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'Iron Hammer' Lang Ping to continue coaching Chinese women's volleyball team until Tokyo Olympics


Lang Ping, one of China's most respected sports figures, will continue coaching Chinese women's national volleyball team until the end of the Tokyo Olympics, which is now rescheduled for summer 2021. The director of the Volleyball Management Center of China's State General Administration of Sports, Li Quanqiang, revealed on Thursday that Lang has renewed her contract with the Chinese national team. Lang's original contract was set to expire in August this year. With the Tokyo Olympics postponed, she renewed her contract accordingly, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

Hamilton wins Bahrain Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton powered to his record-increasing 95th victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday in a race overshadowed by Romain Grosjean's horrific crash, which left the Frenchman receiving hospital treatment for burns.
Source: AFP | 2020/11/30 16:43:40

Tyson fights to draw with Roy Jones Jr

Mike Tyson's return to boxing at age 54 ended in a draw with 51-year-old Roy Jones Jr on Saturday in an eight-round exhibition battle of former heavyweight champions.
Source: AFP | 2020/11/29 16:33:40

'Adios Diego'

On the first weekend of sporting action since the death of Diego Maradona, sports leagues and teams round the world on Saturday paid tribute to the Argentine football great.
Source: AFP | 2020/11/29 16:28:41

Real stunned by Alaves

Real Madrid slumped to a 2-1 loss at home to Alaves in La Liga on Saturday as city rivals Atletico moved level with leaders Real Sociedad after extending their winning run to six matches.
Source: AFP | 2020/11/29 16:28:40

Silverware for Spurs?

They have exploded as has Kane. The England skipper has been outstanding under Mourinho -contributing to 45 goals in 34 games.
Source: Global Times | 2020/11/26 22:33:40

Man or Superman?

When AC Milan play Fiorentina this weekend they will be missing Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Source: Global Times | 2020/11/26 22:23:40

Hollywood ball

Much attention in recent weeks has been shone on the owners-elect of non-league side AFC Wrexham, Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
Source: Global Times | 2020/11/26 22:18:40

Tyson says 'kid' is under control

Boxing great Mike Tyson says he has learned to protect that "kid always in me" as he prepares to return to the ring for an exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr on Saturday.
Source: AFP | 2020/11/26 17:43:40

Hamilton aiming for more records

Lewis Hamilton goes into this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix aiming to continue his record­breaking romp this year and make a successful start on final talks to stay with Mercedes in 2021 and beyond.
Source: AFP | 2020/11/26 17:33:42

NFL postpones Thanksgiving Day clash due to Ravens' COVID-19 outbreak

The NFL's Thanksgiving Day showcase has been slammed by the coronavirus after the league suffered another COVID­19 outbreak, prompting officials to postpone Thursday's contest between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens.
Source: AFP | 2020/11/26 17:33:41