Beijing lacks that vital human touch so let's hope London can pull of its games with a cheerier and more chaotic approach ...full story at Guardian Blogs
from Guardian Blogs on Sat, Aug 23 2008
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| 18 Sep 08 |
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Beijing 2008 Paralympic closing ceremony London 2012 bus »
YouTube video Official *video* of the official London 2012 Paralympic Games handover segment from the Beijing 2008 Paralympic closing ceremony
The Handover of the Paralympic Games from Beijing to London took place today in the Birds Nest Stadium.
The eight-minute... |
| 22 Aug 08 |
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Beijing Olympics no pressure on 2012 Games, London Olympics organizers say » People's Daily Organizers of the 2012 London Olympics said on Friday the success of the Beijing Olympic Games did not put pressure on the British capital, but rather great inspiration and responsibility. Sebastian Coe, chairman of the London Organizing Committee... |
| 16 Sep 08 |
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Follow that, London! » Countdown to Beijing Sebastian Coe says London is undaunted at having to follow Beijing when it hosts the next Summer Olympics and Paralympics in 2012. “It’s a massive responsibility,” the chairman of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games... |
| 24 Aug 08 |
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Beijing 2008: Were these the best Games ever? » Countdown to Beijing The Beijing Olympic Games closed on Sunday, as China passed on the flame to London. Former IOC president Juan Antonio Samaranch was in the habit of describing each Games as “the best ever”, with the notable exception of Atlanta in 1996. Hi... |
| 07 Apr 08 |
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Olympic flame crosses London amid snow » People's Daily The heavy snow in London exerted slim effect on people's passion of seeing Beijing Olympic flame as large crowds lined along the street to greet the relay of torch on Sunday in the host city of 2012 Games. London boasted the longest ... |
| 08 Mar 08 |
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Beijing Update: No Progress in Human Rights » China Confidential Six months ahead of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games, Reporters Without Borders has issued an update on human rights in China that is sharply critical of the government. Tendai Maphosa reports from London.Reporters Without Borders says that despite... |
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