By David Li, bostonese.com Most sports fans are very excited watching the London Olympics now. In just two weeks, the 2012 New Heaven Open at Yale will be upon us. For many top tennis players, this tournament is a warmup for the US Open. For tennis fans, New Heaven Open provides them a great opportunity… Continue reading 2012 New Haven Open at Yale Is Just Around the Corner
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Michael Chang Hopes “Linsanity” to Continue in Houston
(from chinapost.com.tw) NEWPORT BEACH, California–Former world No. 2 tennis player Michael Chang, a professional who once carried the hope of his fellow Asian Americans, expressed the hope Sunday that “Linsanity” will continue after Jeremy Lin starts playing for the Houston Rockets. Before Jeremy Lin (林書豪), Chang (張德培) was perhaps the most famous American athlete of… Continue reading Michael Chang Hopes “Linsanity” to Continue in Houston
The 33rd Annual Can-Am International Championships, Wushu and Qigong Festival
（CNC TV report from Vancouver, July 10, 2012） Those past the age of 50 are always looking for ways to maintain their mobility and to stay healthy. Ever since 64-year old Sandy Brewer was introduced to qi gong eight months ago, he has been hooked on the practice ever since.
Elizabeth Wu from Canton Mass. Took Home Two Gold Medals in Taekwondo National Championships
By David Li, bostonese.com Boston – The American Taekwondo United(ATU) National Taekwondo Championships was held in Atlanta in June 2012. More than 800 contestants from all 50 states competed in this national tournament. Elizabeth Wu, a 13-year-old from Canton, Mass. won two championships in her age group by outperforming her peers. Behind the gold medals,… Continue reading Elizabeth Wu from Canton Mass. Took Home Two Gold Medals in Taekwondo National Championships
World Renowned Shaolin Kung Fu To Be Performed at Lincoln Field on July 1
By David Li, bostonese.com The 35th generation Shaolin warrior monk, Master Heng Zhen from Shaolin Temple China, and his students from Boston Shaolin Kungfu Center in Quincy, will perform Shaolin Kung Fu at Lincoln Field of Lexington, Mass., at 3 PM on July 1. This event is free to all. Singer Heather Schmid among other… Continue reading World Renowned Shaolin Kung Fu To Be Performed at Lincoln Field on July 1
Hard-core Red Sox Fan Works to Rekindle Taiwan’s Love of The Game
(From chinapost.com.tw) Richard Wang (王雲慶) is a hard-core baseball fan.He grew up as a staunch fan of Taiwan’s professional Mercuries Tigers (三商虎) of the local Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) before the team’s disbandment in 1999.
Massachusetts Celebrates Fenway Park’s 100th Anniversary
(BOSTON – Thursday, April 19, 2012) Governor Deval Patrick, Senate President Therese Murray, House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and Massachusetts legislators this week celebrated the 100th Anniversary of Fenway Park. A banner commemorating this milestone currently hangs on the front of the Massachusetts State House. Fenway Park hosted its first professional baseball game on April… Continue reading Massachusetts Celebrates Fenway Park’s 100th Anniversary
2012 Boston Marathon Runners Battle High Temperatures
David Li, bostonese.com The 116th running of Boston Marathon started on schedule despite unusual high temperatures on this Patriot’s Day of 2012. A pair of runners from Kenya Sharop Cherop and Wesley Korir won the women’s and men’s titles. Kenya runners dominated this year’s race, and took top three finishes in both woment’s and men’s… Continue reading 2012 Boston Marathon Runners Battle High Temperatures
No Look Pass – A Sure Hit in Its Boston Premiere at Brattle Theatre
By David Li, bostonese.com In the evening of March 24, documentary film No Look Pass had its Boston area premiere at Brattle Theatre in Harvard Square. About 300 people, including many current and former Harvard Women’s Basketball team members, were on hand to welcome back director Melissa Johnson, a former lady Crimson.
Team Peace Wins Inaugural Metrowest United Ping Pong Tournament’s Group Competition
By David Li, bostonese.com In the afternoon of March 17, two finalists, team Peace and team Faithfulness, competed for the group championship of the Inaugural Metrowest United Ping Pong Tournament at Boston Metrowest Bible Church in Littleton MA. About 80 players, their family members and volunteers from the church were at hand to witness the… Continue reading Team Peace Wins Inaugural Metrowest United Ping Pong Tournament’s Group Competition