The Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic GamesAugust 8-24 2008
Weightlifting matures with the OlympicsWith the first Games debut in 1896, weightlifting became a competitive sport. At the time, athletes were not separated into weight classes; winners were declared by taking note of who could lift the most weight, dumbbells with one hand and bar bells with two. [Full story]
BUAA Gymnasium introduces EPS air sampling detectorThe new fire alarm system installed in the large gym has an air sampling detector whose warning time is triggered a lot quicker than the old fire detectors in the venue. Fire losses are thus minimized under the new alert system. [Full story]
BUAA Gymnasium nature friendly through and throughBUAA Gymnasium makes use of high-efficiency heat insulation and sound insulation materials, a heat redistribution system and water conservation equipment, among environmentally friendly features. [Full story]
Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics Gymnasium caresBecause the gymnasium needed to be remodeled, renovating the facility was the best method of meeting time requirements. Making full use of the existing buildings and facilities and only transforming the necessary parts saved money and time, a concrete manifestation of the thrifty Olympics. [Full story]
WeightliftingAn ancient sport as old as mankind, embodying the most direct manifestation of human strength, weightlifting has not only flourished, but also developed into a modern sporting discipline for the 21st century. More>>
