Hello Members,Since updates and information on programmes of our Centre have been updated for a long time now, I thought pointing out the greatest sporting spectacle on Earth, Beijing Olympics would be a good read.
The 29th Olympic games being held in Beijing city of China is starting from 8th August, 2008. While all you members would be on your way to enjoy the programme of the centre, the opening ceremony of the Games would start precisely at 08:08:08 (hh/mm/ss) and that also on 08/08/08 (dd/mm/yy). What a co-incidence.
With the sports extravaganza being held in the Chinese city, it will again display China's might as an upcoming superpower in the world. India is being represented by a small contingent of 57 athletes. Our best medal hope lies with the Shooters.
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore brought a silver in the Athens 2004. He will also be the flag bearer of Indian contingent in the opening ceremony. Gagan Narang is another shooter to watch out for. In womens category, Anjali Bhagwat could be a good bet. Former tennis doubles champ pair of Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi are also representing together to have a go at the doubles medal. Nevertheless, Paes had won a singles bronze way back in the Atlanta Games in 2000.
We also have a few boxers and archers who have the ability to surprise one and all. Rest of the contingent consists of athletes representing in Track and Field, Sailing, Swimming, Badminton where a medal prospect is too bleak. In any case, the USP of this Olympiad is the fact that this would be one of the most technologcially advanced Olympic games in the history. For a snap shot, they have a 350 inch wide roof LED screen fitted outside the National stadium.
Live telecast of the Olympics would be on DD Sports and no other channel. Time difference is that China is two hours ahead of us, so possibly the games would be seen live from moning 7:00 am or 8:00 am. Enjoy...
Blog Editor,
JJC Juhu
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