Chinese Laureus Sports Awards launched

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Chinese Laureus Sports Awards launched

China's annual selection of top ten athletes has been combined with the renowned Laureus World Sports Awards to start the Chinese Laureus Sports Awards.

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China's annual selection of top ten athletes has been combined with the renowned Laureus World Sports Awards to start the Chinese Laureus Sports Awards.

A five-member selection committee including four-time Olympic table tennis champion Deng Yaping and top gymnast Li Ning has been established.

The committee has decided on a list of 49 candidates including giant center Yao Ming and world number one figure skating pair Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo.

A poll will be held throughout the country and the final top-ten list is to be issued on March 18.

Source: China Radio International

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