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The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, will be held in Beijing in the People's Republic of China from August 8, 2008 to August 24, 2008, with the opening ceremony to take place at 8 p.m. on August 8, 2008 (the number 8 stands for prosperity in Chinese culture). Some events will be held at venues constructed in neighboring towns and in the coastal city of Qingdao. Image File history File links Soccerball. ... A sport consists of a physical activity or skill carried out with a recreational purpose: for competition, for self-enjoyment, to attain excellence, for the development of a skill, or some combination of these. ... Dancing Beijing logo of the 2008 Summer Olympics. ... August 8 is the 220th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (221st in leap years), with 145 days remaining. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is a Leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... August 24 is the 236th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (237th in leap years), with 129 days remaining. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is a Leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Olympic Oath is taken by an athlete and a judge at the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games. ... The Olympic Oath is taken by an athlete and a judge at the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games. ... The Olympic Flame at the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics The Olympic Flame or Olympic Fire is a symbol of the Olympic Games. ... The Olympic Stadium is the name usually given to the big centrepiece sports arena of the Summer Olympic Games. ... The Beijing National Stadium will be the main track and field stadium for the 2008 Summer Olympics and be host to the Opening and Closing ceremonies. ... â–¶ (Chinese: åŒ—äº¬; pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Pei-ching; Postal System Pinyin: Peking) is the capital of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC). ... August 8 is the 220th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (221st in leap years), with 145 days remaining. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is a Leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... August 24 is the 236th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (237th in leap years), with 129 days remaining. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is a Leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... August 8 is the 220th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (221st in leap years), with 145 days remaining. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is a Leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 8 (eight) is the natural number following 7 and preceding 9. ... Qingdao listen â–¶(?) (Simplified Chinese: é’å²›; Traditional Chinese: é’å³¶; pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Ching-tao), well-known to the West by its Postal System Pinyin transliteration Tsingtao, is a sub-provincial city in eastern Shandong province, Peoples Republic of China. ...

On July 8, 2005, the International Olympic Committee announced that Hong Kong will hold the equestrian events at the site of the Hong Kong Sports Institute in Fo Tan, Sha Tin. The facilities of the Sports Institute may be moved to Wu Kai Sha. This will be the second time the same season of Olympics Games has been hosted by two members of the International Olympic Committee. July 8 is the 189th day of the year (190th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 176 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The International Olympic Committee is an organisation based in Lausanne, Switzerland, created by Pierre de Coubertin in 1894 to reinstate the Ancient Olympic Games held in Greece, and organise this sports event every four years. ... Equestrian has several meanings: An equestrian is a horseback rider: see equestrianism An equestrian (Roman) is a member of one of the upper classes in ancient Rome. ... Fo Tan (火炭) is a suburb of Sha Tin, in Hong Kong. ... District slogan: none Location within Hong Kong S.A.R. (Click here for satellite image) District Council Chairman WAI Kwok-hung, JP Area â€“Land â€“Water 60 kmÂ² kmÂ² kmÂ² Population â€“Total (2001) â€“Density > 600,000 /kmÂ² Latitude Longitude 22Â°39 N 114Â°21 E Official website: Sha Tin District Council... Wu Kai Sha (çƒæºªæ²™) , formerly known as Wu Kwai Sha or U Kwai Sha (é³¥é¾œæ²™), is a place at the shore of Tolo Harbour, northwest of Ma On Shan in the New Territories, Hong Kong. ... The International Olympic Committee is an organisation based in Lausanne, Switzerland, created by Pierre de Coubertin in 1894 to reinstate the Ancient Olympic Games held in Greece, and organise this sports event every four years. ...

On October 28 2005 The UK's Guardian newspaper reported that a new discipline of 10km open-water swimming for men and women will be added to the Summer Olympic schedule in 2008. Guardian may refer to: A legal guardian, a person responsible for a ward. ...

