The Olympic Mascot (Fuwa) of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

Beijing, the host city for the 2008 Olympic Games is aiming to hold an outstanding Olympics with many distinguishing features to ensure that the event is truly memorable. Since it won the bid to host the games, Beijing has been endeavoring to make it the best ever. Great preparations in all aspects are being made by the Chinese people in cooperation with the Chinese government. There is every wish that the Beijing Olympic Games, which has already captured the attention of the rest of the world, will become one of the most successful Olympic Games of all times!

Diary of Progress

   Olympic Count-down Clock, Tian'anmen Square, Beijing.

Since Beijing won the right to host the 29th Olympic Games at the 112th full meeting of International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Moscow on Jul 13th, 2001, Beijing has been endeavoring to make full preparations for this event, from the construction of the Olympic venues to the design of the Olympic mascot. Beijing will ensure that the Olympics will be distinctive and memorable in every way. The progress to date is available for all to see in the Diary of Progress.

Beijing Olympic Schedule and Venues

To be held between the 8th and 24th August, 2008 there will be 28 major and 302 minor competitive events in which athletes from all over the world in 37 venues will participate. Among all the venues, 31 are in Beijing and six in Hong Kong, Qingdao, Qinhuangdao, Shanghai, Shenyang and Tianjin. Here are detailed information about Beijing Olympic Schedule and Venues.

Beijing Olympic Stories

To ensure that the Beijing Olympic Games are the best, the Chinese people whether they are in schools, factories or government are making very positive contributions to the cause. Here are some real and moving stories.

Essential Knowledge and FAQs

What are theme slogan, environmental symbol, mascot, emblem and three concepts for Beijing Olympic Games? How much are the tickets for the games? What will the weather conditions be in Beijing when the games are held? Get the answers for these and many more questions related to Beijing Olympics in Essential Knowledge of Beijing Olympics and FAQs.

For more details, please check the official website of Beijing Olympic: http://en.beijing2008.com/

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