Seems like it’s going to be a tough trek for the Asuncion siblings. They’re the Philippines’ bet in the Badminton event for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Kennie and Kennivic Asuncion, the country’s top badminton pair, face an uphill climb in … More
Tokyo, 4 April 2008 – Ahead of the ANOC General Assembly in Beijing, TOKYO 2016, Japan’s Bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games, today took a big step forward by gaining the strong support of the national sport federations … More
Madrid, April 4th 2008 — The leaders of the Madrid 2016 Olympic bid today announced the 30 sponsors that have committed more than €12 million of support for the campaign. A business network comprising some of Spain’s biggest companies have … More
3 April 2008 – Remaining four months must focus on integration to ensure Games-time delivery of seamless operations and timely decision-making. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games today concluded its tenth and final … More
It’s a brand new month! I’m here again dutifully reminding you guys about the poll I’m running here at Light the Torch. Poll Question: 2008 Beijing Olympics: Which event will you watch the most? You can choose from the options … More
During dinner, I was scanning the headlines over at CNN (on telly) then I spotted a blurb that said “Olympic Torch arrives in Beijing”. I was still out so when I got home I quickly browsed through my sources and … More
Here are the four candidate cities for the First Winter Olympic Youth Games 2012, listed in no particular order: Harbin (China) Innsbruck (Austria) Kuopio (Finland) Lillehammer (Norway) Now briefed and oriented with the concept of the Youth Olympic Games, these … More
March 25, 2008 — The president of the Brazilian Olympic Committee and Rio 2016 Bid Committee, Carlos Arthur Nuzman, made it clear this Monday, March 24, that Brazil will compete in the Olympic Games Beijing 2008. For Nuzman the Olympic … More
Doha, 24 March 2008 – Over the next four years, several hotel conglomerates will invest billions of dollars in a series of hotels and hospitality related developments in Qatar. The Four Seasons, Hyatt, Hilton, Intercontinental and other multinational hotel corporations … More
The Olympic Torch is currently staying overnight in Athens, Greece. It will leave ancient Acropolis in Athens headed towards its last destination in Greece. The ceremony will take place at the Panathenaikon Stadium. The Olympic Torch will be ceremoniously handed … More
Seem like there’s this email going around about getting a chance to go the Beijing, China for free to get to watch the 2008 Olympic Games. All you have to do is participate in the mini-contest they’re running — answer … More
I’ve managed to find an awesome footage of the lighting ceremony signaling the start of the Olympic Torch Relay. This took place in Olympia, Greece last 24 March 2008. The footage includes portions on the High Priestess played by actress … More
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 … More
March 22, 2008 – Taking Olympic Sports to the next level that is the objective of the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC). “We are living in a fool’s paradise if we continue to act as if achieving sporting excellence … More
