2008 Summer Olympics
See also: 2008 Summer Paralympics[?]
The Games of the XXIX Olympiad will be held in Beijing, China from July 25 to August 10, 2008. Beijing was elected the host city in a vote with Istanbul, Osaka, Paris and Toronto. Its election was considered controversial by many, given what some consider the poor human rights record of China.
See also: Olympic Games
External Links
- Official Website (http://www.beijing-2008.org/)
Summer Olympics
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