Beijing Olympics 2008

DVD of the 2008 Bejing Olympics Opening Ceremony

2008-08-13T00:32:00.000-07:00

You can get your hands on a DVD off the Olympics Opening Ceremony of the Bejing 2008 Olympics from Yes Asia.

Day 4 Caption Competition

2008-08-12T11:43:00.000-07:00

Go on, hit me with the caption :-)

Day 2 Caption Competition

2008-08-10T10:42:00.000-07:00

Your entries please on the "leader of the free world":

Medal Table: Day 2

2008-08-10T07:56:00.000-07:00

Only one medal for UK but China are leading the way in terms of gold medals with three, but the United States have so far won 8.

Thmas Haffield din't progress in the 400m individual medley, but Jemma Low got

into the semi-final of the 100m butterfly.

Nicole Cooke one Olympic gold in the women's road race to get our first medal.

Ben Ainslie has moved from 3rd to 2nd position in the sailing.

	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
China	3	1	0	4
United States	2	2	4	8
South Korea	2	1	0	3
Australia	1	0	1	2
Netherlands	1	0	1	2
Czech Republic	1	0	0	1
Spain	1	0	0	1
Romania	1	0	0	1
Russian Fed	0	2	0	2
Austria	0	1	0	1
Cuba	0	1	0	1
Hungary	0	1	0	1
Italy	0	1	0	1
Turkey	0	1	0	1
Zimbabwe	0	1	0	1
Argentina	0	0	1	1
Croatia	0	0	1	1
Georgia	0	0	1	1
Japan	0	0	1	1
North Korea	0	0	1	1
Switzerland	0	0	1	1
Chinese Taipei	0	0	1	1
Uzbekistan	0	0	1	1

Beijing Weather - Fog, Smog or Bright Sunshine?

2008-08-08T03:22:00.001-07:00

Hopefully this thing will work and you'll see the latest weather in Beijing!

The Weather Channelgreat free widgetsWidgetbox

Olympics 2008 Opening Ceremony

2008-08-08T03:14:00.000-07:00

It looks like the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics may take three hours or so! I'll try and get some coverage of it on this blog if I can.

Satire: The Bejing Olympics Are A Trap!

2008-08-08T02:39:00.000-07:00

I feel very sorry for the people that think this is real!

Beijing Welcome You 2008 Olympic Video 北京歡迎妳

2008-08-08T02:31:00.000-07:00

The Beijing video that will welcome millions of people to the Olympic games can be seen below. It does remind me of a Eurovision Entry however!

And if you wanted subtitles: What are your thoughts?

BBC Olympics Coverage Introduction Monkey

2008-08-08T02:26:00.000-07:00

If you wanted to see the marketing stuff for the BBC's coverage of the Olympics then you can here with the Monkey. It's based on the Chinese folklore of "Journey to the West".

Beijing: A Hard Act To Follow - My Arse!

2008-08-07T00:08:00.000-07:00

Don't you just love us Brits? We spend the entire month slamming the Chinese for their crack down on security, free speach, this, that and other. And then we turn around and say "it'll be a hard act to follow"!! Apparently, the Cheif Exec of the London 2012 committee, Paul Deighted has admitted that he was feeling "trepidation" in trying to create a London games that was as good as Bejing! Rubbish! We can do anything! That includes wasting money on crappy junkets and toys for the boys. My view is that we shouldn't be trying to downsize the London games - that is after the "news" that the 2012 Olympic organisers are planning to reduce the capacity of the Olympic village by 2012. It also appears that they're having problems raising £1bn of private finance for the games - why do we cock everything up!

Paula Radcliffe Still Not Sure

2008-08-03T23:47:00.001-07:00

It appears that Paula Radcliffe won't appear in the Beijing Olympics and she's leaving it chuffing late. It's due to meet up with the rest of the team at their training camp today. Let's hope that she's fully fit and makese up for Greece! Go Paula!

IOC Chief Jacque Rogge's Not Worried

2008-08-03T23:42:00.000-07:00

The IOC isn't worried about the press being distracted about non-Olympics news and see's that the press will be focused on the atheletes and the medal winners. Here's a news report from the AP:

Journos Have Internet Blocked - And They're Shocked?

