Traffic restrictions have been re-introduced in China's capital Beijing, in an attempt to bring back the clear skies seen during the Olympics. [ More Detail ]
Official *video* of the official London 2012 Paralympic Games handover segment from the Beijing 2008 Paralympic closing ceremonyThe Handover of the Paralympic Games from Beijing to London took place today in the Birds Nest Stadium.The eight-minute segment in followed the transfer of the Paralympic Flag to the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson. It continued the themes from the Olympic Handover segment, with the reappearance of the red London bus, young performers, innovative dance sequences, specially-composed music and iconic landmarks.As the bus left the stadium it was transformed to carry the London 2012 Paralympic logo, accompanied by Ade Adepitan and ParalympicsGB medal winners David Weir, Shelly Woods, Eleanor Simmonds, David Roberts and the gold medal-winning Boccia team Nigel Murray, Dan Bentley, Zoe Robinson and David Smith.In 1948 Dr Ludwig Guttmann organised a sports competition for World War II soldiers with spinal cord injuries at Stoke Mandeville, at the same time as the Opening Ceremony of the London 1948 Olympic Games.Sebastian Coe, Chairman of the London 2012 Organising Committee, said: The Beijing Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony was spectacular and we are proud to have taken part in it and to present a snapshot of London and the UK to the world.'Our segment was a statement of intent that our Games will be inspiring and fun, and get the whole world involved. We are proud to be the next summer Paralympic Host City.'I congratulate Beijing for being superb hosts for both Games, to the Chinese team for topping the Paralympic medals table, and to ParalympicsGB for a stunning performance in coming second. [ More Detail ]
BEIJING 2008: UNITED STATES BEATS SPAIN 107-118 TAKES GOLDYes, the U.S. is back atop the basketball world. Dwyane Wade scored 27 points and Kobe Bryant added 20, including 13 in the final quarter, to guide the United States to a 118-107 win over a depleted, but enthusiastic, Spain squad in the gold medal game. "This feels great," said Wade. "We haven't won gold in eight years. A lot of people doubted that NBA stars could play together." Before Sunday the most points the U.S. men allowed in an Olympic game was 96, and that was an eight-point win over Lithuania in the bronze medal game four years ago. Despite the defensive woes, the offense was spectacular for Mike Krzyzewski's team, going 13-of-28 from three-point range and shooting 60 percent overall. "After I got into foul trouble early, I played a little cautious," said Bryant. "But in the fourth quarter, Coach K told me to let that momma loose, and that's what I tried to do." Rudy Fernandez had 22 points and Pau Gasol 21 for Spain, which was within four points late in the final quarter. The U.S. beat Spain, 119-82, in pool play, but despite the loss of guard Jose Calderon (groin), the Spanish team hung with the team chock full of NBA All- Stars and nearly pulled an incredible upset. Since the introduction of the Dream Team in 1992, the U.S. had won every gold medal in men's basketball until the bump in the road in Athens four years ago. Then came a bronze finish at the 2006 world championships. Sunday though brought redemption. [ More Detail ]
From http://tui.cn/sexybeijing/http://www.sexybeijing.tv Are arranged marriages still popular in Beijing? Sufei finds out in this episode of Sexy Beijing.This episode is sponsored by TUI, click below to find out about traveling to Beijing with TUI:http://tui.cn/sexybeijing/ [ More Detail ]
Janos Baranyai was trying to snatch 148kg(326lbs.) in his third lift in the men's 77-kg division, when his elbow popped out of socket.No longer able to support the weight of the barbell, his right forearm bent backward. The 24-year-old Hungarian fell to the floor in shock, shaking and crying out in pain.______________________________________________Background song: Lux Aeterna (Requiem for a Dream) - Clint Mansell [ More Detail ]