Bidding Process

Beijing was elected host city on July 13, 2001, during the 112th IOC Session in Moscow, beating out Toronto, Paris, Istanbul and Osaka. Prior to the session, five other cities submitted bids to the IOC but failed to make the shortlist in 2000: Bangkok, Cairo, Havana, Kuala Lumpur, and Seville. Five cities made the shortlist to host the 2008 Summer Olympics which were awarded to Beijing, Peoples Republic of China on July 13, 2001. ... July 13 is the 194th day (195th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 171 days remaining. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... Moscow (Russian: ÐœÐ¾ÑÐºÐ²Ð°Ì, Moskva, IPA: â–¶) is the capital of Russia, located on the river Moskva. ... Template:Hide = Motto: Template:Unhide = Diversity Our Strength City of Toronto, Ontario, Canadas Location. ... The Eiffel Tower has become a symbol of Paris throughout the world. ... Shows the Location of the Province Istanbul The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Istanbul Istanbul (Turkish: Ä°stanbul) (a Turkish contraction of Greek ÎµÎ¹Ï‚ Ï„Î·Î½ Ï€Î¿Î»Î¹Î½ into the city, the former Constantinople, ÎšÏ‰Î½ÏƒÏ„Î±Î½Ï„Î¹Î½Î¿ÏÏ€Î¿Î»Î¹Ï‚) is the largest city in Turkey, and arguably the most important. ... Osaka Castle Location in Japan Osaka Aquarium (Kaiyukan) Osaka railway station View from Osaka Castle. ... Bangkok from the Chao Phraya River at sunset, July 2004 The Wat Phra Kaew temple Bangkok Metropolitan Administration building Bangkok, (in Thai à¸šà¸²à¸‡à¸à¸à¸, à¸à¸£à¸¸à¸‡à¹€à¸—à¸žà¸¯, à¸à¸£à¸¸à¸‡à¹€à¸—à¸žà¸¡à¸«à¸²à¸™à¸„à¸£, or Krung Thep, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, IPA: ), population 8,538,610 (1990), is the capital and largest city of Thailand. ... Although technically in Giza, The Great Pyramids have become a symbol of Cairo internationally Cairo (Arabic: Ø§Ù„Ù‚Ø§Ù‡Ø±Ø©; transliterated: al-QÄhirah) is the capital city of Egypt (and previously the United Arab Republic) and has a metropolitan area population of approximately 15. ... Havana (Spanish: San CristÃ³bal de La Habana; UN/LOCODE: Habana (CU HAV)) is the capital of Cuba and, with a population of 2. ... Mayor Datuk Ruslin Hasan District Kuala Lumpur District Area - Total (City) 243. ... Seville (Spanish: Sevilla, see also different names) is the artistic, cultural, and financial capital of southern Spain, crossed by the river Guadalquivir (37Â° 22â€²38â€³N, 5Â° 59â€²13â€³W). ...

Beijing previously bid to host the 2000 Summer Olympics, but lost out to Sydney. The Games of the XXVII Olympiad or the Millennium Olympics were held in 2000 in Sydney, Australia. ... Sydney is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian state of New South Wales, as well as Australias largest and oldest city (founded in 1788). ...

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Preparations

Construction of all 2008 Summer Olympics venues is expected to be completed in 2007. The government intends to invest in thirty-seven new gymnasiums and stadiums as well as fifty-nine training centers. Its largest architectural pieces are the Beijing National Stadium, National Gymnasium, Olympic Aquatic Park, Convention Center, Olympic Village and Wukesong Cultural and Sports Center. US$2.1 billion or RMB¥17.4 billion in corporate bids and tenders are expected to fund almost 85 percent of the construction budget for the six main venues. Investments are expected from corporations seeking ownership rights after the 2008 Summer Olympics. Some venues will be owned and governed by the State General Administration of Sports which will use them after the Olympics as facilities for all future national sports teams. It was announced on July 8, 2005 that the Equestrian events were to be held in Hong Kong because of "uncertainties of equine diseases and major difficulties in establishing a disease-free zone". 2008 (MMVIII) is a Leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2007 (MMVII) is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Gymnasium can have following meanings: Gymnasium (ancient Greece)â€”an educational and sporting institution in Ancient Greece Gymnasiumâ€”a school of secondary education found in several European countries (approx. ... The Beijing National Stadium will be the main track and field stadium for the 2008 Summer Olympics and be host to the Opening and Closing ceremonies. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ... Yuan (Traditional: å…ƒ or åœ“; Simplified: å…ƒ; pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: yÃ¼an) is, in Chinese, the base unit of a currency, for example, US dollar is Mei yuan (ç¾Žå…ƒ). However, in international context, Yuan as an English word refers to the Renminbi (RMBÂ¥, CN$). The English pronunciation is /ju:Ã¦n/, although in Chinese the... July 8 is the 189th day of the year (190th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 176 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Equestrian has several meanings: An equestrian is a horseback rider: see equestrianism An equestrian (Roman) is a member of one of the upper classes in ancient Rome. ...

