tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193128602009-02-21T15:41:26.556+01:00Olympic Updates From <a href='http://1800-Olympics.com/'>1800-Olympics.com</a>travelnotesnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19312860.post-28109564088090464642007-11-11T09:55:00.000+01:002007-11-11T09:56:24.562+01:00<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Beijing 2008 - XXIX Olympiad</span><br /><p class="introduction">The opening ceremony is on Friday, August 8th and the closing ceremony on Sunday, August 24th.</p> <p class="maintext">Preliminary football matches will already have been played on August 6th and 7th.</p> <h4><a href="http://1800-olympics.com/SummerOlympics/OlympicSports/Aquatics.htm">Aquatics</a></h4> <p class="maintext">The swimming event will be held at the <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/nac/index.shtml">National Aquatics Center</a> in the Olympic Green from August 9th-24th.</p> <p class="maintext">The 10km-marathon swimming event for men and women will be held at <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/src/index.shtml">Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park</a>.</p> <p class="maintext">The water polo event for men and women will be held at <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/ytn/index.shtml">Ying Tung Natatorium</a>; with the finals on August 21st and 24th.</p> <h4><a href="http://1800-olympics.com/SummerOlympics/OlympicSports/Archery.htm">Archery</a></h4> <p class="maintext">The archery event will be held at the <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/oga/index.shtml">Olympic Green Archery Field</a> from August 9th-15th.</p><h4><a href="http://1800-olympics.com/SummerOlympics/OlympicSports/Athletics.htm">Athletics</a></h4> <p class="maintext">The athletics event will be held in Beijing from August 15th-24th; at the <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/nst/index.shtml">National Stadium</a> in the Olympic Green.</p> <p class="maintext">The starting point of the marathon event is at Tiananmen Square with the finish line in the National Stadium; while the walking event starts and finishes at the National Stadium, for a round trip on a 2km course at the boulevard in the Olympic Green.</p> <h4><a href="http://1800-olympics.com/SummerOlympics/OlympicSports/Badminton.htm">Badminton</a></h4> <p class="maintext">The badminton event will be held at the <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/btg/index.shtml">Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium</a> from August 9th-17th.</p> <h4><a href="http://1800-olympics.com/SummerOlympics/OlympicSports/Baseball.htm">Baseball</a></h4> <p class="maintext">The baseball event will be held at the <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/wkb/index.shtml">Wukesong Baseball Field</a> in Beijing from August 13th-23rd.</p> <h4><a href="http://1800-olympics.com/SummerOlympics/OlympicSports/Basketball.htm">Basketball</a></h4> <p class="maintext">The basketball event will be held at <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/wis/index.shtml">Wukesong Indoor Stadium</a> in Beijing from August 9th-24th.</p> <h4><a href="http://1800-olympics.com/SummerOlympics/OlympicSports/Boxing.htm">Boxing</a></h4> <p class="maintext">The boxing event will be held at the <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/wia/index.shtml">Workers' Indoor Arena</a> in Beijing from August 9th-24th.</p> <h4><a href="http://1800-olympics.com/SummerOlympics/OlympicSports/Canoeing.htm">Canoeing</a></h4> <p class="maintext">The canoe/kayak events will be held at the <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/src/index.shtml">Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park</a> on the side of Chaobai River in the Shunyi District of Beijing from August 11th-23rd.</p><p style="font-weight: bold;" class="maintext"><a href="http://1800-olympics.com/SummerOlympics/OlympicSports/Cycling.htm">Cycling</a></p><p class="maintext">The cycling events will be held from August 9th-23rd.</p> <p class="maintext">Laoshan venues, in the Shijingshan District of Beijing, will be the scene for track (<a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/lsv/index.shtml">Laoshan Velodrome</a>), mountain bike (<a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/lsc/index.shtml">Laoshan Mountain Bike Course</a>) and BMX (<a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/lsx/index.shtml">Laoshan Bicycle Moto Cross Venue</a>); while road cycling will be held at the <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/crc/index.shtml">Urban Road Cycling Course</a>.</p> <h4><a href="http://1800-olympics.com/SummerOlympics/OlympicSports/Equestrian.htm">Equestrian</a></h4> <p class="maintext">The equestrian events will be held in <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/equ/n214076123.shtml">Hong Kong</a> from August 9th-20th; with the jumping and dressage events held at the main venue in Shatin and the cross country competition at Beas River.</p> <h4><a href="http://1800-olympics.com/SummerOlympics/OlympicSports/Fencing.htm">Fencing</a></h4> <p class="maintext">The fencing event will be held at the <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/fch/index.shtml">Fencing Hall</a>, in the National Convention Center on the Olympic Green, from August 9th-17th.</p> <h4><a href="http://1800-olympics.com/SummerOlympics/OlympicSports/Football.htm">Football</a></h4> <p class="maintext">The football competitions will be held from August 6th-23rd, in five cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Shenyang and Qinhuangdao.</p> <p class="maintext">The finals for men and women will be held in Beijing where three venues are located: the <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/wst/index.shtml">Workers' Stadium</a>, the <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/oss/index.shtml">Olympic Sports Center Stadium</a> and the <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/nst/index.shtml">National Stadium</a>.</p> <p class="maintext">The venues outside Beijing are: <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/shs/index.shtml">Shanghai Stadium</a>, <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/tjs/index.shtml">Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium</a>, <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/shy/index.shtml">Shenyang Olympic Sport Center Stadium</a> and <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/qhd/n214076220.shtml">Qinhuangdao Olympic Sports Center Stadium</a>.