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Athens 2004 Olympic Flame

2009-04-07T19:48:00.001-07:00

Mesdames et messieurs, la flame olympique. Ladies and Gentlemen, the olympic flame

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Closing Ceremonies

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Olympic 2012 Announcement

2009-03-27T23:24:00.001-07:00

On July 6 2005, the International Olympic Committee awarded the 2012 Olympic Games to London, and we had a bit of a party at Waterloo International to celebrate. We even renamed one of our Eurostars "London 2012" in honour of the Games ...

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UK minister's Olympic bid comments cause uproar

UK minister's bid comments cause uproar, Britain's government official in charge of the 2012 Summer Games has made headlines by saying London might ...

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Opening Ceremony Kicks Off Olympics

2009-03-27T08:37:00.001-07:00

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Beijing Olympics 2008 - Sports That Missed The Cut

2009-03-26T21:20:00.001-07:00

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Welcome to Beijing - Olympics Song

2008-08-18T09:38:00.000-07:00

Torch Design

2008-08-18T08:54:00.000-07:00

The Beijing Olympic Torch boasts strong Chinese characteristics, and showcases Chinese design and technical capabilities. It embodies the concepts of a Green Olympics, a High-tech Olympics and the People's Olympics.

The Key Facts about the Torch

The torch is 72 centimetres high, weighs 985 grams and is made of aluminium. The torch is of a curved surface form, with etching and anodizing being used during its production. A torch can usually keep burning for approximately 15 minutes in conditions where the flame is 25 to 30 centimetres high in a windless environment. The torch has been produced to withstand winds of up to 65 kilometres per hour and to stay alight in rain up to 50mm an hour. The flame can be identified and photographed in sunshine and areas of extreme brightness. The fuel is propane which is in accordance with environmental guidelines. The material of its form is recyclable.

The Artistic and Technical Features of the Torch

The torch of the Beijing Olympic Games has a very strong Chinese flavour. It demonstrates the artistic and technical level of China. It also conveys the message of a Green Olympics, a High-tech Olympics and the People's Olympics. The shape of the paper scroll and the lucky clouds graphic, expresses the idea of harmony. Its stable burning technique and adaptability to the environment have reached a new technical level. The torch of the Beijing Olympic Games is designed, researched and produced in China. BOCOG owns all intellectual property rights.

The Fuel for the Torch

Under the concept of a Green Olympics, environmental protection was a key element listed in the invitation documents to the design companies, by BOCOG. The fuel of the torch is propane, which is a common fuel which also comes with a low price. It is composed of carbon and hydrogen. No material, except carbon dioxide and water remain after the burning, eliminating any risk of pollution.

The Burning System

Its stable burning technique and adaptability to the environment have reached a new technical level. It can stay alight in severe weather conditions such as strong wind, rain, snow, hail, etc. The flame can also be identified in sunshine and areas of extreme brightness so as to satisfy the requirements of capturing photographic images and video footage.

The Design Timelines

2005 August BOCOG developed the design concepts and requirements of the torch.

2005 December BOCOG recruited potential torch designs from the design society. In total, BOCOG received 388 pieces of works.

2006 June-August BOCOG selected the structural designer and the burning system designer.

2007 January Beijing Olympic Torch was approved by IOC

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2008-08-15T02:29:00.000-07:00

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The Official Mascots of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

2008-08-14T13:51:00.000-07:00

Like the Five Olympic Rings from which they draw their color and inspiration, Fuwa will serve as the Official Mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, carrying a message of friendship and peace -- and good wishes from China -- to children all over the world.

Designed to express the playful qualities of five little children who form an intimate circle of friends, Fuwa also embody the natural characteristics of four of China's most popular animals -- the Fish, the Panda, the Tibetan Antelope, the Swallow -- and the Olympic Flame.

Each of Fuwa has a rhyming two-syllable name -- a traditional way of expressing affection for children in China. Beibei is the Fish, Jingjing is the Panda, Huanhuan is the Olympic Flame, Yingying is the Tibetan Antelope and Nini is the Swallow.

