The Olympic torch has arrived on the Chinese mainland after stops on the Chinese island territories of Hong Kong and Macau. The torch will criss-cross the vast country before arriving in Beijing on August 6.
(Map: Newscom)
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The Olympic Torch hit Chinese soil on Friday, at least that of the territory of Hong Kong. The eight-hour relay was relatively free of protest (as was expected) and criss-crossed the city, using 120 runners, including Hong Kong’s only Olympic golf medal winner, windsurfer Lee Lai-Shan.
Pictured above is the conductor of the Hong Kong Orchestra, […]
The Olympic Torch ended the international portion of its relay Tuesday in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The Torch will now travel to Hong Kong on Wednesday to begin the 100 days celebration and its relay throughout mainland China.
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The Olympic torch run, scheduled to travel a 20 km route throughout the city streets of Jakarta, Indonesia this morning was changed at the last minute to five laps around the city’s stadium in front of 5000 invited guests and a 2500-person security force.
Earlier in the day, eight people were arrested in Jakarta during a […]
The Olympic Torch Relay in Islamabad, Pakistan was run today–in an enclosed stadium to a group of invited dignitaries and members of the media. The reason, outwardly, was to maintain security. Take a look:
The torch travels to New Delhi, India on Thursday, where it is expected to meet with fervant protests over China’s treatment […]
The Olympic Torch arrived yesterday in the Omani capital of Muscat for the 9th leg of the relay. Belong are some scenes from the occasion. Today, the flame departs for Islamabad, Pakistan.
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23 March 2008 - The lighting of the Olympic Flame in Olympia tomorrow is a time to reflect on the role of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
The main responsibility of the IOC is to deliver the best possible Olympic Games to the athletes, who deserve it.
We do this in a close and intense collaboration with […]
I actually tried pronouncing his name out loud. Yes, I hard a difficult time doing it. I can’t even do it fast enough or even in a casual way. Heh. But enough about that. I reckon it’s more important that we take a look at who he is and what his connection is to the […]
There’s an opportunity for you to become a torch bearer in the upcoming 2008 Olympic Torch Relay in China. This is just a short clip of the advert. Watch and be inspired.
Take the leap like how Marco did. Be a part of Olympic hostory.
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It was brought to my attention that there’s a Filipino Expat gunning for a post as an Olympic Torch Bearer this coming 2008 Beijing Games. A vote and passing of the word will greatly increase his chances of becoming part of this awesome event.
I appeal to you and all the Filipinos you know… here is […]
The Olympic Torch is just part of what Light the Torch covers. We discuss the coming Beijing Olympics as well as future and past Olympic Games, Olympic athletes, and Olympics issues and news.
Written by Sandy Mitchell [email] for b5media.
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