2008 Summer Games Updates

2008 Summer Games Updates brings all the latest news about this great sporting extravaganza, which is going to be held in Beijing from 8-14 August. It is the first time that a sporting event of such a big magnitude is being held in China.

Around 10,000 athletes are expected to compete in this edition of the Summer Olympics. The Beijing National Stadium is the main stadium and will be hosting the opening and closing ceremony. Competitions will be held in 28 disciplines across 31 venues.

The Olympic Torch will begin its journey from Olympia, the birthplace of the modern day Olympics, and reach Beijing after traversing through all the continents of the world. The Summer Games are declared open with the lighting of the Olympic Flame in the stadium.

It is estimated that a huge number of spectators will be traveling to Beijing during the 2008 Summer Olympics. The authorities have made elaborate plans for their accommodation and safety. In addition, a number of bus routes will be in place for the smooth transportation of the spectators from the stadiums.

2008 Summer Games Updates will bring the latest reports, results, news and everything related to Games at your fingertips.