By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, April 21, 2014, — It’s a perfect day for Marathon in Boston, and American runner Meb Keflezighi makes it even better as he led all the way to finish line. Keflezighi became the first American winner of the Boston Marathon since 1983 on Patriots’ Day of 2014. Meb Keflezighi crosses… Continue reading Meb Keflezighi Wins Boston Marathon as First American Winner in 31 Years
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CCBA, CHSNE Hold Press Conference on Volleyball and Film 9-Man
By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, April 15, 2014, — A press conference was held at CCBA-NE’s conference room in the afternoon of April 13 in Boston Chinatown. CCBA president Hung Goon announced a cooperation effort alongside the North American Chinese Volleyball Association-Boston chapter (NACVA-Boston) to organize volleyball tournaments this summer in Chinatown. Sherry Dong, board… Continue reading CCBA, CHSNE Hold Press Conference on Volleyball and Film 9-Man
FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour Stops in Washington DC
By David Li, bostonees.com Washington, DC, April 14, 2013, — With the opening match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup only less than two months away, the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour makes a stop in the National’s Capital today. Vice President Biden and Secretory Kerry unveiled the trophy along with members of US National… Continue reading FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour Stops in Washington DC
Officials Outline Boston Marathon Public Safety Plans
Boston, April 12, 2014, — As the City of Boston prepares for millions of visitors over the next week culminating in the 118th Boston Marathon, city officials today released detailed public safety plans for Boston’s approximately 2 miles of marathon route. Teams of leaders in government and the private sector have worked for months to… Continue reading Officials Outline Boston Marathon Public Safety Plans
Ing Foundation’s Week-long Visit Attracts Go Players at Top US Colleges
By David Li, bostonese.com Cambridge, Mass. April 2, 2014, — Go, also known as Weiqi, is an ancient Chinese board game that attracts some of the smartest players. When you look for the best US collegiate Go players, look no further than Harvard and MIT. Group picture of ACGA organizers, Ing Ming Hao (fourth from… Continue reading Ing Foundation’s Week-long Visit Attracts Go Players at Top US Colleges
Making a Splash! — Pictures from Optima Synchro Show
By David Li, bostonese.com Andover, Mass., March 31, 2014, — Optima Synchro hosted an annual Synchro Show at Greater Lawrence Technical High School recently. Hundreds of proud parents and friends packed the benches on the side the swimming pool, and applauded loudly during the 90-minute show. Young swimmers of Optima Synchro club applauded the coaching… Continue reading Making a Splash! — Pictures from Optima Synchro Show
Red Sox Honored in the White House
Washington, D.C., — April 1, 2014, The President welcomed the Boston Red Sox to the White House today, in honor of their World Series Championship last season. David Ortiz twitted this picture and wrote: “What an honor! Thanks for the #selfie, @BarackObama.”
Running for Her Unfinished Dreams: BU Chinese Community Honors Lu Lingzi
By Tong Chen, bostonese.com Boston, March 27, 2014, — Everyday after class, Baiyun Yao, a doctoral student at Boston University, goes to the gym to workout. Biking and jogging along the track, Yao is preparing for her first marathon race next month. While doing regular training, her presence is passionate but serious. Baiyun Yao, who… Continue reading Running for Her Unfinished Dreams: BU Chinese Community Honors Lu Lingzi
Second ACGA Spring Go Expo Starts on March 29 at MIT
By David Li, bostonese.com Cambridge, Mass., — The American Collegiate Go Association (ACGA), in conjunction with the Ing Foundation, is hosting its second annual Spring Go Expo on March 29 at MIT. Mr. Ing Ming Hao, president of Ing Foundation, will lead a delegation from China to join this year’s Go Expo. Group picture at first Spring Go… Continue reading Second ACGA Spring Go Expo Starts on March 29 at MIT
Members of Team USA to be Featured at Optima Synchro Show on March 22
Boston, March 19, 2014, — Optima Synchro will host an annual Synchro Show on this Saturday, March 22. Several members of the current and past US National Team: coach Svetlana Malinovskaya, Lindi Schroeder, Caitlin Klauer, Reverie Nedde and Helen Zhou, will be featured at this year’s show. For tickets, please visit: www.optimasynchro.com. Helen Zhou with… Continue reading Members of Team USA to be Featured at Optima Synchro Show on March 22