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Mixing beer and sports - Carl Lewis praises Beijing Games

Legendary track & field athlete Carl Lewis made a special appearance at a party in Beijing hosted by Olympic sponsor, Budweiser. He joins a plethora of American, Canadian, British and Australian athletes...

created by edlee83 | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Scalpers continue to rake in profit

Ticket scalpers are a staple at any major event. But the chances for lucrative deals at the world's biggest sporting event are high, with one ticket for the opening ceremony sold for US$20,000. Beijing...

created by edlee83 | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Asian protests at Olympic start in Beijing

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British journalist detained by Beijing police after covering Free Tibet protest

In another blatant violation of China's promise to grant media freedom throughout the Games, police forcibly manhandled several foreign journalists at a Free Tibet protest near the Olympic Green earlier today.A...

created by edlee83 | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Tibet activists take to Tiananmen Square

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Tibet activists take to Tiananmen Square

With just one day into the Olympics, more protesters have caused embarrassment to Chinese authorities. Five activists from the Students for a Free Tibet protested at Tiananmen Square on Saturday that lasted for...

created by edlee83 | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Auspicious couples tie the knot in Beijing

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Auspicious couples tie the knot in Beijing

Tens of thousands of couples tied the knot in the Chinese capital yesterday on a date that would have been "auspicious" even without the Olympic Games.We visit a make-shift marriage registration office in...

created by edlee83 | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Olympic flame lights up host city

It's been 129 days since the Olympic torch made its inaugural journey around the world from Beijing. Despite being marred by protests in Britain and France, Beijingers celebrated its triumphant return to the...

created by edlee83 | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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DPRK and Iraqi athletes arrive in Beijing

Two nations that have been constantly in the news since the last Games are North Korea and Iraq. Athletes from both countries have arrived in Beijing. North Korea has 63 athletes competing in 11 sports, with a strong presence in weightlifting. Due to deteriorating relations...

created by edlee83 | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Green light for Olympic Green

The Olympic Green will be the centrepiece during the Beijing Games. Home to seven venues including the iconic Bird's Nest and Water Cube, the green will host 13 different events. We take a look at how...

created by edlee83 | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Sports legend Linford Christine gives athletes some advice

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Sports legend Linford Christine gives athletes some advice

Former Olympic 100-metre champion Linford Christie visited Beijing recently and graciously answers some questions regarding the Olympics and his fellow athletes.With just a week to go before the Games begin,...

created by edlee83 | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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D-22 rocks back into action

D-22, considered one of Beijing's best live-venue bars, was shut down earlier this month amid the flurry of restrictions on night life during the Olympics. A new 'live performance' licence was suddenly required...

created by edlee83 | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Young artist draws out Olympic passion

Wang Yinan fell in love with the Olympics when his drawing won a competition that allowed him to witness the Sydney Games. Since then, he has produced many art pieces to much acclaim and will run as an Olympic...

created by edlee83 | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Beijingers learn English at the salon

Olympic volunteers are sharpening their English skills as the Games edge nearer. We visit a session hosted by volunteer teacher Dana Ding at the Golden Years English Salon in Beijing.An elderly team of volunteers...

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The Beijing cop of a thousand welcomes

Officer Liu Wenli of the Beijing Public Security Bureau has learned English through Hollywood films. He hopes to use his linguistic skills to serve foreigners from all over the world during this year's Olympic...

created by edlee83 | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Olympic t-shirts with a twist

Dominic Johnson-Hill utilises old Chinese propaganda logos for his latest range of Olympic t-shirts. He is careful not to use any of the licensed Olympic logos but still finds a way in using old propaganda to...

created by edlee83 | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Naadam: The Mongolian Olympics

Mongolians celebrated Naadam this month, a sports festival that rivals the Olympics with its centuries' old history. Genghis Khan's descendents compete in skills that enabled them to once rule the world's...

created by edlee83 | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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