The official emblem of Beijing 2008 entitled "Chinese Seal-Dancing Beijing" cleverly combines the Chinese seal and the art of calligraphy with sporting features, transforming the elements into a human figure running forward and embracing triumph.
The figure resembles the Chinese character "Jing", which stands for the name of the host city and represents a particularly significant Chinese style.
The artwork embodies four messages:
- Chinese culture,
- the color of red China
- Beijing welcomes friends from all over the world
- to challenge the extreme and achieve the perfect and
promote the Olympic motto of "Citius, Altius, Fortius (Faster, Higher, Stronger).
SPORTS TO BE PLAYED
Opening Ceremony
Closing Ceremony
Athletics
Rowing
Badminton
Baseball
Basketbal
Boxing
Canoe/Kayak -- Flatwater
Canoe/Kayak -- Slalom
Cycling -- Track
Cycling -- Road
Cycling -- Mountain Bike
Cycling -- BMX
Equestrian -- Jumping
Equestrian -- Dressage
Equestrian -- Eventing
Fencing
Football
Artistic Gymnastics
Gymnastics -- Trampoline
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Weightlifting
Handball
Hockey
Judo
Wrestling -- Greco-Roman
Wrestling -- Freestyle
Aquatics -- Swimming
Aquatics -- Syn. swimming
Aquatics -- Diving
Aquatics -- Water-polo
Modern Pentathlon
Softball
Taekwondo
Tennis
Table Tennis
Shooting
Archery
Triathlon
Sailing
Volleyball
Beach Volleyball
WELCOME TO BEIJING
The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games will give friends from all over the world an opportunity to experience Beijing, the capital city of China.
Beijing is both a tribute to China's proud history and a gateway to China's future. The capital city during the Liao, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, Beijing has long been the political, cultural, and diplomatic center of China. It is now an international metropolis, home to 11 million people from all walks of life.
Alongside 7300 cultural relics and historic sites and more than 200 scenic spots -- including the world's largest palace, the Forbidden City, as well as the Great Wall, Summer Palace, and Temple of Heaven -- Beijing boasts an impressive modern skyline, a reflection of its rapid economic development. The recently expanded Beijing Capital International Airport is China's largest and most advanced airport.
August and September mark the end of summer and the beginning of autumn in Beijing, with temperatures ranging from 18 to 30 degrees Celsius. This is the best season to visit, with clear, blue skies allowing visitors to fully witness the charm and vastness of the city.
sOURCE: http://en.beijing2008.cn/
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