Beijing National Stadium

The centerpiece of the 2008 Summer Olympics is the construction of the Beijing National Stadium which began on December 24, 2003. Government officials engaged architects worldwide in a design competition. A Swiss firm, Herzog & de Meuron Architekten AG, collaborated with China Architecture Design & Research Group to win the competition. The National Stadium will feature lattice-like concrete skeleton forming the stadium bowl which will seat 80,000 people. Architects originally described the overall design as resembling a bird's nest with an immense ocular — an opening with retractable roof over the stadium. However, in 2004 the roof part of the design was abandoned for cost and safety reasons. The National Stadium will be the site of the Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony as well as track and field events and soccer finals. The Beijing National Stadium will be the main track and field stadium for the 2008 Summer Olympics and be host to the Opening and Closing ceremonies. ... December 24 is the 358th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (359th in leap years). ... 2003 (MMIII) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Forum Building in Barcelona Herzog & de Meuron is a Swiss architect firm with an international reputation, founded in 1978 by Jacques Herzog (born 19 April 1950 in Basel) and Pierre de Meuron (born 8 May 1950 in Basel), its two main partners. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Guangdong Stadium

Built 100 miles north of Hong Kong in the city of Guangzhou the Guangdong Stadium was opened to the public for the ninth National Games of the People's Republic of China in 2001. It was originally planned to be the centerpiece of the 2008 Summer Olympics until a decision was made to construct the National Stadium in Beijing. The original design for the Guangdong Stadium was announced in 1999. The stadium seats 80,000 people. Taking from Guangzhou's nickname as the Flower City, the American architectural firm of Ellerbe Becket designed Guangdong Stadium to resemble a flower. The design firm stated in its press release, "The stadium bowl grows out of the ground to a sculpted upper edge, like the petals of a flower. Floating above the bowl is a shimmering ribbon of roof flowing like a wave over the seats. It parts at the ends and holds the Olympic flame, suspended between the two ribbons. A hotel surrounds a circular opening in the roof that forms a vertical tower of light, which at night is visible for a great distance. The roof form undulates, making it different from any other stadium in China or the world." Download high resolution version (400x602, 64 KB)Associated Press pool photo of July 13, 2001 celebration at Millennium Monument of Beijings win of the 2008 Olympics bid This work is copyrighted. ... Download high resolution version (400x602, 64 KB)Associated Press pool photo of July 13, 2001 celebration at Millennium Monument of Beijings win of the 2008 Olympics bid This work is copyrighted. ... Location within China Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong Province in southern China. ... Guangdong Olympic Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Guangzhou, China and is one of the largest stadiums anywhere in the world. ... The National Games of the Peoples Republic of China is an event of the Peoples Republic of China showcasing the countrys most talented athletes through competition and exhibition. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) is a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... The Olympic Flame at the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics The Olympic Flame or Olympic Fire is a symbol of the Olympic Games. ...

Olympic House

Sports House, the administration centre of the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, was renamed Olympic House on July 11, 2005. The Chairman of the International Olympic Committee and Timothy Fok, the chairman of the national olympic committee of Hong Kong, held the Olympic House Opening Ceremony and the IOC permitted the use of the emblem of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. This event symbolises that Hong Kong will hold the equestrian events and be one of the Olympic Cities in the world. The Hong Kong Olympic House, original name is Sports House. ...

