(Beijing, January 22) China's top athletes and sports organizations who had made outstanding contributions in the year of 2008 were honored at the 2009 National Conference for Sports Directors which concluded on Thursday in Beijing.

Athletes and coaches are cited for their achievements in 2008.

Advanced provincial & municipal sports units commended at the conference

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