The Summer Olympic Games in Beijing

Official Start for 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing

The official start of the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing is being counted down in hours. Yesterday, the Olympic torch arrived at China’s capital and is now ready for the spectacular opening ceremony tomorrow.

Whilst it is usual for Olympic Games’ opening ceremonies to be kept secret in order to stun spectators and the watching world, China has an immense and diverse cultural back-catalogue to draw upon. The event, often a spectacle of epic proportions, promises to be rich with cultural and historical references, as well, no doubt, with the odd nod to China’s place as a developing superpower in today’s world thrown in for good measure.

Great Britain Olympic Team

The GB Olympic Team has been preparing for the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing for the last 4 years and has only 16 days to prove itself by competing with the strongest contestants in the world.

Olympics for Boat Enthusiasts

The Sailing, Rowing and Canoeing competitions will provide the highlights for boat and water-sports enthusiasts, and should provide some of the most exciting entertainment throughout the whole Olympic event.

BBC Sport - The Olympic Broadcaster and the Monkey

The Monkey- the BBC’s summer Olympic Games in Beijing podcast- will keep you updated with the latest stories of your chosen sports and remind you when the events you really don’t want to miss start.