Marketing

Emblem

The 2008 Summer Olympics emblem entitled "Dancing Beijing" was unveiled in August 2003 in a ceremony attended by 2,008 people at Qi Nian Dian (祈年殿) — the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests in Beijing's Temple of Heaven (天壇 or 天坛). The emblem combines elements of traditional Chinese society — a red seal and a calligraphic word for jing (京) ("national capital") with athletic features. According to the International Olympic Committee, the emblem is the first of the modern Olympics to use red as the dominant colour, an important colour for the Chinese people throughout its history. The open arms of the calligraphic word symbolizes the invitation of China to the world to share in its culture. Dancing Beijing is the title of the official emblem of the 2008 Summer Olympics to be held in Beijing in the Peoples Republic of China. ... 2003 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December A timeline of events in the news for August, 2003. ... Hall of Annual Prayer, the largest building in the Temple of Heaven The Temple of Heaven, literally the Altar of Heaven (Traditional Chinese: å¤©å£‡; Simplified Chinese: å¤©å›; pinyin: ) is situated in south eastern urban Beijing, in Xuanwu District. ...

Rogge delivered an address at the unveiling ceremony saying, "Your new emblem immediately conveys the awesome beauty and power of China which are embodied in your heritage and your people." Rogge continued, "In this emblem, I saw the promise and potential of a New Beijing and a Great Olympics. This is a milestone in the history of your Olympic quest. As this new emblem becomes known around the world — and as it takes its place at the center of your Games — we are confident that it will achieve the stature of one of the best and most meaningful symbols in Olympic history."

Mascots

The Friendlies (福娃 Fúwá) were unveiled as the mascots of the games by the National Society of Chinese Classic Literature Studies on November 11, 2005 at an event marking the 1000th day before the opening of the games. Friendlies(), the Mascots of 2008 Summer Olympics. ... Mascots at the Mascot Olympics in Orlando, FL. A mascot is something, typically an animal or human character used to represent a group with a common identity, such as a school, professional sports team, or corporation. ... November 11 is the 315th day of the year (316th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 50 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The friendlies consists of five members: Beibei, Jingjing, Huanhuan, Yingying, and Nini. The five mascots incorporate fish, giant panda, fire, Tibetan antelope, and swallow designs respectively, and each also represents one of the five Olympic Rings. When the five names are put together, they form a pun on the phrase 北京欢迎你 (Běijīng huānyíng nǐ) which means "Beijing welcomes you". Groups Conodonta Hyperoartia Petromyzontidae (lampreys) Pteraspidomorphi (early jawless fish) Thelodonti Anaspida Cephalaspidomorphi (early jawless fish) Galeaspida Pituriaspida Osteostraci Gnathostomata (jawed vertebrates) Placodermi Chondrichthyes (cartilaginous fish) Acanthodii Osteichthyes (bony fish) Actinopterygii (ray-finned fish) Sarcopterygii (lobe-finned fish) Actinistia (coelacanths) Dipnoi (lungfish) A fish is a poikilothermic (cold-blooded) water-dwelling... It has been suggested that Butterstick be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that flame be merged into this article or section. ... Binomial name Pantholops hodgsonii (Abel, 1826) The Tibetan antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii), also commonly called the chiru, is a medium sized antelope which is about four feet in height, native to the Tibetan plateau. ... Genera Many, see text. ... Among the recognizable Olympic symbols: The Olympic flag: A white flag with the Olympic Rings on it in five colours. ...

Slogan

On June 26, 2005, The Beijing Olympic Committee announced that the slogan for the 2008 Olympics will be "One World, One Dream". June 26 is the 177th day of the year (178th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 188 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Torch relay