When you put their names together -- Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni -- they say "Welcome to Beijing," offering a warm invitation that reflects the mission of Fuwa as young ambassadors for the Olympic Games.

Fuwa also embody both the landscape and the dreams and aspirations of people from every part of the vast country of China. In their origins and their headpieces, you can see the five elements of nature -- the sea, forest, fire, earth and sky -- all stylistically rendered in ways that represent the deep traditional influences of Chinese folk art and ornamentation.

Spreading Traditional Chinese Good Wishes Wherever They Go

In the ancient culture of China, there is a grand tradition of spreading good wishes through signs and symbols. Each of Fuwa symbolizes a different blessing -- and will honor this tradition by carrying their good wishes to the children of the world. Prosperity, happiness, passion, health and good luck will be spread to every continent as Fuwa carry their invitation to Beijing 2008 to every part of the globe.

At the heart of their mission -- and through all of their work -- Fuwa will seek to unite the world in peace and friendship through the Olympic spirit. Dedicated to helping Beijing 2008 spread its theme of One World, One Dream to every continent, Fuwa reflect the deep desire of the Chinese people to reach out to the world in friendship through the Games -- and to invite every man, woman and child to take part in the great celebration of human solidarity that China will host in the light of the flame in 2008.
In China's traditional culture and art, the fish and water designs are symbols of prosperity and harvest. And so Beibei carries the blessing of prosperity. A fish is also a symbol of surplus in Chinese culture, another measure of a good year and a good life.

The ornamental lines of the water-wave designs are taken from well-known Chinese paintings of the past. Among Fuwa, Beibei is known to be gentle and pure. Strong in water sports, she reflects the blue Olympic ring.

Jingjing makes children smile -- and that's why he brings the blessing of happiness wherever he goes. You can see his joy in the charming naivety of his dancing pose and the lovely wave of his black and white fur. As a national treasure and a protected species, pandas are adored by people everywhere. The lotus designs in Jingjing's headdress, which are inspired by the porcelain paintings of the Song Dynasty (A.D.960-1234), symbolize the lush forest and the harmonious relationship between man and nature. Jingjing was chosen to represent our desire to protect nature's gifts -- and to preserve the beauty of nature for all generations. Jingjing is charmingly naïve and optimistic. He is an athlete noted for strength who represents the black Olympic ring.

In the intimate circle of Fuwa, Huanhuan is the big brother. He is a child of fire, symbolizing the Olympic Flame and the passion of sport -- and passion is the blessing he bestows. Huanhuan stands in the center of Fuwa as the core embodiment of the Olympic spirit. And while he inspires all with the passion to run faster, jump higher and be stronger, he is also open and inviting. Wherever the light of Huanhuan shines, the inviting warmth of Beijing 2008 -- and the wishful blessings of the Chinese people -- can be felt. The fiery designs of his head ornament are drawn from the famed Dunhuang murals -- with just a touch of China's traditional lucky designs. Huanhuan is outgoing and enthusiastic. He excels at all the ball games and represents the red Olympic ring.

Like all antelopes, Yingying is fast and agile and can swiftly cover great stretches of land as he races across the earth. A symbol of the vastness of China's landscape, the antelope carries the blessing of health, the strength of body that comes from harmony with nature. Yingying's flying pose captures the essence of a species unique to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, one of the first animals put under protection in China. The selection of the Tibetan Antelope reflects Beijing's commitment to a Green Olympics. His head ornament incorporates several decorative styles from the Qinghai-Tibet and Sinkiang cultures and the ethnic design traditions of Western China. Strong in track and field events, Yingying is a quick-witted and agile boy who represents the yellow Olympic ring.

Every spring and summer, the children of Beijing have flown beautiful kites on the currents of wind that blow through the capital. Among the kite designs, the golden-winged swallow is traditionally one of the most popular. Nini's figure is drawn from this grand tradition of flying designs. Her golden wings symbolize the infinite sky and spread good-luck as a blessing wherever she flies. Swallow is also pronounced "yan" in Chinese, and Yanjing is what Beijing was called as an ancient capital city. Among Fuwa, Nini is as innocent and joyful as a swallow. She is strong in gymnastics and represents the green Olympic ring.

