The Chinese in the mainland are continuously getting excited. They are continuously concentrating on practicing their roles in the olympics whether it be an athlete, an organizer, or an entrepreneur hoping to capitalize on the business the Olympic event will bring next year. Surprising thing I learned about the athletes from China today is they start in their chosen sport really young. as young as 4 years old. The real surprisingly sad about it is they are made to chose between getting a good education or practicing to be a world-class athlete.
I've gathered several informative tidbits about what the Chinese are keeping themselves busy with in preparation for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Film maker Zhang to collect smiles for Olympics by -- VETERAN film director Zhang Yimou is going to collect smiles from 10,000 children around the world for a special performance at the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympics.
A marathon of building for Beijing Olympics-- BEIJING - This ancient metropolis has long enjoyed iconic structures - the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Temple of Heaven. Now it has the Bird's Nest, the Water Cube and the Egg.
Beijing Olympics poised to be the grandest Games of all by -- STILL a year away, the Beijing Olympics are poised to be the grandest Games of all. "This is not a simple sports event at all," said Tu Mingde, a vice president of the Chinese Olympic Committee and a key member...
Beijing Olympic torch relay planned route unveiled by -- THE Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay will traverse the longest distance, cover the greatest area and include the largest number of people, according to plans released today during a grand ceremony held in the China...
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