The Beijing 2008 Olympic games were launched on the 8th of August 2008, at 8:08 pm, (Special date and time 08:08 pm, 08/08/08). The Beijing 2008 Games is the 29th Olympiad started with a special Ceremony.
World Athletes led by their country flags from 205 Olympic Committees marched into the famous Bird’s Nest.
The Beijing 2008 Games will be holding various games in the following sport categories
Archery
Badminton
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Boxing
Canoe/Kayak – Slalom
Diving
Equestrian
Football
Fencing
Gymnastics Artistic
Handball
Hockey
Judo
Rowing
Sailing
Shooting
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Weightlifting
Water Polo
Wrestling