The Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic GamesAugust 8-24 2008
CIS features aseismatic preference in designThe renovation project extended the CIS's life by 30 years. Now, the structure is capable of enduring an earthquake measuring eight on the Richter scale, and has saved the country much money. [Full story]
Capital Indoor Stadium facilitates people with a disabilityThe CIS is friendly to people with disabilities, thanks to its newly-built handicap-accessible facilities, such as two lifts on its western side, an easy to use entrance and enlarged toilets. [Full story]
The Stadium is designated as an energy-friendly venueThe temperature of the CIS is required to remain between 18 and 28 grade Celsius to cater for winter and summer competitions. [Full story]
Multifunctional venue as volleyball gym and skating groundAll the floor planks here were imported and manufactured according to the NBA requirements and there is a skating ground underneath the movable planks. [Full story]
VolleyballPrior to Sydney 2000, the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) introduced a new specialist role: the libero. This player wears a different coloured uniform from the rest of the team and can be substituted in backcourt for any player on the team. [Full story]
