Should some Islamic countries be barred from the Beijing Olympics? An op-ed piece this week argued that countries barring women from competing in sports events violate the Olympic Charter and thus should be excluded from the Games. ...full story at Countdown to Beijing
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| 19 Oct 08 |
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Sexy Beijing Special Report: Women in the Olympics »
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In our first episode our sports correspondent Maggie Rauch from China Sports Today
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Greek sprinter Thanou barred from Games » Countdown to Beijing Greek sprinter Katerina Thanou has been barred from competing at the Beijing Olympics over her involvement in the doping scandal that overshadowed the Athens Games. Thanou came back from her two-year ban to qualify for these Games but she still nee... |
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Beijing offers Olympics template for developing countries » People's Daily A spectacular opening ceremony, well-organized events and hospitable Chinese citizens all made for a successful Games and aroused enthusiasm for the Olympics among other developing countries that hope to host the Games one day. "The Beijing... |
| 17 Sep 08 |
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Are “carbon-neutral” Olympics possible? » China Dialogue How can countries break new environmental records at sporting events? Li Taige considers the lessons learned during the Beijing Games and sees progress emerging from the Olympics.The Olympics have finally drawn to a close, but debate over the... |
| 09 Apr 08 |
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Over 100 countries and regions issue stamps for Beijing Olympics » People's Daily More than 100 countries and regions have issued stamps in celebration of the Olympic movement and the Beijing Olympic Games. This was announced at "the 29th Olympic Games World Stamp Collection" press conference held on the 8th in Beijing. ... |
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Missy Elliott barred from participating in Beijing Olympic medal ceremonies » Shanghaiist From state media late last week: For women hoping to become hostesses at next year's Olympic Games medal ceremonies, here come the criteria: no tattoos, no big bottoms, and cut down on the earrings. Tattoos and earrings tend to look sleazy, while big... |
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