Asia deserves 2014 Winter Games

Venue construction in high gear

Beijing's already rapid pace of construction for the 2008 Olympics is shifting into higher gear, with more workers being hired to stay on schedule.

Beijing Games organizers confident

Construction of the venues for the 2008 Beijing Olympics has hit problems but organizers are confident they will still be delivered on schedule at the end of next year.

Young league teams aim at Games

A report released by China's Football Association shows that none of the 13 teams registered for the 2006 Chinese First Division have an average age above 25. The league is getting younger.

FIFA happy with China's preparations for Olympics

A FIFA delegation said it was impressed by the professionalism and enthusiasm of Beijing organisers after a three-day visit to China to check on preparations for the 2008 Olympics.

Tennis venue starts construction

Beijing to increase use of recycled water

Shell to secure sunny Games in 2008

The Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission said that it was developing an artificial shell to protect the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in 2008 in case of rain.

Good manners needed for Games 2008

The success of Beijing's 2008 Olympic Games rests as much on showing good manners as on the quality of facilities and athletic performances.

China to launch Olympic cartoon

A cartoon starring China's five Olympic mascots will debut next year in an effort to boost national sporting fervor ahead of the 2008 Beijing Games, state media said.

Legislation will ensure a safer Olympics

Beijing has started a legislative programme for 2008 Olympic Games to ensure a safe sports gathering.

Beijing 2008 Games to set new record for Olympic revenue

If there is anything that has already made the IOC happy with its decision to choose Beijing as the 2008 Olympic host city, it may be the games' rosy prospect of profitability.