The Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic GamesAugust 8-24 2008
Welcome to
BeijingBeijing is both a tribute to China's proud history and a
gateway to China's future. The capital city during the Liao, Yuan, Ming and Qing
Dynasties, Beijing has long been the political, cultural, and diplomatic center
of China. It is now an international metropolis, home to 11 million
people. More>>
| April 20 |
| 9:00-10:30, Women's 3/4 Final |
| 11:00-12:30, Men's 3/4 Final |
| 14:30-16:00, Women's Final |
| 16:30-18:00, Men's Final |
| More>> |
Demolish
without damageIn the process of structural demolishing, the blasting
demolishing of damaging nature was not adopted since some parts of the structure
had to be reserved. [Full story]
Rotating
ramp ways to generate powerAround the stadium, there are four
pavilion-styled rotating ramp ways. This brand new design added some modern
feelings to this more than 10-years-old-stadium. [Full story]
Accessible facilities installed throughout BIT
gymnasiumIn fact, accessible facilities for people with a disability
are already in place. The newly renovated stadium will be the home of Olympic
Volleyball and Goalball during the Paralympic Games of 2008. [Full story]
BIT gymnasium embodies 'Green Olympics' philosophyThe
Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) Gymnasium embodies the principles of a
"Green Olympics" with the intelligent use of energy conservation and efficient
management of space. [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. More>>
Beijing Science
and Technology University GymnasiumThe University of Science and
Technology Beijing (USTB) Gymnasium is completed. Comprising a main gymnasium
and a 50 m X 25 m standard-sized swimming pool, the gymnasium has a total
building area of 24,662 sq m. More>>