2008-08-01T01:12:00.000-07:00

I can't remember if it was BBC or ITV news the other night that commented on some sites being blocked in China. But the reporter showed that some sites were blocked or redirected in China. So what? The report didn't show that the Chinese government had blocked any sites necessary for their job!!

The sites that they showed were blocked were the Amnesty one and some extreme cult in China. I'm sorry but that doesn't stop you reporting on the OLYMPIC GAMES!

The difference between the Chinese government and the British one is that at least the Chinese are open and upfront about the content they don't want you to see. This government just tracks your every movement online and will be sneaky about it all.

We criticise the Chinese government, but who are we to talk about individual human rights where the government has a right to enter you home at will and take photos. Your calls are monitored, your emails read. You're tracked 24/7.

And the press - pure hyprocrites. They talk about freedoms, but what our freedom to privacy? They follow people around take photos into their homes from accross the street, they sneak cameras in to people's bedrooms to take photos of things that have nothing to do with them and the general public, so give me a break!

This is the Olympics so report on the events!

Olympic Teamwear - Sports Clothes, Shirts and more

2008-07-22T02:04:00.000-07:00

So we're only a couple of weeks away and we're all getting ready to support our nation. And there's no better way that sitting in front of the TV wearing your nation's colours. So here's a selection of team shirts, jackets, shorts etc:

	07-08 Korea National Pride Tee - Red £16.99
	07-08 USA 3rd Shirt £39.99
	07-09 Cameroon Away Shirt £39.99
	07-09 Ivory Coast Away Shirt £39.99
	08-09 Argentina Away Shirt £39.99
	07-08 Korea Transit Jacket - Red £54.99
	07-09 Italy Away shirt £39.99

	07-08 Korea National Pride Tee - White £16.99
	07-09 Argentina Home shirt £39.99
	07-09 Holland Away Shirt £39.99
	07-09 Serbia Away Shirt £39.99
	08-09 Argentina
	07-09 Brasil Home shirt £39.99
	08-09 Argentina All-weather Jacket - Navy £54.99

	08-09 Belgium Home Short £19.99
	08-09 Brasil S/S Top - Women's - White/Sky £19.99
	08-09 Cameroon Home Shirt £39.99
	08-09 China Presentation Track Suit - Red £69.99
	08-09 Holland Anthem Track Top - White £49.99
	08-09 Holland Womens Tank Top - Sky £17.99
	08-09 Brasil Federation Tee Boys - Yellow £12.99
	08-09 China Home Shirt £39.99
	08-09 Holland Sleeveless Top - Orange £19.99

	08-09 Brasil Anthem Full Zip Jacket - Royal/Yellow £49.99
	08-09 Brasil Training Shorts - Women's - White/Yellow £19.99
	08-09 China Away Shirt £39.99
	08-09 China Training Top - Red £39.99
	08-09 Holland Home Shirt £39.99
	08-09 Italy Home Shirt £39.99
	08-09 Cameroon 3rd Shirt £39.99
	08-09 Holland Anthem Track Top - Orange £49.99
	08-09 Italy Home Shirt - Womens £39.99

	08-09 Italy Woven Rainjacket - Royal £49.99
	08-09 Japan Home Shirt £39.99
	08-09 Nigeria Home Shirt £39.99
	08-09 Serbia Home Shirt £39.99
	1970's Australia Tracksuit Top £39.99
	2005 Japan Classic Top - Blue £26.99
	08-09 Japan Away Shirt £39.99
	08-09 Nigeria Away Shirt £39.99
	1998 Brasil Retro Tracktop - yellow/green £49.99

	08-09 Ivory Coast 3rd Shirt £39.99
	08-09 Korea Home Shirt £39.99
	08-09 Serbia Anthem Track Top - Blue/Gold £49.99
	08-09 USA Home Shirt £39.99
	1980s Cameroon Track Jacket £39.99
	2007 New Zealand Full Zip Sweat - Black £39.99
	08-09 Serbia Anthem Track Top - Red £49.99
	1964 Japan Tracksuit Top - red £39.99
	2008 Cameroon Training Tee - Green £24.99

