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The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

August 14th, 2008

Competing at the Olympic Games – the greatest show on earth – is the ultimate goal for every athlete. Steeped in tradition, this festival of sport showcases the greatest, fastest and strongest competitors in the world. There is no other contest like it.

On 13th July 2001, Beijing was selected to host the 2008 Summer Olympics. With the intent to showcase a “New Beijing” and to host a “Green Olympics”, the Chinese authorities have given unprecedented support to this Olympic campaign. Embracing the latest technologies, the Chinese have been keen to demonstrate respect for the environment, as well as to ensure the Games are accessible to all. Beijing intends to set an example for how the Olympic agenda in the 21st century can be implemented.

As host nation, China is striving to create the most memorable Games-time experience for spectators and athletes alike. The Beijing Olympic Games will not just be a celebration of sport, but a celebration of humanity, under the banner of “One World, One Dream.”

Welcome to Beijing

As host of the 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing is rapidly becoming one of the world’s ‘must-see’ destinations. The Chinese people are preparing for the Games with huge excitement and anticipation. Today’s Beijing has everything for the discerning traveller: modern skyscrapers and traditional hutongs, luxury hotels and chic shopping malls, cultural museums and bustling markets, exquisite restaurants and spectacular nightlife.

Visitors to this enchanting destination are amazed by the variety of experience that greets them. Your senses will be tantalized with an array of stunning spectacles and exotic flavours. Your mind will be opened as you experience the impact of China’s dynasties and rulers over the ages. Your heart will be touched by the warmth of a society pleased to welcome newcomers and share their culture with you.

Beijing’s modern architecture sits in harmony with monuments to bygone ages. The feel of the city is one of hope and prosperity. The privilege of hosting the Olympics and the promise of a new future, have flanked China’s rapid economic growth.

Beijing is a city reinvented. East meets West. China meets the world.
Beijing is ready for you… are you ready for the Beijing Olympics?

The Olympic Spirit

“I am sat here with watery eyes just remembering events. How can you tell someone of the things you have witnessed and convey how special everything was?”

The Olympic Spirit is something intangible yet very real. Unless you have experienced it first hand, it is difficult to appreciate fully, as Sportsworld clients agree.

“I always knew that the Olympics are the pinnacle of sport, but the experience has exceeded my expectations and renewed my belief in human nature. How could so many people of different nationalities mix together and have such a
fantastic time?” “The whole holiday was made worthwhile just watching my daughter take everything in: the swimming performances and the atmosphere, the cheers and the tears when competitors were presented with their medals; it was an experience we will never forget.”

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2008 Olympic Games Dates Chart

August 14th, 2008
Sport Dates Competition format
Archery 9 - 15 August Finals happening through duration
Athletics 15 - 23 August Generally a morning session of heats and evening finals session per day
Badminton 9 - 17 August Begins with heats, with finals towards the end of the competition
Baseball 13 - 23 August Team sport. Competition goes from preliminaries through to finals
Basketball 9 - 24 August Team sport. Competition goes from preliminaries through to finals
Beach Volleyball 8 - 22 August Team sport. Competition goes from preliminaries through to finals
Boxing 9 - 24 August Competition goes from preliminaries through to finals
Canoe Kayak Slalom 11 - 14 August Finals happening through duration
Canoe Kayak Sprint 18 - 23 August Competition goes from preliminaries through to finals
Ceremonies 8 & 24 August Opening and Closing Ceremonies begin and end the Games
Cycling BMX 20 & 21 August 1 day each of Men’s and Women’s events
Cycling Mountain Bikes 22 & 23 August 1 day each of Men’s and Women’s events
Cycling Road Race 9, 10 & 13 August Events including finals throughout
Cycling Track 15 - 19 August Events including finals throughout
Diving 10 - 23 August Finals happening through duration
Equestrian Dressage 13 - 19 August Team and Individual events with finals throughout. IN HONG KONG
Equestrian Show Jumping 15 - 20 August TTeam and Individual events with finals throughout. IN HONG KONG
Equestrian Three Day Eventing 9 - 12 August Four days of events, with medals decided on final day. IN HONG KONG
Fencing 9 - 17 August Finals happening through duration
Football 6 - 23 August Team sport. Competition goes from preliminaries through to finals
Gymnastics Artistic 9 - 19 August First two days of heats, then finals throughout
Gymnastics Rhythmic 21 - 24 August Three days of preliminaries, then last day is finals
Gymnastics Trampolining 16, 18 & 19 August One day of heats, then day each of Men’s and Women’s finals
Handball 9 - 20 August Team sport. Competition goes from preliminaries through to finals
Hockey 9 - 23 August Team sport. Competition goes from preliminaries through to finals
Judo 9 - 15 August Finals happening through duration
Marathon 16 & 24 August 1 day each of Men’s and Women’s events
Modern Pentathlon 21 & 22 August 1 day each of Men’s and Women’s events
Rowing 9 - 17 August Competition goes from preliminaries through to finals
Sailing 9 - 21 August Competition goes from preliminaries through to finals. IN QINGDAO
Shooting 9 - 17 August Finals happening through duration
Softball 12 - 22 August Team sport. Competition goes from preliminaries through to finals
Swimming 9 - 17 August Generally a morning session of finals and evening heats session per day
Synchronised Swimming 17 - 22 August Finals happening through duration
Table Tennis 13 - 23 August Begins with heats, with finals towards the end of the competition
Taekwondo 20 - 23 August Finals happening through duration
Tennis 10 - 17 August Begins with early rounds, progressing to finals at the end of the competition
Triathlon 18 & 19 August 1 day each of Men’s and Women’s events
Volleyball 9 - 24 August Team sport. Competition goes from preliminaries through to finals
Water Polo 10 - 24 August Team sport. Competition goes from preliminaries through to finals
Weightlifting 9 - 19 August Finals happening through duration
Wrestling 12 - 21 August Finals happening through duration
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Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

August 14th, 2008

The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games are being held from 8th to 24th August.
There are 28 sports and around 200 countries competing in the Games.

 

Event Schedule

Full details of tickets and all event sessions are shown in the Sportsworld
Event Schedule

Sport by sport overview

This ‘at a glance’ summary, organised by sport, shows the dates and competition schedule of each event. It may help you to decide when you would like to be in Beijing before looking at the detailed schedule.