Press Release | 2nd World Press Briefing to be held 10-12 October 2007
June 15, 2007 by Sasha Manuel
Filed under Sports Rumors
14 June 2007 – The 2nd World Press Briefing of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games will be held 10-12 October 2007 in Beijing at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, next to the Olympic Green.
The briefing is open to press and photographic organisations that are accredited for the 2008 Olympic Games, International Federations and NOC media personnel and accredited non rights holding broadcasters.
The three-day briefing is designed to provide a complete review of the preparations for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and the facilities and services that will be provided to accredited media in Beijing and the co-host cities. The briefings will assist press organisations in planning their Olympic coverage and logistics operations.
The briefings will cover the competition schedule, Main Press Centre, Venue Media Centres, Olympic News Service (INFO2008), Photo Services, Accreditation, Accommodation, Transport, Rate Card and Technology.
Press organisations will be able to schedule unilateral meetings with BOCOG staff on Friday 12 October to discuss Accommodation and Rate Card Ordering.
On Wednesday, 10 October, a full day tour will visit key venues including the National Stadium, National Aquatic Centre, National Indoor Stadium, National Convention Centre (Main Press Centre/International Broadcasting Centre), Media Village, Laoshan Mountain Bike Course, Wukesong Indoor Stadium.
The draft agenda, Individual Accreditation and Visa Application Form and Accommodation Reservation Information are included in this column.
If you wish to take part in the 2nd World Press Briefing please read carefully the information about visas and complete one Individual Accreditation and Visa Application Form for each person attending the briefing.
The deadline for application forms is 10th August 2007.
A quota per organization may be established if requests to attend the briefing exceed capacity.
For further information please contact:
Mr. LI Jingbo
Tel: +86 10 6669 2028
E-mail: lijingbo@beijing2008.cn
Mr. WEI Yong
Tel: + 86 10 6669 2065
E-mail: weiyong@beijing2008.cn
Would the banning of Prosthetic athletes be on the agenda and would research be available which formed the basis of the IAAF’s decission?