	2008 Italy History Tee - White £16.99
	2008 Ivory Coast Training Tee - Orange £14.99
	Puma 2008 Italy Wristbands - Red/White/Green
	Brasil Retro Track top - white £54.99

	2008 Cameroon Woven Jacket - Yellow £49.99
	2008 Ivory Coast Training Tee - Green £14.99
	Puma 2008 Brasil Wristbands - Yellow £8.99
	2008 Italy Track Jacket - White £44.99

Behind The Scenes - Beijing 2008 Sega Console Game

2008-07-07T02:58:00.000-07:00

Ever wanted to see what goes on behind the scenes at a computer games company? Well this video shows you what goes into making the Beijing 2008 Console Game - and how they try and break it!

Amazon have it for XBOX - £39.98 PS3 - £39.99 PC - £24.98 or compare prices on the Beijing 2008 console game here.

China To Shut More Factories For Games

2008-07-05T05:08:00.000-07:00

Reuters reports that China will shut 40 more factories for the period of the games in an attempt to reduce the problem of pollution which has received so much coverage in recent months.

These factories are some 70 miles from the capital and will be closed from July 25th to September 20th. So by the looks of it they're taking the problem very seriously.

The thing is, I'm no pollution expert, but doesn't pollution hang around for a while? Will this be enough?

There's also talk of the local population suffering in the name of the games - with forced evictions etc. What about the economic implications of these factories closing? Will the workers receive compensation? Will they have to take obligatory holidays?

On a more positive note. Earlier this week, cars that don't meet the emissions standards won't be allowed into Beijing and from July 20th the city will launch traffic control measures which will take 3 million cars off the road by using the odd, even plate system.

I think someone's getting through to them!

British Team Sets Target of 41 Medals

2008-07-05T05:03:00.000-07:00

Do you think the British team will achieve the target of 41 medals? They're aiming for eighth place in the overall medals table which is two better than we achieved in Athens.

Although we're expected to get 6 medals just with the cycling team, I thing its a tall order - but aren't targets meant to encourage the entrants to doing their absolute best?!

If we did obtain 41 medals that'll be our best tally since the 1920 Antwerp games!

I sure hope we will get the target - but what do you think?

Win an Olympic Sky HD Sports Package!

2008-04-26T01:04:00.000-07:00

Fair Exchange have a competition to win a Win an Olympic Sky HD Sports Package!!! These are the details if you want to get your hands on some lovely Sky HD satillite equipment:

Enjoy the Olympics on a whole new level with this incredible HD sports package including an HD TV, home cinema system and 12 months subscription to Sky HD. Experience the excitement of the Olympic Games in high quality detail and sound. .. as if you were there yourself. Get your friends over you’ll be able to enjoy this fantastic prize together. Your prize includes the superb 1000 watts Sony HTSS1100 Home Cinema System, a SKY HD Box and 12 month subscription to all sports channels plus a 32 inch Sony Bravia KDL32D3000 LCD HD television. Registration is really easy and takes less than 30 seconds to complete, and the best part is IT’S ALL COMPLETELY FREE!!

Closing Date: 15th June 2008 Find out more about the Win an Olympic Sky HD Sports Package competition at Fair Exchange.

Will you be boycotting the 2008 Olympics?

2008-04-13T04:20:00.000-07:00

The Telegraph has received some feedback about whether people will be boycotting the 2008 Olympic games in China.

If you've got half an hour then it makes interesting reading - you'll end up with more of a balanced view than can be gained from watching the highly-impartial BBC.

Whatever side you're on, and there are more than two, you'll end up either angered, educated or indifferent.

Can't Ignore the Tibet Demostrations

2008-04-13T04:10:00.000-07:00

To be honest I've lost the angel of the demonstrations with the relaying of the Olympic torch. From what I can gather it's about violence and the restrictions of free speech in Tibet. But haven't many of the demonstrations been the exact opposite from the message that the protesters are saying they're about?

Most of the demonstrations so far have been mildly violent, innocent people being pushed out of the way and knocked to the ground as the torch-carriers are grappled with?

