6/17/2008 Issue 79

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Latest News • Sacred flame completes first stop in journey through the west Excited fans were greeted with the scene of Paralympian athlete Wang Yanhong lighting the flame cauldron at 11:53 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17, in front of Xinjiang Sports Center, marking the end of the Torch Relay in Urumqi, the capital city of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. [Full story] • Heroes from Wenchuan Quake visit Olympic venues In the moist air of Saturday morning, over 40 heroes visited Beijing's Tian'anmen Tower, "Bird's Nest," and "Water Cube," gasping in admiration of the capital's capability in creating such impressive structures, and wishing the Beijing Games complete success. [Full story] • Brazil late show puts Bassul's team in Beijing Games • New Zealand's tennis No. 1 gains Olympic selection • UEFA Euro 2008 tournament: Switzerland beats Portugal 2-0 • Press conference on Sales of the Tickets of 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games • Qualified for Beijing: Triathlon Olympic Qualification complete • China pledges to provide safe, convenient rail transport during Olympics Special report Lots drawn for Olympic Handball tournaments Cuba's Robles in front of the timing board My Olympic Story: 100 days, 100 stories Recommended Spectators Language Corner Olympic Spirit Fun Page Volunteers Torch Relay Beijing Paralympics Sports & Venues

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