Category Archives: Sports

Asian Kids in the Little League World Series

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Jeff

“She’s too fragile!” I have heard this a number of times from Asian parents as an explanation why they don’t let their daughters play sports.   I’m glad that the Filipino parents of Asian-Canadian Katie Reyes didn’t feel that way.   Katie … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: Ping Pong Playa DVD, Personally Autographed by Jimmy Tsai!

Posted on August 8, 2009 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE: Comments are closed and the winner is being contacted… announcement to follow in the next couple of days! Those of you who can’t take advantage of our Asian American Arts Stimulus Package 2 giveaway, pay attention on how you … Continue reading →

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I Have Seen the Future, and its Name is JetLev

Posted on August 5, 2009 by John

Ever since I saw the opening ceremonies of the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics with a man flying on a jetpack, I’ve always wondered when I could have one of my own. Behold, Canadian-based JetLev, founded by Chinese Canadian Raymond … Continue reading →

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Kevin Wong: Professional Volleyball Player

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Jeff

I was flipping through channels when I saw an AVP beach volleyball tournament.  Having played and coached volleyball for many years, I settled on that channel.  The score display said: Gibb/Rosenthal 4, Wong/Olson 4 Wong?  One doesn’t see many names … Continue reading →

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Michelle Kwan Won’t Compete in Vancouver 2010 Olympics, Persues Diplomacy

Posted on August 3, 2009 by John

The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics are around the corner, but two-time Olympic medalist Michelle Kwan will not compete and will end her career without a gold model. In her lifetime, Michelle was a nine-time U.S. champion, five-time world champion and … Continue reading →

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In China, a Rocky Ascent for Basketball

Posted on July 26, 2009 by Ernie

Yes yes, we know, everyone in China loves Kobe Bryant and everyone in China loves the NBA. All is not perfect for the sport in China, however — foreign players playing in the Chinese Basketball Association have to deal with … Continue reading →

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Taiwan’s New 2009 World Games Stadium Completely Powered By Solar Energy

Posted on July 20, 2009 by jozjozjoz

It’s not the Olympics but Kaohsiung, Taiwan is currently hosting the 2009 World Games (世界運動會), an international multi-sport event meant for sports that are not contested in the Olympic Games. Running from July 16 through the 26th, the games features … Continue reading →

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Asian American Childhood Obesity on the Rise

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Jeff

“Do I have to play basketball this summer?” asked Number One Son.  He really didn’t want to do sports this summer, and apparently he is not alone.  This article mentions that Asian-American boys have the lowest sports participation rate (39%) … Continue reading →

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Ninja Warrior

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Jeff

Video Game – E3 2009 – Ninja Warrior Ninja Warrior is a  Japanese game show that my sons got me hooked on. I found it absorbing and creative (who says Asians are not creative?), so I vegged out for a … Continue reading →

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Korean High Schooler Tae-hyok Nam is Dodger Blue

Posted on June 20, 2009 by jee

I like to think that I bleed Dodger Blue. I love baseball and I LOVE the Los Angeles Dodgers. While I may not be an expert, I know my around a game enough to surprise the boys who think girls … Continue reading →

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Boxer Kazumi Izaki Debunks East Asian Female Stereotypes

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Teresa

It’s a fierce, ass-kicking East Asian woman on the rise! In the boxing ring, no less! Kazumi Izaki is a 46 year-old Japanese mother who is in the run to becoming the oldest boxer to win a world title. Izaki … Continue reading →

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Emerging Action Star Cung Le: Now appearing in “Fighting”

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Jeff

MMA fans know Cung Le as the devastating striker and Strikeforce Lightweight Champion who broke Frank Shamrock‘s arm with a kick and as a trainer of a number of MMA fighters like the UFC‘s Anthony “Rumble” Johnson.  Cung Le is … Continue reading →

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