-izzuddin-are-through-to-last-eight-in-ningbo #TheStarMalaysia #News #badminton #MalaysiaBoleh
A Songkran water fight took place at a Kowloon City basketball court on Saturday. The Thai water-splashing celebration was moved off the streets ... Show more hongkongfp.com/2024/04/14/hkfp-lens-hongkongers-take-part-in-thai-water-splashing-celebration-songkran/
Singaporean actor Ayden Sng to start on 2nd China drama with Story Of Yanxi Palace producer
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/ayden-sng-china-xianxia-yu-zheng-yanxi-palace-five-blessings-388266
Verstappen: Not smart to pick returning China for F1 sprint weekend: Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen thinks it was "not the smartest thing" to hold a ...
motorsport.com/f1/news/verstappen-not-smart-to-pick-returning-china-for-f1-sprint-weekend/10599027/
‘One of a kind’: final whistle blows on Hong Kong Stadium hosting rugby Sevens: Fans cheered, laughed and celebrated with gusto, although not without a tinge of ...
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3258148/one-kind-final-whistle-blows-hong-kong-stadium-hosting-sevens
How seed of Olympic ambition was sown in Siobhan Haughey, Hong Kong champion swimmer
scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/long-reads/article/3257792/how-seed-olympic-ambition-was-sown-siobhan-haughey-hong-kong-champion-swimmer
Armand Duplantis is competing at this month’s Diamond League meeting in China, with one eye on the Paris Olympic Games just months away #Paris2024
CFA Final Exam Pass Rate Rises to 49%, Below the Decade Average: The pass rate for the final level of the chartered financial analyst exam stayed below the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-11/cfa-final-exam-pass-rate-rises-to-49-below-the-decade-average
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Part celebration, part fond Part celebration, part fond farewell, part rugby tournament, the Hong Kong Sevens returns to the city ... Show more #hongkong #hk #sports #sport #rugby #sevens #rugbysevens
‘Can’t be right’: Why sport world is furious: Is that all she’ll get?
news.com.au/sport/basketball/nba/cant-be-right-joe-biden-sports-world-fume-at-caitlin-clarks-jarring-payday/news-story/51bea4a78adada8f30fb7d897fb32e67
No final flourish as Sze Fei-Izzuddin lose to China in Asian meet: PETALING JAYA: Men's doubles shuttlers Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani dream run ended ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2024/04/14/no-final-flourish-as-sze-fei-izzuddin-lose-to-china-in-asian-meet
Football player seeks to return to pitch after 10-month detention in China : Football player Son Jun-ho has been seeking to return to the K5 League ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/sports/2024/04/600_372651.html
Leaving Africa’s Colonial-Era Currency Will Be Hard, But May Be Wise | by Peter Doyle - Project Syndicate
project-syndicate.org/commentary/west-african-countries-could-benefit-from-leaving-cfa-franc-zone-by-peter-doyle-2-2024-04
Several Chinese influencers on social media have claimed that professional wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has said he regrets supporting ... Show more
Cristiano Ronaldo to play in Hong Kong in January 2025? Football chiefs are discussing it
scmp.com/sport/football/article/3258585/cristiano-ronaldo-play-hong-kong-january-2025-football-chiefs-are-discussing-it
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Liz Cambage is once again making headlines for all the wrong reasons, getting herself ejected from a Chinese league game for an ugly elbow to the face of an ... Show more www.theroar.com.au/basketball/video/watch-liz-cambage-ejected-in-chinese-league-after-elbow-to-the-face-still-gives-ref-a-gobful-1345082/
Smoky entrance: Players of teams Japan and Hong Kong enter the field during the men Melrose Claymore final at the Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament in Hong Kong ...
japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/smoky-entrance
Baltimore bridge collapse could yield the largest maritime insurance losses: The Baltimore bridge collapse could cost up to $4 billion in insured losses ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/10/baltimore-bridge-insurance-titanic/
Residents of fire-stricken Hong Kong building allowed back after cordon lifted but some decide not to return home
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3258974/residents-fire-stricken-hong-kong-building-allowed-back-after-cordon-lifted-some-decide-not-return
Two arrested in relation to gun attack on rugby players' team van: Police have arrested two people in relation to an incident at a Hawke's Bay rugby club where ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514122/two-arrested-in-relation-to-gun-attack-on-rugby-players-team-van
Not forgetting our last Women's World Cup winner, Chen Meng! 🏓 She made her Women’s World Cup debut in style in 2020, defeating teammate Sun Yingsha and ... Show more www.ittf.com/2024/04/07/chen-mengs-quest-for-a-second-womens-world-cup-triumph/ #ITTFWorldCup #TableTennis
Leclerc: Sainz “over the limit” in F1 Chinese GP sprint race defending: Charles Leclerc felt Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz went “over the limit” in defending ...
motorsport.com/f1/news/leclerc-sainz-over-the-limit-in-f1-chinese-gp-sprint-race-defending/10600902/
San Francisco getting pandas from China: San Francisco is going to be the next U.S. city to receive a pair of pandas from China as part of the “panda diplomacy” ...
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Quick Glance: San Francisco to Receive Pandas from China
- San Francisco is set to be the next U.S. city to welcome a pair of pandas from China as part of the 'panda diplomacy' program between Washington and Beijing.
- Mayor London Breed announced that the San Francisco Zoo has been chosen to house the giant pandas.
- The city has been working closely with Chinese and Asian and Pacific Islander communities to strengthen the existing cultural connection.
- China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA) will collaborate with city officials to prepare for the pandas' arrival in 2025 and establish technical standards for their conservation.
China TV host and actress flaunts wealth, dresses ‘princess’ daughter head to toe in designer clothes, igniting debate
scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3257634/china-tv-host-and-actress-flaunts-wealth-dresses-princess-daughter-head-toe-designer-clothes
Hong Kong Sevens: bar operators in Wan Chai, Causeway Bay expect event’s move to Kai Tak next year will hit business hard
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3258036/hong-kong-sevens-bar-operators-wan-chai-causeway-bay-expect-events-move-kai-tak-next-year-will-hit
Hong Kong’s Thai community gives wet welcome to new year with Songkran festival: Hong Kong’s Thai community marked the traditional start of their new year by ...
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3258908/hong-kongs-thai-community-gives-wet-welcome-new-year-songkran-festival
Judge directs medics, ministry to end stalemate within 14 days: Justice Byrum Ongaya said that his order suspending the doctors strike was in place but on ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001492626/judge-gives-doctors-ministry-last-chance-to-address-grievances
Paris Olympics 2024: with 100 days to go, here’s what we know about Hong Kong’s squad, who’s qualified and who hasn’t
scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3259181/paris-olympics-2024-hong-kong-likely-send-smaller-squad-46-strong-team-won-historic-6-medals-tokyo
Mexican Consulate names fourth victim recovered in Key Bridge collapse: Carlos Daniel Hernández’s body was pulled from the Patapsco River over the weekend.
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/04/16/baltimore-bridge-victim-identified/
China badminton player paralysed after standing on stray cat in stadium during game, court orders feline ‘keeper’ pay US$33,000 in compensation
scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3256183/china-badminton-player-paralysed-after-standing-stray-cat-stadium-during-game-court-orders-feline
Snooker viewing figures are on the up! 🙌
🔼 BBC & Discovery (Pan Europe) audiences rise 26% and 19% respectively
🔼 ITV's total audience increases 18%
🔼 CCTV5 ... Show more www.wst.tv/
Equine eats: horse-riding Chinese man incurs wrath of food delivery platform despite warm welcome on streets of Sydney
scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3259416/equine-eats-horse-riding-chinese-man-incurs-wrath-food-delivery-platform-despite-warm-welcome
Millions at risk: Major Chinese cities sinking under their own weight, finds study
wionews.com/world/millions-at-risk-major-chinese-cities-sinking-under-their-own-weight-finds-study-712765
Hamilton expects to lose positions if F1 China sprint is dry: Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton says he expects to slip down the order if Saturday's Formula 1 sprint race ...
