7/29/2008 Issue 84

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Latest News • Beijing Olympic Village opens to athletes The Olympic Village for the Beijing Games was officially opened Sunday morning as hundreds of Chinese athletes started checking into the 66-hectare compound. [Full story] [Full coverage] • Olympic torch leaves Shijiazhuang for Qinhuangdao Last torchbearer Cai Yalin, Shooting gold medalist at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, reached Hebei Province Gymnasium just before 12:30 p.m. to light the Olympic cauldron, marking the end of the Torch Relay here. [Full story] [Special report] [Photos] [Previous leg] [Next leg] • Jackie Chan visits 'China Story' Houses • Chinese vice president calls for high-level Beijing Olympics • Olympic tickets hotter than the weather • Olympic Family hotels begin operating • Paralympic medals arrive safely in Beijing • United States ascends to FIVB World League throne Special report Convenient options for Games-time transport Three new subway lines start trial run 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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