Challenge facing London remains huge, not least because of China's technically flawless event ...full story at Guardian Blogs
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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... |
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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... |
| 25 Aug 08 |
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The Intimidation Factor » Biz Cult There’s no doubt about it now: London has a tough act to follow hosting the summer Games in 2012. Indeed, the mayor of London recently said, “I think I speak for millions of people in the UK, when I say we have been dazzled, we have impressed, ... |
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China's Most Daunting Challenge » China Law Blog Interesting online poll just starting up over at The Globalist (look right). Asks "what is the most daunting challenge facing China today?" and gives the following four choices: A still-sizable poor population that has been left behind The adverse... |
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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 ... |
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