Design of the Medal for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

2008-08-14T04:25:00.000-07:00

The medal for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games is designed with inspiration coming from "bi", China's ancient jade piece inscribed with a dragon pattern. The medals, made of gold and jade, symbolize nobility and virtue and are the embodiment of traditional Chinese values of ethics and honor, sending forth strong Chinese flavor.

The medals are 70mm in diameter and 6mm in thickness. On the front side, the medal adopts standard design prescribed by the International Olympic Committee. While on the back, the medal is inlaid with jade with the Beijing Games emblem engraved in the metal centerpiece. The design inspiration of the medal hook derives from jade "huang", a ceremonial jade piece with decoration of double dragon pattern and "Pu", the reed mat pattern.

Noble and elegant, the Beijing Olympic Games medal is a blending of traditional Chinese culture and the Olympic spirit. It gives the winners of the Games great honor and acclamation as recognition of their achievement.

Note: bi, a flat jade disc with a circular hole in the center

Huang, a semi circular jade ornament

Sprint success brings pride to Caribbean

2008-08-11T10:32:00.000-07:00

(BEIJING, August 6) -- In recent years the Caribbean islands have become a feared sprinting power, more than capable of challenging the USA, which had dominated men's and women's sprinting.

Usain Bolt of Jamaica is the current men's 100m world record holder with 9.72 seconds, a record he took from compatriot Asafa Powell. Four years ago, at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, it was the Jamaican women who made the headlines, with Veronica Campbell winning gold in the 200m and as part of the 4x100m relay team.

For St. Vincent and the Grenadines Athletics team manager Leroy Llewellyn, Jamaica's success, and that enjoyed in the Olympic Games by the Bahamas and by Ato Boldon from Trinidad and Tobago and Obadele Thompson of Barbados, has given pride to the region and fuelled hope for future success.

He said, "It is important as it shows that in the Caribbean countries that are less-developed than metropolitan countries, that once you have the right conditions for the guys coming to the sport, they can do just as well as other countries."

Llewellyn is confident there will be more success for the islands; Bolt and Powell are expected to head in the 100m final and he thinks the world record holder will take the gold medal.

"It's going to be one of the two. My bet would be on Usain. I believe that Asafa is always too late out of the blocks. If he can get out early he can provide some competition."

The St. Vincent and the Grenadines athletics team to Beijing consists of two athletes - three less than the Athens 2004 Olympics.

"We hope by 2010 to have a proper stadium with a proper track. We are hoping by the time of 2012, by the time of London, we should have more athletes in attendance," concluded Llewellyn.

Olympic Facts - Beijing 2008

2008-08-08T00:11:00.000-07:00

Did you know...

Brazilian national men's football team qualified for the 2008 Olympic Games. Like Argentina, Italy and Nigeria, Brazil is one of the favorites to win the gold medal. Ironically, Brazil -it has won five FIFA World Cups (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2000)- has never won an Olympic title. This Latin American country won the silver medals two times at the Olympic Games in 1984 in Los Angeles and in 1988 in South Korea...

The Canadian Olympic Committee will send 200-250 athletes to the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, the capital city of the People's Republic of China. Alexandre Despatie (diving/ Olympic gold medallist, 2004) and Brent Hayden (swimming / world champion, 2007) are the most famous representatives of the Canadian team. Despatie is an Olympic hero in Canada. He says, "When I was younger, I wanted to be an astronaut. Today, the business world interests me and I have a love for the cinema also. For the moment, all my energy is focused on diving. As long as I enjoy diving, it's what I will do".

