Beijing Olympics

Beijing's Bird's Nest to anchor shopping complex
The area around Beijing's massive Bird's Nest stadium will be turned into a shopping and entertainment complex in three to five years, a state news agency said on Friday.
China's first Olympics leaves pride, regrets
The extravagant opening and closing ceremonies and the perfectly organised Olympic events at spectacular venues won heartfelt praise from international Olympic officials and spurred deep national pride in many ordinary Chinese citizens.
IOC chief says London shouldn't try to top Beijing
Organizers of the 2012 London Olympics do not need to top the Beijing Games and should focus on creating a festive atmosphere and controlling spending on venues, IOC President Jacques Rogge said on Monday.
Corporates must pump money into sport at grassroots level
Post India's success in Beijing, it is now the time for corporates to do their duty by the talented sons of poor drivers and bus conductors and peasants and slum dwellers not only through sponsorships but also by creating infrastructure.
Paralympics: China's medal tally soars over 100
Host nation China pulled away from its rivals at the Beijing Paralympics on Friday as its medal tally soared over 100. The Paralympics haul is made up of 34 golds, 40 silvers and 27 bronze.