Sophomore leaving competition in wake
This season, sophomore swimmer Yi Ting Siow has been tearing it up in the pool, leaving behind opposing swimmers in her wake. On good days, she trains like a beast. She can beat anyone in the pool, senior Andrea Wiesner said. Its really fun to swim with her for me because it gives me someone to race, somebody to try…
Beaver Swimmers Head North
OSU Beavers, OR - Nov 27, 2006… contemplating how much of her post-college life she wants to dedicate to the sport with the possibility of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing , China or the …
Asian Games: China wants gold now and in 2008 (International Herald Tribune)
China is unlikely to relinquish its 24-year grip on the top of the Asian Games medals table despite using Doha to give their younger athletes big-event experience ahead of the Beijing Olympics.
Taurasi learns from worlds (The Arizona Republic)
They were the real Dream Team during the past three Olympics, but the U.S. women suddenly find themselves confronted by some of the same challenges that eventually knocked the American men off the gold standard at the 2004 Athens Games.
IOC not too concerned with London costs (TSN)
The IOC expressed confidence Wednesday in the budget for the 2012 London Olympics, saying it was “not unduly concerned” by escalating infrastructure costs associated with the Games. The International Olympic Committee also voiced concerns about air pollution in Beijing for the 2008 Games, but praised organizers’ plans for making ticket prices affordable for average Chinese citizens.
China confident of topping medal tallies - again (China Daily)
DOHA, Qatar - It has the biggest team and the most successful record, so it’s no wonder China is the favorite to again top the Asian Games medal standings.
IOC considers new events for Vancouver, focuses on boxing funding (USA Today)
The addition of new events for the Winter Olympics and a partial lifting of a freeze on payments to the International Amateur Boxing Association will be considered by the IOC this week. Preparations for the 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2012 London Games also will be reviewed at the two-day meeting of the IOC executive board beginning Tuesday.
Beijing 2008 Launches Fence Design Competition (GamesBids.com)
Beijing 2008 has launched a fence design competition for the Show Jumping Event in the Equestrian events organized by the Equestrian Company, to promote the Beijing 2008 Summer Games equestrian events being held for the first time on Chinese soil in Hong Kong.
Uusimmat | Kauppalehti Online (Kauppalehti Online)
Provided by Observer Tork to China Tork, SCA’s successful Away-From-Home (AFH) tissue brand, is now being launched in China. It starts in the expansive Shanghai region which is the commercial base for cultivation of the growing Chinese market.
IOC Confident in London Olympics Budget (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
The IOC expressed confidence in the budget for the 2012 London Olympics, saying it was “not unduly concerned” by escalating infrastructure costs associated with the games.
Strict Drug Tests for Doha Asian Games
The Doha Asian Games Organizing Committee (DAGOC) has warned players to be prepared for doping tests. The DAGOC announced yesterday that its doping tests would be the harshest among recent games. Urinalysis used to be conducted for medalists only, but blood tests for randomly chosen players.
Venues keep value
OGDEN — Nearly five years have passed since Salt Lake City hosted the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, but use of the Top of Utah venues is holding strong, thanks in large part to the facilities’ broadening accommodations.
In scheduling, time is money (Boston Globe)
Though Europeans are steaming about the International Olympic Committee’s decision to switch the swimming and most gymnastics finals to morning for the 2008 Beijing Games, it shouldn’t have come as a surprise to anybody who’s familiar with rights fees and ratings. NBC, which asked the Lords of the Rings to make the change, is paying them $3.5 billion for the …
ASIAN GAMES - DOHA 2006, ROUNDUP (Gulf Times)
By Luke Phillips DOHA: China look set to sweep the medals table in weightlifting at the 15th Asiad in Doha, although there promises to be keen competition from Iranian and other central Asian countries lifters.
No Concerns Over London 2012 Games IOC (GamesBids.com)
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Wednesday that it was not unduly concerned by escalating infrastructure costs associated with the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
IOC Confident in London Olympics Budget (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
The IOC expressed confidence in the budget for the 2012 London Olympics, saying it was “not unduly concerned” by escalating infrastructure costs associated with the games.
IOC confident in London Olympics budget (Sharewatch)
The International Olympic Committee voiced concerns Wednesday about air pollution in Beijing for the 2008 Games, but praised organizers\’ plans for making ticket prices affordable for average Chinese citizens.
Ski Cross To Be Olympic Sport In 2010 (GamesBids.com)
Reuters reports that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Tuesday approved ski cross at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games, and all new events introduced at this year s Turin Games will also remain on the program.
IOC not too concerned with London costs (TSN)
The IOC expressed confidence Wednesday in the budget for the 2012 London Olympics, saying it was “not unduly concerned” by escalating infrastructure costs associated with the Games. The International Olympic Committee also voiced concerns about air pollution in Beijing for the 2008 Games, but praised organizers’ plans for making ticket prices affordable for average Chinese citizens.
London 2012 Olympic Stadium Cost Underestimated (GamesBids.com)
The Observer reports that the true cost of the Olympic Stadium for the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games was seriously underestimated by London 2012 organizers when they were bidding for the Games.
