Tag: Olympic Games
How Should We Care for Orphans in China?
Adoption—a foundational metaphor of the Christian faith and a challenging topic in the world, especially when intertwined with China’s one-child policy era, international complications, and issues of identity for adoptees. In this collection from the archives, we’ve pulled together reflections, book reviews, and analysis to open up our perspective on adoption from China.
Humbly Striving for Growth—Li Yan (2)
Chinese Church Voices first featured Li Yan, the "Iron Lady on Ice" in 2014 following the Sochi Winter Olympics. She has continued to coach speed skating and this year was the head coach of the Chinese speed skating training team for the Beijing Winter Olympics. This article continues the story of Li Yan’s personal experience and the humility that is key to her success as a world-class coach.
Humbly Striving for Growth—Li Yan
Chinese Church Voices first featured Li Yan, the "Iron Lady on Ice" in 2014 following the Sochi Winter Olympics. She has continued to coach speed skating and this year was the head coach of the Chinese speed skating training team for the Beijing Winter Olympics. Here we learn more of Li Yan’s personal experience and the humility that is key to her success as a world-class coach.
Caring for Orphans: An Interview (2)
Chinese Canadian Margaret MacNeil’s gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics has drawn attention to international adoptions from China and to China’s orphans. Here we repost an interview with a Chinese Christian woman who left a corporate job to care for disabled orphans.
Caring for Orphans: An Interview (1)
Chinese Canadian Margaret MacNeil’s gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics has drawn attention to international adoptions from China and to China’s orphans. Here we repost an interview with a Chinese Christian woman who left a corporate job to care for disabled orphans.
When a Canadian Swimmer Lit Up Chinese Social Media
Margaret MacNeil's win in the women's 100-meter butterfly this week drew attention not just because of what she accomplished but because of who she is.
Prepping for the Olympics
To help our readers in their Olympic-watching prep, here is a story from Chinese Church Voices about a legendary Olympian—Li Yan, a short-track speed skating athlete and coach, who happens to be from China and happens to be a Christian.
Remembering the 2008 Beijing Olympics
A Reading Round-up
Ten years ago I was in Beijing during the 2008 Olympic Games. I had been in the city since it was announced as the host, and watched it get ready— stadiums to construct; roads to build; subway lines to put in. The city transformed itself before our eyes.
“Arduous” and “Oppressive”–the Life of a Chinese Athlete
It’s been a long time since I have watched the Olympic Games on American broadcast TV, and not CCTV5, the Chinese sports channel, and there are several things that I miss. I miss the 24-hour coverage of events and watching them in their entirety, not just highlight reels. I miss watching ping-pong and badminton. And I miss getting to know the Chinese athletes.