The 2008 Summer Olympics torch relay will achieve a world record as the Olympic flame will be carried up to Mount Everest — known by the Tibetan (and Chinese) people as Chomolangma (in Chinese: 珠穆朗瑪峰 or 珠穆朗玛峰) — the world's highest peak. It will be carried up the southern slope from Nepal before carried down the northern slope into Tibet, and will be the highest altitude achieved in the history of Olympic torch relays, to be accomplished by eighty specially trained mountaineers. Liu Qi, president of the 2008 Olympics organizing committee, has also expressed the wish that the torch relay be carried through Taiwan. The overall course of the torch relay will take the Olympic flame from Athens through the Himalaya to Beijing and will be sponsored by soft drink giant, The Coca-Cola Company. Mount Everest is the highest mountain on Earth above mean sea level. ... Tibetan can refer to: A place or item from Tibet. ... Tibet (older spelling Thibet; Tibetan: à½–à½¼à½‘à¼‹, Bod, pronounced pÃ¶ in Lhasa dialect; Chinese: è¥¿è—, pinyin: XÄ«zÃ ng or è—åŒº ZÃ ngqÅ« [the two names are used with different connotations; see Names section below]) is a region in Central Asia and the home of the Tibetan people. ... The Acropolis in central Athens, one of the most important landmarks in world history. ... The Himalaya is a mountain range in Asia, separating the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. ... The Coca-Cola Company NYSE: KO is an international beverage and food manufacturer whose headquarters are in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States of America. ...

Participating nations

It is expected that the vast majority of the 202 competing nations in Athens 2004 will return. Image File history File links Wikinews-logo. ... The 2004 Summer Olympics are officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad (the 28th Summer Olympic Games). ... The 2004 Summer Olympics are officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad (the 28th Summer Olympic Games). ...

Concerns surround the participation of the Republic of China (Taiwan) (or "Chinese Taipei" as it is known in the Olympics). Strained relations between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait have led to fears that a Taiwanese boycott may occur in 2008. National motto: None Official language Mandarin Chinese Capital and largest city Taipei President Chen Shui-bian Premier Frank Hsieh Area - Total - % water Ranked 138th 35,980 kmÂ² 2. ... Taiwan Strait Area The Taiwan Strait or Formosa Strait is a 180km-wide Strait between mainland China and the island of Taiwan. ...

The National Olympic Committee of Macao, China has not been accepted by the IOC as a member, although already a member of the Olympic Council of Asia. It is unlikely that Macao will participate at the 2008 Summer Olympics. National motto: none Official language Chinese and Portuguese Chief Executive Edmund Ho Hau-wah Area - Total - % water Not ranked 27. ... The Asian Games, also called the Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. ...

It seems very unlikely (close to impossible) that the Vatican City will enter. However, the entrance of Tuvalu and the Marshall Islands (the remaining nations that were not present at the 2004 Summer Olympics) is an open possibility provided that both countries establish a National Olympic Committee prior to IOC deadlines. Both countries have met with IOC president Jacques Rogge, and he seems happy enough that in 2007 at the IOC meeting these 2 countries will be voted into becoming full Olympic members. National Olympic Committees are the national constituents of the worldwide olympic movement. ...

A South Korea news agency has announced they and North Korea will discuss sending a united team to the 2008 Olympics. [1]

See also

The Olympic Games, or Olympics, is an international multi-sport event taking place every four years and comprising summer and winter games. ... Poster for the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp. ... The International Olympic Committee is an organisation based in Lausanne, Switzerland, created by Pierre de Coubertin in 1894 to reinstate the Ancient Olympic Games held in Greece, and organise this sports event every four years. ... See also: 2008 Summer Olympics The 2008 Summer Paralympic Games will be the thirteenth Paralympics and they will be held in Beijing, China. ...

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The 2020 Summer Olympics, formally called the Games of the XXXII Olympiad, will be an international athletic event that has yet to be organized by the International Olympic Committee. ... A runner carries the Olympic torch The Winter Olympic Games, Winter Olympics for short but more correctly The Olympic Winter Games, are the cold-weather counterpart to the Summer Olympic Games. ... Originally called Semaine des Sports dHiver (International Winter Sports Week) and held in association with the 1924 Summer Olympics, the sports competitions held at the foot of Mont Blanc in Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, France between 25 January and 5 February 1924, organised by the French Olympic Committee, were in... The II Olympic Winter Games were held in 1928 in Sankt-Moritz, Switzerland. ... The III Olympic Winter Games were held in Lake Placid, New York, USA and opened on February 4, 1932. ... The IV Olympic Winter Games were held in the villages of Garmisch and Partenkirchen in Bavaria, Germany. ... 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