Closing ceremony of
Beijing Olympics
Special Report: 2008 Olympic Games
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Fireworks explode above the National
Stadium, or the Bird's Nest, during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games closing
ceremony in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 24, 2008. (Xinhua/Li Yong)
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BEIJING, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- The People's Daily,
voice of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, published an editorial
on Monday hailing the Beijing Olympics which closed on Sunday night.
"The 16-day sport event has brought enormous joy and
enthusiasm to the humanity, and has won glory for both the host city Beijing and
the Olympics," read the commentary.
With over 10,000 athletes from 204 countries and
regions taking part and an audience of 4.5 billion around the world, the whole
world has been united as one Olympic family, it said.
People of different nationalities, ethnic origins and
cultural backgrounds have come together under the Olympic flag for fellowship,
showcasing the friendship between people from all parts of the world, and the
"one world, one dream" shared by all.
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Photo taken on Aug. 24, 2008 shows the
performance of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games closing ceremony in the
National Stadium, or the Bird's Nest, Beijing, capital of China. The
closing ceremony began at 8 p.m. sharp on Sunday. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)
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The paper said the past 16 days have witnessed superb
athletic performances and sportsmanship.
Sports sensations such as the U.S. swimmer Micheal
Phelps, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, Chinese weightlifter Liu Chunhong, and
South African amputated swimmer Natalie Du Toit, thrilled the world with their
aspiration to be "faster, higher, and stronger".
And the Chinese people, teeming with enthusiasm, have
honored the commitments they solemnly made 7 years ago, to host a high-standard
Olympic Games with distinctive characteristics, the daily said.
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London Mayor Boris Johnson (1st L,
front) holds the Olympic flag at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games closing
ceremony held in the National Stadium, or the Bird's Nest, Beijing,
capital of China, Aug. 24, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)
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The Chinese delegation dazzled the world with a total
of 100 Olympic medals including 51 golds. Millions of Chinese volunteers offered
to provide services for the Olympics, winning applause and praise from visitors
from around the world.
China has realized the concepts of "Green Olympics,
High-tech Olympics and People's Olympics", and has opened itself further to the
world, it said.
The paper hails the Olympic Games a grand celebration
of sport, peace and friendship.
"Let us meet again in London in four years and hope
for another great party that will bring glory to the Olympics," it said.
Beijing Olympics becomes most viewed
event in U.S. history
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- The 2008 Beijing Olympic
games were the most-viewed event in U.S. television history, the National
Broadcasting Company Universal (NBCU) said on Sunday. Full story
Feature: Beijing Games close, but
Olympic spirit here to stay
BEIJING, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- The Beijing Olympic flame
went out atop the futuristic Bird's Nest in northern Beijing Sunday night,
marking the conclusion of what International Olympic Committee President Jacques
Rogge described as "truly exceptional Games". Full story
Chinese in big party of farewell at
Beijing Olympics' perfect end
BEIJING, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- Tearful laughter, pride and
relief were filling in the heart of millions of Chinese watching the big
farewell "party" in Beijing's National Stadium, or Bird's Nest, Sunday evening.
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Feature: Beijing Olympics ends with
joy and passion
BEIJING, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- Drums thundered. Fireworks
exploded. Hands held. Arms extended... As the Olympic flame went out at the
Bird's Nest, Beijing turned the closing ceremony into a jolly farewell party. Full story
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