In scheduling, time is money (Boston Globe)
Though Europeans are steaming about the International Olympic Committee’s decision to switch the swimming and most gymnastics finals to morning for the 2008 Beijing Games, it shouldn’t have come as a surprise to anybody who’s familiar with rights fees and ratings. NBC, which asked the Lords of the Rings to make the change, is paying them $3.5 billion for the …
U.S. Olympic Education Center programs expand opportunity for college wrestlers (InterMat)
College wrestling season is getting into full swing, and wrestling fans around the nation are checking the internet for results and stories on the top stars and personalities.
Beijing 2008 Launches Fence Design Competition (GamesBids.com)
Beijing 2008 has launched a fence design competition for the Show Jumping Event in the Equestrian events organized by the Equestrian Company, to promote the Beijing 2008 Summer Games equestrian events being held for the first time on Chinese soil in Hong Kong.
Beijing Olympic tickets will be at cost affordable to public
Radio New Zealand, New Zealand - 5 hours agoChina will next year begin selling the more than seven million tickets available for the 2008 Summer Olympics, with at least half to go to local fans at …
Beijing firm ponders mobile TV chip
EETimes.com - Nov 9, 2006… frontrunners here. China wants to have some sort of mobile TV service in place by the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Vimicro originally …
North Korea: Human rights concerns
In light of increased attention on North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, or DPRK) following its nuclear test on 9 October, this is a summary of Amnesty International’s concerns in the country.
Wall Street Breakfast
A wholesome summary of this morning’s key market- and stock-moving stories.
Patrick Moulton Is First In Andover Race His Twin Casey Had Previously Won
Twins Patrick and Casey Moulton have both qualified for the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials.
Fund managers expect gains for Japanese stocks (Market Watch)
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Japan-focused mutual-funds have been in a year-long slump, suffering from concerns about rising interest rates and slumbering consumer demand. But some money managers are optimistic the world’s second-biggest economy is set to rebound.
Asian Games-bound diver Guo Jingjing to retire after 2008 Olympics (People’s Daily)
China’s Doha-bound Olympic champion Guo Jingjing has said that she will retire from diving after the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
IOC considers new events for Vancouver, focuses on boxing funding (USA Today)
The addition of new events for the Winter Olympics and a partial lifting of a freeze on payments to the International Amateur Boxing Association will be considered by the IOC this week. Preparations for the 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2012 London Games also will be reviewed at the two-day meeting of the IOC executive board beginning Tuesday.
Beijing Power Selects ECI Telecom to Upgrade Its Communications System for 2008 Olympics (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
PETAH TIKVA, Israel—-ECI Telecom today announced that Beijing Power has chosen ECI to upgrade its optical communications network in preparation for the 2008 Olympics. ECI’s proven track record of supplying highly reliable solutions for power companies, both in China and around the world, helped ECI win this competitive bid.
Briefs | Skicross will debut at Vancouver Games (Seattle Times)
Olympics Skicross a go, women’s ski jumping will wait: The rough-and-tumble freestyle event of skicross is in for the 2010 Winter Olympics…
Beijing 2008 Launches Fence Design Competition (GamesBids.com)
Beijing 2008 has launched a fence design competition for the Show Jumping Event in the Equestrian events organized by the Equestrian Company, to promote the Beijing 2008 Summer Games equestrian events being held for the first time on Chinese soil in Hong Kong.
Asian Games: China aims for top medal tally for the seventh time (Channel NewsAsia)
BEIJING : China is looking to make this Asian Games its “lucky number 7″. Since 1982, the sporting powerhouse has topped the Games’ medal table, six times in a row.
Olympics may add skicross (The Buffalo News)
The addition of new events for the Winter Olympics and a partial lifting of a freeze on payments to the International Amateur Boxing Association will be considered by the IOC this week.
New Events Considered For 2010 Olympics (CBS 11 Fort Worth)
Likely to be approved for inclusion at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver is skicross, a freestyle event similar to snowboard cross. Among other events up for consideration are women’s ski jumping, a team event in Alpine skiing, individual curling and team luge. However, the prospects of any of those being approved appear slim.
CHINA: Barry Callebaut opens factory in response to growing demand (Just Food)
The world s largest chocolate manufacturer has said that it laid the foundation stone for a new chocolate factory in Suzhou, China, today (28 November). The company is increasing its production capacity in the region to cater for the growing demand for chocolate products in China, which is expected to be boosted by the 2008 Olympics.
Barry Callebaut builds China plant before Olympics (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
ZURICH, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Barry Callebaut , the world’s leading chocolate maker, on Tuesday said it had begun construction of a new factory in Suzhou, China, to meet growing demand ahead of the 2008 Olympic games.
China: Under Construction (CBS News)
Bulldozers in Beijing. Steamrollers in Szechewan. Just about everywhere you look in China, things are under construction. Why is the government doing this? Because it can.
IOC Satisfied With London 2012 (GamesBids.com)
It appears that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is very satisfied with the preparations for the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games. An IOC official told Reuters Monday, on the eve of a two-day executive board meeting, we remain very satisfied with the state of planning.
Olympic food tests positive (News 24 South Africa)
Athletes who compete at the 2008 Beijing Olympics face the danger of a positive drugs test if they dine out and eat some of China’s chemical-laden foods.
ASIAN GAMES - DOHA 2006, ROUNDUP (Gulf Times)
By Luke Phillips DOHA: China look set to sweep the medals table in weightlifting at the 15th Asiad in Doha, although there promises to be keen competition from Iranian and other central Asian countries lifters.
