| 2008 Beijing Summer Games Updates |
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| Beijing 2008 Summer Games |
The 2008 Beijing Summer Games will be held from 8th August to 24th August in the year 2008 in Beijing, capital of the People's Republic of China. The Games will be officially opened by the President. For the second time in Olympic's history, Summer Games of the same season will be held in two different countries –China and Hong Kong.
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Olympic Medal Winners |
China is an enormous country with a treasure trove of places to see. The Cosmopolitan Traveler can indulge in shopping in Beijing or Shanghai, enjoy Hangzhou or Jinyue cuisine and luxuriate in Hong Kong.
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The Olympic title has been the symbol of the supreme honor for every top athlete in any area of sport. At present, almost 100,000 Olympians are known all round the world , who spread the message of Olympism.
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| Olympics History |
The Summer Games or Olympics take place every four years. Summer Games are a multi sport event. It began long back in 776 BC. From the very beginning, the games at Olympia served as a bond between Greeks. The games also strengthened the Greek sense of national unity.
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| Olympic Movement |
The term Olympic Movement include — national sport governing bodies, athletes, media, and sponsors of the Summer Games. The Summer Games involve a number of organizations, collectively known as Olympic Movement.
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| Olympic Records
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Many records have been made in the Olympic archery, atheletics, shooting, skating, cycling, weighlifting competition. The current Olympic records in women's 100 meter race and 200 meter race are held by Florence Griffith Joyner of USA.
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