Athletes

Former World Champ Schlager Denies Falling Behind Former world champion Werner Schlager believed he's in better shape than five years ago when he lifted the St. Bride Cup in Paris.

German Cyclist Grabsch Eyes Olympic Medal in Beijing German cyclist Bert Grabsch believes he has the ability to win a medal at the road race time trial in the upcoming Beijing Olympic Games.

Zheng Zhi Eager to Play in Front of Home Fans China's midfielder Zheng Zhi said he is in good shape and looking forward to play in front of thousands of home fans.

Pu Wei Looking Forward to Her 3rd Olympics Does the Chinese Steel Roses still need Pu Wei? The answer is absolutely Yes. The 28-year-old midfielder returned from her retirement of soccer for the third time after Chinese women's soccer team's coach Shang Ruihua called her up in May.

Cesar Castro Prepares Headway in 2nd Olympic Tour Brazilian top diver Cesar Castro is expecting a better performance in his second Olympic trip. "I'm feeling very good, and excited for the Olympic Games," said the men's 3m springboard diver on Monday

Wariner Has Vision of Perfect Finish in Beijing It is the perfect scenario for Olympic and world champion Jeremy Wariner, a breathtaking image that he has contemplated countless times.

Chinese Cycling Talent Ready to Stun World in Beijing The 22-year-old rising star, who received high-level trainings abroad for six years, missed the Athens Olympics because she was too young then. But the Asian champion and Asian record holder is ready to stun the world in her Olympic debut on home soil.

Long Way to Go for Zhou Chunxiu "I'm proud to be part of the high expectations, especially with Liu Xiang. "I have never felt such kind of pressure before. It's an Olympics on home soil and I know it's the best platform to prove yourself."

It's 'Hero' He Is Longing for "The result is just a result. I am here to enjoy the competition," Markus Rogan smiled, shunning away questions on his goal in the Beijing Games. However, the T shirt the Austrian was wearing seemed to betray his low-pitched tone.

Minefield Awaits Badminton Top Seeds Lin-Lee Top two seeds in badminton men's singles for Beijing Olympics, Lin Dan from China and Lee Chong Wei from Malaysia, are set to caution their way toward the final through a dangerous minefield.

Diego Chases Olympic Dream in China Brazilian Werder Bremen's attacking midfielder Diego said in Shenyang on Sunday that he opts to join the Brazilian squad to fulfill an Olympic dream.

Ugandan Sole Boxer Unyielding to Poverty, Aims Gold Serugo's father encouraged his son to practice boxing when he was 14. At first Serugo liked taekwondo more, and practiced it for some time. But after he was beaten hard by a fellow schoolmate who had been practicing boxing, he found boxing was a more powerful weapon in fight and decided to learn boxing for revenge.

Gisela Morales Battles Way to Olympics The youngest daughter of a middle class family, Morales learnt swimming at the age of four. She started competing at nine and quickly became the region's best. "I don't remember losing any races at all back then," she said.

Newfel Ouatah: I'm No. 1 No Matter What Ranking "For the people who make the world rankings, I may be the last one, but for me, I'm the No. 1," said Algerian super heavyweight boxer Newfel Ouatah at Ditan Stadium on Thursday.

Damme, Belgium's 1st Male Gymnastic Olympian in 50 Years "For Belgium gymnastics, there had not been any male gymnast in the Olympics since 1960, and I am the first one," a beaming Koen said after finishing his two-hour pre-game training at the National Indoor Stadium on Thursday.