motorsport.com/f1/news/hamilton-expects-to-lose-positions-if-f1-china-sprint-is-dry/10600534/
Peking University’s weight-loss course shows results and fuels online buzz: Peking University is making waves with a unique course designed to combat student ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/13/peking-universitys-weight-loss-course-shows-results-and-fuels-online-buzz
The #F1 list of active race winners looked very different before the most recent #ChineseGP in 2019 👀
We wonder what it'll look like in 2029... 🏆 💭
Formula 1 qualifying in China: Verstappen races to pole position again - Hamilton knocked out
spiegel.de/sport/formel1/formel-1-in-china-verstappen-sichert-sich-erneut-die-pole-position-hamilton-weit-abgeschlagen-a-c5d2823f-42b9-4af4-aa06-e46a3d604591
Quick Glance: Chinese Grand Prix: Drama for Verstappen's Victory March?
- The Chinese Grand Prix could bring drama to Formula 1, and Red Bull's Max Verstappen isn't a guaranteed winner.
- The track is unknown and coated with thin asphalt, causing uncertain driving conditions.
- McLaren's Lando Norris secured the pole for the sprint race after a rainy qualifying session that challenged drivers.
- Practices revealed unusual names at the top, hinting at an entertaining race ahead.
The 2024 Hong Kong Sevens is set to sell out, organisers have said, after more than 39,500 of the 40,000 tickets to the international rugby tournament had been ... Show more hongkongfp.com/2024/04/03/hong-kong-sevens-set-to-sell-out-as-overseas-spectators-return-to-tournament/
Senegal's new government has been appointed, PM Sonko says: The cabinet will be closely watched after Faye made radical campaign promises such as dropping ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/senegal-s-new-government-has-been-appointed-pm-sonko-says-4581262
Formula 1 in Shanghai: Wolff pissed off despite Hamilton's success in sprint qualifying for the Chinese GP
sport.de/news/ne6578090/formel-1-in-shanghai-wolff-trotz-hamilton-erfolg-in-sprint-quali-zum-china-gp-stinksauer/
Trafigura CFO Christophe Salmon to retire in June: Commodity trader Trafigura (TRAFGF.UL) said on Friday Christophe Salmon would retire from his role as chief ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/trafigura-cfo-christophe-salmon-retire-june-2024-04-05/
BCB chief selector Lipu's only sister passes away: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu's only sister, Afroza Akter ...
thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/bcb-chief-selector-lipus-only-sister-passes-away-3586776
The 2019 rookies have certainly come far 😎
Last time out at the #ChineseGP , it was only the third #F1 race for Lando Norris, George Russell and Alex Albon.
Williams to send Albon's F1 chassis back to UK for repairs before China: The Williams chassis crashed by Alex Albon on the first lap of the Formula 1 ...
motorsport.com/f1/news/albons-f1-chassis-damaged-in-japan-set-to-undergo-repairs-for-china/10596152/
A tourist destination touted as the “last traditional village” in China lies vacant, its residents only allowed to return as performers ... Show more www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/2022412/
Hong Kong to host 8 events at 2025 National Games including fencing and track cycling
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3258704/hong-kong-host-8-events-2025-national-games-including-fencing-and-track-cycling
China athletics admits ‘problems’ after half-marathon fiasco: The booming popularity of road running in China has "exposed problems" ...
sports.inquirer.net/562098/china-athletics-admits-problems-after-half-marathon-fiasco
The situation in the morning: What is the chancellor doing in China for three days?
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/news-olaf-scholz-in-china-iran-und-israel-donald-trump-bayer-leverkusen-a-d1883448-732d-4cd8-8f85-e2b166c2e144
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