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Persson may retire after 2008 Olympics
... Swedish table tennis veteran Jorgen Persson said Wednesday at China Open here that he's considering retirement after the 2008 Beijing Olympics. ...
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  • Leisel Jones hopes for third time lucky in pool
    SYDNEY (Reuters) - Armed with a new-found maturity and self-belief, Australia's Leisel Jones is hoping it will be third time lucky when she stands up on the blocks at the Beijing Olympics.
    - 05/14/08 at 04:14AM


  • 2008 turns out to be a year of trouble for China
    BEIJING -- China hoped 2008 would be a yearlong celebration, a time to bask in the spotlight of the upcoming Beijing Olympics. Instead, the Year of the Rat has also brought a wave of troubles - both natural and man-made - that are putting a heavy strain on the communist leadership.
    - 05/14/08 at 03:38AM


  • Shanghai Diary: Why the Chinese are angry
    B Raman was in Shanghai from May 6 to 9 for a discussion on 'Beijing Olympics and Security'. This is the second of a three-part series on his impressions of China.
    - 05/14/08 at 03:14AM


  • Soccer: Messi gains approval for Olympics
    Barcelona striker Lionel Messi said he has been given approval by his Spanish club to join defending champions Argentina if his country wants him to play at the Beijing Olympics in August.
    - 05/14/08 at 03:01AM


  • Persson may retire after 2008 Olympics
    Swedish table tennis veteran Jorgen Persson said Wednesday at China Open here that he's considering retirement after the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
    - 05/14/08 at 02:47AM


  • Nigeria: FG Budgets N1.7bn for Olympics
    The federal government has budgeted a total of N1.7 billion for the forthcoming Olympics in Beijing, China even as the House of Representatives expressed dissatisfaction with the county's level of preparation towards the event.
    - 05/14/08 at 02:20AM


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    Beijing Olympics!! WooHoo!!
    I was just on the official website of the beijing olympic… i found 3 sports that i didnt know about before.. the first was Modern Pentetholon, the second was Judo, and the third was Equestrian…. I am going to be talking about JUDO! ...
    - Wed, May 14


    Olympic torch relay to mourn lost lives
    Olympic venues across Beijing were not damaged by the quake, said builders at several venues, including the Bird’s Nest, the Water Cube, the Workers’ Indoor Gymnasium and the Wukesong venue cluster. State Seismological Bureau recorded a ...
    - Wed, May 14


    Tibet Steals (Lime) Light Off Beijing Olympics
    The (Indian) government was on Tuesday claiming to have made adequate security arrangements to ensure that the Olympic torch relay in the Capital on April 17 was not disrupted, but Tibetan protesters took the security personnel by ...
    - Wed, May 14


    Beijing to Ulan Bator train tickets after the Olympics
    ... as planned my wife and I will be in China in September. Visa issues aside, will it be possible to purchase tickets from Beijing to Ulan Bator then? I’ve heard conflicting reports about availability prior to and during the Olympics...
    - Wed, May 14


    Natalie du Toit
    SPORTS BUZZ – Swimmer Natalie du Toit, who lost a leg in a motorcycle accident, will make Olympic history in Beijing as the first amputee to compete at the Summer Olympic Games. Congratulations to Natalie! She makes all us non-amputees ...
    - Wed, May 14


    Various Artists - Beijing Welcomes You (Olympics 2008)
    ... David Huang, Emil Chou, Hangeng (Super Junior), Jackie Chan, Jang Nara, Jay Chou, JJ Lin, Jolin Tsai, Nicholas Tse, SHE, Stefanie Sun, Wang Leehom, Wilber Pan, Zhang LiYin) [2008.05.02] The Album for Beijing Olympics Games 2008 ...
    - Wed, May 14


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