</p> <h4><a href="http://1800-olympics.com/SummerOlympics/OlympicSports/Gymnastics.htm">Gymnastics</a></h4> <p class="maintext">The gymnastics event will be held in Beijing from August 9th-24th; with the artistic gymnastics and trampoline competitions taking place at the <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/nis/index.shtml">National Indoor Stadium</a> and the rhythmic gymnastics at the <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/btg/index.shtml">Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium</a>.</p> <h4><a href="http://1800-olympics.com/SummerOlympics/OlympicSports/Handball.htm">Handball</a></h4> <p class="maintext">The handball event will be held in Beijing from August 9th-24th. The preliminary competitions will be held at the <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/osg/index.shtml">Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium</a> and the finals at the <a href="National%20Indoor%20Stadium">National Indoor Stadium</a>.</p> <h4><a href="http://1800-olympics.com/SummerOlympics/OlympicSports/Hockey.htm">Hockey</a></h4> <p class="maintext">The hockey event will be held at the <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/ogh/index.shtml">Olympic Green Hockey Field</a> (two pitches) in Beijing from August 10th-23rd.</p> <h4><a href="http://1800-olympics.com/SummerOlympics/OlympicSports/Judo.htm">Judo</a></h4> <p class="maintext">The judo event will be held at the <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/stg/index.shtml">University of Science and Technology Beijing Gymnasium</a> from August 9th-15th.</p> <h4><a href="http://1800-olympics.com/SummerOlympics/OlympicSports/Modern_Pentathlon.htm">Modern Pentathlon</a></h4> <p class="maintext">The Modern Pentathlon event will take place at the <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/fch/index.shtml">Fencing Hall</a>, <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/ytn/index.shtml">Ying Tung Natatorium</a> and <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/oss/index.shtml">Olympic Sports Center Stadium</a> on August 21st and 22nd.</p> <h4><a href="http://1800-olympics.com/SummerOlympics/OlympicSports/Rowing.htm">Rowing</a></h4> <p class="maintext">The rowing event will be held at <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/src/index.shtml">Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park</a> on the side of Chaobai River in Shunyi District of Beijing from August 9th-17th.</p> <h4><a href="http://1800-olympics.com/SummerOlympics/OlympicSports/Sailing.htm">Sailing</a></h4> <p class="maintext">The sailing event will be held at <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/qdm/n214076069.shtml">Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center</a> from August 9th-21st.</p><p style="font-weight: bold;" class="maintext"><a href="http://1800-olympics.com/SummerOlympics/OlympicSports/Shooting.htm">Shooting</a></p><p class="maintext">The shooting event will be held at Shijingshan District's <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/bsh/index.shtml">Beijing Shooting Range Hall</a> and <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/bsf/index.shtml">Beijing Shooting Range CTF</a> from August 9th-17th.</p> <h4><a href="http://1800-olympics.com/SummerOlympics/OlympicSports/Softball.htm">Softball</a></h4> <p class="maintext">The softball event will be held at the <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/fts/index.shtml">Fengtai Softball Field</a> in Beijing from August 12th-21st.</p> <h4><a href="http://1800-olympics.com/SummerOlympics/OlympicSports/Table_Tennis.htm">Table Tennis</a></h4> <p class="maintext">The table tennis event will be held at the <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/pkg/index.shtml">Peking University Gymnasium</a> from August 13th-23rd.</p> <h4><a href="http://1800-olympics.com/SummerOlympics/OlympicSports/Taekwondo.htm">Taekwondo</a></h4> <p class="maintext">The taekwondo event will be held at <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/stg/index.shtml">University of Science and Technology Beijing Gymnasium</a> from August 20th-23rd.</p> <h4><a href="http://1800-olympics.com/SummerOlympics/OlympicSports/Tennis.htm">Tennis</a></h4> <p class="maintext">The tennis event will be held at the <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/ogt/index.shtml">Olympic Green Tennis Center</a> in Beijing from August 10th-17th.</p> <h4><a href="http://1800-olympics.com/SummerOlympics/OlympicSports/Triathlon.htm">Triathlon</a></h4> <p class="maintext">The triathlon event will be held at a scenic area of the <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/trv/">Ming Tomb Reservoir</a> in Changping District of northern Beijing from August 18th-19th.</p> <p class="maintext">The main venue is near the big dam of the reservoir.</p> <p class="maintext">Swimming will be held on the reservoir while cycling and running will be held on the big dam and the road section south of the dam.</p> <h4><a href="http://1800-olympics.com/SummerOlympics/OlympicSports/Volleyball.htm">Volleyball</a></h4> <p class="maintext">The volleyball event will be held in Beijing from August 9th-24th.</p> <p class="maintext">The preliminary competitions will be held at the <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/cas/index.shtml">Capital Indoor Stadium</a> and <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/tig/index.shtml">Beijing Institute of Technology Gymnasium</a> and the finals will be held at the Capital Indoor Stadium.</p> <p class="maintext">The beach volleyball competitions will be held at the <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/cbv/index.shtml">Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Ground</a> from August 9th-22nd.</p> <h4><a href="http://1800-olympics.com/SummerOlympics/OlympicSports/Weightlifting.htm">Weightlifting</a></h4> <p class="maintext">The weightlifting event will be held at the <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/aag/index.shtml">Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics Gymnasium</a> from August 9th-19th.</p> <h4><a href="http://1800-olympics.com/SummerOlympics/OlympicSports/Wrestling.htm">Wrestling</a></h4> <p class="maintext">The wrestling event will be held at <a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/venues/cag/index.shtml">China Agriculture University Gymnasium</a> in Beijing from August 12th-21st.</p> <p class="website"><a href="http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/schedule/">Full 2008 Olympic Schedule</a>.</p><br /><div class="tag_list"><a href="http://technorati.com/profile/travelnotes">Technorati</a>: <span class="tags"><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Beijing+2008" rel="tag">Beijing 2008</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Olympic+Schedule" 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