Yurisel Laborde Duanes , who was one of the greatest Afro-Cuban athletes of all time, will not compete at the Beijing Olympics. Why? In May 2008, she sought political asylum in the United States.This famous judoka disappeared in Miami after a Pan American Championship. During an interview with Maria Elvira Salazar, Laborde said "I was afraid that the Cuban State Security arrested me..." Laborde was considered a gold medal favourite for the 2008 Olympics. She won a gold medal at the 2007 World Judo Championships in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). This sportswoman was born on August 18, 1979 in Cuba.

The United States will take more than 630 athletes to the Beijing Games and aims to win 40 gold medals (archery, baseball, beach volleyball, basketball, kayak, cycling, equestrian, swimming, athletics, boxing, gymnastics, sailing, shooting, soccer , softball, rowing, tennis, triathlon, taekwondo, indoor volleyball, wrestling).

Qatar is to start full preparations for the Beijing Olympics in August and will prioritise athletics, weightlifting, equestrian, shooting...

Montegrin national men's water polo team qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. Under the leadership of Petar Porobic, who is one of the best coaches in the world, Montenegro won the European Olympic Qualification Tournament in Bratislava (Slovak Republic/former Czechoslovakia). Montenegro will compete at the Olympics for the first time. In China, Petar Parobic will feel the weight of expectation from his homeland. "I have only one reserve -whether we have the patience to wait. Time. People expect and sport persons expect results quickly. No one understands that it is not easy for quick results. You must have a period to organize and gets results", he said.

The United Mexican States will send 120 athletes to the 2008 Olympics. Mexican athletes will compete in archery, athletics, beach volleyball, boxing, cycling, diving, equestrian, fencing, gymnastics, judo, modern pentathlon, rowing, sailing, shooting, synchronized swimming, swimming, taekwondo, triathlon, weightlifting, wrestling. It will send its best athletes to China: Paola Espinoza (diving), Romary Rifka (athletics), Juan Jose Veloz Davila (aquatics), Belem Guerrero (cycling), Iridia Salazar Blanco (martial arts), Jose David Galvan (track & field)...

The 10km Marathon swimming will be part of the official programme for the 2008 Olympics in Asia. FINA President Mustapha Larfaoui says, " FINA has successfully expanded the Olympic competition programme with the introduction of 10km Marathon Swimming events for both men and women, starting at the Beijing Olympic Games".

The Chinese National Olympic Committee is planning to take 500-600 athletes to the 2008 Olympics.

Brazil will send an Olympic team composed of both veterans (Gustavo Endres, Gilberto Godoy Filho, Diego Hypolito, Kaio de Almeida, Fabiola Pulga Molina, Hudson Santos de Souza, Jadel Gregorio, Maurren Higa Maggi) and young hopefuls (Cesar Cielo Filho, Thiago Machado Vilela Pereira,Thaisa Menezes, Natalia Pereira, Bruno Rezende). Swimmer Fabiola Molina, who trains in Italy, will compete in the 100m and 200m backstroke...

The Games mascot, Fuwa (good-luck dolls), is fast becoming the most popular toy in the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong and Macau.

Alejandro Guevara Onofre: He is a freelance writer. Alejandro is of Italian, African and Peruvian ancestry. He has published more than seventy-five research paper in English, and more than twenty in Spanish, concerning the world issues, olympic sports, countries, and tourism. His next essay is called "The Dictator and Alicia Alonso". He is an expert on foreign affairs. Alejandro is the first author who has published a world-book encyclopedia in Latin America.

He admires Frida Kahlo (Mexican painter), José Gamarra (former president of the Bolivian Olympic Committee ,1970- 1982), Hillary Clinton (ex-First Lady of the USA), and Jimmy Carter (former President of the USA). Alejandro said: "The person who I admire the most is José Gamarra . He devoted his professional and personal life to sport. José played an important role in the promotion of Olympism in Bolivia -it is one of the Third World`s poorest countries- and Latin America. His biography is interesting". The sportspeople he most admire is Olympic volleyball player Flo Hyman. "This African-American sportswoman is my idol... "

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Olympic

2008-08-05T00:19:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my Olympic blog.Here you will learn about Olympic tips and how to find good information.