Articles related to "Beijing 2008"

For those who are unable to make it to Beijing for the Olympics games this summer, SEGA's upcoming game offers online play and 38 events in all.

Learn more about the design concepts behind the red seal and the five fuwas (good-luck dolls).

Find out more about the new competition venues that have been specially constructed for the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Besides the newly-constructed sports facilities in Beijing, many other existing and temporary competition venues are needed for a successful Summer Olympics.

Stamp collectors from around the world look forward to the new stamp series commemorating the Games of the XXIX Olympiad.

Details of the Beijing 2008 Olympic torch and the torch relay are used to discuss the fusion of traditional Chinese elements and modern technology.

Each Olympics the International Olympic Committee announces new races, disciplines and sports for the competition programme and this year is no exception.

Melanie Schlanger is one of at least four Australian women to compete in the 100m freestyle time-trials for Beijing 2008. Only two women are selected per individual race

Information for fans looking for official Beijing 2008 Olympics competitions and results. Also, data on world rankings and published world and Olympic records.

Double Olympic Gold Medallist Rebecca Adlington has been awarded the 2009 Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award.

Some companies spend millions to be official Olympic sponsors. Others try to hitch a ride to the global audiences with carefully targeted stunts, events and advertising.

With U S President George Bush & some world leaders refusing to fully boycott the Olympic Games, Friday's statement by President Hu Jintao hinted China remains concerned.

With energy bills increasing, many homeowners are installing residential solar panels. This is a green, renewable energy source and each solar array produces 10 Watts.

Beijing's hutongs (narrow lanes of traditional one-storey houses) are destinations for tourists, but now development threatens the lifestyle the historic areas represent.

With His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain to bid them his blessing, Team Telefónica, a two boat team of international sailing talent takes on the Volvo Ocean Race.

The Chinese tourism industry is lifting its game in the wake of the olympics and a new age of five-star hotels and luxury vacations is on the horizon.

Expect hot and humid weather for the Beijing Summer Olympics. The Chinese government aims to keep Beijing dry during the Olympics Games by using weather modifications.

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Barcelona thumped Dundee United of Scotland 5-1 in a pre-season friendly match

While the Argentine F.A and Barcelona don't reach an agreement for Lionel Messi to participate in the Olympic Games, Leo continues to train with Barca in Scotland

Millions of first-time car owners present a compelling case to build more McDonald's drive-through outlets in China - in time to profit from Beijing's 2008 Olympic Games.

The second group games of the UEFA Under 21 Championships were completed this week, with the Netherlands and Serbia being the first teams to secure semi-final places.

The UEFA Under 21 Championship ended with hosts, the Netherlands, reclaiming their crown after a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Serbia.

As the Netherlands and Serbia battled through to Saturday's final, England suffered further penalty shoot-out heartache, in the UEFA Under 21 Championship semi-finals.

The four semi-finalists, in the UEFA Under 21 Championships, are now known with England and Belgium clinching the remaining two places this weekend.

Runners with a passion for visiting China and enough training, time and money, can make 2009 the year to run 26.2 miles of The Great Wall Marathon®.

A year after releasing its last "Mario Sports" game, Mario Strikers Charged, Nintendo plans to release a baseball game titled Mario Super Sluggers.

Usain Bolt wowed the Beijing crowd at the 2008 Summer Olympics with his 100 meter and 200 meter world records.

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is arguably the world's fastest growing combat sport. Discover the roots of MMA and its place in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

The five remaining contestants meet with designers in Shanghai. Nigel Barker photographs the girls for their shoot and causes nervous tension. One girl goes home.

The world will see more athletes with disabilities on the courts, in the water, and on the field. Don't be fooled by appearances, though. These competitors play to win.

With the Xbox 360 game market being dominated by First Person Shooters, Family Friendly games suitable for children seem to get overlooked. So here are some of the best.

Also during June 2008, Metal Gear Solid 4 and Guitar Hero On Tour topped the game sales charts as Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS topped the console sales charts.

Those looking for a fun sports experience on the Wii -- and who have played Wii Sports one too many times -- may be interested in Nintendo's Mario Strikers Charged.

Learn about the sailboat designs and classes used in Olympic sailing competition.