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Olympic Scene

Olympic scene
Peng and paper
To mark the 100-day countdown to the opening of the Beijing Olympic Games, UPS, the Beijing 2008 official logistics and express delivery sponsor, invited Chinaese tennis star Peng Shuai to be its courier.

Bocog scene

Olympic snapshots


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News

Samaranch adds personal touch to Olympic Expo
When the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games kicks off Aug 8, a concurrent event may steal some of the attention while helping spread the Olympic spirit and culture and showcasing the history of the Olympic Movement.

Burning of crop stubble banned

Mommy shooter makes debut


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Removing barriers one step at a time
Some of China's disabled were able to live a little more freely yesterday thanks to a group of Beijing Olympic volunteers.

Ticket refunds last hope for fans

Who's hot


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Learning is a two-way street
I've had eight months to let the memories and experience of living in Beijing settle in my brain.

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The ball's in our court
China's women's volleyball team has a lot at stake with the Beijing Olympics just a few short months away.

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Tips and figures
New ball

Capital indoor stadium

Beijing Olympics Volleyball Schedule


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Boot camp just the tonic
Four years ago in Athens, China rallied from two sets down to dismiss Russia and snatch its second Olympic gold medal at women's volleyball.

Team's achievements


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A tale of two countries
A Chinese volleyball legend is making her way back to China for her third Olympic Games.

   

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In the shadow of greatness
China's under-achieving men's volleyball team has long been living in the shadow of its female counterpart, but has now targeted what could be an historic eighth-place finish at the Beijing Games.

Team China


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Purists set to enjoy beach babes
There is a secent of suntan oil. Limber ladies parade on the sand in their swimsuits, while men adjust their pouches and shades. A large crowd gathers, predominantly young and some drinking beer, to watch dancers perform their high-energy routines.

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Bumping up expectations
Far from China's tropical beaches of Sanya, two pairs of Chinese women are planning to turn heads this summer on some of the world's finest sand in the heart of China's landlocked capital.

Team China


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Profile

Your average superhero
Brad Kahlefeldt's motto can be summarized as "no pain, no gain", which is just as well, because triathlon is not for the faint-hearted. There's a reason why they call it the "Ironman" competition.

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My Olympcis

Have your say
Three 'Olympic name cards' in my family

Banking on a trouble-free Games

Best Olympic site in China

Olympic buzz


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Back Page

Li-Ning toward fashion
Noelle Ng: Surreal gymnasts
A Li-Ning design team based in Hong Kong has been working with China's star-studded national diving, gymnastics, table tennis and shooting teams for years.