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Olympic Fact File


THE XXIX OLYMPIAD IN BEIJING, 2008

NO. OF DISIPLIES: 28

EVENTS: 302 ( 165 male, 127 female, 10 mixed)

NO,. OF ATHLETES: 10,700( approx)

VENUES: 37 (31 in Bejing)

NO. OF ACCREDITED MEDIAPERSONS : 21,600 from 200 countries

TICKETS ON GENERAL SALE: 7 million (approx)

OVERSEAS VISITORS EXPECTED: 5,00,000

TOTAL COST OF HOSTING THE GAMES: OVER $40 billon

NO. OF VOLUNTEERS: 5,00,000

CONCEPTS OF THE 2008 GAMES
GREEN OLYMPICS, HIGH - TECH OLYMPICS AND PEOPLE'S OLYMPICS

SLOGAN: ONE WORLD, ONE DREAM

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  3. Argentina opens Olympic campaign with a win
  4. Late Dong goal salvages draw for China
  5. US Synchronized Swimming team chases medals
  6. Archery: Lots drawn to determine groups & targets
  7. Men's Tennis drawing released Women's draw
  8. Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park ready

ONE WORLD, ONE DREAM

The Beijing Games will show the world what the Olympic Games really are: a gathering of young people who share the same goal and the same enthusiasm for sport. As well as inviting the finest athletes in the world to compete against each other, the Games will also provide a stage for China to present itself to the world during 16 days and 17 nights of sporting celebration.

Olympic Games Beijing 2008 Opening Ceremony VIdeos




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