Middle school students vie for a championship in a soccer match in ArtuxThough braving temperatures that dropped to the freezing point in Artux, the capital of Kezilesu Kirgiz autonomous prefecture in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Asadulla Arken never stopped his daily training on the soccer field. Arken, 18, a senior in the senior high school department of Artux No 1 Middle School, and his teammates spend at least three hours each day improving their soccer skills. The school, which ...

Middle school students vie for a championship in a soccer match in ArtuxThough braving temperatures that dropped to the freezing point in Artux, the capital of Kezilesu Kirgiz autonomous prefecture in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Asadulla Arken never stopped his daily training on the soccer field. Arken, 18, a senior in the senior high school department of Artux No 1 Middle School, and his teammates spend at least three hours each day improving their soccer skills. The school, which ...

The coach of Poland women's ice hockey teamWARSAW - The coach of Poland women's ice hockey team Ivan Bednar has emphasized that "the main goal of his players is to secure a ticket to Beijing". On Thursday, Poland will play their first match in the Olympic qualification tournament in Chomutov, the Czech Republic. Bednar's team will face hosts Czech Republic, Hungary and Norway. Only the winner will get the Olympic ticket. "A tough challenge awaits us as we fight for something bi...

The coach of Poland women's ice hockey teamWARSAW - The coach of Poland women's ice hockey team Ivan Bednar has emphasized that "the main goal of his players is to secure a ticket to Beijing". On Thursday, Poland will play their first match in the Olympic qualification tournament in Chomutov, the Czech Republic. Bednar's team will face hosts Czech Republic, Hungary and Norway. Only the winner will get the Olympic ticket. "A tough challenge awaits us as we fight for something bi...