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What does the future hold?

24/08/2008 6:07 PM

When the members of the IOC award the right to host the Games to a city they weigh up a number of criteria.more

Stop the medal count madness

23/08/2008 7:55 PM

The medal tally is good for about one thing – seeing if your country (or any other, I guess) has won more or fewer than it did last time.more

The no fun Games

21/08/2008 6:56 PM

There's a distinct feeling of something lacking around Beijing. I think it's best described as 'atmosphere'.more

An untapped talent pool

17/08/2008 6:38 PM

China has done an amazing job of lifting its game in many Olympic sports but what about India, the world’s other most populous nation?more

What are they saying?

15/08/2008 11:33 PM

Sometimes it’s just lost in translation. Here’s some more gold from the mouths of the world’s greatest athletes.more

Beijing Notes - Day 6

14/08/2008 5:13 PM

From soap to a popular burger chain, the Australians have been getting out and about in Beijing.more

Polite doesn’t always mean helpful

13/08/2008 6:34 PM

Blame the language barrier, blame the cultural divide or blame the training, but there’s definitely something missing from the massive ‘workforce’ of volunteers helping the Games run smoothly in Beijing.more

It’s push or be pushed

11/08/2008 6:48 PM

Welcome to the China, get out of my way. Not surprisingly in a country with this many people, it’s definitely every man, woman and child for him or herself.more