Eighty-seven-year-old America's Cup veteran Syd Fischer was held up as a glowing example for all young sailors after he helped Australian maxi Ragamuffin 90 win line honours in the 27th edition of the Rolex China Sea Race.
"It's something to be 87 and on the rail all day. There are 22-year-olds who could get a bit of inspiration from an 87-year-old like Syd. He is just fantastic," said boat captain David Witt soon after Fischer's Ragamuffin had docked at the port of Subic Bay in the Philippines. Read More...
On January 12, 2024, South Korean actor Lee Sang Yeob, renowned for his roles in K-dramas like Eve and My Lovely Boxer, expressed gratitude on Instagram. He posted a photo alongside a bottle of Jin's homemade alcohol, thanking BTS' Jin for the thoughtful gift. Jin has been sharing these personalized bottles of wine with his special friends across different industries, and Lee Sang Yeob is the latest recipient to receive this thoughtful gesture. Read More...
NBA star Kyle Anderson has become a Chinese citizen, Beijing’s basketball association said on Monday, paving the way for the Timberwolves forward to represent the country at next month’s World Cup.
China has naturalised a series of foreign-born athletes in recent years in a bid to strengthen its frequently under-performing national teams.
Anderson, who was born in New York and reportedly has a Chinese great-grandfather, said this year he would consider switching allegiance to Beijing. Read More...
