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President Hu: Beijing Games promote Olympic spirit

IOC President Jacques Rogge praises Beijing Olympics

Hu: Beijing Games promote Olympic spirit

Chinese President Hu Jintao said in Beijing on Sunday that the Beijing Olympic Games have promoted the Olympic spirit of solidarity, friendship and peace.
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• Commentary: Beijing Olympic Games to shine in history

Rogge: Beijing Games "truly exceptional"

The Beijing Olympic Games are "truly exceptional Games," said International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge at the Games' closing ceremony staged in the National Stadium in north Beijing on Sunday night.
• Rogge declares Beijing Olympic Games closed

Foreign leaders congratulate China on successful Olympics

More foreign leaders have sent telegrams and letters recently to congratulate China on the complete success of the Beijing Olympics between Aug. 8 and 24.

Samaranch: Best Games of my life

Foreign leaders hail successful Games

IOC awards Olympic Order in Gold to BOCOG

World joins China in revelry as Games end

Chinese central authorities congratulate Olympians on superb performance

Beijing Games close, but Olympic spirit here to stay

Rogge pleased with Games organization

New world records at Beijing Games

Beijing Olympics most viewed event in U.S. history

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Hu, Rogge attend Olympics closing ceremony

The closing ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. in the stadium.

Interpreters honored for service during Beijing Olympics, Paralympics

President of Argentine Olympic Committee resigns

Giselle Davies to step down as IOC spokeswoman

Two Belarusian hammer throw medalists provisionally banned for doping

Polish kayak athlete fails drugs test

Sebastian Coe: Beijing Olympics no pressure on 2012 Games

The Beijing Games did not put pressure on London, but rather great inspiration and responsibility.

Rogge: Olympics enhances mutual understanding

Rogge pleased with Games organization

Rogge: go or stay, wait to see in October

IOC determined to curb size of Olympic Games

Official: 37 world records shattered in Olympics

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Bolt: I'm Lightning Bolt

"I am not Flash Gordon or anybody. My name is Bolt, Lightning Bolt," said the Jamaican.

Chinese gymnast champion auctions Olympic gold for reconstruction of quake-hit area

Kenya's Jelimo vows to remain in her job at police

Visiting China's Olympic gold medalists drive Macao nuts

Messi and Argentian, King and storm

Liu Xiang vows to bounce back

Tragic Heroes at Beijing Olympics

Sometimes the glory of Olympics can be found in sorrow. Because Olympic spirit embodies a lot.

Gold Medalists on Day 16 of Beijing Olympics

The closing ceremony of the 29th Olympic Games

The opening ceremony of the 29th Olympic Games

Focus on Team China: List of Chinese gold medalists

Chinese remote sensing scientists work for Olympics

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1.4 mln people watch Olympics on TV every day in France

People in France showed unprecedented enthusiasm for the ongoing Beijing Olympics.

Australian Olympic athletes hold parade in Sydney

Togolese medallist hailed as national hero

China jolly but calm at all-time best gold haul

National Stadium worker returns to the "nest"

Elderly volunteer full of passion

"Lightning" Bolt donates for children in China's quake zone

Usain Bolt made a personal donation of $50,000 to children in the quake-stricken Sichuan.

Beijing Olympics attracts record 4.7 bln TV viewers

No fires reported near Beijing Olympics venues

Australian Olympians back home with hero-like reception

Kenyans prepare grand reception for Olympic medallists

Beijing Olympics most viewed event in U.S. history

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IOC President hails Xinhuanet coverage of Beijing Olympics

"Look at the website of Xinhua, you see all the excitement of the Olympic games," said IOC President Rogge.

Spanish Olympic cyclist impressed by hospitality in Beijing

Gilbert Felli downplays air quality concerns

Kevin Gosper: Beijing Games will be spectacular

AIPS president confident of successful Olympics

Bolt donates for children in China's quake zone

Beijing offers Olympics template for developing countries

"The Beijing Games means the Olympics will embrace more developing countries."

Brazil wins, so does "Iron Hammer" Lang

Interview: Reform, opening-up and China's changes in the eyes of a Gabonese

A precious Olympic ticket from Koeln Mayor

IOC chief reviews "truly exceptional" Beijing Olympics

Olympic Games have positive influence on China, says IOC chief

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Games success to bring next big wave of capital

One characteristic of Olympics in 21st century is "globalization of the main stadium of the Games."

Olympic souvenir stores see sales boom

Olympic volunteers well-received at Beijing job fair, newspaper says

Beijing to hold equestrian, horse industry fair

Chinese economy where to go post-Olympics

Beijing Olympics most-watched in Games history

Nothing but "blue skies" from now on

Beijing is enjoying its cleanest air for 10 years and the blue skies are set to continue after the Olympics.

Beijing Games close, but Olympic spirit here to stay

Beijing Olympics hailed as "a glorious success"

Beijing reports improved environmental quality

IOC official praises China anti-piracy efforts

Fashion wins its own medals

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