My view is that these demonstrators may have a legitimate point of view, but presenting it in this way only be seen as hypocritical. Wouldn't there be a better way of getting your message accross?

It just seems the point of the demonstrations have got lost and the demonstrations themselves have become the news ....

Wii Mario Olympics Console Game

2008-04-04T02:42:00.000-07:00

I just couldn't resist. I've got the Mario & Sonic at the Olympics Games game for the Wii console and it is absolutely amazing!!

The game is so addictive and makes you extremely competitive with the people around you. Here's some gameplay videos and adverts - they make great viewing!

Here are the best prices for Mario & Sonic at the Olympics Games on the Wii:
Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games from Amazon - £29.50
Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games from Simply Games Ltd - £32.00
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games from PowerplayDirect.com - £32.99
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games from CD WOW! - £32.99
Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games from Play.com - £32.00
Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games from Gameseek - £32.97
Mario And Sonic At The Olympic Games from Woolworths - £39.99 Nintendo DS:
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games from CD WOW! - £20.49
Mario and Sonic at the Olympics from Choices UK - £23.99
Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games from Gameseek - £24.97
Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games from Play.com - £24.99
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games from PowerplayDirect.com - £25.49
Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games from Simply Games Ltd - £25
Mario And Sonic At The Olympic Games from Woolworths - £27.99
Nintendo DS Mario and Sonic at the... from Toys R Us - £29.99
Mario & SONIC AT THE OLYMPICS... from Empire Stores - £39.99 (how much?) Oh and some more videos: Other Reviews:
IGN
GameSpot
Game Trailers
Pocket Lint

Cheap Flights To The Olympics in Bejing, China

2008-04-03T08:11:00.000-07:00

If you're looking for cheap flights to the Bejing OlympicsThen Virgin Atlantic have some cracking deals. From the UK they fly from London to Shanghai for around £816.10 on Tuesday 5th August. It's £1277.10 if you go on Saturday 2nd. and £764.10 most other days around then - that's economy prices and coming back just after the Olympics have finished. The flights leave at 14:25 and arrive around 08:40 the next day local time. For premium economy the prices are aroun £2319.10 return. For Upper Class you're looking at around £2,730.10 to £2,993.10 each. I've flown Virgin Atlantic tonnes of times and they're absolutely amazing (much better than BA - especially with all their Terminal 5 problems at the moment) - I'd never fly BA again!

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Opening Ceremony Tickets For Sale

2008-02-17T08:59:00.000-08:00

I've you've got a few quid to spend and not know what to spend it on. Well you could get a couple of tickets to the opening cermony of the Beijing Olympics and have change for £30,000!! Now you've got to be incredibly rich, or a nutter to go for tickets at that price. But I'm sure they'll be sold!

Olympic Boxing tickets

2008-02-17T08:55:00.001-08:00

England have tradtionally done well in the Olympic Boxing and let's hope we'll do well again in Beijing! The tickets Seatwave are advertising are: Olympics - Boxing / Preliminaries by from Seatwave.com - £39.99

Olympic Table Tennis Tickets

2008-02-17T08:51:00.000-08:00

I don't think many bookies will be taking bets on which nation will be winning the Olympic Table Tennis gold medal! Olympics - Table Tennis / 3rd Rnd W Team (4 Matches); M team (4 Matches) by from Seatwave.com - £49.99 Olympics - Table Tennis / W & M Team 1/4 Finals by from Seatwave.com - £59.99 Olympics - Table Tennis / W Team Semis; M Team 1/4 Finals by from Seatwave.com - £59.99 Olympics - Table Tennis / W Team Semis; M Team 1/4 Finals by from Seatwave.com - £59.99 Olympics - Table Tennis / M Sgl Prelism (16 Matches); 1st Rnd M & W Sgl (8 Matches Each) by from Seatwave.com - £49.99 Olympics - Table Tennis / 1st Rnnd W & M Sgl (8 Matches Each) by from Seatwave.com - £49.99 Olympics - Table Tennis / 4th Rnd W (8 Matches); 3rd Rnd M Sgl (16 Matches) by from Seatwave.com - £59.99