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China Open: Australia sweeps men's and women's titles

China Open: Australia sweeps men's and women's titles

Australia and the USA beat Russia and China, respectively, on Thursday in the women's group preliminaries of the "Good Luck Beijing" 2008 Water Polo China Open held at Ying Tung Natatorium They will compete for the gold in the final, while China will fight Russia for the bronze. [Full story]

Olympic City

Welcome to BeijingWelcome to BeijingIn 2008, when you are at the grand occasion of the Olympic Games with the theme slogan of "One World One Dream", you will also find yourselves experiencing the oriental ancient civilization of Beijing. Beijing was the capital city of the Liao, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties of China. The largest palace of the world, the Forbidden City, is located on the central axis of Beijing city. More>>

Competition Schedule

March 22, 2008
Water Polo China Open (Women's): F1-F4
Water Polo China Open (Women's): F2-F3
March 23, 2008
Water Polo China Open (Men's): M1-M4
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Yingdong Natatorium of National Olympic Sports Center

Partition walls make for flexible rooms and sectionsPartition walls make for flexible rooms and sectionsThe batfish-shaped Beijing Institute of Technology Gymnasium is the representative structure on the school's campus. From afar, the gymnasium's unique wave-like rooftop gives the impression of a gigantic batfish. [Full story]

Ying Tung Natatorium conquers deadly moisture condensationYing Tung Natatorium conquers deadly moisture condensationConquering moisture condensation and rot is a major construction benefit of the completely-renovated Ying Tung Natatorium of the National Olympic Sports Center. [Full story]

Ying Tung Natatorium has 'eyes' and 'breathes'Ying Tung Natatorium has 'eyes' and 'breathes'An electronic automated skylight and curtains shelter the Ying Tung Natatorium, a renovated venue for Olympic swimming and water polo. [Full story]

Ying Tung Natatorium pools renewed with PVC membrane liningYing Tung Natatorium pools renewed with PVC membrane liningRelining the pools with the PVC membrane only required the removal of the top layer of the pools and saved time and resources. The pools are now water-proof, attractive and meet competition standards. [Full story]

No more sound delay in Ting Tung NatatoriumNo more sound delay in Ting Tung NatatoriumA new feature of the just-completed Ting Tung Natatorium is its sound-proof system. [Full story]

Ying Tung Natatorium rich in athlete historyYing Tung Natatorium rich in athlete historyYing Tung Natatorium of the National Olympic Sports Center showcases the long history and splendor of the Chinese culture as well as achievements from China's modernization. [Full story]

Olympic Competition

Water PoloWater PoloWomen's water polo was one of the new events at the Sydney 2000 Games, adding another dimension to a game long ranked among the most demanding. Prohibited from touching the bottom or side of the pool through four seven-minute quarters, water polo players swim up to five kilometres in a game. More>>

Competition Venue

The Beijing Science and Technology University GymnasiumYingdong NatatoriumWith a capacity of 4,852 seats and a floor area of 44.635 square meters, the Yingdong Natatorium not only can meet the requirements of the Beijing Olympics, but also the rising demands of the Beijing residents for physical exercise. More>>