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Updated: 2007-08-18 From: Xinhuanet

Li Ting of China competes in the final of women’s 3m springboard diving at the 24th Universiade in Bangkok, Thailand, Aug. 18, 2007. Li won the title of the event with a score of 363.85.(Xinhua Photo)

Li Ting of China competes in the final of women’s 3m springboard diving at the 24th Universiade in Bangkok, Thailand, Aug. 18, 2007. Li won the title of the event with a score of 363.85. (Xinhua Photo)

BANGKOK, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) — Olympic champion Li Ting kicked off a campaign for China’s gold-medal haul in the diving competition on the last day of the Bangkok University Games, breezing to the victory in the women’s 3m springboard on Saturday.

Li, who won the 10m platform synchronized in the 2004 Athens Olympics, scored 363,85 points in the five-round final, 34.90 points ahead of Christina Loukas of the United States and Mexico’s Paola Espinosa.

“I have been concentrating on the match here, to come out for the gold. I know there is no real challenge to me here, but I take the final as something important,” Li said.

Li will also compete in the following 3m synchronized.

Li Ting (L) of China enjoys the instruction of her coach during the final of women’s 3m springboard diving at the 24th Universiade in Bangkok, Thailand, Aug. 18, 2007. Li won the title of the event with a score of 363.85. (Xinhua Photo)

Updated: 2008-02-15

The interior of the “Water Cube”

(BEIJING, February 15) — As learnt from the operation team of the National Aquatics Center, or the “Water Cube” on February 14, the venue is ready for the 16th FINA Diving World Cup from February 19 to 24, 2008.

The FINA World Cup is the third largest diving event after the Olympics and FINA world Championships. Furthermore, the 16th FINA World Cup will take place at the just-inaugurated Olympic venue, so that it has attracted 310 athletes, 218 coaches and 42 international judges from 54 countries.

The interior of the “Water Cube”

Many top divers from worldwide have been registered and the host team has fielded the best lineup, including 3m springboard divers Guo Jingjing and Wu Minxia, who will also participate in women’s synchronized events. On men’s side, He Chong and Qin Kai will take part in 3m springboard, while veteran Wang Feng will join Qin Kai in synchronized competitions.

The women’s 10m platform will feature world champions Wang Xin and Chen Ruolin, who will be also synchronized participants.

There will be big names from Russia, Canada, Australia and France too.

The 16th FINA World Cup is following the Olympic standards to set 8 events: Men/Women 3m springboard, 10m platform, synchronized 3m springboard and synchronized 10m platform

The interior of the “Water Cube”

The competitions will last 6 days with the following time table:

February 19 - Men’s synchronized 3m springboard preliminaries and finals

February 20 - Women’s 10m platform semifinals and finals

February 21 - Men’s 3m springboard semifinals and finals; women’s synchronized 10m platform preliminaries and finals

February 22 - Men’s synchronized 10m platform preliminaries and finals

February 23 - Women’s 3m springboard semifinals and finals

February 24 - Men’s 10m platform semifinals and finals; women’s synchronized 3m springboard preliminaries and finals

The tickets are divided into five tiers, priced at 30, 50, 80, 120 and 150 yuan for the preliminaries, semifinals and finals.

Updated: 2008-02-14

(BEIJING, February 14)– The 16th FINA diving World Cup will be held from 19-24 this month at the newly-inaugurated National Aquatics Center, commonly known as the “Water Cube.”

China will train at the venue on February 16.

He Zi, Peng Bo and Hu Jia are not on the roster.

He Chong and Qin Kai will lead the squad in the men’s 3 m springboard; Wang Feng and Qin Kai will showcase in the men’s doubles 3 m springboard.

Guo Jingjing and Wu Minxia will compete in the women’s 3 m springboard, doubles 3 m springboard and 10 m platform.

Lin Yue and Zhou Lvxin will compete in the men’s 10 m platform, while Lin Yue and Huo Liang will compete in the men’s doubles 10 m platform.

Dmitri Sautin of Russia will take part in the tournament.

