2008 Beijing Olympic Games

Athletes

	Cool killer Zhang Yining to hold court If Zhang Yining defends her women's singles title at this Beijing Games, the 26-year-old will join the likes of her idol and table tennis legend Deng Yaping, who won two Olympic singles crowns.

	Chinese striker Xu Yuan looking for more goals at Olympics Chinese young striker Xu Yuan scored an opener in her team's 2-1 win over European powerhouse Sweden at the Olympic women's soccer in Tianjin on Wednesday.

	Chen Xiexia shrugs off pressure on home turf Hot favorite strongwoman Chen Xiexia shrugged off the pressure of competing in front of the home fans after her first training at the Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (BUAA) in Beijing on Wednesday.

	Ryoko Tani: I'm ready for 3rd Olympic title Olympic defending Judo champion Ryoko Tani expressed her determination that she was ready for the upcoming matches before the Japan flag-raising ceremony in the Olympic Village on Wednesday.

	Spanain's Cid looking to make Beijing move to her rhythm Spanish rhythmic gymnast Almudena Cid was keeping her feet firmly on the ground as she prepared to fly to Beijing on Wednesday.

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