Beijing Olympics 2008
The world is watching as the stage is being set for the summer 2008 Olympics. Beijing, one of China’s oldest and most celebrated cities, is hosting the 2008 Games. This millennia-old tradition, featuring over 300 events, undoubtedly raises a lot of questions. Here you can find anything you need to know in order to follow the 2008 Beijing Olympics online.
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Beijing Olympics Blogs & Forums
The Beijing Olympics is a worldwide event, and the Web can help you participate in a spirited global discussion of the Games by way of blogs and forums. Visit the sites below to question other fans, tell them what you think and absorb what they have to say about the Olympics.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Read several of a blogger’s posts and his or her bio to get a better sense of their personality and credibility. You’ll likely engage in more worthwhile discussions this way.
- The Beijing Games are an opportunity to learn more about the host country, so a few of the blogs we’ve selected focus on Beijing or China rather than the Olympics specifically. They provide useful cultural information and insights.
- The IOC has decided to allow athletes to blog from the Olympic Games in Beijing, as long as restrictions are followed. The issue was largely debated because the organization fears a reality-show atmosphere resulting from blogs. These athlete blogs will provide coverage from a unique angle. The BBC discussed the issue in February 2008.
- To find more Olympics-focused blogs, try a blog search engine like Technorati or BlogPulse. You can search using specific words and phrases, such as “Olympic Games + Judo,” and you can search for full blogs or blog posts.
- For more information on finding blogs, and even creating your own, see our findingDulcinea Blogs Web Guide.
Dulcinea's Picks
For Olympics blogs …
NBC Sports
provides a number of Beijing-related blogs written by the network’s staff, as well as Olympic athletes and fans.
08:08:08
is a blog with summaries of news stories related to the upcoming Olympics, with original source links, and blog entries covering topics of interest to travelers to Beijing or Olympics fans interested in the host city and country.
The China Blog
, published by Time magazine, features in-depth commentary about current events in China, including the Olympics. It is maintained by five experienced Time reporters based in China.
Beijing Visitors Blog
features useful advice and anecdotes for would-be travelers to the Olympic city and capital of China. You’ll find pleasant photography and postings on various topics, including hotel and hostel recommendations, up-and-coming restaurants and intriguing descriptions of parks and neighborhoods in the city.
For Olympics message boards …
ESPN
provides message boards for fans, including a section pertaining to all things Olympics. You can read past posts, including angry reactions to various bids and advice from coaches to young athletes. Post your own comments and questions after registering as a member of the site.
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