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2008: Beijing
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Around the Rings (ATR): The Business of the Olympics 
 News and forums about the Olympic Games in 2006 (Torino, Italy), 2008 (Beijing), Vancouver (2010), and London (2012), as well as information about host bidding for the future games. The site also includes news and links about the international and national Olympic committees and related matters. http://www.aroundtherings.com/ Topics: The Olympic Games, The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future Last updated Feb 22, 2007 The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games ... An Insider's Guide
"Beijing has never welcomed travelers as eagerly as it is welcoming them now [for the 2008 Olympics]. The Chinese capital is determined to make a fantastic impression during its moment in the global spotlight. The following Web exclusive articles offer a fresh look at Beijing -- plus some practical travel tips." Topics include China tourist visa policies, staying healthy in China, Chinese etiquette, arranging transportation to and within China, and more. From Budget Travel magazine. http://www.budgettravel.com/bt-srv/beijing2008/beijing_olympics/ Topics: The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future Last updated Jul 14, 2008 Gold Medal Travel Health Tips for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
"Use this website to learn about travel health risks in China and some of the things you can do to protect yourself during your trip." Includes material about disease risks (such as for traveler's diarrhea and breathing problems), preparing for your trip (such as packing a health kit), and staying healthy. Includes links to information for athletes traveling to China for the Olympic and Paralympic games. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/contentOlympics2008.aspx Topics: Public Health & Safety, The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future Last updated Jul 14, 2008 NBC Beijing 2008
News and information about the Beijing 2008 Olympics from the U.S. network broadcasting the games. Features articles, video clips, and photos. Includes information about the setting and sporting venues (such as "The Bird's Nest" stadium and "The Water Cube" aquatics center) in China, biographies of selected athletes, and details about specific sports (including new sports such as BMX cycling). Also includes information about past games. From NBC. http://www.nbcolympics.com/ Topics: The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future Last updated May 3, 2008 The Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 8-24, 2008
Information about the Beijing summer Olympic Games scheduled for 2008. Features an overview of the sporting events and the sports venues, information about the local Olympic committee, and ongoing news. Also includes images. In English, French, and Chinese. http://en.beijing2008.cn/ Topics: The Olympic Games, The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future Last updated Jul 27, 2008 Olympic Torch in San Francisco
Collection of news stories about the 2008 Olympic Torch journey, which includes San Francisco as its only North American stop. Provides news and opinion (including the Olympic torch protests concerning China-Tibet relations), a map showing the torch route in San Francisco, facts and statistics about the torch and the torch journey, photos and video, and more. From SFGate, the website of the San Francisco Chronicle. http://www.sfgate.com/olympictorch/ Topics: The Olympic Games, The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future Last updated Apr 10, 2008 Online Newshour: China Prepares for 2008 Olympics
Reports and news coverage by the PBS Online NewsHour about China's preparations for hosting the 2008 summer Olympic Games. Covers topics such as an odd-even car ban during Olympics to reduce traffic congestion and pollution, efforts to increase press freedoms for foreign journalists, and human rights and Tibet. Also includes a comparison of demographic factors for Olympic host cities back to 1980, slideshow about Olympic stadiums around the world, and more. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/indepth_coverage/asia/china/2008/ Topics: The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future Last updated Jul 14, 2008 Summer Games 2008
Can't make it to the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing? "Now, you can follow the Summer Games no matter where you are. Explore stadiums in 3D, track medal counts, and view live sport results on Google Maps and Google Earth." From Google. http://maps.google.com/help/maps/2008summergames/ Topics: The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future Last updated Aug 13, 2008 Torch Relay, Beijing 2008
Information about the torch relay for the 2008 Olympics held in Beijing. Provides general information about the relay, which starts in March 2008, and details about the selection process for the torch bearers (criteria and methods, allocation), the torch relay route (including an interactive map of the route), and the torch design. Site available in Chinese, English, and French. From the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad. http://torchrelay.beijing2008.cn/ Topics: The Olympic Games, The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future Last updated Oct 29, 2007 |
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