Updated: 2008-02-14

(BEIJING, February 14)– Below is China’s 16th FINA diving World Cup roster:

Men’s 3 m springboard single: He Chong/Qin Kai doubles: Wang Feng/Qin Kai

Women’s 3 m springboard single: Guo Jingjing/Wu Minxia doubles: Guo Jingjing/Wu Minxia

Men’s 10 m platform single: Lin Yue/Zhou lvxin doubles: Lin Yue/Huo Liang

Women’s 10 m platform single: Wang Xin/Chen Ruolin doubles: Wang Xin/Chen Ruolin

Updated: 2008-02-14

February 19, 2008EventTime Men’s Synchronized 3m Preliminary10:00Women’s 10m Preliminary14:00Opening Ceremony18:00Men’s Synchronized 3m Final19:00February 20, 2008EventTime Women’s 10m Semi-final10:00Men’s 3m Preliminary14:00Women’s 10m Final19:00February 21, 2008Men’s 3m Semi-final10:00Women’s Synchronized 10m Preliminary14:00Men’s 3m Final19:00Women’s Synchronized 10m Final20:45February 22, 2008Men’s Synchronized 10m Preliminary10:00Women’s 3m Preliminary14:00Men’s Synchronized 10m Final19:00February 23, 2008Women’s 3m Semi-final10:00Men’s 10m Preliminary14:00Women’s 3m Final19:00February 24, 2008Men’s 10m Semi-final10:00Women’s Synchronized 3m Preliminary14:00Men’s 10m Final19:00Women’s Synchronized 3m Final20:45February 25, 2008Women’s 10m10:00Men’s 3m13:00Women’s 3m16:00Men’s 10m18:00

(Credit: The Official Website of “Good Luck Beijing” Sport Events)

Updated: 2008-02-12

(BEIJING, February 12) — The 16th FINA diving World Cup will be held from 19-24 this month at the newly-inaugurated National Aquatics Center, commonly known as the “Water Cube.”

A total of 310 divers from 54 countries will be present at the tournament, which is also one of the Beijing Olympic Games qualifiers.

But He Zi, Lao Lishi, Kang Li, Peng Bo, Hu Jia and Li Ting are not on the roster.

He Chong and Qin Kai will lead the squad in the men’s 3 m springboard; Wang Feng and Qin Kai will showcase in the men’s doubles 3 m springboard.

Guo Jingjing and Wu Minxia will compete in the women’s 3 m springboard, doubles 3 m springboard and 10 m platform.

Lin Yue and Zhou Lvxin will compete in the men’s 10 m platform, while Lin Yue and Huo Liang will compete in the men’s doubles 10 m platform.

Dmitri Sautin of Russia will take part in the tournament.

Roster:

Men’s 3 m springboard single: He Chong/Qin Kai doubles: Wang Feng/Qin Kai

Women’s 3 m springboard single: Guo Jingjing/Wu Minxia doubles: Guo Jingjing/Wu Minxia

Men’s 10 m platform single: Lin Yue/Zhou lvxin doubles: Lin Yue/Huo Liang

Women’s 10 m platform single: Wang Xin/Chen Ruolin doubles: Wang Xin/Chen Ruolin

Updated: 2008-01-29

The interior view of the National Aquatics Center

(BEIJING, January 29) — The newly inaugurated National Aquatics Center, commonly known as the “Water Cube,” is preparing for the forthcoming Good Luck Beijing 2008 Swimming China Open and the 16th FINA Diving World Cup.

The Good Luck Beijing 2008 Swimming China Open will be held from January 31 to February 5. As of Tuesday morning, 376 people, including 234 athletes and 142 officials from 36 countries, have applied for the event. Competitive players from Brazil, Germany, Hungary, Sweden and China will take part in the event, while the United States, Australia, Great Britain, France and Canada will send inspectors to the Water Cube.

The 16th FINA Diving World Cup is scheduled for February 19-25. It is organized by the International Swimming Federation (FINA) and is part of the Beijing 2008 Olympic diving qualifications. A total of 310 divers, 218 coaches and officials, and 42 international-level referees from 54 countries will participate in the event.

Chinese star divers, including Guo Jingjing, Wu Minxia and Wang Feng, and Russian veteran Dimitry Sautin will compete at the Water Cube.

The Water Cube is the main venue for the 2008 Beijing Olympic aquatics events and a landmark competition venue. Its construction area is close to 80,000 square meters, and it contains 17,000 standard seats, including 6,000 permanent seats and 11,000 temporary ones. It cost more than one billion yuan to build. During the 2008 Olympic Games, it will produce 42 gold medals in swimming, diving and synchronized swimming.