Bank of China’s Olympic dolls lose their glitter
September 2nd, 2011 - 1:35 pm ICT by IANS
Shanghai, Sep 2 (IANS) Many people, who bought the Bank of China's gold fuwa dolls, mascots of the Beijing Olympic Games, are today feeling duped since these dolls have started ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Guangzhou Asian Games’ opening ceremony will surprise the world: Chief director
March 23rd, 2010 - 4:33 pm ICT by ANI
Guangzhou (China), Mar 23(ANI): The Guangzhou Asian Games' Chief Director, Chen Weiya, has said that the opening ceremony of the event, starting in November, will surprise the world."You cannot imagine what it ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
India needs more international hockey fields: Australian firm
November 7th, 2008 - 11:37 am ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Nov 7 (IANS) A Melbourne-based global manufacturer of synthetic sporting surfaces, which has been installing hockey surfaces and athletic tracks across India, says international standard synthetic surfaces are crucial for India ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Pictures of 2008 Olympics Closing Ceremony
August 24th, 2008 - 9:40 pm ICT by admin
BEIJING - AUGUST 24: Drummers performs during the Closing Ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 24, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
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In pictures : US wins gold in Womens 4 x 400m Relay
August 24th, 2008 - 8:03 pm ICT by admin
BEIJING - AUGUST 23: (L-R) Sanya Richards, Mary Wineberg, Monique Henderson and Allyson Felix of the United States pose with their gold medals for the Womens 4 x 400m Relay at ... Read more...
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Image : Sushil Kumar wins bronze
August 20th, 2008 - 6:18 pm ICT by admin
BEIJING - AUGUST 20: Sushil Kumar of India celebrates his bronze medal in the 66kg Men's Freestyle wrestling at the China Agriculture University Gymnasium during Day 12 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic ... Read more...
Images : Michael Phelps Guests On The NBC Today Show
August 20th, 2008 - 12:46 pm ICT by admin
BEIJING - AUGUST 18: Host Al Roker signs autographs for fans on the NBC Today Show set at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 18, 2008 in Beijing, China. ... Read more...
Images : Shawn Johnson finally wins her gold on Balance Beam
August 20th, 2008 - 2:00 am ICT by admin
BEIJING - AUGUST 19: (L-R) Silver medalist Nastia Liukin of the USA, gold medalist Shawn Johnson of the USA and bronze medalist Cheng Fei of China pose on the podium ... Read more...
Olympics Day 3 - Hockey
August 11th, 2008 - 11:03 am ICT by admin
BEIJING - AUGUST 11\: Matt Daly of Great Britain falls of Muhammed Saqlain and Rehan Butt of Pakistan during the Olympic Green Hockey Field on Day 3 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic ... Read more...
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George W. Bush at the Olympic Opening day
August 9th, 2008 - 6:58 pm ICT by admin
U.S. President George W. Bush attended the opening ceremony with his family. Here are some images of his visit.
BEIJING - AUGUST 08\: US President George W. Bush poses for a photo with ... Read more...
Watch Beijing 2008 Olympics Opening Ceremony LIVE Online
August 8th, 2008 - 7:27 pm ICT by David M N James
The Beijing Olympics is here, and the world is one nation without an enemy. We are solid as we watch our human art become exhibited gallantly in China. The biggest worry in ... Read more...
Jackie Chan releases his Olympic album
August 8th, 2008 - 12:36 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug 8 (ANI): Chinese actor Jackie Chan has released an official Olympic album comprising of 10 songs.Chans star-studded album Official Album for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games is one ... Read more...
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China lashes out at US for ‘politicising Beijing Olympics’
July 31st, 2008 - 6:17 pm ICT by IANS
RIA Novosti
Beijing, July 31 (RIA Novosti) China sharply criticised Thursday "odious attempts" by US lawmakers to politicise the Olympics and to interfere in its internal affairs. The US House of Representatives passed ... Read more...
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Chinese tea, arts, clothing are Chinas most popular souvenirs
July 13th, 2008 - 12:16 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, July 13 (ANI): Chinese tea, arts, craft and clothing are the most popular items which tourists visiting China take away as souvenirs, says a new survey.The findings of the ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Women outnumber men in Mexico’s Olympic team
July 10th, 2008 - 12:33 pm ICT by IANS
Xinhua
Mexico City, July 10 (Xinhua) Fifty-one percent of the athletes that represents Mexico during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games will be women, said the chief of Mexican delegation Carlos Padilla Becerra. Padilla ... Read more...
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Ticket Design for Paralympic Games of 2008 Announced
June 19th, 2008 - 12:46 pm ICT by admin
BEIJING - The ticket design for the Paralympic Games of 2008 was unveiled at a news conference here in Beijing.
Principal features include: the Paralympic emblem; the Paralympic sports pictograms; the cloud ... Read more...
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Venezuela backs Beijing, denounces Olympics manipulation campaign
April 9th, 2008 - 12:15 pm ICT by admin
DPA
Caracas, April 9 (DPA) The Venezuelan government denounced a campaign of "insults" against China over Tibet and stressed its delegation will contribute to the success of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games scheduled ... Read more...
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Stay away from Beijing Olympics, says global sports body
April 5th, 2008 - 11:02 pm ICT by admin
Xinhua
Beijing, April 5 (Xinhua) Boycott has been taken out from our dictionary long time ago and there will be no boycott in any Olympic Games, said Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) ... Read more...
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Football forum respects Bhutia’s decision
April 1st, 2008 - 10:29 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Tuesday, while respecting national soccer captain Bhaichung Bhutia's refusal to carry the Olympic torch, expressed its support to the Beijing Games. ... Read more...
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Footwear brand Aokang to invest Rs.3 bn in India
March 25th, 2008 - 9:29 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Keen to cash in on the increasing fashion consciousness among youngsters, leading global footwear brand Aokang announced that it would invest Rs.3 billion ($75 million) in India ... Read more...
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Olympic lantern to reach India April 17
March 2nd, 2008 - 12:46 pm ICT by admin
Kolkata, March 2 (IANS) The Olympic lantern and the cauldron, designed by Lenovo for the torch relay from Olympia, is to reach New Delhi April 17. "The lantern will house the Olympic ... Read more...
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