Boston, Oct. 14, 2014, — Congratulations are in order for one former MGA Champion. Paul Lei (Ferncroft CC) – winner of the 2013 Massachusetts Junior Amateur Championship – was named an HP Scholastic Junior All-American by the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA). Since 1988, HP and the AJGA have come together to recognize 12 young… Continue reading MA Junior Amateur Golf Champion Paul Lei Honored by HP, AJGA
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Kathryn Tian Takes Home Gold and Silver Medals at WAKO Junior World Championships
By David Li, translated by Tong Chen, bostonese.com Boston, Oct. 2, 2014, — When Kathryn Tian moved to Studio City in Southern California from Boston at end of last year, she didn’t expect that she would be selected to USA Karate and Boxing National Team in April 2014, and win gold and silver medals for… Continue reading Kathryn Tian Takes Home Gold and Silver Medals at WAKO Junior World Championships
Letter from Li Na / 李娜告别信
(Li Na, two-time Grand Slam champion, announced her retirement in a letter to her fams on Sina Weibo and Facebook on Sept. 19, 2014. Born in Wuhan China, Li Na graduated from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, and went on to become Asia’s first Grand Slam champion in 2011. She is one of the… Continue reading Letter from Li Na / 李娜告别信
“Be the bird that sticks out” — Letter from Li Na
Sept. 19, 2014 My dear friends, For close to fifteen years, we’ve been a part of each other’s lives. As a tennis player representing China on the global stage, I’ve trekked around the world playing hundreds of matches on the WTA tour, for China’s Fed Cup team, at the National Games and at several Olympic… Continue reading “Be the bird that sticks out” — Letter from Li Na
MACRO Wins 2014 Mid-America Cup Soccer Tournament
By David Li, bostonese.com Chicago, August 31, 2014, — MACRO defeated UW-Madison 3:0 this afternoon at Oak Brooks Central Park in the final match of Mid-America Cup soccer tournament. It’s the fourth straight championship for MACRO in the Mid-America Cup, according to organizer Mr. C.M. Lei of Mid America Chinese Recreation Organization (MACRO).
Minuteman@Lex Raised over $200 for LEF at 2014 N.E. Triathlon
By David Li, bostonese.com Lexington, Mass., July 28, 2014, — A group of 31 kids, age 7 to 12, from Lexington area raced at 2014 New England Triathlon at MIT on July 20. The team called Minuteman@Lex has pledged over $200 to Lexington Education Foundation (LEF) as each participate was able to raise at least… Continue reading Minuteman@Lex Raised over $200 for LEF at 2014 N.E. Triathlon
Big Data — The Secret Weapon that Helped Germany Win the World Cup
Germany has taken their fourth World Cup title thanks to a 1-0 win over Argentina at the Maracanã stadium – a well-deserved crown to the team’s fantastic performance in Brazil – and thanks to technology. This goal in the 2nd half of the overtime won the World Cup (Reuters).
Golfer Alice Chen Repeats as N.J. State Champion
By David Li, bostonese.com Princeton, N.J., June 19, 2014, — Alice Chen of Neshanic Valley was named a member of ALL-USA High School Girls Golf Team by USA Today yesterday. Chen has won back-to-back state titles in record-breaking fashion after leading New Jersey to its first title in the 10th USGA State Team Championship on… Continue reading Golfer Alice Chen Repeats as N.J. State Champion
TV Schedule for 2014 World Cup
New York City, June 5, 2014, –The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be ESPN’s eighth World Cup and most comprehensive presentation to date. ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC will combine to air all 64 matches live and in high definition (June 12 – July 13). All ESPN and ESPN2 games will be available on WatchESPN, while… Continue reading TV Schedule for 2014 World Cup
Boston Celebrates 35th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival on June 15
Boston, June 2, 2014, –Today is the Duanwu Festival Day, also known as Dragon Boat Festival. The festival occurs on the fifth day of the fifth month of the traditional lunar calendar to honor ancient Chinese poet Qu Yuan. Boston is the host of one of the longest running Dragon Boat Festival celebrations in North… Continue reading Boston Celebrates 35th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival on June 15