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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The Train to London 2012 »
YouTube video A friend of mine went to the the Olympic Games 2008 in Beijing, there he tried to capture the excitement and the emotions.
Then he wanted to bridge the gap to the London 2012 Games. The Games in England as we all know are connected to so many important... |
| 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 ... |
| 26 Aug 09 |
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First-class stamps launched for London 2012 Olympic Games » People's Daily &$ &$First-class stamps which champion the different Olympic and Paralympic sports at the London 2012 Games have been unveiled. Each stamp is designed by a leading artist. The first set of ten stamps go on sale on October 22. Artists are designing images... |
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