The always-amusing newsletter of Access Asia, a market research firm with offices in Shanghai, brings a tidbit this week that may not amuse Olympic athletes coming to Beijing. Apparently, it’s not going to be easy for Olympic athletes to leave... ...full story at Tim Johnson
from Tim Johnson on Fri, May 23 2008
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CONGRATULATIONS - 2008 U.S. Olympic Men and Women Athletes »
YouTube video These are the U.S. Olympic Athletes who won GOLD Medals at the 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing, China. Unfortunately, I couldn't show all our Medal Winners but I give a big thanks at the end of this Montage. |
| 06 Mar 08 |
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Olympic Village will open July 27 and accommodate 16,000 athletes » People's Daily According to reports, the deputy director of the Beijing BOCOG Olympic Village and Paralympics Village construction teams, Yu Debin, said on the 5th that the Olympic Village is complete. The Olympic Village will officially open on July 27 t ... |
| 27 Jul 08 |
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Chinese delegation check in at Olympic Village » Shanghai Daily PART of the Chinese delegation started to check in at the Olympic Village early this morning when the Village opened to athletes from all over the world for the Beijing Olympic Games. There are about 300 athletes... |
| 15 Aug 08 |
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Peking duck a favorite amongst athletes » Shanghaiist Both Xinhua and Channel News Asia have run stories about the Beijing delicacy Peking duck as a favorite amongst athletes staying in the Olympic Village. A spokeswoman for the Olympic Village reported at a press conference that the supply of the duck dish... |
| 23 Aug 08 |
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Olympian Blogger: Jason Read (VII) » China Journal Live from Beijing, China Journal is pleased to bring you blogging from Olympic athletes. In his latest installment, written Aug. 23, U.S. rower Jason Read gives us a look at the athletes’ village, including the Olympic-size pool and the athletes of... |
| 20 Aug 08 |
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Lenovo Internet Lounge keeps athletes connected » People's Daily The Lenovo Internet Lounge has been a crucial part of Olympic Village life to athletes from all over the world - they visit to search for information on opponents, to contact friends and family members, or just amuse themselves. Athletes like Zhang... |